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Ever wish you had the insight, strategies and encouragement of an executive coach, with over 14 years experience, coming straight to you every single week? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into 'Her Ambitious Career', with your host and personal brand expert, Rebecca Allen! What you'll get from Rebecca: Step-by-step, practical strategies to help you build your executive profile, manage up and establish yourself as that sought out expert. Set yourself up on the fast track to senior leadership. Articulate your value with confidence. Be more influential. This podcast is here to help you take the guesswork (and stress) out of proactively managing your career, building credibility and visibility and having a lot more fun in the process! Tune in, get inspired, and discover how hundreds of corporate women have achieved promotions, pay rises and dramatically grown in confidence by following Rebecca. Whether you're a female leader who feels unrecognised, are unsure of your direction, wish you were better at articulating your value or are ready to step into our own light and showcase your personal brand - we've got you! Each week Rebecca comes to you with ideas to help you take fresh action on the most important strategies you need to enjoy the career success and fulfilment you deserve!
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Today we are looking at the humble topic of time management! Are you running on fumes? Do you need some new ways to manage your time more effectively? Join me as we explore 7 fresh and exciting ways to manage your time that put you firmly in charge of your calendar, energy and SANITY! Rebecca on making a real impact: "To-do lists are my nemesis! Not everything on your to-do list is equal. Review the stuff on your to-do list and decide which of the tasks will give you the biggest r...
WORK180 is taking the mystery out of your job search - because you deserve to know how equitable an organisation really is, before you apply for roles. My guest today is Gemma Lloyd CEO and co-founder of WORK180, a specialised jobsite used by over 1.5m women globally to find roles that align with their core values. WORK180 champions workplace transparency and publishes data regarding pay gap, workplace benefits and leadership equity. In this episode, Gemma: Explains key findings from WORK180'...
Leaders are running on fumes. There are plenty of reasons why plenty of leaders are feeling fatigued right now. In this ep, I am exploring my observations of the issues many clients are struggling with and some ideas to combat it. We are talking about: Navigating constant change and tech moving faster than policy or skill developmentDilemmas surrounding forging team connection and collaboration The increased need for 'ambiguity tolerance'Making time to be strategic and not getting caught...
What does it mean to 'feel safe' at work? I interviewed 6 different women to find out! In today's episode I am exploring the complexities around feeling safe at work. I have spoken to six different women in their 30s and 40s, from a range of different industries, to understand better how they define the concept of 'safety'. Feeling safe and feeling free go hand in hand. Because if we’re not safe to speak, lead, challenge, or just exist — then we’re not free to succeed. To de...
Chasing a C-level role? Today we explore what sorts of skills and broad experiences to gain in your career if you want to land a seat in the C-suite. My guest today is Tanya Graham, Group Executive Digital & Transformation at icare. In this episode, Tanya: Talks about her career journey from operations and manufacturing, through to consulting, tech and digital, healthcare, and strategic transformation How moving from UK to Australia provided fresh, varied experience and ...
Women everywhere are exhausted. High-achievers tend to push themselves harder and harder, shaming themselves as they do it. But what if you could be successful whilst also giving yourself grace? How much more enjoyable would celebrating those successes be? In today’s episode, I am sharing 3 simple, 5-minute exercises with you to help you be more self-compassionate. Something Rebecca said today: " You can be extremely successful whilst also being gentle with yourself. And you'll enjoy your ach...
Frustration leads to inertia and anger and can derail your career. As a Career & Leadership Coach, clients share their frustrations with me daily and I'm here today to let you know you aren't alone in feeling frustrated... and that there is plenty you can do to regain control. In today's episode, I am exploring 7 of the most common FRUSTRATIONS clients come to me with surrounding their careers. We are talking about: Not getting ahead, despite achieving great results (and working so ...
Today I am exploring the concepts of traditional and subtle sexism, based on research conducted by psychologists Michelle K. Ryan and Miriam K. Zehnter, the emotional impact sexism has on women and the impact it has on them at work. Have you ever been on the receiving end of a sexist comment, or behaviour? One that left you feeling humiliated, angry or feeling like you’ve nowhere to go? Has there been a longer term emotional impact on you too? In today's episode, we are talk...
