We Are Power Podcast (powered by Simone Roche MBE and Northern Power Women )

It is just 2 weeks until NPWLive and NPWAwards - and you can still get involved!

Simone discusses the pandemic of loneliness and stresses the importance of reaching out - whether through a call, a text or a letter it can mean the world. Just do it!

Sam talks about the etiquette of communicating out of office-hours and the power of a forgiving email footer.

NPWLive’s keynote conversation will be looking at what the new rules of work look like and you can register here to attend. Please also get in touch about what you think about the new rules of working by emailing us at connect@northernpowerwomen.com 

Life Lessons this week are from trailblazer Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE FRSA, founder of the Black United Representation Network (BURN), Business Development Director of The Blair Project, CEO of Manchester Innovation Activities Hub and Director of Formula Girl Ltd. Her encouragement to be adaptable, go with the flow and embrace the unknown could not be more apt! 

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Nearly six months since lockdown started, Sam and Simone talk about the return to “normal” for many people. Commuting, school and office-based work.  Is this what life is looking like for you? Or are you still working from home, furloughed or perhaps out of work?  Please let us know, do send us an email or tweet.

Simone and Sam also discuss a recent NPW poll into the mental health of our young people and a new report for the Girl Guides into the affect that altering images on social media has on young girls and boys.

And we’re still spending much of our day on Zoom. Sam shares the story of one incident that nearly resulted in a call to the emergency services!

This week’s Life Lessons come Nafisa Kiani who works at the Serjeant at Arms Office in the House of Commons.

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Simone chats to Kiera Byland BEM all about how her work in the community is changing the lives of so many as well as reflecting on receiving the Judges Award at the fifth NPWAwards!

Listen to Learn

• How to stay motivated through setting goals
• The importance of taking a leap of faith
• How to break down barriers and be a positive role model
• What it’s like to win gold for your country!

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open 13th September - 18th October and are free to nominate!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

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This week Simone is joined by broadcaster, presenter and entrepreneur, Ngunan Adamu to talk about how we can all be preparing mentally for the winter ahead and finding the joy in the little things in life.

They discuss all things failure related and look at ways you can reframe situations with Ngunan revealing how we can ultimately learn from our failures.

Simone shares how she doesn’t miss the long commutes on trains as we can now ‘go global’ from the comfort of our own home.

This week’s Life Lessons come from Success Club’s Julie Johnson.

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This week Sam and Simone discuss a new app being utilised by a number of UK employers that helps you stay socially distant from your colleagues.

They also ask; should men only member clubs be resigned to history, or do men have the right to have spaces reserved just for them?

As the news reports on the Prime Minister of New Zealand’s childcare arrangements, should discussions about family life be removed from politics altogether, or encouraged?

Plus – the ongoing challenge of female business leaders and what do you call a group of Northern Power Women? The suggestions are many and varied!

This week’s Life Lessons come from Louise Doyle, founder of Mesma.

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This month we’re in Newcastle at Northern Power Futures, discussing internet deregulation, the government focus (or lack of it) on getting women onto boards and asking whether feminists still want an engagement ring?!

P.R. change maker Sarah Hall talks to us about the power of mentoring and P.R's ‘problem with posh” 

In Ask The Hive: What to do if your colleague takes off their shoes and socks at work! 

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Simone gives an update on the latest Be Heard  event in which Marnie Millard OBE shared her top tips on building confidence and stepping outside your comfort zone, the 30 minute event was recorded at UA92 in Manchester, you can catch up on the Be Heard You Tube channel .

Simone and Sam discuss an article about how the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority  are speeding up the progress that’s being made in making the City of London more diverse and also a sneak preview of the forthcoming Power Up season of the NPW Podcast starting in 2 weeks! 

Life Lessons this week are from Ameena Ahmed, serial Chief Exec who has worked across 3 sectors.  Ameena has a passion about creating environments that encourage people to develop their greatest potential.  

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In this week’s special festive episode, Simone and Sam are joined by the NPW team as they reflect on 2020. The team discuss what they have learnt about themselves during this year. 

This week’s Life Lessons are by our very own Sam Walker, she opens up about a time she had to be resilient, the risks she took to be where she is now and why you should trust your gut. 

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This week Sam and Simone discuss the changing face of the high street in the UK, reminisce about meals out in Debenhams café and talk about the challenges of shopping local and supporting smaller businesses. 

Please do support the wonderful Tiffany if you can! https://www.renesfashion.co.uk/

The #NPW poll this week was all about community and how connected we feel to those around us?  Have you seen your community divide or pull together?  We’d love to hear what your experiences are.

Please do come and join in with the #NPWCheers if you can! And if you’re mindful to share your wardrobe malfunction, after hearing Simone’s story – then get in touch with us using the email below!

This week’s Life Lessons come from Claire Gallery-Strong Head of Programme - Integrated Waste Management, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

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A very special episode where we drop in on the superb Northern Power Women celebration event that was held on 8 May 2019 at KPMG in Manchester.

We had two discussions on the night about work/life balance and wellbeing and gender diversity in the workplace and as you can imagine, they got lively!

We also asked those who attended to celebrate a woman in their business life who had inspired them.

A big thank you to everyone who came along.

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The final countdown to the NPWAwards and  NPWLive is on and you can still sign up to be a mentor here for carousel networking or mentoring

Watch the NPWLive Talks on 8th March at 12pm as we continue to amplify voices was part of our BeHeard Campaign

Sam talks about how the pandemic is like an extended maternity leave and getting excited about margarine

Simone discussed the importance of random acts of kindness and the success of Coffee and Connect in partnership with BNY Mellon

Continuing from last week, Sam & Simone discuss a recent survey on the topic of after-hours business communication.

