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In this latest WUN podcast Susan Hope chats to WUN advocate Julia StichlingSusan Hope, Business Development Director at Scottish Widows, unpacks one of the most important — and often overlooked — financial topics: pensions.We explore why pensions matter more than many people realise, the realities behind the gender pension gap, and how life events like career breaks and raising children can significantly impact long-term financial security.Susan shares practical insights on the key decisions that shape your pension outcomes, how to take control at different life stages, and what “being engaged” with your pension really looks like in practice. We also challenge common misconceptions and look ahead at how attitudes towards pensions — particularly for women — are starting to shift.Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your future plans, this conversation offers clear, actionable advice to help you take charge of your financial futurePlease Note Susan is not offering any pension advice but purely information only. Don’t forget to join us for the next WUNForWEllbeing – Pension AwarenessResearch indicates that women often prioritise spending on their homes and families over saving for their future and tend to have less confidence in investing. Factors like the gender pay gap and caregiving responsibilities significantly affect their finances.Unfortunately, most people are aware of the ‘gender pay gap’ but there is also a ‘gender pension gap’ too. On average, women have 35% less pension saving than men.Join us for this insightful workshop, in conjunction with Better with Money, to ensure you are armed with hints and tips to bridge that gap.Susan Hope is a Chartered Financial Planner and Business Development Director at Scottish Widows, where she leads a business development team focused on workplace pensions and employee engagement.With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Susan is a passionate champion for closing the gender pension gap and empowering women to build financial resilience. Her advocacy recently took her to the House of Lords, where she spoke on the critical importance of financial wellbeing for women across the UK.Combining personal insight with deep professional expertise, Susan is a regular contributor to both trade and consumer media.Women & Retirement Reports | Scottish WidowsScottish Widows | Invest in you

In this latest episode, WUN Advocate Gill Edwards talks with Claire Treadwell, Director of Product Management at Everflow.Claire talks about how, when she was 21 and writing her dissertation at university, her tutor identified that she was dyslexic, after years of being mischaracterised by teachers, and feeling that she had to hide her difficulties. This identification led to an Educational Psychologist picking up on the presence of Irlen’s Syndrome, a little talked about neurological visual processing disorder that affects how the brain interprets light and visual information, causing reading difficulties, light sensitivity, and visual distortions. Claire talks about how, for her, her differences are her superpowers, and how technological advances have helped her overcome barriers both at home and in the workplace.Claire and Gill discuss the importance of male allyship, and also, as women, having the confidence to celebrate your own strengths and achievements. They talk about the power of speaking up and asking questions, and how asking for help is a positive, not a negative. Finally, they talk about how, if you see a role you fancy, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain, by applying, even if you don’t fulfil every criteria mentioned – whats the worst that can happen? https://www.irlensyndrome.org/

In this latest episode, WUN Advocate, Julia Stichling chats with Leah Clough, Offshore Manager at ØrstedLeah is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of 384 offshore wind turbines on the West Coast. Driven by a vision of a world powered entirely by green energy, and a strong commitment to encouraging more women and young people into the sector, Leah brings honesty and perspective to the latest WUN podcast -  Finding Your Voice Offshore - Confidence & Career Growth.We talk about Leah’s time working offshore as one of very few women on wind turbines, including the realities of that experience and how she came to realise that being female was not a disadvantage. From smaller hands to different ways of problem-solving, Leah reflects on how balancing strengths rather than trying to fit a mould, helped her find her passion and ultimately progress into a management role overseeing hundreds of turbines.Leah also shares candid insights into moments where she had to speak up for herself, how her confidence grew over time, and what she has learned about advocating for your own abilities while building a career you genuinely care about.

