The Women in... Podcast

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Welcome to ‘ The Women in... ’, Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business. Join us on this inspiring journey as we delve into the achievements, challenges, insights and initiatives of groundbreaking women in various industries. Format: Each episode will feature an in-depth interview with female leaders who have shattered the glass ceiling, overcome obstacles and achieved excellence in their careers. We’ll explore their personal journey, the initiatives they are working on, and the future they envision for the their industry. Themes: Breaking barriers – How these women overcame stereotypes, biases and challenges to cement their position within business. Mentorship, allyship and advocacy – The importance of mentorship and supportive communities fostering female talent in business & what more we can be doing to promote this. Innovation and impact – Stories of disruptive projects by these women and their impact on society. Diversity and inclusion – Discussions on creating a more inclusive and diverse business ecosystem and the benefits it brings to the industry. Advice and inspiration – Key insights and advice from these trailblazing women for aspiring professionals in business.

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August 17, 2026Episode 140 min

The Women in… Podcast – Series 7 Ep.1 Featuring Sarah Hall, Learning & Development Specialist

Welcome to The Women in… Podcast, the series that highlights the achievements and perspectives of women who are shaping the business landscape. This conversation covers the career progression and transition of Sarah Hall, the experience of imposter syndrome, and valuable leadership lessons. Sarah shares her journey from recruitment to learning and development, discussing the challenges of work-life balance and the decision to start her own business. The discussion also delves into the concept of imposter experience, its impact on women, and the valuable leadership lessons learned throughout Sarah's career. The conversation delves into the themes of learning from mistakes, enabling and empowering others, pride in career success, career transitions and alignment, and advice to a younger self. Sarah and Lucy discuss the importance of learning from mistakes, enabling and empowering individuals, finding pride in career success, making career transitions, and providing advice to a younger self. Takeaways Imposter Experience Leadership Lessons Learning from mistakes The joy of enabling and empowering others Chapters 00:00 Career Progression and Transition 10:43 Imposter Experience 17:33 Valuable Leadership Lessons 21:10 Learning from Mistakes 22:04 Enabling and Empowering Others 23:29 Pride in Career Success 29:28 Career Transitions and Alignment 37:39 Advice to Younger Self Hosted by Lucy Rider

September 12, 2023Episode 625 min

The Women in Tech Perspective - Ep.6 Featuring Kirsty Butcher, Head of Salesforce Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions

On this week's episode, we get to hear from Kirsty Butcher who is the Head of Salesforce Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. She's been in the company over 20 years, which is very rare in today's volatile job market. Kirsty shares what has kept her there for over two decades and how her vision for the role she felt she wanted in the early days changed and how she entered the technology arena. There's insight into how she raised two young children as a single mother, all whilst grasping new opportunity in the workplace with both hands!

August 22, 2023Episode 433 min

The Women in Tech Perspective - Ep.4 Part 2 Featuring Ruth Bucknell, VP of Experience Design at Dentsu and Sarah Painter, VP of Experience Marketing at Dentsu

This is Part 2 of our discussion with Ruth Bucknell, VP of Experience Design at Dentsu and her colleague Sarah Painter, VP of Experience Marketing. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!

September 1, 2023Episode 556 min

The Women in Tech Perspective - Ep.5 Featuring Astha Dhaundiyal, Technical Architect at a FTSE 250 Media Company

On this week's episode of 'The Women in Tech Perspective', we get to pick the brains of a Technical Architect. Astha works for a FTSE 250 Media Company and is on her journey to becoming a Certified Technical Architect, which is widely considered the pinnacle of technical competency within the Salesforce ecosystem. We hear her experience of moving to the UK from India 8 years ago, her upbringing and some of the cultural differences coupled with parent expectations and the educational system. Astha talks about her non-negotiables when returning to work after maternity and how she juggles such a demanding career path alongside being a mother. If you are on your own journey to becoming an Architect, want to hear what it's like to grow up in India and move to the UK, or how a senior female leader juggles work & family life... this one's for you! Enjoy the episode. Leigh

May 16, 2024Episode 231 min

The Women in... Podcast - Series 3, Episode 2: Featuring Claire Clark, Multi-Award Winning Transformational Software Engineering and Agile Leader

Welcome to Series 3 of ‘ The Women in... ’, Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business!

March 25, 2025Episode 320 min

The Women in... Podcast - Series 5 Ep.3 Featuring Hannah Johnston, Cyber Security Manager at Slimming World

Welcome to The Women in... Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business! This week we're join by Hannah Johnston. Since joining Slimming World in December 2021, Hannah has built and now leads the entire Cyber Security Team. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in cybersecurity leadership, she shares valuable insights into the industry and her journey.

January 31, 2025Episode 217 min

The Women in...Podcast - Series 5 Ep.2 Featuring Jennie Koo - Head of Operational Risk & NHS Trust Non Executive Director

Welcome to The Women in... Podcast. The Podcast where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business! On this episode, we are joined by Jennie Koo - NHS Trust Non Executive Director & Head of Operational Risk. Jennie also shares her story on her involvement with Women in Banking & Finance UK.

November 20, 2025Episode 330 min

The Women in… Podcast – Series 6 Ep.3 Featuring Angelene Woodland Singleton, Chief Marketing Officer at British Business Bank

Welcome to The Women in… Podcast, the series that highlights the achievements and perspectives of women who are shaping the business landscape. This week we are joined by Angelene Woodland Singleton, Chief Marketing Officer at British Business Bank. Angelene is a respected digital and customer transformation leader, board executive, and NED, bringing a wealth of experience from working at the forefront of strategic change.

August 1, 2023Episode 258 min

The Women in Tech Perspective - Ep.2 Featuring Jenny Guisquet, Head of Customer Success at the Tech Consultancy VASS.

In this episode of The Women in Tech Perspective, you'll hear from Jenny Guisquet who is the Head of Customer Success at the Tech Consultancy VASS. A very honest account of how she moved from France to the UK, had to start from scratch on her journey into Technology. Jenny struggled with her English language and building a connection when first coming over here, so started waitressing to develop her conversational style. She bombed her first couple of tech interviews, but then landed her first tech job at Bupa and is now flourishing in her career. Jenny opens up about the importance of communication skills, how to seek feedback and who to seek it from, keeping her '4 burners' lit and what makes a good manager in the tech industry.

January 14, 2025Episode 128 min

The Women in...Podcast - Series 5 Ep.1 Featuring Samantha Calvert, Head of Finance

Welcome to The Women in... Podcast. The Podcast, where we celebrate and amplify the voices of remarkable women who are making a significant impact in business! This week we're joined by Samantha, who is Head of Finance after a varied career in finance and corporate services across the education and charity sectors.