Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com.   Season 4, Episode 9: Building, bootstrapping and becoming with Emily Lincoln Gordon This week, I’m joined by the brilliant and fiercely honest Emily Lincoln Gordon—former General Counsel turned COO, board director, executive coach, and founder ofTable Eight. Emily has spent over a decade building and running founder-led, high-growth startups—leading across legal, ops, people, talent, finance, and even product. She’s scaled what needed scaling, stepped into what needed shaping, and grown alongside every challenge. Now, she works with senior leaders as an executive coach, helping them do the same. She partners with VCs to deliver operations-focused founder bootcamps. Through Table Eight, she’s built a private network for outspoken women in senior leadership. And through it all, she brings radical clarity, real talk, and a fierce commitment to growth that doesn’t come at the cost of self. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it.   Timestamps: 01:31 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life? 02:59 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested? 07:34 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership? 10:34 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve? 13:36 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you? 18:26 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them? 27:53 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven?   Resources mentioned: Table Eight The Run Club Emily on LinkedIn Just the right amount, actually – SubstackEmail Emily at emily@tableeight.io or DM her on LinkedIn.

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com.   Season 4, Episode 8: Scaling people, purpose and potential with Michelle Cheng This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Michelle Cheng—Director of Talent at Notion Capital, former strategy consultant at Accenture, and someone who has spent her career at the intersection of purpose, growth, and people. Michelle grew up helping her parents run a market stall in Calgary. Today, she helps early-stage founders scale their companies with intention—building teams, culture, and leadership structures that are as human as they are high-performing. In this conversation, we explore what it means to lead with both empathy and excellence. Michelle shares the lessons she’s learned from consulting to venture capital, the personal growth behind the professional strategy, and how we can all think differently about success, power, and what it means to truly thrive. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it.   Timestamps: 01:49 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life?04:39 | How do you define success without sacrificing well-being?07:17 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them?14:45 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested?19:27 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before?23:38 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you?25:16 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve?   Resources mentioned: Michelle Cheng on LinkedInNotion Capital

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com.   Season 4, Episode 7: Authenticity, alignment and amplifying voices with Ness Monsequeira This week, I’m joined by the vibrant and visionary Ness Monsequeira—business psychologist, accidental technologist, and VP of People at Gorilla, a fast-growing Series B SaaS scaleup. Ness is a leader who brings equal parts heart and precision to the way we build cultures that actually work—for the humans inside them. She’s held leadership roles at Miro, Deloitte, PwC and Philips. She’s scaled culture in global tech. She’s redesigned learning strategies for some of the most complex corporate transformations in history. And through it all, she’s stayed grounded in one thing: human connection. In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead with integrity in fast-moving, high-growth spaces. Ness shares how her “corporate hippy” approach challenges traditional norms and invites something deeper—something more sustainable. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it.   Timestamps: 01:23 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life? 02:48 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before? 04:31 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth? 08:03 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you? 12:13 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them? 15:33 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership? 22:40 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven? 31:16 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve?   Resources mentioned: Ness on LinkedIn Ness Monsequeira Illustrations The Nature of Leadership + Career Newsletter

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com.   Season 4, Episode 6: Investing, innovation and inner knowing with Maria Shiao This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Maria Shiao—angel investor, tech strategist, and advisor to some of the world’s most innovative early-stage companies. Maria’s career spans decades of leadership in telecoms, finance, and emerging tech. She now operates at the intersection of innovation and impact, backing founders who are reshaping the future—and doing it with purpose. Her unique lens as an engineer-turned-investor is grounded in both rigour and intuition. In this conversation, we explore what it means to lead with conviction, to trust your inner knowing, and to navigate complexity without abandoning yourself in the process. Maria brings wisdom, clarity, and a quiet fierceness that makes this episode one to return to again and again. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it.   Timestamps: 01:59 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life? 03:11 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested? 06:18 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth? 10:01 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before? 11:50 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them? 18:32 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve? 24:08 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you? 26:12 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership?   Resources mentioned: Maria Shiao on LinkedIn Columbia University Club of London

