Niche Talks™ - #15 Penny Lee and Nicola Phillips

In this episode we are talking about your niche giving you a voice with Nicola Phillips. When you are able to be authentically yourself with what you do – when you have created your own way – providing you the platform to speak up on issues important to you.   Nicola is an Award Winning Chartered Landscape Architect who has grown a people focussed business putting humanity back into her practice. Out from the big glass offices and from behind large pr machines. Nicola’s first bold move was simply calling her practice by her name in a predominantly male dominated industry. Known as the great landscape architect she is, Nicola has got vocal about gender pay gap issues. The response can be surprising when you put yourself out there.  Speaking up in your niche. No more hiding and no more apologising. Humans are out there. And bringing your story as part of your niche can be a powerful force for change.  Let’s hear what Nicola has to say.  SHOW NOTES: https://njlandscapedesign.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicola-jayne-landscape-design-ltd/ https://www.instagram.com/nj_landscapedesign/ Find Penny here - www.thebranddirectoress.com TAKEAWAYS Being authentic and speaking up about gender pay gap issues can lead to positive outcomes and help others in similar situations. Finding your niche and working with like-minded individuals is important for personal and professional fulfillment. Challenges and obstacles in the industry should not deter you from pursuing your passion and making a difference. Flexibility in work hours and prioritizing personal well-being can lead to a more fulfilling career. CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating the Landscape of Gender Pay Gap 08:08 Authenticity and Advocacy in a Male-Dominated Field 13:32 Finding Your Niche and Like-Minded Collaborators