Series 2 'The Summer Series' Episode 3 - Patricia Seabright

In this episode, host Bev Williams speaks with Patricia Seabright, Founder of Archimedes Consulting, about her journey in business and coaching, particularly focusing on empowering women in the workplace. Patricia shares her personal experiences, including being made redundant while pregnant, and emphasises the significance of awareness and choice in navigating career obstacles.They discuss the challenges women face, including unconscious bias, the importance of resilience, and the need for flexibility in career paths. The conversation highlights the need for women to recognise societal biases and to embrace their strengths in leadership roles. In this engaging conversation, Patricia Seabright discusses various themes surrounding gender equality, the challenges women face in the workplace, and the importance of mentorship. She highlights the need for more women in politics, and the impact of outdated school systems on women's employment. Patricia also shares her perspective on failure, emphasising the importance of viewing setbacks as learning opportunities. Additionally, she explores the role of AI in career development and the necessity of advocating for women's visibility in various sectors.Takeaways·      Resilience and a brave mindset are crucial for leadership.·      Career paths do not have to be linear; flexibility is key.·      Awareness of societal biases empowers women to make choices.·      Women should give themselves permission to be curious about their careers.·      Labels like 'alpha female' can carry different connotations for women.·      Victorian school hours hinder women's ability to work full-time.·      More women in politics could lead to better productivity solutions.·      Failure should be viewed as an experiment hypothesis.·      AI can enhance coaching but won't replace human interaction. She Said book https://archimedesspeaks.com/she-said/TedX St Albans https://tedxstalbans.co.uk/Be Brave not perfect Tedtalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_not_perfectionElect Her: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/For more information on the 3 phases of a woman's career please head to the resources section at www.breathecoaching.co.ukChapters:00:00 Introduction to Patricia Seabright04:44 Navigating Career Challenges and Rewards08:19 The Importance of Resilience and Mindset12:54 Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace16:31 Flexibility in Career Paths20:45 Embracing Labels and Strengths22:34 Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Sports Media27:38 Redefining Failure and Learning from Setbacks32:45 Advocating for Women in Politics