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How allyship is always a verb and allies do more with effective accountability with Teagan Robinson-Bell Today we have a returning guest on the show because she's just brilliant and I could talk to her all day about DEI, gender equity and inclusive cultures because it's her speciality! Teagan Robinson Bell has been Anchor's Diversity and Inclusion Manager since 2021 and has been with the housing association for nearly 6 years. She has led Anchor's inclusion agenda that supports colleagues with their career goals and personal development whilst being their authentic selves and supports residents to live lives that allow them to thrive in later life. Her ethos is that everyone's voice should be heard and that cognitive diversity allows organisations to provide great places to work and provides the best outcomes for customers. On the show today we are focusing on the importance of male allyship - the actual behaviour and difference that men can make in the workplace and beyond.  We chat about the things that can stop them doing more such as power imbalances in the workplace or this lack of self awareness about the privileges they hold. But ultimately if we can't focus on it being a moral obligation to challenge bias and discrimination - which we all hope would be the standard set, we can still link this to money and impacting the bottom line from a commercial point of view.  Listen in as Teagan shares some great advice and tips on how to deal with banter and how we can make sure that there is accountability for all allies especially those in more leadership positions. Let us know what you think and what you will be doing about it! Connect with Teagan Book Reccomendations:   https://thefixpodcast.org/episodes/laura-bates-everyday-sexism-project/ | Laura Bates on her Everyday Sexism Project Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men | book by Caroline Criado Perez Women Don't Owe You Pretty | book by Florence Given We Should All Be Feminists | book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ---------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

How to address 'banter' in the workplace for a truly inclusive culture Today we have Tim Hartley on the show.  With 20 years experience in the rail sector, Tim led the growth of GB Railfreight since 2020, as Business Development Director. He has had full P&L Accountability for the Intermodal market which has doubled in size during his tenure. He was accountable for growing revenue across the business by over 50%. Tim led sales activity across all market sectors. He ran the HR function, Marketing, Public Affairs and Communication as well as Chairing the technology review group. Prior to joining GB Railfreight Tim had a career in Management Consultancy and has advised senior leaders in Rail and Infrastructure sectors around the world.  Today we are talking to Tim about his thoughts and experiences on the importance of male allies particularly in more male dominated industries ; do boys clubs still exist and how do we really challenge banter in the workplace to ensure a truly inclusive culture - listen in and let us know what you think about our discussion today Connect with Tim  ---------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

How being an ally can literally change lives    Abbie is today's guest and she is a communities and placemaking manager with 20 years of experience in social housing.  She is inspiring and passionate about supporting individuals and communities to thrive.  She uses this passion to support women both in and outside of Home Group Housing Association to realise their potential.  She hopes to widen the scope of the women's network to engage and support as many women as possible. Today we talk about those allies that really made a game changing difference to her life and how this has helped shape her own leadership style. Let us know what you think.   Connect with Abbie   --------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

How building allies builds your inclusive culture   On today's episode we are chatting with the amazing Natalie Quilter. A diversity and inclusion specialist  Natalie is an accomplished operations and inclusion leader within the housing sector, currently leading the G15s inclusion strategy. Motivated by her own mental health challenges and being a caregiver for her mother,  Natalie uses her lived experience and specialist knowledge to support employees both within the sector and beyond. She partners with organisations ranging from small to global enterprises – delivering impactful talks and workshops on topics in the ED&I and wellbeing realm - specialising in supporting carers in the workplace. Natalie has also authored impactful case studies for the National Housing Federation, CMI and Carers UK, and earned recognition from Investors in People, Working Families, Reward Gateway and recently was named Unpaid Carers Ambassador of the year 2024. Listen in to hear more about Natalie's own experiences of how allies have shaped her career progression and the powerful and often life changing impact that they can have on individuals.   Connect with Natalie      --------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