Danie French, Responsible Business Advisor at Taylor Wessing and Future First advocate talks all things Princess Di and the importance of making mistakes

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This month we’re in Leeds, discussing the Leeds International Festival, why companies need to try harder to be greener and why a woman has never run the Bank of England.

Co-Founder and CEO of The Pipeline, Lorna Fitzsimons shares some incredible and inspiring advice in an interview where she is frank about the professional challenges she has overcome.

In Ask The Hive: A friend wants a recommendation for a job she's not suited to.

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This month we’re in Leeds hosted by Sky Betting and Gaming, discussing women in senior leadership roles, the ghettoisation (or not) of business awards and life-changing books.

Chair of the Scout Association, Ann Limb talks to us about imposter syndrome and what being Northern means to her.

In Ask The Hive: How can I effectively transfer my skills to another sector? 

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Sam and Simone discuss the challenges facing employers in the hospitality industry and the need for investment in digital skills and devices.

Life Lessons this week are from Alveena Malik, CEO and Co-founder of One Million Mentors who talks about finding her purpose in life and sharing her vulnerable side with her team as a leader.

Get ready for our Power Up Season of the podcast coming to you on 26th July!

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Straight after the NPWAwards, Sam spoke to all the winners, commended and judge’s award winners to find out how they were feeling and hear more about the good work they are doing.

Take a listen to hear from these truly amazing role models - sit back, relax and prepare to be awestruck!

Winners

• Mentor of the Year – Zandra Moore, CEO, Panintelligence  
• Agent of Change – Michelle Hands, Engineer at Nut Job Ltd
• Outstanding Entrepreneur - Sara Davies MBE, Founder and Creative Director at Crafter's Companion
• Person with Purpose – Freema Chambers, CO and Founder of Community School Clothing Scheme 
• Innovation – Halo Project Charity 
• One to Watch – Joint Winners, Elicia Curtis, Director at The REIGN Collective CIC and Bianca Robinson, CEO at CEO Sleepout UK  
• Transformational Leader – Beckie Taylor, CEO at Tech Returners 
• Small Organisation – InnovateHer 
• Medium Organisation – Informed Solutions Ltd 
• Large Organisation – Page Group 

Commended 

• Rachel Fitzsimmons – Mentor of the Year
• The Women’s Organisation – Small Organisation 
• Louise Clarkson – Agent of Change 
• Dr Jun Zhang – Outstanding Entrepreneur 
• Flourish Together CIC - Innovation 
• Alison Fisher – Transformational Leader 
• Vicky Ringer – Person with Purpose 
   

Judges’ Special Acknowledgement Awards

• Sally Orange 
• Gina Martin 
• Electric Bazaar 
• Hema Radhakrishnan 
• Kiera Byland  

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In the very first episode hear what happened when we went live with our dicussion panel, much to the surprise of our accidental audience.

Manchester MP Lucy Powell reveals the highs and crushing lows of her career and why she can't shout at her children in the supermarket,

And in Ask The Hive, one young woman's question leaves another "shocked and upset" in her reply...

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This week Simone reflects on the decision to postpone the 2020 Northern Power Women Awards and issues a call to all nominees to shout about their successes (even if they find that awkward!) There’s also news of the publication of a major new Northern Power Women report.

In a week that many of us have found difficult, with new regulations coming in, Sam references a brilliant video from Dr Radha Modgil who shares some excellent tips on how to avoid emotional burnout.

Plus, should you be obliged to tell your company if you’re dating anyone at work? What if that includes any company connected with your own?  Let us know your thoughts and watch out for a new poll on social media.

This week’s Life Lessons come from leadership coach Alison Freer

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Simone chats to Sara Davies MBE six months on since she won the Outstanding Entrepreneur Award and the NPWAwards 2020.

Listen to Learn

• What makes a great entrepreneur
• The importance of storytelling your product or service
• How to exude confidence even when you don’t feel it
• How to be memorable

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

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In episode eleven, we're in Newcastle, hosted by NatWest where we asked our panel "Do businesses need to work harder to get disabled people into work?" and discussed why Peppa Pig needs to up her game.  

Global CEO Elizabeth Vega talks about tech's problem with women and taking risks in business.  

And in Ask The Hive, we get great advice on the tricky business of how to sell yourself

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This week Sam and Simone discuss the success of the #NPWcheers twitter chat and the new date for the 2020 Northern Power Women Awards as well as how the NPWA will be different from any virtual awards you’ve been to yet, we all know NPW don’t do boring!

As Forbes release their list of the Most Powerful Women of 2020, Simone and Sam discuss what makes a great leader.

Simone and the NPW team have created a 2020 Spotify playlist, a collection of the NPW community’s songs that got them through this year, have a listen and lift your spirits!

And Google have shared the most searched words and phrases in 2020. How many can you guess? Sourdough and toilet roll anyone?!

This week’s Life Lessons come from freelance journalist and teacher Abigail Reid who talks about failure, resilience and refusing to be pigeon-holed.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Rina Sowler, Asia Investment Manager at The Leith Planning Group, Mandarin Tutor and Cricket Coach, about the importance of support and sponsorship, as well as the PoWEr of sport.  

Listen to Learn

• How sport can develop leadership and teamwork skills, particularly in young women
• Why your uniqueness is your superPoWEr 
• How everyone can do something to advocate for others
• Why seeking support from your network and communities is so important to your growth

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick  Levelling Up survey, and join us at our Levelling Up Progress Report Briefing on 7th December.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, Director of the Black United Representation Network (BURN), about the importance of paying up, knowing your value and not just expecting things for free in business! 

Listen to learn: 

• Why women in particular shouldn’t be afraid to talk about money 
• How everyone stands to gain from diverse and inclusive spaces 
• Why you should pay your female, black, asian and minority ethnic talent 
• How to set clear boundaries when it comes to the cost of your services 

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Sam and Simone reflect a year on from the first lockdown as the end is in sight!

