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Bold conversations with women leaders & allies.
Real stories, leadership insights, and the “undiscussables” shaping how we work today.
Each season of the She Leads Collective Podcast features three powerful themes:
Real Models – conversations with inspiring women leaders and business owners who share the truth behind their success—the bias they’ve faced, the doubts they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained.
Allies – honest insights from men and women who are actively championing gender equity, revealing what true allyship looks like in action.
The Undiscussables – the topics no one talks about, but everyone is impacted by—emotions at work, wholistic leadership, womens health needs, mental health, baby loss, domestic violence—and how they shape our workplaces and leadership.
I’m Mary Gregory—Executive Coach, Author and host of She Leads Collective. My mission is to enable women to step into their full leadership potential and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Let’s change the conversation—together.
And if you’re a woman leader who’s ever doubted your confidence, explore my programme “Exploding the Confidence Myth” → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploding-the-confidence-myth-tickets-1617750698889?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Send a text Welcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast – launching 25th June! I’m Mary Gregory, and in this short trailer, I’ll give you a taste of what this podcast is all about. Each week, I’ll be in conversation with women leaders, business owners, and the allies who support them—sharing honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kinds of leadership truths we don’t often talk about out loud. If you're ready for a more human, inclusive, and real conversation about leadership—you're in th...
Send a text As we look towards the future of gender equity, we often focus our attention on women and girls. But boys and girls don’t grow up in separate worlds — they learn together, socialise together, challenge one another, and eventually work and lead together. So if we want a future that is safer and more equitable for women, we must also understand the boys who will become the men of tomorrow. In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Lee Chambers, organisational psychologist, founde...
Send a text Why do so many brilliant women still question their confidence? Why do some of the biggest challenges leaders face never make it into the boardroom conversation? In this first episode, I introduce the why behind the She Leads Collective Podcast—and the stories we need to hear if we want to lead with more courage, clarity, and humanity. You’ll hear the themes we’ll explore—confidence, bias, allyship, and the ‘undiscussables’—and why I believe now is the time to change the conversat...
Send a text Before I ask others to share their truth, it felt only fair to share mine. In this episode, I open up about the real journey behind my work—what shaped me as a leader, the moments that tested me, and how I came to lead with deeper purpose and clarity. You’ll hear stories of challenge, change, and quiet breakthroughs—from child psychiatry to boardrooms, from reinvention to writing a bestselling book. This isn’t a tale of perfect progression—it’s about navigating self-doubt, holding...
Send a text What does it really take to thrive as a woman CEO in the male-dominated world of tech? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Bishop—CEO of Zühlke UK, global adventurer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership. With over two decades in technology consulting, Ange has built a career at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and cultural transformation. But what sets her apart isn’t just her CV—it’s how she leads: with energy, honesty, and ...
Send a text What happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked? Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that. An executive coach, academic, and bestselling author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out (and What to Do About It), Lucy reveals the systemic blind spots pushing women out of leadership at the peak of their power. Named Business Book of the Year (Diversity & Inclusion) and described by ...
Send a text What happens when a journalist refuses to stay silent and holds power to account? Award winning journalist Liz Perkins has become an expert in speaking truth to power. In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, Liz shares the remarkable stories behind her fearless reporting—from exposing misogyny in Welsh rugby to influencing landmark Family Court reform through the Domestic Abuse Bill. Currently Night News Editor at The Sunday Telegraph, Liz has also reported from Afgha...
Send a text What if the future of work lies not just in the tech we adopt—but in the human qualities we choose to preserve? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Celine Floyd—Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and board-level leader shaping how organisations think about talent, capability, and the future of work. We explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, why some human behaviours will always matter ...
Send a text Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer”—and like many women’s health issues, it doesn’t get talked about enough. The symptoms are easily missed, the diagnosis often comes too late, and the impact can be devastating. In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Craig McMurrough and Sarah Fritchley—also known as Mr and Mrs Ovary—who are quite literally running across the UK in giant ovary costumes to change that. Craig began fundraising for Ovacome after losin...
