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LeadHERship Journeys
by Leona Deakin
Psychologist and author Leona Deakin delves into the minds of inspirational women to uncover the secrets of their success
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Behind the scenes of LeadHERship Journeys
All good things must come to and end (or in this case a pause), and this is the last episode in this series of LeadHERship Journeys - But don't worry work is already underway on series two! It has been an incredible journey and our genuine hope is that you've learned a lot from our amazing roster...
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What to do when work makes you sick?
We all learn from our mistakes, that's part of being human. But how do you take something as damaging as working in a toxic environment and turn that to your advantage? Bianca Spruit worked as a leader in several roles before deciding to go it alone as a coach, one of those jobs almost broke her....
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Can kindness be the key to being a great boss?
The old saying goes that kindness costs nothing, but is it really possible that you can get to where you want to be in your career by being kind? Rebecca Oliver Mooney (or ROM for short) has 20 years experience in fast moving consumer goods and has worked for the likes of Mars, Nestle, Kellogg's...
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What if your dream job...isn't your dream?
It's natural and healthy for us to have ambition and dreams - but what happens when your dreams become a reality, and the reality is something you don't want? Holly Colvin was just 15 when she got a place on the England cricket team for an ashes test against Australia. She went on to play five...
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Can saying YES to every opportunity lead to living your dream?
Simone Roche MBE is a big advocate of diversity. She is the founder and CEO of We Are PoWEr, who accelerate gender equality, inclusion and social mobility across the UK and beyond. She has an amazing story to tell. She started her journey in the Royal Navy, was given her MBE in 2018 for services…
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Can being true to yourself help you thrive?
Zoe Gascoyne is the woman who oversaw the Bernie Ecclestone tax fraud case, in which he pleaded guilty, was given a suspended prison sentence and paid a fine of almost £653m to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Zoe's story is about being true to yourself, not conforming and not letting others judge...
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Can feeling like a failure be the secret to your success?
Deborah Ogden is a personal branding and impact coach - Her CV is fascinating, she started her career as a lawyer and then moved on to help sportspeople get sponsorship deals. Deborah's journey is one of firsts, she was the first woman to be a professional media manager. Her story is also about...
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Does being a woman in a man's world give you an edge?
Rayhanneh Mazinani's journey from beauty sales to the second-hand car trade is one of self belief, business acumen and determination. As the managing director of vehicle sourcing company TRAYD, she a true pioneer. There are no other women doing what she is doing in the UK motor trade. Her story…
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What do you do if you can't follow your dream?
Lauren York always wanted to work in TV but as a junior member of a production company she was told she didn't have what it takes. Today she is the owner of a nationwide business supplying locations to big budget productions. Her journey has not been easy. She came up against many blocks on her...
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What to do if you're right, but the world won't listen
Dr Kathryn Scott is Chief Executive of Yorkshire Cancer Research. Science has been part of her DNA for most of her life, and at an early stage in her journey she was interested in biology. But her background and her roots are not those that are usually associated with Chief Executives - So how…
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How do you turn a negative life event into a positive?
What do you do when a war comes to your doorstep? For anyone faced with that scenario, survival is, of course, a priority. But once you are safe, is it possible to use that experience for a positive outcome? Are there lessons we can all learn? Yana Smaglo is a Ukrainian living in the UK. She fled...
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Do we all need to be hard-line strategic thinkers?
... Or can a world exist where softer, more feminine qualities prevail? Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe is a psychologist who specialises in leadership. Her ground-breaking research into what it takes to be a great leader is seen as a benchmark. Beverly has a lifetime of experience looking at...
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Can you stay positive in a world of bad guys?
Siobhan Blake is the Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in the West Midlands and the National CCP Lead for the CPS on rape and serious sexual offence prosecutions. It's a huge and tough job, so how do you not let it creep and seep into your personal life? In a way, it's...
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Can you be a working mum and a success?
Lisa Shepherd is co-owner of the Biskery and a mum. They hand-make branded biscuits for businesses including Meta, Google and Lloyds Bank. This is a literal kitchen-table business that has grown and scaled, but that's not the point of the Biskery. They exist to make life fairer for working women,...
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LeadHERship Journeys Trailer
What makes successful women tick? We all know that there are plenty of men filling some of the biggest jobs in the world, but what about the women? What did they have to do to get to the top? How did they face the obstacles that stood in their way? When did they decide that "no" wasn't an option...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Psychologist and author Leona Deakin delves into the minds of inspirational women to uncover the secrets of their success
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Psychologist and author Leona Deakin delves into the minds of inspirational women to uncover the secrets of their success
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