Shout out to the Youthquake edition of the Northern Power Futures podcast to hear from future leaders on their traineeship programme

Life Lessons this week are from Jen Drabble, Director of Data in Financial Services who speaks about the importance of asking yourself ‘what did I learn?’ and reframing situations.

We want to know what or who is your High-5. Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast!

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As things start to return to normal in some places, or at least open up, Sam and Simone discuss the conflicting emotions many of us are experiencing and the fact that not only has lockdown resulted in vast inequalities across the business world, but that it's imperative that all our voices are now heard as new policies and practices are being formed.

There's tales of a new post-corona lexicon as well as questions over why women and men's sport are coming through the crisis differently.

And this week the brilliant Adrienne Kelbie shares her Life Lessons.  

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Lonesome dogs and a whole lot of winning!

There is a focus on young people this week. The exceptional challenges that people in the first few years of their career or higher education are facing and how individuals just a few years younger are actually adapting really well to how the world is changing.

There’s also a discussion about the crisis facing local news and cultural outlets across the north. Will there be a return to London-centric media?

Plus: lonesome dogs and a whole lot of winning!

Life Lessons come from tech cheerleader Lianne Potter

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Simone discusses the need to celebrate our achievements during these tough times, however big and small and also tells us about her lockdown guilty pleasure - whats yours?

Sam reveals some shocking news she learned about the Royal Family in a US supermarket and also what services are considered "essential" during quarantine.

Plus Sophie Milliken shares her life lessons.

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In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good.

Listen to hear from:  

• Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath  
• Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin  
• Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood  
• Agent of Change Commended: Dianne Richardson  
• One to Watch Winner: Debbie Rogers  
• Large Organisation Winner: Grant Thornton, represented by Jenn Barnett  
• Outstanding Entrepreneur Winner: Liz Ashall-Payne  
• Transformational Leader Winner: Steph Edusei  
• Transformational Leader Commended: Sharon Davies  
• Innovation Winner: Women In Social Housing, represented by Crystal Hicks  
• Innovation Commended: Girls In Charge, represented by Maggie Chen  
• Disruptor for Good Winner: Nazir Afzal OBE  

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In episode eight, we're in Liverpool at the SAE Institute for a very honest discussion about Equal Pay, nepotism and why acting "like one of the boys" can be a disaster for women in business.

The big interview comes from Cherie Blair who talks candidly about being the only female barrister in her chambers and how she juggled her own career with her supporting role in Downling Street.

And in Ask The Hive, Sue asks: Do I tell my current boss that I'm looking for a new job? 

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This week, Simone and Sam reflect on the fact that so many of us are still at boiling point as we try to manage homes, work, children and ourselves, often with very limited resources and they ask -who is checking in on you?  How can we start to re-draw boundaries between work and home life when they have been so blurred over the last six months? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Do get in touch!

We celebrate the first woman of colour to run on a VP ticket in the USA, Kamala Harris but reflect on the rampant misogyny that has once again revealed itself, both here and in the States and discuss the perpetual issue of the wolf whistle!

We celebrate good news for a Liverpool social enterprise and find out what working women are buying a lot less of.

This week’s Life Lessons come from police officer and role model Zoe Hingston. 

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This week Simone and Sam highlight the reason why dentists are so busy during this pandemic and look at how young people are particularly vulnerable to redundancy right now.

Also, on the subject of young people, Sam highlights a campaign started by a woman from Glasgow to try and ban all unpaid work shifts, which she believes are taking advantage of young people. Let us know your experiences and opinions about this.

Simone shares her experience of an online business festival, which led with the session “WTF just happened?!”  and urged us all to find the positives in this difficult time.

And unsolicited emails – how do YOU respond?  Especially when people get antsy?!

This week’s Life Lessons come from graphic designer Amy Littlefair

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Simone discusses the findings from the latest NPW poll and the amazing Power Circle in partnership with BNY Mellon discussing what the future of work looks like.

Sam talks about how work perks like gift packages are helping boost employee productivity with some rather extravagant examples!

Life Lessons this week are from Group CEO of Moneypenny, Joanna Swash who makes it a priority to walk away from meetings with no actions in order to make sure she can fully support her team and let them go innovate! 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Barry, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Director of Product and Development at global cyber security expert NCC Group. Together they discuss the different definitions of success and progress, and how to see the value in a zigzagging career path. 

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- Why tech is such an all-encompassing career opportunity

- How to identify your transferable skills during a career change   

- Why Michelle loves working in cyber security   

- How to pay it forward through mentoring and connecting the dots for others 

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As many companies move towards asking their workforce to return to the office, Simone and Sam ask questions about whether presenteeism is necessary for a successful business?  Does reducing flexibility signal a return to negative work practices that will undoubtedly adversely affect women more than men and will the next generation of employees accept this anachronistic way of working?

Plus: facemask and vaccine conspiracies are again linked to social media being used as a source of news.

And there is good news about car insurance!

This week’s Life Lessons come from the inspiring Lieutenant Penny Thackray

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In these ever-challenging times, Simone shares some good news about a new partnership with charity Future First and calls for YOU to sign up to be a role model! Details at the shiny new northernpowerwomen.com

This week is anti-bulling week and a recent Northern Power Women poll showed that nearly 2/3 of you haveexperienced some form of workplace bullying in your adult life.  Sam shares her story and urges you to speak up.