WUNForWellbeing “Living your best life” with Anna Black  & Gen Hallam with WUN advocate Gill Edwards.In conjunction with our The 40's Woman & Beyond event,  WUN Advocate Gill Edwards, chats with Anna Black (PT and Perimeno Coach) and Gen Hallam (Nutrition Coach) from “The 40s Woman and Beyond”.They share further valuable insights for all women on the impact of hormonal changes and offer simple lifestyle tips to support your well-being. This is a great listen with some simple advice on stress, nutrition, movement, sleep whatever your age to set you up for "living you best life."You can also catch up with Anna & Gen as they led the inciteful session  - WUNForWellbeing - The 40s Woman and Beyond,  including Q&A - recording now availableDisclaimer: Anna Black & Gen Hallam cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast/attending this workshop. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes. Anna Black, Perimenopause Coach, 40s Woman & BeyondFollowing a career contracting in global organisations, Anna shifted focus into the wellness industry in 2013, certifying as a Fitness Professional and then a Perimenopause Coach. In 2019 she launched 40s Woman & Beyond inspiring women to take control of their health through positive change.  Anna now works with companies, recognising that empowering female employees leads to a thriving workforce and successful business.Genevieve Hallam, Nutrition Coach, 40s Woman & BeyondGen is a certified Nutrition Coach and focuses on sustainable behaviour change by aligning nutritional strategies with clients’ goals and lifestyles.Driven by a passion to share her knowledge of perimenopause and the positive impact that nutrition can have, Gen empowers women with positive  steps they can to take to thrive at this stage of their lives and careers.

In this latest WUN podcast WUN Co-Founder & Director Hayley Monks speaks to some other inspiring female leaders & role models,  Rebecca Sedler, Managing Director of National Grid Interconnectors & former WUN Director and Monica Collins, Chair of Powerful Women and who holds  several Non Exec. roles.In a far ranging & fascinating discussion they explore the evolving landscape of female leadership and the growing trend of portfolio careers among women. Are we seeing enough women stepping into visible leadership roles? Or are too many opting for flexible, multi-faceted careers that may dilute their influence in traditional leadership spaces?Key discussion points:Visibility & Impact: Do we have enough women role models in leadership across sectors—business, politics, tech, and beyond?Portfolio Careers: Why are so many women choosing portfolio careers? Is it a sign of empowerment, or a response to systemic barriers in traditional career paths?Leadership Redefined: How do portfolio careers challenge or complement conventional leadership models?Role Models for the Next Generation: What kind of role models do young women need today—and are they finding them?

WUN advocates Aimee Konieczny from Indigo Swan and Kara Sadler from South Staffs and Cambridge Water chat women in fitness. They sit down with Vic and Ella from Femme Coaching - two inspiring fitness professionals dedicated to empowering women through strength and wellbeing.In this episode, we discuss:The journeys that led Vic and Ella into the world of fitnessUnique challenges faced by women in the fitness industry, and how to overcome themWhy strength training is so important for women (and the myths that need busting!)Practical advice for busy women who want to prioritise their healthSimple changes anyone can make to feel stronger and more energisedReflections on self-worth, confidence, and what they wish they’d known soonerVictoria Mandi: As a Female Transformation Coach with over 12 years of experience, Vick has helped hundreds of women build confidence and transform their lives. Her approach focuses on creating lasting changes by tailoring training and nutrition to your unique body and goals. Together, Vick will not only work on reshaping your body with you but also on building the knowledge and habits that empower you to maintain your results and feel confident in your own skin.Ella Crouch: Ella has been coaching women for over 7 years and she works with a variety of women, but their overriding goal is wanting to empower themselves through fitness. Most of her clients want to work on their fitness, increase strength, and gain confidence however she also works with those seeking elite transformations and competitive bodybuilding. Whoever the client, the approach is tailored to their unique goal and body.Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or just a boost of motivation, this episode is for you!For further information Website: Femme | Coaching, Workshops and Events for Strong WomenPodcast: Femme Talk - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

In this latest WUN podcast Sophia Goring, reflects on Business Stream’s success at the Women in Utilities Awards – winning the Best Community Outreach Award. She talks through the initiatives Business Stream has been leading in working with young people and partner organisations in their communities to provide meaningful workplace experiences and how they are inspiring more young women to consider a role in the water industry.With over 20 years’ experience of working in corporate communications and corporate social responsibility, Sophia is currently Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at UK-based water retailer, Business Stream. As part of her role, Sophia leads on the delivery of Business Stream’s sustainability agenda, which includes overseeing the company’s carbon reduction activities and delivering it’s community-based social value programme.Sophia currently works with a number of charities and social enterprises, with a particular focus on supporting young people. She sits on the Career Ready Edinburgh, Mid-Lothian and East Lothian Local Authority Board to support the charity’s strategic aims and is a mentor through the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN) mentoring programme.Please do  get in touch if you are interested in receiving information regarding the 2026 Women in Utilities Awards, hosted in conjunction with Utility [email protected]

In this episode , we are joined by Sarah Wilson from Valda Energy to reflect on her journey being diagnosed with ADHD. From her journey at school and throughout her career, we discuss what it was like to navigate work and daily life without a clear understanding of neurodiversity, exploring the personal challenges and emotions that came with that experience. We discuss where individuals, managers, and teams can turn for reliable resources and support, and highlight the benefits that emerge when workplaces genuinely embrace neurodiverse talent. Listen in to gain valuable insights into Sarah's journey and what businesses across utilities can do to create more inclusive environments and provide meaningful support for neurodiverse employees at every stage of their careers.