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com.   Season 4, Episode 5: Mentorship, mobility and making change with Leila Thomas This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Leila Thomas—CEO and founder of Urban Synergy, an award-winning charity that’s transforming the lives of young people through mentorship and opportunity. Leila’s own career started in tech, working as a network engineer before moving into the City and eventually founding Urban Synergy while working at the BBC. What began as a passion project quickly became a powerful platform for change—one that’s now impacted thousands of lives across the UK. In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship, the importance of representation, and what it takes to build bridges for the next generation of leaders. Leila shares how her own lived experience shaped her mission, how she navigated male-dominated industries, and why she believes every young person deserves access to role models who reflect their potential. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it. Timestamps: 01:31 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life?07:48 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them?10:24 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested?11:20 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth?13:31 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you?17:12 What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven?21:27 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve?   Resources mentioned: urbansynergy.com Leila Thomas on LinkedIn

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com/. Season 4, Episode 4: Burnout, boundaries and bold leadership with Kelly Swingler  This week, I’m joined by the fierce, no-fluff force that is Kelly Swingler—global burnout educator, executive coach, and founder of The Burnout Academy. After two devastating burnouts—one that wrecked her health, the other that nearly ended her life—Kelly made a decision: this ends here. Now she’s on a mission to challenge everything we’ve been told about success, productivity, and performance culture. She trains the world’s leading burnout coaches and works with organisations to move beyond lip-service wellbeing. No tick boxes. No fluffy fixes. Just real, lasting change. In this conversation, we talk about how we got here—glamourising stress and normalising self-sacrifice—why burnout is not a personal failure, how to lead without losing yourself, and what it means to build bold, burnout-aware leadership from the inside out. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it. Timestamps: 01:13 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life?  02:14 | How do you define success without sacrificing well-being?  04:01 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you?  06:18 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them?  07:44 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested?  09:39 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve?  11:17 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership?  13:10 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven?  15:02 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before?  16:38 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth?   Resources mentioned: https://www.kellyswingler.com/ Mind The Gap → https://amzn.eu/d/dFoulwQ F*ck Burnout → Buy here](https://amzn.eu/d/46Fqdl8 Kelly on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswingler/

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, these Women Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com/.   Season 4, Episode 3: Resilience, reinvention and rising to the moment – with Charmain Manning This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Charmain Manning—CEO of Urban, and a leader whose journey is a masterclass in adaptability, vision, and heart-led leadership. After building her career across strategy, finance, M&A, and consulting at Deloitte, Pearson and the Financial Times, Charmain joined Urban as CFO just before the world shut down. What followed was nothing short of transformational—navigating the business through Covid, expanding into new cities, launching new wellness offerings, and ultimately stepping into the CEO role in 2023. Urban is now the UK’s leading platform for on-demand massage and wellness treatments at home, and Charmain’s leadership is helping shape its next chapter with purpose and clarity. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to grow through disruption, the evolution from CFO to CEO, and how to lead with both operational rigour and deep care. Charmain shares insights on confidence, self-trust, burnout, and the inner work that sustains long-term leadership. It’s a conversation full of wisdom, warmth, and the kind of grounded ambition that truly inspires.       Timestamps:01:32 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life?02:59 | How do you define success without sacrificing well-being?03:29 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven?06:00 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you?09:45 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them?14:22 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested?16:30 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership?19:07 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before?20:18 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth?22:33 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve?

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, theseWomen Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com/.   Season 4, Episode 2: Strategy, strength and softness: redefining leadership with Clarissa Sowemimo-Coker This week, I’m joined by the incredible Clarissa Sowemimo-Coker—a woman whose career is marked by bold moves, grounded leadership, and a deep commitment to meaningful change. From leading a £16.5 million IPO on the London Stock Exchange, to steering a company through a successful Phase 1 clinical trial, to scaling operations and building thriving workplace culture from the ground up—Clarissa doesn’t just lead, she transforms. She brings strategic clarity, legal brilliance, and a rare ability to connect the dots—whether it’s shaping vision, navigating complexity, or building cultures that actually support people to thrive. She’s someone who steps up in a crisis, protects what matters, and leads with purpose. Oh, and her cockapoo Huxley usually gets her out of bed before the strategy does. This conversation is an invitation into her world—the world of visionary women leading big business transformation with heart, intelligence, and a touch of magic. Timestamps: 01:48 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life? 04:49 | How do you define success without sacrificing well-being? 05:49 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven? 09:51 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested? 12:17 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them? 16:49 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership? 18:08 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you? 21:36 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time—how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before? 23:33 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth?