And as do keep sharing your self-care disasters.  Sam reveals the sorry story of #puzzelgate!! Let us know podcast@northernpowerwomen.com 

This week’s Life Lessons come from Newcastle University’s Malasree Home

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Simone speaks to Shelina Begum all about profile building and where to start

Listen to learn…

• Why it is important to be your own cheerleader
• How to go from a corporate job to a portfolio career
• How important the act of listening can be
• The importance of having confidence and conviction in what you are saying

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This week, Simone and Sam discuss the enormous pressure students and their families are facing after exams results were issued last week.  More on this to come on the Northern Power Futures podcast

There is grim news about the British economy and the future of the jobs market and we want to hear from YOU about how you’re being affected. Do get in touch: podcast@northernpowerwomen.com

New research shows that black women who have natural hairstyles are less likely to be offered a job interview than white woman, or black women with straightened hair.  Have you had experience of this?  How can we continue to strive for equality? How can we do better?

We also discuss how important even the smallest amount of self-care can be as we continue to navigate really challenging times.

This week’s Life Lessons come from the ever-inspiring Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis.

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Sam confesses to a massive personal fail in the work / life / home / school juggling act that we're all experiencing in lockdown.

Simone shares some tips in how to stay motivated from her conversations from around the Northern Power Women network and they discuss how to switch off from work when your home is your office.

Plus Alex Miles, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Learning Providers shares her life lessons.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Catriona Campbell, Senior Partner, Global Advisor and UK&I Client Technology & Innovation Officer at EY, as they discuss technology for good, spotlighting the PoWEr of role models, empathy and authenticity.  

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• How to find the time for yourself as well as others 
• Why the human element of technology is so valuable 
• How the Northern Power Women Awards, sponsored by EY, engender ambition across the North 
• Why EY’s new Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence in Manchester sets the standard for inclusive workplaces

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We're in Halifax this month, discussing knicker inventing, men rallying and whether women just need to look in the mirror to be successful.

Nicky Chance-Thompson CEO of The Piece Hall talks about taking risks, learning lessons and why the North is where her heart is.

In Ask The Hive: Should you choose a new job based on your heart or your head?

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As summer holidays (whatever they looked like this year!) come to end, as children go back to school, there’s some big decisions to be made for a lot of companies, small and large and individuals too, about where you are going to work. This week, Simone and Sam discuss a major report that identifies 50 of the biggest companies in the UK who will not be sending their staff back to the office. Would that work for your company? Or you as an individual? Are you desperate to get back to “normality” or would that be impossible right now? We’d love to hear from you.

And could another casualty of the pandemic be friendship? Sam looks at a report that suggests even our closest bonds can be fragile under pressure.

Simone also poses the question: who have you become during the covid lockdown? The answer may horrify you!

This week’s Life Lessons come from entrepreneur Clare Talbot Jones  

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This month we’re in Manchester at HSBC, talking about our 2019 goals, whether HS2 really will transform the North and personal financial responsibility and education too.

Former Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal talks honestly about the impact high profile cases had on his family and how women are the key to a better world.

In Ask The Hive: What to do when your boss doesn’t know where to draw the line.

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Simone chats to Murryam Anwar, the longest standing judge of the NPWAwards all about her experience as a senior public policy professional and her passion for making real change.

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• How the NPWAwards nomination and judging process works
• The importance of showcasing women of colour and being purposeful
• How being nominated can change someone’s life
• Why amplifying opportunities for people who may not usually access them is vital

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open until 18th October and are free to nominate here!

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

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This month we’re in Liverpool, hosted by The Women's Organisation, discussing the effectiveness of gender pay reporting, office hours drinking and best career advice.

Managing Partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, Alison Lobb talks to us about terrible interviews and the time the law didn't recognise women as people.

In Ask The Hive: I hate teambuilding awaydays. Help!

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Simone is still buzzing after attending and speaking at the Good Business Festival and tells all about the first IRL event since the pandemic began!

Sam congratulates the Power Platform for being honoured for Best Community Website in the 25th Webby Awards - read more here

This week’s Life Lessons are from Chair of Women in Social Housing North East and Assistant Director at Your Homes Newcastle, Crystal Hicks who urges us to be brave as we step into the future and talks about the importance of bringing our whole selves to work as a passionate advocate for minority and under-represented group.

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This week Sam and Simone talk about a number of new reports which focus on how the pandemic has affect working women.  From a “silver lining” story about a rise in new female entrepreneurs to a warning klaxon about how a return to office-based work may set gender equality back years!

They also check in on a social media poll you took part in, following the discussion last week about men-only spaces.

Plus – out of the mouth of babes.  Two teenage entrepreneurs were interviewed; what were their big tips for success in business?

This week’s Life Lessons come from Aerospace Engineer Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee

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This month, we are thrilled to be sponsored by the brilliant University of Bradford, where we recorded our live panel, discussing the new wave of female vice-chancellors in universities, what factors make a city a great place to start a business, and top tips for getting the most out of social media…… and avoiding any disasters!

In the big interview you’ll hear from  Professor Uduak Archibong MBE, Professor of Diversity at the University of Bradford.  She talks passionately about the need for diversity to be more than a box ticking exercise, how her upbringing in Nigeria shaped her values to this very day and how the racism she suffered when first arriving in England inspired her work. 

And it’s time for your shout outs this month, where you pay tribute to the often unsung women and men who make a real difference in your sector.

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On this special edition podcast, we hear from all the amazing women involved in the Boost Lancashire Peer to Peer Network programme delivered by Simone Roche MBE (Northern Power Women), Alex Cousins (Alex Cousins Consulting) and Jane Dalton (Groundswell Innovation). 

The cohort reflect on the advice, guidance and support they have received (and given!) over the last 6 months as they have seized opportunities and grown their businesses. 

Uplifting, honest and open - you won’t want to miss this one!

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Director of RBA Equality and Diversity with nearly 40 years of experience Ranjana Bell MBE. She reflects on her experience and views on why working from home is better for employees and business and the opportunity for safe places for individuals in the workplace. 

