Women Get Asked 8 Times Before Entering Politics | Here's Why
Send us Fan Mail Why are women asked eight times before running for office? Discover the truth about balancing motherhood and a public service career. In this episode, we explore the journey of Pinder, a councillor who faced discrimination early in her career when told to leave her job due to pregnancy. She recounts how she navigated these leadership challenges, moving from an HR background to winning three consecutive council elections and fighting an 18-month parliamentary campaign. This conversation highlights the sacrifice required to serve the community and why systemic barriers still persist. We discuss the importance of integrity, the lessons learned from her mother, and why we need more women in politics to shape health policy and lead with genuine statesmanship. Subscribe for weekly leadership breakdowns, and let me know in the comments how you handle professional obstacles. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Manager Who Told Me to Quit Because I Was Pregnant 0:32 - Lessons in Service From My Mother 1:16 - The Real Sacrifice of Politics 1:38 - Holding My Seat While Colleagues Lost Theirs 2:34 - From HR and an MBA to Public Life 3:17 - The 2AM Knock on My Mother's Window 4:01 - From Branch Secretary to Councillor 5:09 - "She's a Mother, We'll Lose" - Proving Them Wrong 5:45 - Winning Three Elections in a Row 8:18 - My Mother's Words From Her Hospital Bed 9:25 - Standing for Parliament: Bedford & Kempston 2024 10:12 - Knocking on 11,000 Doors 11:51 - The Day My Campaign Manager Quit 13:10 - My Advice for Women Entering Politics 15:24 - Doing an MBA During Lockdown 16:05 - Campaigning 20 Days After Losing My Mum 17:47 - Where Has Statesmanship Gone? 19:27 - The Sacrifice Nobody Talks About 21:13 - The 2AM Call That Had Nothing to Do With Votes 22:05 - Defining Politics in One Sentence 23:44 - The Most Important Thing Politics Taught Me 24:44 - Is Politics Harder for Women? 25:20 - Why You Have to Ask a Woman 4-8 Times to Stand 26:57 - Hiding My Pregnancy to Get Selected 28:21 - Why We Need Women Shaping Health Policy 32:07 - My Message to Young Leaders Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! #Politics #WomenInPolitics #Leadership #PublicService #Coaching -- Disclaimer: The Rohit Gautam Show aims to explore leadership and coaching through diverse perspectives to inspire current and future leaders. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the beliefs or positions of the host or the podcast. We encourage open dialogue and respect for varying viewpoints, understanding that every experience shared contributes uniquely to the broader conversation on leadership and personal development. -- Stay updated with our latest leadership & coaching insights: 📺 Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRohitGautamShow Connect with Us Online: 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheRohitGautamShow 🔸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosuluschronicles 🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RohitGautamShow Join our community, and let’s grow together! --






