Best Womenonboards Podcasts (2025)

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Fear, Consumer Confidence and the Transfer of Wealth 17:18

3d ago17:18

17:18

The world is navigating through one of the most challenging periods for business leaders in recent memory. However, there’s some nuance here. There's a ton of fear and volatility in the markets, but there’s also a huge transfer of wealth happening right now. The question is: are you positioning yourself to be on the receiving end of this massive we…

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Louise Donaghey FRAeS - How to Lead with Strength and Vulnerability as a Breadwinner Parent 49:34

8d ago49:34

49:34

In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Louise Donaghey FRAeS, Group Head of Engines at International Airlines Group GBS, who will soon be one of Leaders Plus’ Senior Leader Mentors, about her remarkable career in aviation, leadership in male-dominated environments, and her experience of be…

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She Used Human Design to Drive a $470k Online Launch feat. CALLAN FAULKNER 43:34

10d ago43:34

43:34

What changes when you start aligning your business strategy with your most authentic expression? Enter AI expert Callan Faulkner who transformed her business by doing exactly that: using Human Design principles to guide her decisions and create a launch that generated nearly half a million dollars. Tune in this week to learn how Callan executed her…

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{CEO Series} Dr Nara Daubeney - How To Let Go of Guilt and Redefine Success as a Working Parent 45:01

15d ago45:01

45:01

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dr Nara Daubeney, CEO & Co-Founder of Phaim Pharma and NHS Surgeon. Nara is also a mum of four. She shares her deeply honest and inspiring reflections on what it takes to build a big career and raise a thriving family without sacrificing either. From designing …

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5 Steps to Escape the Time-for-Money Trap 35:09

17d ago35:09

35:09

Are you trapped in the consulting hamster wheel, making good money but unable to scale beyond your billable hours? The one-on-one work pays the bills, but it's complex, demanding, and ultimately limits your growth potential. You're ready for something bigger, but cutting off that reliable income stream feels terrifying. If you want a strategic appr…

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Nadia Bunyan MCIPD & Tatiana Pignon - How to Successfully Implement a 4-Day Week Without Sacrificing Impact 51:13

22d ago51:13

51:13

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Nadia Bunyan MCIPD, Director of People and Impact at Global Witness, and Tatiana Pignon, Associate Director at Autonomy. They discuss how to implement a 4-day working week in a way that supports both staff wellbeing and organisational performance. Nadia shares …

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She Sold Her Product Company Then Built a Feminine-First Coaching Business feat. ANNA LOZANO 50:50

24d ago50:50

50:50

When entrepreneur and startup strategist Anna Lozano sold her successful product-based company, she did what most high-achieving women do - immediately started planning her next venture. But instead of rushing forward, she chose to do something radical: she gave herself permission to pause. What followed was an 18-month journey that completely tran…

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Jo Taylor & John Pyle - International Careers & Parenthood: How to Thrive When Pursuing a Global Career and Raising a Family 47:55

29d ago47:55

47:55

Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful international career while raising young children - without family support nearby? In the latest episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena Hefti MBE chats with our first-ever father-daughter duo: Life Sciences Consultant Jo Taylor, who currently resides in Switzerland, and her father, John Pyle…

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How To Give Raises (Without Doling Out Participation Trophies) 26:54

1M ago26:54

26:54

Are you still giving out annual raises just because... well, that's what everyone does? Here's a hard truth: If you're handing out "participation trophy" raises, you're actively discouraging high performance in your business. In this week's episode of Woman Owned, Eleanor shares her simple 6-step system for giving raises that actually drive busines…

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Dan Reed - The Power of Authenticity And How Parenthood Can Strengthen Leadership 38:13

1M ago38:13

38:13

In our first Series 15 episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dan Reed, Director, Head of Digital at KPMG UK, about why being a parent doesn’t have to hold back your career, and how embracing authenticity at work can actually propel you forward. Dan shares his journey of juggling career progression with fat…

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How She Bought, Scaled and SOLD a Public Affairs Agency feat. SARAH YOUNG 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

What would you do if, at 26 years old, you had the opportunity to buy the company you worked for? Would you take the leap? Or would the fear of failure hold you back? Today's episode features Founding and Managing Partner of Sandpiper Ventures, Sarah Young, who faced exactly this decision. With less than a year of experience at a public affairs age…

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(C-Suite Series) Steph Hind - How to Balance Leadership, Parenting, and Wellbeing Without Sacrifice 41:22

1M ago41:22

41:22

In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Steph Hind, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Heka, an employee wellbeing platform. Steph shares her journey of scaling a business while raising two young children, the lessons she learned from not taking maternity leave with her first child, and h…

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How She Built a 140K+ Audience Using Talking Head Videos feat. VICKI POLLACK 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

Want to know the secret behind building a loyal following of 140,000+ engaged followers who actually buy from you? This week's episode features Vicki Pollack, the straight-talking New Yorker who's revolutionizing how we think about social media presence and authentic communication online. She breaks down exactly how she used talking head videos to …

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(C-Suite Series) Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL - How to Overcome Guilt and Build a Successful Career as a Parent 47:29

2M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, experienced non-executive director, broadcaster, and author Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL about her journey of building a multi-million-pound business while raising a family. Susie candidly shares t…

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Scaling Masterclass: 16 Key Data Points You Need to Know 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Understanding what is truly needed at each phase of growth—and how to take the right action at the right time—can make all the difference in driving sales, profitability, and impact. In this episode, Eleanor shares 16 game-changing data points that put common growth challenges into perspective. You’ll learn the 16 key data points that highlight the…

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How RACHEL PEDERSEN Built a 10M+ Company on a 3M+ Audience 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Building an engaged audience is the foundation of a successful business. But how do you actually monetize that audience effectively? As the founder of two highly successful businesses, a social media marketing agency, and an education company, Rachel Pedersen has cracked the code on audience monetization. Her unique background and hard-earned lesso…