In this WUN Podcast episode, Julia Stichling speaks with Sal Watson from Mott MacDonald about her journey from geology student to industry leader. Sal reflects on her academic and consultancy experience, including major projects like the London 2012 Olympics, and her current role shaping strategy at Mott MacDonald and as a non-executive director at British Water.Sal reflected on developing her leadership skills during part-time working years, drawing on experience as a school governor and committing to continual learning. Looking ahead, Sal and Julia discussed long-term planning in the water industry, the pressures of increased investment demands, the need for industrialised project delivery, and building public trust amid climate concerns. In the podcast they touch on the urgency of addressing the sector’s talent pipeline and increasing public awareness of water systems.

In this podcast, WUN advocate Heidi Knapton , South Staffs & Cambridge Water speaks to Laura AKA ‘Worn Out Working Mum’ on all things maternity and work.Whether you’re navigating your own parenting journey or an employer on a mission to get this right – we are discussing it all! An authentic discussion around every aspect of ‘the motherhood penalty’ and how best to navigate, with top tips and shared experiences shared along the way”.

In this episode of the WUN podcast, WUN Programme Development Manager Karen Anderson is joined by Georgina Mills, Director of Energy Systems Management and Security at OFGEM. Georgina shares insights from her impressive career spanning the UK water and energy sectors, including her time at Ofwat and the New Zealand Commerce Commission.Georgina shares insights on the complex challenges facing the energy sector—from affordability to the drive for net zero—and how OFGEM is responding through innovation, regulatory reform and leadership. Georgina highlights the potential of demand-side flexibility and the importance of removing barriers to progress.The conversation also delves into diversity and inclusion, flexible working and how OFGEM is supporting its staff. Georgina reflects on her leadership style and the cultural shifts needed to lead through uncertainty in a rapidly changing industry.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of energy, leadership and inclusive growth.

Ramona Vlasiu (Pergel) is Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Next . She won Utilities Business Woman of the Year at the Great British Businesswomen Awards in January 2025 and she is also a finalist in the Women in Utilities Awards in June.In this podcast Jo Butlin, WUN Founder & Director chats about what winning the Business Women of the Year award means to Ramona. We discuss her career journey to date, which started in legal services before she moved into E.ON Romania and then moved with E.ON from Romania to the UK, where she has now settled with her family.Ramona talks about her style of leadership and the importance to her of culture and team. We also discuss the challenges of having a high flying career at the same time as being a mother of young children. NOTE : 27/06/25 Ramona was also announced as the Women of the Year at the Women in Utilities Awards. 

We hear from the inspiring Lee Chambers Founder and CEO of Male Allies UK, who  shared some great insight around his own observation & experience of  Allyship & how we all an can “ combine, unite & bring together “  Our panellists  were Joshua Ketley, WRc Group and Institute of Water Rising Star 2025, Halyma Begum, Calisen  & Keri Handford Cadent who shared some great practical tips to enable us all to #Speak UP . Expertly chaired by  WUN advocate Julia Stichling,  R2M .

"Operational nuclear isn’t all about radioactive rods and scientists; there is a whole village of people that make power stations safely contribute to the UK’s energy mix."In this latest WUN podcast Aimee Konieczny, WUN Advocate and Commercial Director at Indigo Swan, talks to Caroline Burgess, Enablement Manager – Single Integrated Delivery Organisation at EDF Energy’s Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station, about Caroline’s varied career across renewables, oil and gas, and most recently nuclear, and the skills she has learned and can now put into practice on a nationally important infrastructure site.Caroline talks about the variety of roles available on power stations, living and working in a rural county and how she’s learned to deal with being the lone female voice in various male-dominated industries.