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• Why continuing to work from home benefits employees  
• How to build forward better in our new world 
• What are the things we can all do to improve the landscape of diversity and equality across businesses and organisations  
• What is Ranjana’s safe space platform 

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AND catch up with  NPW Webinar 'Amplifying Voices Series' with Ranjana Bell MBE 

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This week Simone and Sam discuss an issue that will face all females to a greater or lesser degree at some point in their life – the menopause. So many of us have no idea about the ways in which the menopause will manifest itself – you may be surprised! And it can affect us at many different ages!

A recent Northern Power Women poll showed that more than three quarters of us feel the menopause has adversely affected our work in some way and yet, we still don’t talk about it enough!

We’d love you to share your stories and experiences – please do reach out to podcast@northernpowerwomen.com so we can support and drive change around menopause.

To read more about the resources Simone highlighted follow the links below:

The Invisibility Report, 

Menopause at Work

Liria Digital Health

Manchester Stress Institute Menopause 

This week’s Life Lessons come from “Miss Menopause” Sharon MacArthur.

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Sam talks about new hybrid working styles being embraced by many businesses as well as the changing role of the office as a space to collaborate. 

Simone discusses that Blah feeling a lot of us are experiencing which is called ‘languishing’ - you can read more about it here

This week’s Life Lessons are from Partner and Solicitor-Advocate at BHP Law, Amanda Oluwapelumi Adeola who speaks about accepting that her best is enough and the importance of presenting from the heart. 

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A very special episode of the Northern Power Women podcast, in tribute to the incredible Professor Jane Turner; business leader, pioneer, and Pro-Vice chancellor of Teesside University. 

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In Episode 14 we are in Manchester, guests of BNY Mellon and we discuss career pathways, whether the North needs to stop apologising and if awards mean anything anymore...

You hear from the brilliant Allison Page, from DLA Piper in Leeds on why having no female role models didn't stop her from achieving her career dreams...

And in Ask The Hive you ask about whether you need industry-specific skills to apply for a job.

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Following protests across the USA and the world this week, Simone and Sam talk about what we action we can take to amplify the voices of BAME women and men across business.

Talking, listening, education and creating new frameworks, Simone shares some of the conversations she has been having this week in the NPW Power Circles.

This week's Life Lessons come from the fantastic Mel Venner.

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Simone speaks to Michelle Forward all about the power of mentoring and how it can transform your career, mindset and life.

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• The impact that a mentor can have on your life and career
• How mentoring can provide a safe space for frustrations and hurdles
• How to reach out to a mentor: what are your goals, questions or needs
• How to set boundaries in a mentoring relationship

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This week Simone is joined by Award winning founder of The Career Mum and Senior Manager at Accenture, Amanda Newman

Amanda talks about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and the value of openly discussing this with her family, team and employer. The NPW community are here to support and cheer Amanda on!

Life Lessons this week are from Jayoti Dutta-Genner, Associate Manager at Accenture’s Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) who talks about the importance of knowing you have tried your best and how to handle workplace bullying.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Kellie Rixon MBE FIH, Founder of Rixon Associates and Chair of the Institute of Hospitality. Together they discuss what you can do to change the cards you’ve been dealt, by harnessing the PoWEr of Kellie’s mantra: ‘What happens next?’  

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• Why you should always be open to new lessons and challenges 
• How to realise the you’ve already got what it takes to succeed  
• Why you shouldn’t listen to those who say you can't  
• How to take control over your outlook 

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Simone speaks to Maya Ellis all about what it takes to hold board and trustee positions

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• The difference between a trustee and a NED
• The responsibilities required to be a board member
• Why you should become a board member
• How to start looking for a Board position

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This month, we recorded our panel live at the Magna Centre in Rotherham as part of the Northern Powerhouse Convention and we discussed how Brexit could be an incredible opportunity for the north, whether the north south divide is just a state of mind and why the north is the best place to work and whether HS2 should be shuffled off into the sidings.

The big interview is with the fantastic Ruth Ibegbuna

Former CEO of Reclaim and now director of The Roots Programme, Ruth talks passionately about what motivates her , why policy makers in the north need to involve more women and why we need to open our minds to different types of leader

And in Ask the Hive, what to do when it’s the office bake off…every single day…

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Simone Roche MBE chats to multiple non-executive and trustee role holder and founder of Ripple Effect Development Ltd Debbie Francis OBE about the importance of shouting about your achievements, as well as how you can find your seat at the tables where decisions are being made.

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• How to take those first steps towards claiming a seat at the table
• What organisations and boards can do to increase their diversity
• How to bring the ‘human factor’ to your confidence 
• How you can make valuable change by influencing from the bottom-up 

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick  Levelling Up survey.

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On this week’s episode Simone discusses the people who are checking in on the checkers following on from last week’s episode she received floods of support from her network!

Last week Simone led a webinar as part of the 12-week mentoring programme which was truly uplifting, and calls for a mentor for Sam as we find out she has never been mentored!

In a recent NPW poll about employers supporting mental health Sam and Simone found the results were quite surprising, bringing up some interesting conversations about nightmare landlords.

Sam talks about Stefan Thomas, a man who is a walking reminder to keep your passwords safe!!

This week’s Life Lessons are from Nutrition Coach, Jackie Wilkinson. She discusses being flexible with opportunities that come your way and how tackling imposter syndrome is a matter of confidence not competence.

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This month we’re in Chester, sponsored by the brilliant Searchability, discussing the challenges of work and home life over the summer, why there is STILL such a dearth of women CEOs and whether flexible working really will become the norm.

In the big interview you’ll hear from  Meg Bowyer.  A senior recruitment consultant for Searchability, Meg is also the Captain of Stoke City Women’s’ Football Club.  She talks about the huge challenge of balancing her work and her passion and how she deals with naysayers…

And in Ask The Hive, you keep applying for jobs, but never hear anything back. What can you do?