Women Who Lead is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a mindset, and a space for transformation. It’s a platform for real, raw, and radically honest conversations with women who are redefining leadership on their own terms. Rooted in the belief that true leadership begins within, theseWomen Who Lead invite us to break free from outdated models of power and success. Through storytelling, coaching, and a soulful newsletter that follows the rhythm of the seasons, it supports women to rise—courageously, unapologetically, and as their whole selves. This is a space for women ready to lead with more self-trust, more softness, and more power. Learn more at https://ourtimetobloom.com/.   Season 4, Episode 1: Courage, confidence and carving your path with Ruth Penfold In this unique solo episode, I turn the tables on myself and answer the questions I will be posing to my guests. I offer a behind-the-scenes look at my journey—what’s shaped me, what drives me, and the moments that have helped me become the woman I am today. I also reflect on the lessons I’ve learned from hosting, and how those insights have influenced my outlook on leadership, self-expression, and growth. To stay updated on future episodes, make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. I’d love to hear what resonates—so feel free to leave a review or reach out on social media. And if this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you feel seen, please consider sharing it with someone else who might need to hear it.   Timestamps: 01:13 | What does it mean to you to be ‘in Bloom’ in work and life? 02:14 | How do you define success without sacrificing well-being? 04:01 | Which season of your career shaped you the most, and how did it impact you? 06:18 | What challenges did you face as a woman in the male-dominated world of work, and how did you navigate them? 07:44 | How did you create and maintain confidence and authenticity in environments where those traits might be tested? 09:39 | What advice would you give to women on building confidence and asking for what they deserve? 11:17 | What’s your relationship like with your feminine energy? How do you balance masculine and feminine energies in leadership? 13:10 | What are your top strategies for preventing burnout while staying driven? 15:02 | We can’t possibly Bloom all of the time, how do you bounce back from setbacks or failures stronger than before? 16:38 | How has understanding the connection between mind and body influenced your life and career growth?

There is so much power in sisterhood.   I met this episode's guest many years ago through work, and it is a friendship that has endured through so many seasons of our lives.   Ji Son is a true woman who leads, and her strong values and sense of justice make her insights in today's podcast invaluable.   Ji Son Choi is a mission-driven, consultative Partnerships Strategist with 15+ years of media, agency and tech industry experience and is currently the Senior Partnerships Lead at Thanks, a retail media startup. She has worked with large, complex for-profit and nonprofit organizations, such as Samsung, AARP, Apple, Google, HSBC, Bank of America, Chase, and many others. Her wealth of experience is clear in all of her wisdom shared in our chat.   Her lessons on choosing companies whose cultures align with your authentic self are so important. We discuss my time at Shazam, and the power of making decisions through the lens of your core values.   In our conversation, we chat about workplace culture, self advocacy, the interview process, authenticity in the workplace, the power of sisterhood, and the practical ways that we can feel empowered at work through financial stability.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jisonchoi/ https://www.thanks.co/ https://www.shazam.com/en-gb

This episode is exactly what you need if you are struggling to dream bigger and GROW.   Change is not born from your comfort zone, and today's episode teaches you how to open yourself up to the opportunities and challenges that will stretch you to do more than you ever thought you could.   Lauren Crichton is the Marketing Director at Sana, and an experienced leader. Lauren actually turned down this role originally as she felt underqualified, a common limiting belief for women. Turn to today, she has MC'ed multiple summits, seen and contributed to the growth of Sana and is the owner of the Pass It On newsletter which helps the tech and nonprofit sectors help each other with interdisciplinary thinking.   In this conversation, we discuss stories and lessons learnt throughout Lauren's career: the current AI revolution, aiming high for yourself and your team, unlearning the fear of getting things wrong, the importance of self care for professional development, embracing opportunities, and authenticity in leadership. The insight on how to stop underestimating yourself is life changing, and I am so glad to be able to share it with you all.   Mentioned in this episode: passiton.substack.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-crichton-1aa82a54/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-peterson-8a456241/ https://www.lis.ac.uk/