WUN Advocate Kerris Mackley chats to Nicole McNab, the 2024 Women in Utilities Rising Start Winner, discussing the importance of owning your own career – stop waiting for other people to do it for you. Also discussed in this episode is the need to be authentic, that it is ok to have ups and downs, and that the key to successful recruiting is finding people that care!Nicole is Head of Strategic Partnerships at Southern Water. Joining the industry three years ago into the newly formed Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force, a dedicated team delivering innovative solutions to sustainably reduce storm overflows. Nicole has tackled overflow reduction head on, building new partnerships with councils, businesses, schools and campaign groups, while refusing to accept “that is just the way things are done”. Her ability to translate complex topics to the public, while delivering multi-million-pound schemes at pace, earnt her the Rising Star Award 2024 at the Women in Utilities Awards. Her team also won the Partnership/Alliance Project of the Year at the Water Industry Awards, for installing SuDS in almost 100 schools across the south within 18 months.Find out more about Women in Utilities Awards 2025- including hearing from other past winners, how to book ceremony tickets or sponsorship opportunities. Nicole is also joining the panel - What Future Leaders Want from Today’s Leaders: Attracting and Retaining Talent, 24 April, 2025, 11AM, BST. Hear from a panel of future leaders from across the sector as they share their insights on the policies, cultures, and leadership approaches that make an employer truly stand out to the next generation of women in utilities.Free tickets

The UK is on a Net Zero journey, and Technological advances in both Grid and Data are looking to impact when and how we get to Net Zero in 2050.In this podcast, WUN Advocate and PPA manager at Inspired PLC- Karen Hosking, brings together a panel of leaders in this field to discuss the challenges and opportunities this brings and also how working with technology, embracing AI, and working in diverse Teams can drive us to Net Zero and a grid fit for future generations.Our panel for this fascinating podcast:Claire Dykta   NESO- National Energy System Operator -Director Strategy and PolicyClaire Mack    Scottish Renewables - Chief ExecutiveNicole Alley    Capgemini -  Head of UK RenewablesLinda Cuming EDF Renewables - Portfolio Manager Onshore WindNote: Investment in AI is set at 2Bn over 3 years – more details on Nicole's insight can be found here: Top Tech Trends of 2025 | Capgemini

WUN Advocate, Lyvia Nabarro, is joined by seasoned marketing professionals Jen Hughes and Jodie Williams. Jen and Jodie set up their multi-award-winning marketing agency, The Marketing Pod, 11 years ago. In this podcast we explore what it’s like to take the leap and start your own business, the lessons they learnt from the utilities sector and the difference they wanted to make for their teams and the positive changes they want to see in the industry. 

Join WUN Water Industry Advocate Gill Edwards as she discusses the amazing achievement of Thames Water,  winning two awards at the Women in Utilities Awards 2024 -   Women's Network of the Year and Best EDI Initiative .In this episode, Gill chats with Dina Gillespie, Catchment Manager, and Emma Philogene, Engineering Manager at Thames Water, diving into their award-winning initiatives and the impact they are making in the industry Feeling inspired then why not Find out more about other Womens in Utilities Award Winners & how you can enter for this year Dina Gillespie has been with Thames Water since 2012 and before that held several roles in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in the Social Housing sector. She is currently the Catchment Manager for Strategic Pumping Stations and Trunk Sewers.Emma Philogene is a Chemical Engineer and has been with Thames Water since 2017. Before coming to the UK she spent 8 years working in Equatorial Guinea and Australia in both on-shore and off-shore engineering projects.Together, Emma and Dina co-chair the Thames Water Women’s Network, which won two awards at the inaugural Women in Utilities Awards 2024. The first awards was for Women’s Network of the Year, and the second for best EDI Initiative, for their Women’s Network Allyship Programme. During this podcast they talk to Gill Edwards about the challenges women face in our sector, the journey the Thames Women’s Network has been on, why they are so passionate about the community they have grown, and how a community of women at work is so important at every stage of your career.Gill Edwards has been a Water Industry Advocate for WUN since 2022. She’s been a Senior Project Manager with Skewb since 2000, and their lead for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access since 2021.

