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Finding Your EPIC is a podcast dedicated to helping women unlock their potential and achieve a rewarding and impactful career. I invite you to learn from women at the top of their game as they share the career-defining light-bulb moments that helped them to find their epic.
With me, Jacqueline Frost, founder of Elevate Talent, each episode will invite you into the world of inspiring female leadership. We’ll explore the tips and strategies that helped senior-level women get to where they are today, learn from their unique wisdom and experience, and, over the weeks, build a collection of actionable advice you can benefit from – no matter where you are in your career.
So, are you ready to find your EPIC?
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dawn Constantin COO, Gas & Power Trading Americas at bp. Dawn shares two pivotal experiences: receiving challenging early-career feedback that prompted her to demonstrate hidden strengths whilst remaining authentic. Later, facing a simple question about career aspirations that revealed she lacked direction. Through coaching and self-reflection, she gained clarity about her strengths and identified development gaps. Both experiences underscor...
In the final episode of the season, the tables are turned as Elevate Talent founder Jacqueline Frost takes the hot seat. She's interviewed by her good friend, coach, and co-presenter Kevin Hall. With years of experience and countless stories, Jacqueline shares powerful insights on courage and leadership. One question, asked 14 years ago by the incredible @Eleanor Mills during a panel at the first women’s conference she hosted, left a lasting impact - and helped her further recognise how thos...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Neave-Webb, Marine Scientist, Strandings Coordinator, International Whaling Commission. Emma highlights an upcoming all-female expedition to Antarctica led by Sea Women Expeditions, showing how women can raise their voices by organising, collaborating, and setting new standards. The team of 25 women from science, tech, engineering, and the arts will study warming oceans while also challenging the male-dominated history of polar research - p...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Callie Lombard Global Head of Corporate Strategic Solutions, Barclays Investment Bank. Callie Lombard recounts her journey of "epic risk," detailing the life-altering decision to leave her legal career in South Africa for a new role in banking on the unfamiliar continent of Europe. Spurred by a traumatic carjacking and a deep-seated desire for a safer future for her son, Callie embraces a move to Gibraltar, a place she had never visited, demonst...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Parul Patel, a lawyer and founder of the legal and sports business consultancy, Fuel+Move. Parul explains that her problem-solving prowess stems from a combination of innate curiosity and extensive professional nurturing, particularly during her time at Nike, where there was a strong expectation to "find a way." She emphasises that this skill is not just about legal acumen but also involves understanding people, reading between the lines, and ad...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Alexandra Foster, Director, Global Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) & Professional Business Services, Fujitsu. Alexandra discusses transforming challenges into strengths. She highlights how self-diminishing language, like "just," can undermine self-worth, advocating for celebrating all wins. Alexandra, who is dyslexic, views this as a source of unique strengths like creativity. She champions creating an "epicentre" of inter...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Isabel Berwick, Working It editor, Financial Times Isabel describes how curiosity has shaped her career and personal life. Growing up, she moved frequently between schools, developing an extroverted nature and genuine interest in others. She describes herself as a "timid extrovert" who found traditional reporting challenging but thrived when she transitioned to editing roles. The conversation concludes with Isabel sharing a meaningful quote from...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Frida Dhal, HRBP Global Controlling & Procurement, Signify. Frida shares how having a bubbly personality creates positive environments and how this can initially hinder professional perception. She explains how building trust enables honest feedback and support during difficult times like restructuring. She emphasises the importance of making team members feel needed, competent and respected. Frida concludes with Karen Salmansohn's qu...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dr Heather Melville OBE, Partner, Stork & May . Heather shares her background as a child of Windrush generation parents who instilled strong values and a "can-do" attitude. She discusses how she transforms negative feedback into motivation and emphasises the importance of effective communication in leadership. The conversation concludes with Heather sharing Michelle Obama’s (whom she had the privilege of meeting), famous quote: "When they go...
Jacqueline and Michelle discuss her career journey, sharing her transition from sales to learning and development at Organon. She emphasises viewing careers as long-term journeys rather than just jobs. Drawing from her childhood love of Lego, Michelle reflects on how early interests often shape career choices. She describes how career paths have evolved from traditional ladders to more flexible trajectories, advocating for finding joy in one's work. The conversation concludes with a powerful ...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Lisa Ardley-Price, Global Co-Chair, NatWest Gender Network. Jacqueline and Lisa discuss her career journey: the transition from private practice to an in-house role at NatWest, prompted by the loss of both parents in 2013. The move enabled her to develop broader business skills while maintaining work-life balance. Alongside her legal career, she has become a fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and certified coach, driven by her passion for helping...
In this week’s podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Julia Kelley, Vice President, Legal and Compliance - AB Volvo Penta. Julia explains her role in the company, detailing her work with Volvo's industrial business unit. She shares her pivotal career moment, which occurred while clerking for Judge Charles Weston Houck, known for his landmark ruling in Faulkner vs. The Citadel. Julia describes Judge Houck's principled approach to justice, his sacrifices, and his influence on her commitment to fa...
In this EPIC podcast episde, Jacqueline meets with Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, founder of fintech Snoop. Jayne-Anne focuses on pivotal moments in her career. She shares how a leadership course in Derbyshire, UK changed her life, giving her the confidence to lead by realising her ability to connect with an audience. During her time at Norwich Union (now Aviva) in the 1990s, Jayne-Anne was asked to manage a regulatory crisis. Leveraging her strong network, she coordinated a large-scale response to...
In this podcast episode, Jacqueline Frost interviews Karen Jones, Director of Europe Marketing Immunodiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Beyond her demanding role marketing allergy and autoimmune diagnostics across Europe, Karen also runs a 12-week women's coaching program at Thermo Fisher. Karen shares that despite her impressive academic background—including a PhD and postdoctoral research at Harvard—she felt blocked a few years ago. She discusses her transitions from academia to biote...
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Kat Davis, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Solenis. Kat highlights the importance of combining business acumen with technical skills. Drawing from her early career experience in a production line, Kat emphasizes the value of understanding the financial impact of operational efficiency. This mindset helped her identify opportunities to increase value without additional costs. Kat introduces the concept of “future escaping,” which focus...
In this conversation between Jacqueline Frost and Emma Codd, Emma shares her journey from being a forensic practitioner to her current role as the Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Deloitte. She recounts her career changes and the pivotal moments that led her to her current passion for diversity and inclusion. Emma discusses her transition from a career in forensic consulting to her current role, highlighting the influence of key sponsors and mentors who recognized her...
Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Dark, Director of Customer Care UK & IRE for The Estée Lauder Companies. This conversation explores the power of EPIC positivity in your career. Learn from Emma about the importance of affirmations and encouragement, how to stay positive and heathy in a demanding role, and how you can tap into motivation. Stay tuned for future episodes of the Finding Your EPIC podcast. -------------------...
Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Jane Karczewski, Head of Investors Business Development at Société Générale, a European leader in financial services. They discuss various topics, including: staying ahead of the curve; the importance of being adaptable; and the difference between genders when it comes to agility. Stay tuned for future episodes of the Finding Your EPIC podcast. -------------------------------------- ...
Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Diversity & Inclusion expert Emma McGinty. They discuss various topics, including: why resilience is Emma's superpower; the train ride that proved to be a tipping point for both her personal and professional lives; and why the word 'lucky' should only be reserved for particular occasions. Stay tuned for future episodes of the Finding Your EPIC podcast. -------------------------------------- T...
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