It is simply not possible to be the best version of yourself when you're burnt out.   Time taken restoring yourself, resting and learning self acceptance is time well spent.   This episode's guest helps women in leadership to be inspired sit in deep nourishing rest, something we all could benefit from.   In this episode, I talk with Kat about how to do exactly that.   Kat Zlateva-Bowles is a business psychologist and coach focusing on leadership development, with a people background. She is the co-founder of Radical Rest which is a community that runs retreats to help women in HR to truly rest and recover.   In this episode, Kat teaches how to take up space, lead and be as big as you can be. She shares her struggles with autoimmune illness, her experience taking a career break, and the process of finding her identity beyond work productivity and serving others.   While hearing about Kat's journey, we talk about self acceptance, showing up with authenticity, and serving others and practicing self compassion.   katrinabowles.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinazlatevabowles/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rad-calrest/

After being terminated from the company she had been working at for the last 10 years as an "underperformer," this social innovator's journey of redefining her identity, moving past failures and learning to put her own health first is something that every woman should listen to.   Sanju Pal is a social innovator and an advocate for the fair treatment of women with endometriosis in the workplace. She is an ex teacher, and now works as the founder of RISE, a charity who support the education of disadvantaged young people through unique programmes in the UK and India.   I met Sanju years ago on a panel for Marie Claire where we were talking about the art of having a 'side hustle' in 2018.   Through her experiences with workplace discrimination, she shares some invaluable insights about workplace law and culture, and the way in which we prioritise work over ourselves.   In this episode, we talk about Sanju's struggles with endometriosis and disability discrimination, and the issues with workplace law and culture that she has experienced. We discuss putting your health first, being true to yourself, doing meaningful work and tackling failure.   https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/accenture-disability-discrimination-endometriosis/ https://www.instagram.com/sanjuthinks/ https://www.ourtimetobloom.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-for-the-soul/id1726839908 https://www.rise-online.co.uk/

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word translating literally to the science of life. It was and is practiced much like a preventative medicine system, for finding wholeness and balance. In this week's podcast, I talk with Gaby Colletta about the possibilities that Ayurveda can offer us.   Y'all should know, Gaby and I met because I found a Cardamom Rice Pudding recipe of hers online, and it nourished me throughout leaving my husband earlier in 2024.    This episode discusses the journey of learning to define your own personal values and idea of success, finding inner peace in a fast-paced world, embracing possibility and overall understanding how Ayurveda can help you.   Listening to your inner whispers can be the change that you need to feel fulfilled: embracing this can be a life changer. Sometimes, it takes a more holistic view of health to make a change. That is the power of Ayurveda, and Gaby and I take a deep dive into its power in this episode.   Find Gaby teaching yoga on YouTube here too.   Gaby is a Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation Teacher with over 15 years of practice in wellness and healing. She facilitates retreats, guides mind-body courses and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of resources to build resilience.   Resources mentioned in this episode: https://gabycolletta.com/ www.ourtimetobloom.com/ https://gabycolletta.com/healingrecipes/coconut-cardamom-rice-pudding https://www.instagram.com/gabycolletta https://www.youtube.com/c/GabyColletta

Sometimes the workplace can feel completely foreign as a woman, as if you are starting from zero in a foreign country.   For this episode's guest, this is quite literally exactly what it was.  After moving to Mexico as a native English speaker, Zoe Smith knows the challenges of navigating building a career from the ground up. But starting from scratch didn't stand in her way. A lifelong entrepreneur, Zoe's career path and experience is so valuable.   Zoe Smith is the CEO and founder of BE School, teaching business english to professionals and executives. And y'all, I looooooooove Zoe.    In this episode, we discuss how our internal beliefs and narratives shape our reality, and how we can use this to change our lives for the better. She brings her insight on using weaknesses to her advantage, believing in her own value and embracing change in every season.   Join us as we discuss everything entrepreneurship, mindset, pricing and self belief. 