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(C-Suite Series) Jane Hollinshead - How to Navigate a Squiggly Career and Find Success on Your Own Terms 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Jane Hollinshead, Chief People Officer at Canary Wharf Group, about her squiggly career journey and how she navigated career changes, flexible working, and leadership progression while raising a family. Jane shares her experience of being one of the first part-…

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The Missing Role That Helped Me Build a $4.2M Sales Pipeline 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

What if there was a missing role in your sales process that could help you 3x your sales pipeline in under a year? In this week's episode, Eleanor reveals the key sales function that nobody talks about, but is absolutely critical to building a robust sales pipeline. By installing this role in Safi Media, we were able to grow our pipeline from $1.5M…

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(C-Suite Series) Heather Black - How Upskilling Can Unlock a Flexible and Fulfilling Career 36:12

2M ago36:12

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In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums. Heather is passionate about helping parents build flexible, fulfilling, and well-paid careers after parenthood. She shares her own journey of transitioning into tech, how she launched Supermums to support others, and…

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The “Community Teaching” Marketing Method That Made GLORIA CHOU $250K in Sales 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Coming up with reliable strategies to get in front of qualified prospects is one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face. In this episode, PR consultant Gloria Chou shares a powerful method she used to grow her audience, secure long-term partnerships, and generate over $250,000 in sales. Discover how Gloria leveraged her signature "CPR pit…

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(C-Suite Series) Sylwia Wolos - Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor on How to Thrive in a C-Suite Role While Raising a Family 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Sylwia Wołos, Chief Strategy Officer at Ground Truth Intelligence and a Senior Leader Mentor on the Leaders Plus Fellowship Programme. Sylwia shares her inspiring journey of building a successful career in the demanding field of risk management and compliance w…

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Behind the Scenes of Our MILLION DOLLAR MONTH Experiment 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Have you ever wondered what it takes to generate a million dollars in sales in just one month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my company's recent challenge to hit that ambitious goal. Tune in to hear the specific strategies and tactics we implemented in pursuit of a million dollar month, the results we achieved, and the key lesson…

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(C-Suite Series) Verena Hefti MBE - Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Journey of Leaders Plus and How to Navigate Career Progression for Working Parents 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

In this special 200th episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, our Programme and Impact Manager, Helen Fraser, takes the interviewer’s seat to chat with Leaders Plus Founder and CEO, Verena Hefti MBE. Verena reflects on the journey of starting Leaders Plus, the lessons learned from interviewing 199 inspiring guests, and the challenges an…

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What It REALLY Takes to Build a 7 Figure Coaching Program Feat. JENN PIKE 55:50

3M ago55:50

55:50

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right in your business, but still not seeing the results you want? You're not alone. Building a successful coaching program takes time, patience, and a willingness to iterate and experiment. But the payoff can be huge - just ask Jenn Pike, who built a seven-figure program from the ground up. In this epi…

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Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

Eleanor Beaton

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Big Careers, Small Children

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Women on Boards: Leader, directors & subject matter experts in conversation with Claire Braund

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Fear, Consumer Confidence and the Transfer of Wealth 17:18

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Louise Donaghey FRAeS - How to Lead with Strength and Vulnerability as a Breadwinner Parent 49:34

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She Used Human Design to Drive a $470k Online Launch feat. CALLAN FAULKNER 43:34

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{CEO Series} Dr Nara Daubeney - How To Let Go of Guilt and Redefine Success as a Working Parent 45:01

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5 Steps to Escape the Time-for-Money Trap 35:09

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Nadia Bunyan MCIPD & Tatiana Pignon - How to Successfully Implement a 4-Day Week Without Sacrificing Impact 51:13

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She Sold Her Product Company Then Built a Feminine-First Coaching Business feat. ANNA LOZANO 50:50

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Jo Taylor & John Pyle - International Careers & Parenthood: How to Thrive When Pursuing a Global Career and Raising a Family 47:55

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How To Give Raises (Without Doling Out Participation Trophies) 26:54

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Dan Reed - The Power of Authenticity And How Parenthood Can Strengthen Leadership 38:13

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How She Bought, Scaled and SOLD a Public Affairs Agency feat. SARAH YOUNG 40:52

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(C-Suite Series) Steph Hind - How to Balance Leadership, Parenting, and Wellbeing Without Sacrifice 41:22

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How She Built a 140K+ Audience Using Talking Head Videos feat. VICKI POLLACK 42:00

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(C-Suite Series) Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL - How to Overcome Guilt and Build a Successful Career as a Parent 47:29

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Scaling Masterclass: 16 Key Data Points You Need to Know 24:57

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How RACHEL PEDERSEN Built a 10M+ Company on a 3M+ Audience 51:25

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(C-Suite Series) Jane Hollinshead - How to Navigate a Squiggly Career and Find Success on Your Own Terms 37:42

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The Missing Role That Helped Me Build a $4.2M Sales Pipeline 19:12

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(C-Suite Series) Heather Black - How Upskilling Can Unlock a Flexible and Fulfilling Career 36:12

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The “Community Teaching” Marketing Method That Made GLORIA CHOU $250K in Sales 33:50

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(C-Suite Series) Sylwia Wolos - Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor on How to Thrive in a C-Suite Role While Raising a Family 42:10

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Behind the Scenes of Our MILLION DOLLAR MONTH Experiment 25:45

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(C-Suite Series) Verena Hefti MBE - Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Journey of Leaders Plus and How to Navigate Career Progression for Working Parents 39:34

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What It REALLY Takes to Build a 7 Figure Coaching Program Feat. JENN PIKE 55:50

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