Join Jenny Barlow and Jessica Azige from Gentrack, one of WUN’s valued partners, alongside WUN advocates Karen Hosking and Jo Greenan, as they break down the barriers to networking in our latest podcast.Networking can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful tool for building connections, boosting confidence, and advancing your career.In this episode, we explore:The challenges of getting started with networking.Practical tips to ease into it, from coffee machine conversations to LinkedIn comments.How small steps can lead to big opportunities.🌟 Feeling Apprehensive About Networking? WUN’s advocates are here to make sure everyone feels welcome at our in-person events. With a supportive community by your side, there’s no reason to.Don't forget to join the free WUN network & come along to a networking event - it would be great to see you !https://thewun.co.uk/join-wun/

In this bite size podcast, WUN advocate Kara Sadler, speaks to Carine Bou Tayeh, Senior Strategic Planning Engineer at Jersey Electric about her award winning celebration at the Women in Utilities Awards 2024.Carine won the ‘Returning Star’ award, celebrating the achievements of a woman who has returned to her career following maternity leave or career break.Following maternity leave with her first child, Carine returned to work in a flexible capacity to implement her project developing, key strategic, electricity infrastructure investment to help Jersey reach a net zero future – a project she planned during her pregnancy. Carine successfully delivered a remarkable project that will have a real impact on the Jersey community.

Meg Ginsberg is an assistant project manager at South West Water who has forged an inspiring career in the wastewater industry after facing significant personal and professional challenges. Born in Guildford and now based in Devon, Meg became a mother during the pandemic and navigated multiple surgeries that left her a wheelchair user by the age of 18. Originally pursuing a career in nursing, she shifted to project management, completing an apprenticeship and soon to start a degree apprenticeship at Exeter.At South West Water, she manages large-scale projects across Devon and Cornwall, including flood and pollution reduction, working closely with engineers to modernise Victorian sewage systems and future-proof infrastructure.Passionate about inclusivity, Meg launched "Construct Ability”, an initiative to help disabled people enter and thrive in construction and engineering.With sights set on becoming an engineer herself one day, her unique perspective as a wheelchair user drives her mission to make the industry more accessible, adaptable, and diverse. Meg is proud to be part of an essential industry and hopes to continue changing perceptions and driving meaningful change.’ -Royal Academy of Engineering, National Engineering Day 2024 Role ModelThis is truly a great listen!

Join Lillian Philip, WUN Advocate  in this latest WUN Podcast as she chats to Nina Moger, Transformation Director at Kraken Technologies and the 2024 Rising Star Award winner at the Women in Utilities Awards.Nina shares insights from her inspiring career journey, her passion for climate action, building expertise in energy, and fostering trust and innovation in utilities. Discover her leadership philosophies, strategies for driving cultural transformation, and how she champions women in the industry. 

Hayley Monks, WUN Board Member talks openly with Jo Dow from Business Stream on her recent win at the Women in Utilities Awards 2024.Jo talks of her pride that Business Stream won three awards &   “ how unexpected it was,  hugely proud & very humbled by it “ Jo talks about creating an inclusive environment, &  her pride that Business Stream won three awards &  “ how unexpected it was,  hugely proud & very humbled by it “ Jo qualified as a chartered accountant while working in private practice. She joined the Finance team at Scottish and Southern Energy in 1998, before moving to join Scottish Water in 2002. In 2006, she was seconded to Business Stream to create the governance framework, funding structure and strategy for the new business in preparation for the retail market opening to competition.  Jo became Finance Director of Business Stream in 2006 and was appointed Chief Executive in October 2014.During Jo’s time as CEO, she has led the successful delivery of the company’s ambitious growth strategy, helping cement Business Stream as one of the leading players in the UK water market. This has included two acquisitions of scale and securing a number of high profile, multi-million pound contracts. Jo has also held various external Board and senior level positions helping to drive market improvements for business customers, including sitting on the Strategic Panel which was set up to provide strategic direction to improve non-household customer outcomes, and being appointed as a Non-Executive Director for both the market operator (MOSL) in England and the Central Market Agency (CMA) in Scotland.Jo is passionate about driving positive change for the environment and society as a whole. This belief led her to introduce the business’ purpose-led vision to make a positive difference to its customers, its people, the environment and local communities in 2019. Since then, the company has achieved a Gold rating from global sustainability assessors, EcoVadis, and become the first water retailer to join the United Nations (UN) Global Compact to support the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. To support others to achieve their responsible business goals, Jo sits on the Business in the Community (BiTC) Scotland Advisory Board, a business-led membership organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices by inspiring members to build thriving communities in which they live and work and to make a positive difference to the environment.Find out more about Women In Utilities Awards 2025