Imagine if you could say exactly what you think. You have a voice, even if it may be hidden by fear and by years of conditioning to stay quiet and agreeable. Today's guest is an expert communications coach whose work helps her clients' value be recognised in the workplace. In her words, she helps high performers get recognised for the value that they already contribute. In this episode, she shares her practical guidance to allow you to do exactly that. Finding and using our voice is so hard for so many of us women. That's why we need sisters like Laura Camacho to help guide our way, so that we can speak truth to power, and keep building the world that we really want to live in together. You don't have to have superhuman confidence to make yourself visible. Whether it is building confidence, speaking up in meetings... y'all, Laura covers it all. Join us as we talk about all things communication, confidence and finding your voice.

Who would have thought that a love for sneakers and HR could be so interlinked?   Cassidy Edwards is a Woman Who Leads.  She embodies what it means to be authentic as a woman in leadership as a Leader in the People world. In this episode, we talk about allowing space for creativity in professional environments, and Cassidy's journey in finding her authentic voice. She's put in the hard yards of gradually getting her voice out into the world, and this episode has so much wisdom she learnt through those experiences weaving all the way through.  Cassidy’s story is rich with insights into building resilience. She speaks candidly about moments of doubt and how she navigated them with grace, transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth. The path to true leadership is paved with moments of vulnerability and resilience. From the moment I became aware of Cassidy in cyberspace, I knew I had to share her with all of you. Her willingness to share both triumphs and struggles is truly beautiful.  Join us as we discuss building the skills for self advocacy, reframing setbacks through a growth mindset and showing up as yourself at work.

Finding your purpose is an unfolding path. It is an evolving journey for every person, but some find it harder than others. So how do you navigate your life as it changes?  In short, it takes building your repertoire mental health resources. But that is easier for some of us than others. This episode's guest has spent her life supporting the mental health of others, and joins Women Who Lead today to discuss psychological safety and workplace wellbeing for women. Ngozi Cadmus is a TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur, psychotherapist and social worker. Her work as founder of Frontline Therapist has helped over 2000 in the last three years, providing accessible and affordable psychological therapies to disadvantaged communities. As co-founder of HappiWorkers, Ngozi's work helps to increase the representation of Black women in leadership across sectors and advocates for improved mental health equality in minority communities. Join Ruth and Ngozi as they discuss the barriers faced by many of us in leadership, navigating the harder seasons of life and strategies to build a toolkit of resources for mental health support. Resources mentioned in this episode:www.ourtimetobloom.com  www.ngozicadmus.com

I've got a question for you friend...   What is your soul nudging you to do?  Because ultimately sis, this is the million dollar question that will give you the direction you are looking for. In this episode, I have the wonderful Bryony Williams, Founder of the Glass Female, with me to discuss how to become more in tune with ourselves and self aware, discussing the deep programming that affects our confidence and clouds our belief in our gut judgement.   Bryony's work empowers women to take up space in leadership roles, working towards a more diverse board for decision-making in companies.    We chat about intuition, balancing our feminine and masculine energy, the impact of community in finding your life path, and more. Thank you for being here. If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions, I'd love to hear from you at ruth@ourtimetobloom.com.

Charu Malhotra is an OG of the Talent world. She and I have been knocking around in this space for a looooooong time, and she has worked with some incredible businesses during her career. I invited Charu onto the pod to provide a special perspective for those of you in Talent (well and beyond!), because I want to make sure you get every ounce of inspiration to be all you can be at work and in life. ✳️ The importance of values when it comes to speaking up at work, let this bit push you into finding your voice and taking up space✳️ The real challenges in recruitment around self esteem and feeling like a service provider, but only to remind you of the magic you bring!✳️ AI is here, does it give us a chance to dial up on our human-ness, what might you want to change in order to evolve with it?✳️ The magic that happens in your career and life, when you let yourself be just who you areThere's also a brilliant interlude, baked in the middle of our conversation somewhere, but one that you won't want to miss, all about challenging conversations, go find it!Thank you for being here. If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions, I'd love to hear from you at ruth@ourtimetobloom.com.