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In this special edition you will get the chance to be a fly on the wall at the second Northern Power Women celebration event, held in Manchester at KPMG.

You’ll hear some fascinating discussions on negotiating and confidence and also find out more about Northern Power Women's plans for this year.

Plus a chance to catch up wth THE Northern Power Woman, founder and CEO Simone Roche, as she discusses some incredible achievements this month, including that MBE...

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In episode nine, we're in Manchester at All Work & Social in Spinningfields where we asked our panel "Has feminism gone too far?" We also talked about managing bad behaviour at work and discussed whether women really don't like listening to women.

Sandy Lindsay founder of Tangerine talks about being called a 'Pollyanna" and "Too moral" to succeed in business in our big interview.

And in Ask The Hive, Charlotte asks: Have I missed the chance to be truly successful in my career if I plan to have kids in my 30s? 

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The beautiful Tees Valley plays host to episode 15, as we discuss taking career breaks, whether business needs to get better at dealing with sexual harrassment and if the North East feels left out of the Northern Powerhouse.

Professor Jane Turner OBE, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Teesside talks candidly about the professional and personal challenges she has faced and in Ask The Hive: How to switch off from the dreaded work email!

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Happy New Year! Sam and Simone are joined again this week by the NPW team who discuss what they will be taking up this year for the #TakeUp21 campaign, what will you be taking up?

This week’s Life Lessons are from our very own Simone Roche who urges you to say yes and work it out later, discusses the importance of building your network early and how having a mentor impacted her career! 

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This week Sam and Simone discuss victories including Sam becoming a published author!! Read her book 'Coming Out Stories' born from her podcast with Emma Goswell, it’s available to buy now in “proper shops” as well as Sam’s driveway!

Last week we celebrated Mr President Biden and Madam Vice President Harris, what a woman! We loved the power purple outfits at the inauguration and Amanda Gorman’s powerful poem!  

Superwoman Joeli Brearley is also discussed, founder of Pregnant then screwed who is fighting mothers’ battles when it comes to self-employment income support and maternity leave.

Join us for NPWLive on IWD, we are hosting carousel networking and mentoring. Send us your 3-minute videos, we will be streaming some on the day & creating an online directory. We also want to know who your favourite local female-led food/drink businesses are! Send your business suggestions and 3 min videos to connect@northernpowerwomen.com.  

This week’s Life Lessons are from Chartered Marketer Mercè Cozens, who co-owns the Think Beyond marketing consultancy in Cheshire. Mercè offers some great quick fire life lessons, covering work/life balance, taking risks and networking!

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A big thank you to our hosts in Manchester Clarke Willmott and extra thanks to Women In The Law UK.

This month we talked about transport connectivity across the North, the responsibility employers must take for the mental health of their staff and why there are so few women at the top in law.

We spoke to top barrister and founder of Women in the law UK, Sally Penni about what drives her and which surprising figure inspired her career.

In Ask The Hive: How men can enable the next generation of female leaders.

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On this week’s episode Simone is joined by Director of Comms Rebel and Co-founder of A Leader Like Me, Advita Patel.

Advita discusses her decision to set up her own business and reaching out to a mentor. She has created a powerful community to empower women and non-binary people of colour.

Simone wishes Sam a very Happy Birthday, as do all the NPW team! 

This week’s Life Lessons are from Nafisa Shafiq, a Higher Education Communications Manager and founding member of A Leader Like Me. She explains how her goals, and dreams changed, and the importance in storytelling and understanding your audience. 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Afiya Amesu, future barrister and co-founder of She Leads For Legacy all about the importance of bringing different voices to the table, spotlighting diverse talent and the power of collaboration.   

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• Why setting short, medium and long term goals enables us to break down barriers
• How supporting black owned business is a great way to be an ally
• Why we should all undertake reverse mentoring and unconscious bias training  
• How important listening is in addressing racial and gender diversity

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Simone shares how she got on wild camping in her Campervan with Northern Power Man and the kindness of people rallying around them.

Sam talks about the latest WhatsApp scam going around.

Life Lessons this week are from founder & CEO of Lingotot, Angela Sterling who talks about appearing on Dragon’s Den, rejecting the need to be super corporate and empowering over 50 women to establish their own Lingotot language business.

Have your say in our poll about leadership by voting here. 

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A big thank you to the Northern Health Science Alliance for sponsoring this episode and thanks also to our hosts at the Business School at the University of Newcastle.

This month we talked about a shockingly under-discussed aspect of the North South Divide, why women traditionally don't thrive in the upper echelons of academia and the joys and pitfalls of hugging!

We spoke to the Managing Director of Dukes Hotels Debrah Dhugga about her passion for hotels, getting to the top in a mans' world and her love of the North.

In Ask The Hive: How to handle constructive criticism without taking it to heart.

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NPW podcast Episode 32 – Should we all be shouting about our pay?

This month, we held our live panel in Burnley at Burnley College and discussed the barriers still holding back women from senior leadership, what career advice you would give to the 18 year old you and whether you should discuss your pay with your colleagues

The big interview is with Emily Cox, Group Head of Customer Relations at Lloyds Banking Group, who spoke about being a woman in finance during the global economic crisis and how shared parental leave will become crucial for firms in embrace in the future.

And in Ask the Hive – who makes better leaders? Introverts or extraverts?

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NPW Podcast Episode 30 – How to outwit the dinosaur boss

This month, we were back at the University of Bradford discussing when to say no to requests for advice, how to engage men in the fight for equality and dinosaur bosses and how to avoid them.