Whether you're preparing for a promotion, a high-stakes meeting, or wanting to step into that next-level version of you, your styling can have a huge impact on fast tracking that success. My guest today is Lucy Owens, CEO of Style Rises. Today we are talking about how to find your authentic style to support your success in your career. We are talking about: The common styling challenges women have in their 40s and onwardsBody changes and styleSuits, the colour black and using colour to ...
I am super excited because this is our 200th episode and what better way to celebrate this milestone, than to hear from four of my clients and their career successes as a result of working with me! Today I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to Gill, Jen, Jaime and Isabel, four fabulous clients of mine who have taken control of their careers and been rewarded with some phenomenal results, like: Senior leadership promotionsSuccessful salary negotiationsExpanded confidence communicat...
Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right. In today’s episode, we are talking about the fact that adaptability and emotional resilience will be some of the most vital skills leaders will need this decade. We are talking about: The core of adaptability: having clear and flexible expectationsSupporting yourself and your team emotionally through changeLearning how to...
Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right. In today’s episode, we are talking about the essential value of effective communication and accountability. We are talking about: The Effective 4-Step Communication LoopHow to reinspire a teamThe value of over-communication The Communication-Assumption-TrapHow to motivate less motivated team membersAnd more! Somethi...
Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right. In today’s episode, we are talking about the importance of both integrity and self- awareness for leaders. We are talking about: Assessing your strengths and weaknessesBeing curious and actively asking for feedbackReviewing your impact on other peopleChallenging bias - both your own and from others Championing the fa...
Have you been told you 'need to be more strategic' but don't really know what that means, or how to deliver it? My guest today is Chris Lamb, an accomplished Chief People Officer and board director. He has worked at the most senior levels in the public and private sectors in Asia Pacific, European and global roles. In this episode, Chris explains: How to make the shift from operational deliverer to strategic leaderWhat stops people from becoming more strategicThe critical value of gett...
Data from the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Survey 2025 tells us that employers see human-centric skills as essential amidst rising technological advances. But what are those sought after skills? Whilst technological literacy, data and AI skillsets are regarded as priorities and expected to grow rapidly, 2025 data is highlighting the top skills required by employers, both now and in the future, remain largely human-centric. In this episode we are exploring exactly what those vital skill...
Transparency is key for women seeking new roles, in terms of the opportunity, pay, benefits and flexibility. But how do you truly assess an organisation's cultural fit during a short, 60-minute interview? Work180's 2025 What Women Want survey found "8/10 women said they’d avoid applying for a role if they were unable to see the company’s employee benefits and workplace policies upfront (a stat that has doubled in just one year)". In this episode I aim to give you some ways to...
Women are too often penalised, and prevented opportunities to progress to leadership, because their boss might lead (and deliver results) in a different way to them; this is bias. In today's episode I am talking about the penalty, that women often unknowingly experience because of how their leadership style is evaluated. I am exploring: What leadership evaluation bias isHow women can be judged on HOW they deliver rather than on the result itselfThe different approach a lot of women take...
Many victims of sexual harassment stay silent and deal with the aftermath alone. In this vital conversation, we explore the breadth of action that constitutes 'sexual harassment' and advice on the first steps victims can take to move forwards. My guest today is Sarah Cappello, Partner at Law Firm Hicksons Hunt & Hunt. In this episode Sarah explains: What constitutes 'sexual harassment' from a legal perspective; know your rightsThe range of sexual harassment events including physical conta...
Have you been told you're lacking confidence? Or have you begun to think you have a confidence 'problem'? Well stick with me today because I'm here to let you know you DON'T have a confidence problem at all... and how to fix this conundrum so you can shine in your career. In this episode... I am setting out to challenge the notion that you have a confidence 'problem' and giving you some insights to challenge that thought for yourselfWe are exploring the strategies you NEED in your car...
Do you lament the 'strength' of your current network? You aren't alone! A lot of women struggle to network but let's talk about changing all that because your network can become the biggest asset of your career and it might surprise you how quickly you can build it too! In this episode... I am sharing some reframes to help you think about 'networking' differently and hopefully make it much easier to do!I am sharing 3 ways to start building your network, regardless of whether you have a ...
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