In this episode WUN Advocate Kara Sadler talks with Charlie Page, Engagement Manager within WaterAid's Water Industry Partnership team to discuss her experiences with the WUN #IAmRemarkable workshop.Why not also benefit from an #IAmRemarkable (#IAR) workshop -then visit the WUN website to book your place:  https://thewun.co.uk/wun-events 

In this WUN podcast Julia Stichling, WUN Advocate speaks to the inspiring Andy Lax regarding his advocacy for women in the sector.Andy is the Group Talent Acquisition Manager for OCU Group. He has worked in the Recruitment Industry for the last 20 years, predominantly across engineering and construction, including the last 3 years in the Utilities sector. Over the years he has seen a significant change in these industries with more opportunities being afforded to women in what has historically been a male dominated arena, which can only be seen as a positive step forward.His advocacy for women in this industry is based purely on ability to fulfil the opportunities within the sector. Providing equal opportunity opens up a whole new talent pool for the industry which he believes is a positive step forward.

Rachel is Fisher German’s ESG Partner with 17 years’ experience in Utilities and infrastructure. Wider Responsibilities Include: Mentor to two highly motivated individuals at Fisher German, National Chair Pipeline Industries Guild, bringing together different people from across the industry to share knowledge and work together. Fisher Germans Internal Fertility Ambassador, a STEM ambassador and WUN Mentor. 

This is a first in a series of podcasts celebrating the achievement & sharing good practice from the winners at the WUN 2024 Women in Utilities Awards, in association with Utility Week  Becky Percy, is Diversity and Inclusion Lead for E.ON UK, with responsibility for improving diversity and creating inclusive colleague experiences. Worked in the industry for over 20 years, with experience in internal communication, engagement, digital, agency management, diverse talent development, and culture change. Over the last three years, as D&I lead, created and delivered an insight-based strategy to improve engagement and experiences that put colleague voice and lived experiences at its heart. For further details regarding the WUN 2025 Women in Utilities awards in association with Utility Week. https://thewun.co.uk/events/women-in-utilities-awards-2025/

In this episode WUN advocate Lillian Philip talks to Kip Quiney, Senior Manager at EDF Energy, discussing the UK commodity markets and how movements here change the prices on our energy bills. Kip explains her role in managing hedging strategies, the impact of supply and demand, and renewable energy trends on prices, offering insights for consumers and industry professionals on future market developments.To find out more: Residential Price Cap Predictions: Price cap predictions and insights | EDF (edfenergy.com)Tracker tariff guaranteed to beat the Price Cap, EDF Ensure Tracker: Best Energy Deals & Quotes - Cheapest Gas & Electric 2024 | EDF (edfenergy.com)

Lauren Tyler - known as Loz - is the former Head of Innovation at Southern Water and a passionate advocate for innovation as an essential business capability. A problem-solver at heart, Loz is known for her creative curiosity, strategic thinking, and humble leadership.Joining the sector at the beginning of AMP7, Loz established the Bluewave innovation team – a diverse group tasked to support the business across pollutions, customer experience, leakage and behaviour change – to name but a few. Her ability to flex across such broad problem areas in the water sector was born out of an early career in consultancy, where she worked with clients across FMCG, telecoms, transport, and women’s health.Whilst building a capability at Southern Water, Loz also became a mum to two children, now almost 2 and 4 years old. Her experience of having children exposed her to the state of women’s health care in the UK, and she is passionate about helping solve issues surrounding menstruation, fertility and early parenthood as a result of that lived experience.

In this WUN episode, Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate, talks to Kensa Group CEO, Tamsin Lishman on her career journey to date and why she is so passionate about Kensa and their mission, which is to provide sustainable and affordable de-carbonised heating and cooling for everyone.She is a visionary leader, creating a culture of ambition, resilience, teamwork, agility and continuous growth and is an experienced Energy and Industrial Executive with a track record of delivering fast paced business transformation.

In this WUN episode, Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate, talks to Kensa Group CEO, Tamsin Lishman on her career journey to date and why she is so passionate about Kensa and their mission, which is to provide sustainable and affordable de-carbonised heating and cooling for everyone.She is a visionary leader, creating a culture of ambition, resilience, teamwork, agility and continuous growth and is an experienced Energy and Industrial Executive with a track record of delivering fast paced business transformation.