The big interview is with Kate Rogers, who is a Senior HR business partner at the University of Bradford

She talks about the power of transferable skills and shares her passion – getting us all talking about the menopause and how it can affect our working lives.

In Ask the Hive, our listener has had a few jobs in quick succession but hates her new position. What should she do?

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This epsiode is sponsored by the University of Bradford.

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In episode three, find out what our panelists in Salford think of the suggestion that women need to take responsibility for the gender pay gap.

Julia Fawcett, the Chief Executive of The Lowry discusses some of the toughest choices she had to make in her career and why she *knew* the day she was going to be sacked.

And in Ask The Hive, Kirsty asks why tech has a class problem.

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There are celebrations this week as Sam and Simone discuss the nomination that the Northern Power Women podcast has received in the British Podcast Awards!

The difficult up and down feelings we have all been experiencing over the past few weeks has been officially named by Northern Power Woman Lara Morgan – the Coronacoaster!  

Sam and Simone discuss the anxiety that many parents are dealing with following announcements that schools in the UK are to go back in some areas – how also do you deal with your children being concerned?

Listener Sephina got in touch to ask how to react when a colleague steals an idea from you at work.

And this week the brilliant Sarah Waddington shares her Life Lessons.  

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In episode four, find out from Karen Mattison of Timewise what men want just as much as women in business but are often too afraid to ask.

Discover whether our panellists in Liverpool think one Silicon Valley CEO was right or wrong to dye her blonde hair brown to be, in her words "taken more seriously".

And in Ask The Hive, it's all a question of business confidence: Do men really have more of it?

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to the Northern Power Women team, as they take a moment to celebrate each other and their achievements ahead of International Women's Day 2022. Together they answer the questions:   

-Who is your Super Person?  

-What are you most proud of?  

Listen to hear from: 

• Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton, Olivia Catlow, & Lydia Wong 
• Partnerships & Operations Executive, Philly Strahan  
• Office Manager, Emma Mason  
• Operations Director & Northern Power Man, Rob Monks 
• Freelance Writer, Gina Buckle 

Catch up on last week’s Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity Webinar, in partnership with BNY Mellon, here 

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In episode ten, we're in Wythenshawe, hosted by Vodafone where we asked our panel "How do you change your career?" We also talked about when you should stop working for free when trying to build your career and discussed whether men should always be included in conversations around empowering women.

Buisiness powerhouse Julie Kenny talked to us about taking risks, being yourself and understanding how to deal with different people.

And in Ask The Hive, Olivia asks: What do I need to do now to increase my changces of getting to board level? 

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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Simone is buzzing from the latest Power Circle discussing the new traits of leadership research NPW are undertaking with Teesside University  

Sam talks about setting bou​ndaries in the freelance world and shares an interesting article on burnout

Life Lessons this week are from UK Global Talent Visa recipient & Coach, Founder Made With Glove, Michelle Hua, who talks the freedom of being an entrepreneur and the importance of being armed with knowledge when asking for a pay rise 

Register for Early Careers Carousel Networking in partnership with BNY Mellon

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Simone chats to Graham Lucas all about how important it is to recognise that work on inclusion is never done and though we may be further on than 3 years ago, there is still a way to go!

Michael Page won the Large Organisation Award at NPWAwards 2020 for their commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace whilst demonstrating a forward thinking approach to recruitment, development and retention of talent.

Listen to Learn

• Why committing to tangible actions publicly & internally can make a difference
• How encouraging shared responsibility can empower people to bring ideas to the table and keep momentum going
• Why collaborating externally, listening to ideas and implementing them can enable a pay-it-forward culture
• Why diversity of thought & the team is always better for innovation, decision-making and of course profits!

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open until 18th October and are free to nominate!

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Jan Brown, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Liverpool John Moores University about the PoWEr of mentoring and the real impact it can have on the confidence and careers of young people.

Listen to Learn

• How mentoring can boost confidence and raise aspirations

• Why mentoring relationships benefit mentors as well as mentees

• How to be both passionate and purposeful

• Why bringing every aspect of yourself to work is the way forward

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick Levelling Up survey, and join us at our Levelling Up Progress Report Briefing on 7th December.

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This month, we recorded our panel at DXC Technology In Newcastle where we talked about agile working, the future of conferences and which real, or fictional, Northern Power Woman you would put at the helm of the Northern Powerhouse!

The big interview is with Dr Joanna Berry, Associate Professor Entrepreneurship Durham University Business School, who talks about what is means to be a pracademic, why women still have an issue with their businesses getting funded and what she learned from losing everything.

There’s more of your famous Shout Outs – find out if you’re mentioned!

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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As major changes in the furlough scheme in the UK come in to force and mass redundancies are sadly anticipated, we let you know about the incredible Covid Changemakers launched by a brilliant Northern Power Woman, Alex Cousins.  A way to innovate and embrace a new way of working. Do find out more on our Power Platform.

Sam and Simone discuss reports from Unilever that they don’t expect their 2000 office-based workers in the UK to return to the office full time, ever!  Flexibility by companies and staff seems to be key as we move to a new way of working.

Sam and Simone also talk about how customer experience is going to be a key driver for companies to thrive in the future, as its reported that a worldwide recession has already started.

Plus: teenage dreams revived during covid as guitar sales explode!

This week’s extraordinary Life Lessons come from the unsinkable Laura Hepburn.

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Question, challenge and change

Simone and Sam discuss how 12 weeks into lockdown, even as things start to ease, many of us are experiencing issues with our mental health, perhaps for the first time.

Now is the time to realise that things are never going to go “back to normal” and this time of transition brings its own challenges as we let go of old work and life methods and search for new ones.

We pose the question – “What would do differently if you knew then, at the start of lockdown, what we know now?”