Send a text What if the original “fallen woman” wasn’t sinful—but simply refused to submit? In this powerful and provocative episode, I’m joined by historical and mythological fiction author Nikki Marmery to explore the story behind Lilith—the first woman before Eve, banished from the Garden of Eden for daring to stand up to Adam and God. Together, we delve into why this story matters today. We discuss how Lilith, long demonised in religious and cultural narratives, is reimagined in Nikki’s n...
Send a text What if the thing that once threatened your life became the foundation of your purpose? Diagnosed with severe anaphylaxis at age two, Julianne Ponan MBE has spent her life navigating a world that isn’t built for people with allergies—and doing something extraordinary about it. As the founder and CEO of Creative Nature, Julianne built one of the UK’s leading Top 14 allergen-free brands, securing listings in major supermarkets, exporting to 16 countries, and supplying seven internat...
Send a text What if true leadership meant leading your finances—not just your team? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diane Watson—award-winning financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of She Can Prosper. Diane shares her mission to empower women at every life stage to take control of their financial future. From navigating money mindsets to challenging outdated societal norms, Diane’s insights are practical, personal, and deeply inspiring. Together, we explore: Why even succes...
Send a text What kind of leadership does the world need now? In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Dr Louise Austin—psychologist, senior lecturer, arts-based researcher, and integrative psychotherapist—joins me to explore what it truly means to be a whole leader in today’s complex, divided world. We delve into topics rarely discussed in organisational life: the shadow side of leadership, how shame and power dynamics play out in teams, the role of reflective practice, and why genuine tra...
Send a text What does it take to lead with impact in your twenties without burning out? In this episode, I speak with India Hatfield, Senior Manager in AI Product Innovation at Capgemini Invent. India shares her journey from GSK’s Future Leaders programme to senior leadership in tech—all before turning 30. We explore how ambition evolves, how to say no without guilt, and what inclusive leadership really looks like in action. India’s clarity, humour, and honesty are a breath of fresh air. Whet...
Send a text What if the very thing we’ve been told to leave at the door—our emotions—is actually the most powerful leadership tool we have? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by executive coach, facilitator, and author Steph Tranter. Together, we explore why emotions are still treated as “undiscussable” in many organisations, what happens when they’re ignored, and how leaders can create cultures where people feel safe to bring their whole selves—feelings and all. ...
Send a text Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of male suicide and mental health. Why is it that men are told to be “strong” while women are labelled “too sensitive”? And what happens when those same societal rules leave both men and women struggling in silence? In this powerful episode, released on World Suicide Prevention Day, I’m joined by award-winning cognitive hypnotherapist and author Zeenat Ahmed Peto. Together, we explore how the very system that holds women back also ...
Send a text What if the most powerful intelligence today isn’t artificial — but authentic? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Nishma Patel Robb — Ex Google Brand Chief, past President of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), and now Founder of Glittersphere, a movement that’s part TED Talk, part Studio 54, all about making women visible. Nishma shares her story of growing up as the youngest of three daughters in a creative So...
Send a text What happens when someone tells you “women aren’t funny”? If you’re Lynne Parker BCAa, you build a movement. In this episode, Lynne — Founder & CEO of Funny Women CIC and host of How to Have Fun at Work podcast— shares the origin story of Funny Women, the growth of the Funny Women Awards (from 70 entrants to 2,000+ across performance, writing, film and content creation), and why comedy is one of the most powerful confidence tools in leadership and life. We talk about platformi...
Send a text What does it take to turn good intentions into real change? In this conversation, Robert Baker—founder of Potentia Talent Consulting, board member at European Women on Boards, UN Women UK, and Women in Quantum Development, and former co-president of PWN Global—shares how to engage men as allies and build inclusive, gender-balanced cultures that last. We explore the “aha” moments from his men’s workshops (including stereotypes we don’t notice), how to counter the “zero-sum”...
Send a text What happens when the loss that shapes your life is the one the world rarely talks about? In this deeply human conversation released to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October, UK), Shelley Kay—Talent & Development Business Partner and co-lead of the Gender Perspectives Network at the Adecco Group—shares her personal experience of five miscarriages and how she transformed private heartbreak into advocacy at work. Shelley and I explore why baby loss remains shrouded in sile...
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