In this episode, WUN Advocate @Holly Beeston chats to Waterwise's CEO Nicci Russell and Training and Projects Manager Laura White discuss taking the plunge with the 4 Day Week trial. They disclose all - the highs, lows, challenges, their hints and tips for productivity when you're timebound and their learnings from the adoption of the 4 day week permanently.Laura has worked in the water sector for the past 8+ years in various roles. She started her career in customer account management for a water retailer in the Non-Household market before moving to work for the International Water Association working with water professionals across the globe on events and projects. From September 2021 Laura has been at Waterwise, first as Projects and Research Manager and as of June 2024, Projects and Training Manager. In her current role, she oversees various projects as well as Waterwise's services including their training offering and Checkmark for Offices award.Nicci Russell is Waterwise CEO - formerly a Defra Special Adviser and a Director at Ofwat. She is a CIWEM Honorary Fellow and chaired a group for the Defra Secretary of State. Nicci has won awards for diversity and inclusion and water efficiency. She is chair of young people’s charity Power2 and a school governor.

Maria is a mum of three, who goes to the gym most mornings. She’s spiritual, with a love for meditation, crystals and the moon. She's also a keen photographer and loves helping others.After working in childcare for 9 years, Maria decided on a career change, and knew she wanted to do something hands on and challenging.Now Maria installs gas and electric smart meters into residential and business properties. She prides herself on providing a positive experience for each customer, and enjoys advising customers on ways to reduce energy usage, both to save money and to help the environment.How she would encourage other women to get involved in this traditionally male dominated role, the power of mentoring & her aspirations for the future. 

In this WUN podcast WUN Industry Advocate and EDF Originator , Karen Hosking, talks to Claire Mack - Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables.We discuss the Scottish Renewables New Voices Campaign and the amazing opportunities this can bring to the renewables industry. How embracing diversity supports the future as the UK looks to develop a cleaner, reliable and renewable UK Grid. We also hear about Claire’s interesting career journey to date , from Media communication to her current leadership role at Scottish Renewables and what a key role Diversity has in bringing the UK towards Net Zero. 

In this podcast on Effective Allyship, Dr Robin Price, Director of Quality and Environment, Anglian Water shares his own experience of demonstrating his support and understanding towards women in the utilities sector. Robin specifically talks about how privilege in Allyship can be effectively used, relating his experiences to his own family and how he encourages others to do the same by speaking out and showing up to create long lasting change.

Join our WUN Advocate Julie Stichling as she talks with Aminah Shafiq from Severn Trent about her career journey to date and what life is like as a Technical Specialist within the water industry, how she started out and her idea to come up with better safety head wear for women within the industry with different backgrounds.

Welcome to another episode of the WUN podcast with Julia Stichling, WUN Advocate talking with Molly Horsley, Head of Strategy Engagement at Scottish Water.Molly began working at Scottish Water's Customer Experience centre and more recently she has established the transformation needed for Scottish Water to be customer and community centric. 

In this podcast WUN advocate Gill Edwards talks to Nicole McNab, Strategic Communications and Partnership Delivery Lead for the Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force with Southern Water. Nicole is as passionate about stakeholder engagement as she is about sustainability and innovation, and talks to Gill about the importance of diversity of thought, sharing knowledge across the utilities sector, mentoring, and why you should never say “but that’s the way we’ve always done it” to her.

Listen to our latest WUN podcast when advocate Victoria Lemmon chats to Anglian Water’s Director of Water Recycling, Emily Timmins, about her 30 years in the water sector where she’s been busy creating her patchwork quilt of leadership. Discussing how saying “yes” will open doors and how backing yourself gives you opportunities to new experiences.

Join three of our inspiring WUN advocates, Lucy Ritchie - Business Development Lead for Correla, Heidi Knapton - Director of Customer Delivery at South Staffs Water and Holly Beeston - Executive Practice Lead at Douglas Jackson, as they talk all things WUN Advocacy! A light hearted chat about the things that have been useful for them in their careers since joining WUN; what inspired them to  join, and a reflection on what they’ve gained from the WUN network. They discuss also the  benefits they have found as members and advocates of WUN,  as well as the wider impact of WUN across utilities.