There’s news of how the brand new Power Platform can help you widen your network and amplify your voice in the business world and Life Lessons come from the awesome Olive Strachan.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Tami Kuboye, Digital Project Manager at Barclays, and Laura Smethurst, Barclays Financial Assistance CIO, as they reflect on last week’s PoWEr Up Networking session and how networking harnesses the power of perception.  

Listen to Learn

• Why everyday is a learning day, regardless of your seniority or experience 
• How Barclays are dismantling preconceptions about careers in tech through their partnership with the PoWEr Collective 
• Why speaking to individuals from different sectors is so valuable 
• How networking can help you plot the route from where you are to where you want to be

Connect and network with incredible role models like Tami and Laura by creating a profile on our PoWEr Platform. 

Want to create networking and mentoring opportunities for those at the start of their career like Barclays have? Get in touch with our partnerships executive about joining the PoWEr Collective atphilly@northernpowerwomen.com 

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Practising kindfullness

As our corona lexicon grows, Simone and Sam discuss practising "kindfullness" – not just towards other people but to yourself as we all face very different challenges.

We discuss the link between coronavirus conspiracy theories and social media news and navigate the  difficult decisions we have to navigate around work and life as lockdown starts to lift.

Life Lessons come from the awesome Barbara Bray

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In this week’s travel special episode Simone reflects on her trip to Manchester to meet up with real life Northern Power Women!

Sam flew to LA to reunite with old friends with just a slight bump in the road…

Life Lessons this week are from Anu Kaura, an experienced, professional In-House Lawyer and Head of Legal for Malhotra Group PLC. She talks about honing her leadership skills as well as encouraging everyone to step out of their comfort zone.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Anu Kaura, Head of Legal of Malhotra Group PLC. Together they discuss embracing change in our work-life since the pandemic and how employers can retain their staff within (in other words) The Great Realisation.  

Listen to Learn 

• The benefits of mentoring  
• How we can help build forward better  
• Why we need to embrace change and the opportunities that come along with it   
• Why caring for your employees is valuable  

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Simone Roche MBE chats to the CEO of Young Enterprise, Sharon Davies, as they reflect on the last twelve months and what lessons they’ll be taking with them into 2022.   

Listen to Learn

• Why smart business means investing in and listening to your people 

• How opportunities and support are the keys to place based social mobility 

• Why we need to harness the diverse thinking of future talent 

• How Sharon is bringing financial education to the next generation

Find out how you can support Young Enterprise in their mission of helping young people everywhere succeed.

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Simone talks about her excitement about the NPW team coming together physically for the first time in over a year.

Sam celebrates her daughter’s first vaccine in Arizona and what is coming up for Be Heard…

Join us for the official launch of the Be Heard platform here for your one-way ticket out of your comfort zone.

Life Lessons this week are from the co-founder of InnovateHer, Chelsea Slater who talks about the practicalities of changing careers, giving presentations, and the strength in just being yourself!

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This month we’re in Durham, sponsored by the superb Durham University, discussing the impact of Brexit on the North, why paternity leave is still eschewed by so many men and how to give a voice to underepresented women in business.

Tech evangelist and Professor Of Computer Science at Durham, Sue Black OBE,  shares her incredible story with us.

No Ask The Hive this month - it will return, but some very special NPW shoutouts - has someone mentioned you?

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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This week Simone and Sam discuss the release of the new Northern Power Women Levelling up report, focussing on the stories and initiatives it reveals.  You can read it here. (They also ask; “When was the last time you fully got dressed up for work?!”)

There is talk about the ever-changing regulations around lockdown and travel and a request not to judge, but to go about business in a way that suits you but doesn’t harm others and there is a reminder – we’re not all in the same boat.

Simone also reveals the results of the poll we conducted asking the question: Should you be obliged to tell your company if you’re dating anyone at work? What if that includes any company connected with your own? 

This week’s Life Lessons come from Ranjana Bell MBE

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Simone has been on a virtual tour of the length and breadth of the North this week and shares some of the tips and advice that she's heard from senior leaders, from self-care to embracing future change and accepting now, that we are all writing history.

The pair discuss Zoom invasions and how you can stop this happening on your calls and what to do when you really don't want "video on"

Plus Marnie Millard, Group Chief Executive of Nicols PLC shares her life lessons.

 Tell us your stories of work and life in these strange times or share your life lessons!  Mail podcast@northernpowerwomen.com

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In episode five, we talk to individuals who set up their own business about where and when they got inspired and ask: What does an entrepreneur look like?

We also discuss whether it's time to stop calling women "girls" in the workplace and tackle the subject of sexual harrassment in business.

Vanda Murray OBE, one of the NPW Power List talks honestly about her rise and rise and what she really does for a living.

And in Ask The Hive, can a single gender represent an entire community?

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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This week Sam and Simone discuss zoom mishaps, the American vaccine roll out as well as the logistics of using a typewriter.

Simone will be at the Good Business Festival on Wednesday, 28th April - the first non-socially distanced event in the UK as part of the Government’s Event research programme.

Life Lessons are from Cynthia Ajayi, Media and Engagement Executive at The Women’s Organisation and freelance event host, podcaster and YouTuber. She talks about the importance of feeling valued and seen as well as how to prepare for a presentation.

A huge High-5 to Professor Jane Turner OBE who has launched The Power of Women campaign telling the stories of role models for young girls.

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When things get tough…again.

Another week, another set of challenges. Sam and Simone take stock of changes in lockdown laws and discuss renewed pressure on our mental health – especially that of young people. We address the yawning chasm of school holidays that so many of us are facing and ask for your brilliant innovations for a stress-free (or at least stress-reduced!) summer.  We discuss a new report that shows women are still taking on the majority of childcare during lockdown, but men report that their jobs are being adversely affected by working from home. What is your experience?

Life Lessons come from the terrific Alice Choi.

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