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- Apr 9, 202559 min
Behind the scenes of LeadHERship Journeys
All good things must come to and end (or in this case a pause), and this is the last episode in this series of LeadHERship Journeys - But don't worry work is already underway on series two!It has been an incredible journey and our genuine hope is that you've learned a lot from our amazing roster of inspirational women.From car saleswomen, to cricket super stars, to women who lead teams to catch tax fraudsters and women who lead the forefront of cancer research - we've met some really powerful personalities.In this episode, Leona talks to her producer Nick about the adventure they've both been on and what they have both learned from the conversations that have been had on LeadHERship Journeys across the UK.They look back at some of the most memorable interviews from across the series, and give some insight into what they have taken away from the conversation and some things that didn't make the final cut!LeadHERship Journeys will return later in the year, so make sure you follow and subscribe to be notified when Leona returns with more insights into what makes successful women tick.LINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Apr 2, 202549 min
What to do when work makes you sick?
We all learn from our mistakes, that's part of being human. But how do you take something as damaging as working in a toxic environment and turn that to your advantage?Bianca Spruit worked as a leader in several roles before deciding to go it alone as a coach, one of those jobs almost broke her. But while she knew she had to leave that job, she didn't know what was next.It wasn't until she found a love for coaching that she discovered a path away from the toxic environment.In this episode, Leona talks to her about:Using your difference to your advantageThe physical impact of a toxic workplaceWhy it's ok not to beat yourself up about not leaving a bad job soonerWhy helping others who are in the situation she was drives herHow having children changes youLINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/https://www.sproutcoaching.co.uk/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Mar 26, 20251h 2m
Can kindness be the key to being a great boss?
The old saying goes that kindness costs nothing, but is it really possible that you can get to where you want to be in your career by being kind?Rebecca Oliver Mooney (or ROM for short) has 20 years experience in fast moving consumer goods and has worked for the likes of Mars, Nestle, Kellogg's and Muller.She is now head of commercial for Co -op and is also the founder of Raising the Glass. This is an initiative that connects women and allies in the drinks industry, and includes a podcast, networking events and a mentoring programme.But it is her leadership style that Leona wanted to hear about most as it's focussed on equity and kindness.In this episode, she talks to Leona about;Knowing what your "superpowers" are and how to accept themWhy good enough is perfectly acceptable and why perfection can be damagingWhy understanding and equity in a leadership role is so crucialWhat introverts go through on a daily basisPsychological safety and why that's so importantLinksINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Mar 19, 202551 min
What if your dream job...isn't your dream?
It's natural and healthy for us to have ambition and dreams - but what happens when your dreams become a reality, and the reality is something you don't want?Holly Colvin was just 15 when she got a place on the England cricket team for an ashes test against Australia. She went on to play five tests, 72 one-day internationals and 50 20:20 internationals and was a member of the Women's World 20:20 World Cup winning side in 2009.But as you'll hear, she happily walked away from her cricketing career and has not looked back.She's now a major sports event manager for the Greater London Authority.In this fascinating episode, Holly chats to Leona about:The feeling of happiness she felt when she gave up cricketAnd the feelings of anxiety the preceded itEmotional intelligence, why giving something up isn't about failureWhen resilience becomes about learning when to let goHer drive to try new things, and how that led to a blogLINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollylcolvin/details/experience/https://alphabetazumba.wordpress.com/blog/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Mar 12, 202539 min
Can saying YES to every opportunity lead to living your dream?
Simone Roche MBE is a big advocate of diversity. She is the founder and CEO of We Are PoWEr, who accelerate gender equality, inclusion and social mobility across the UK and beyond.She has an amazing story to tell. She started her journey in the Royal Navy, was given her MBE in 2018 for services to gender equality and went on to found her own organisation which now has a membership of over 100k women.She is a woman who has lived her life in a truly positive way, saying yes as much as she can. Leona wanted to explore her views on the power of self-belief.In this episode, Leona talks to Simone about:How being a woman in the Royal Navy never mattered, but being northern didWhy the work in equality she does really helps in building communitiesInner vulnerability and how it exists at all levelsLINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/Simon Roche MBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-roche-mbe/We are Power: https://wearepower.net/homePodcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Mar 5, 202549 min
Can being true to yourself help you thrive?
Zoe Gascoyne is the woman who oversaw the Bernie Ecclestone tax fraud case, in which he pleaded guilty, was given a suspended prison sentence and paid a fine of almost £653m to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Zoe's story is about being true to yourself, not conforming and not letting others judge your appearance.It's also about striving to be the best leader and person you can be.In this episode, Leona talks to her about:How those who lead badly have taught her how to lead wellWhy "doing it all" resulted in burnout and what she learned about herselfLooking after your team is perhaps the most important thing you can doHer distaste for greed and what drives her in her roleLINKSLeona Deakin: https://leonadeakin.co.uk/Zoe Gascoyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-71b3343a/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/More about the Bernie Ecclestone case: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67088503#:~:text=Ecclestone%20has%20agreed%20in%20a,after%20initially%20pleading%20not%20guilty.
- Feb 26, 202552 min
Can feeling like a failure be the secret to your success?
Deborah Ogden is a personal branding and impact coach - Her CV is fascinating, she started her career as a lawyer and then moved on to help sportspeople get sponsorship deals.Deborah's journey is one of firsts, she was the first woman to be a professional media manager. Her story is also about achievement, she was brought up to not just take part but succeed.But it's not all about success and firsts...Leona chats to her about:How becoming a mother almost broke her, but also put her on a path she's still onWhy she always jumps before the count of three...The loss of her father and how that has impacted herLINKSLeona Deakin https://leonadeakin.co.uk/Deborah Ogden https://www.deborahogden.com/Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
- Feb 19, 202550 min
Does being a woman in a man's world give you an edge?
Rayhanneh Mazinani's journey from beauty sales to the second-hand car trade is one of self belief, business acumen and determination. As the managing director of vehicle sourcing company TRAYD, she a true pioneer. There are no other women doing what she is doing in the UK motor trade.Her story is about breaking through barriers, not just of gender but also race. As a woman in a man's world she faced her fair share of competitive conflict, but she was not going to let this deter her. She quickly discovered that being female was her superpower. Her ability to slow down the sale, build rapport and become a trusted advisor were the secrets to her success. Her aim now is to make more women aware that the world of vehicle sales is a fantastic place for them to thrive, and that their unique qualities can be their superpower too.In this episode, she talks to Leona about:Dealing with aggression and why women are "special beings"How her drive and enthusiasm led her to set up TraydWhat the motor trade has to offer women and why you should get into itLINKSLeona Deakin https://leonadeakin.co.uk/Trayd www.trayduk.co.ukPodcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
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