In this WUN for ALL podcast episode WUN Industry Advocate and EDF Originator , Karen Hosking, talks to Nicole Alley, Vice President and Segment Head of Renewables at Capgemini. We discuss the ever-changing face of Net Zero and in particular the challenges and opportunities that brings the UK Grid. Can Augmented, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality bring new perceptive in the ever changing face of Net Zero.Renewables, Capture Capture and digital twins just some of the content covering in this episode. We also hear about Nicole ’s interesting career journey to date , her current role at Capgemini and what the future may look like for UK’s Net Zero ambitions.  To find out more:Capgemini World Energy Markets Observatory https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/world-energy-markets-observatory/Capgemini TechnoVision https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2024-prompt-the-future/Capgemini Energy Transition & Utilities Linkedin Showcase Page https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/capgemini-energy-&-utilities/ 

 In this latest podcast WUN advocate Julia Stichling talks to Kirsty Ayres, Optimisation Portfolio Manager at Anglian Water about her 13 years experience in the water industry, specialising in clean water network improvement projects and how she finds leading a team of engineers to design and implement holistic solutions as well as being a working mum. 

Do you need to be a CEO to be a leader? Our interviewees, both at different points in their career journeys, discuss how they try to embody leadership, how leaders have shaped their views and how we need to move away from unhelpful comparisons in terms of career progression.

In this episode, WUN Associate , Juliet Summers ,  Inner Talent and Kerris Mackley, one of our WUN Advocates, take us through all things the 'Motherload'. Firstly understanding what the motherload is and what impact it has on many of us, as well as how to know when it's too much, how to manage it and what the future looks like for the working world.To understand more about the motherload and all the associated complexities around being a mum in the workplace, take a listen - whether you are a mum or not !

Join us as WUN Advocate, Victoria Lemmon talks to Yuko Tanaka, Sales Operation Manager from GridBeyond, Japan about her experience as a bilingual woman in a male dominated industry.

In this episode Kerry Mullen, Business Development Manager at Hynamics speaks to Lillian Philip, WUN Industry Advocate about what is like working in the hydrogen industry after a move from traditional power utilites to champion hydrogen, fostering net-zero goals and empowering women in the evolving energy landscape. We talk about the hydrogen rainbow and some of the projects Hynamics is involved in and Kerry outlines some of the key skills and resources she uses in her work to raise awareness and engagement.

In this WUN episode Heidi Knapton talks to Caroline Cooper, South Staffs Water and Cath Jeffrey (formerly Southern Water) on lessons learned from the Women’s Network at Southern Water - the power of coming together to tackle topics such as diversity, recruitment strategies and imposter syndrome.

Join us as we delve into the world of work-life balance, boundary-setting, and sponsorship with Robyn Jenkins, Executive Advisor at National Grid ESO, and advocate for women in leadership. In this session, Industry Advocate Lillian Philip explores how Robyn has crafted a successful career at Executive levels where she can ‘do-it-all’ but recognising what she needed to practically put in place to be focused and give back to others at National Grid ESO. Robyn talks passionately about how she sets expectations so she can deliver at her best and the initiatives she’s helped put in place recently at her company to support employees bring their whole selves and grow 

“Re-thinking leadership” Listen to the latest WUN podcast Re-thinking Leadership – taking a fresh perspective on how we can all behave as leaders. WUN advocate Victoria Lemmon chats with Karen Moran, Director of DisruptivevHR to discuss her experience as a HR professional and why she feels some leadership styles need a change. Karen provides an updated view on leadership approaches at all levels, sharing hints and tips we can all take on board.

Katy Taylor - Chief Customer OfficerThis is a fascinating listen, as Katy shares her career story and discusses a variety of other topics including the importance of mentoring, challenges in a male dominated sector & the work life balance of being a working mother.Katy joined Southern Water in 2021 as Chief Customer Officer, having previously spent nine year as Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at Go-Ahead, the FTSE 250 international passenger transport business. Her responsibilities have included customer services, marketing, commercial development, digital transformation, corporate affairs, innovation, strategy, sustainability and culture change.  Before Go-Ahead, Katy held director-level roles in financial and professional services, and hospitality including Kroll, Vneshtorgbank and IG Group. Katy is a Non-Executive Director at England's largest housing and care provider Anchor, a member of the Board of Governors at Kingston University and an advisory Board Member at micro-giving charity Pennies. She is also a founding member of the Business in the Community Place initiative.