How accountability is the best way to build male allies in the workplace Today's guest as part of this allyship series is the incredible Josh Nesbitt.  Josh is a software engineer and technical leader based in the UK. He's been working on the web for the last 19 years, and during that time, he's worked with a wide range of clients, from indie start-ups to some of the largest organisations in the world. His work spans from hands-on projects building large platforms to leading some of the best-performing teams in the industry. Alongside his work as a consultant, he also runs an internationally recognised conference called All Day Hey!, which brings people from all over the world to the heart of Leeds to learn, inspire and share stories. Which I can highly recommend attending! We chat about why allyship is important, the threat to DEIB initiatives, calling BS on excuses, how to be a better one - and how to create a culture that makes it more accountable and less performative. Listen to this fab conversation where Josh shares some great actions you can start taking today.  Let us know what you think. Link to Josh's event we mention; https://heypresents.com/conferences/2025 Link to connect with Josh; https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-nesbitt/    --------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

Why I am talking more about men for this years International Women's Day.   In all transparency, last IWD I wasn't thrilled at the prospect of celebrating another day filled with purple balloons, cupcakes and being told to hug ourselves.  The whole thing was starting to make me cringe.  How will all this smash the patriarchy? Now this sounds crazy to you and me both because I know how important days like this are for raising awareness - thats the whole point of awareness days / weeks / months, but that's just the thing - has it lost it's way? For me its about reminding everyone why it's still important to work on gender equity because we are still not there yet and the recent and some that seem neverending events around the world where by women and children are the ones really feeling the dire and often demoralising consequences are enough to make anyone think why bother? However this is exactly why we need to.  The time is NOW. There's a lot of despair in the world right now around women's rights and gender equity. I cannot believe what I am seeing.I feel like we are going backwards; although maybe this is what others want us to believe; in fact maybe it's just the opposite. This concerning pushback threatens bodily autonomy, sees increasing gender-based violence, and systemic barriers that hold women and marginalised communities back. So this moment is not just about defending progress; it's about driving change forward. And as change gains momentum so does pushback. And in Florence's words "It's always darkest before the dawn". And this is why I see the huge and powerful place for male allyship now more than ever.  Those men that get it.  Those men that can see the harmful impact that lack of inclusivity and equity has for women in the world.  I have started sharing male allies when I see them over on my insta stories @nomorehiningco and saving them in a highlight in case you ever need a reminder that they are out there.   Because that's the thing - No More Hiding isn't just about women being more visible, it's about everyone being more visible for the things that matter - speaking out and sharing their lived experiences and ideas about how we can be more inclusive and hear more perspectives around those decision making tables.  Thats how we make a difference and thats how change happens  So in this series we explore the crucial role male allies play in creating more equitable workplaces.  We'll dive into why male allyship is essential—not just for women's career progression, but for building healthier, more successful organizations overall. When we talk about workplace gender equality, the focus often falls on policies and initiatives. But true change doesn't happen without action—and that's where male allies come in. In this series, we'll unpack what real allyship looks like, why it's not enough to just “support” women behind the scenes, and how visibility and advocacy from men can make all the difference. Throughout the series, we'll be joined by industry leaders, workplace culture experts, and professionals who have firsthand experience with allyship in action. We'll explore the challenges, the impact, and the simple yet powerful ways men can step up in their workplaces. From amplifying women's voices in meetings to actively advocating for equal opportunities, we'll break down what meaningful allyship looks like—and why it benefits everyone. I saw a quote that struck a chord with me from Lilly tomlin and she said “ I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that..theh I realised I was somebody” So, if you're ready to learn, challenge assumptions, and take action, you're in the right place. -------------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social  

  How to make sure women in midlife get the recognition they deserve with Nina Evison   Today we have our last but by no means least conversation with a fabulous woman to finish up this mini series all about the importance if visible leadership for women in housing and finishing off with a bang all about whether women in or approaching midlife and also the impact of menopause can affect visibility.   Nina Evison is an experienced senior leader with over 20 years' experience of driving strategy, culture change and performance in the housing, manufacturing and utilities sectors. Since joining Yorkshire Housing in September 2019, she has helped the organisation to transform and become known for challenging out-dated and traditional approaches to the world of work. Nina is passionate about creating environments where people are trusted and empowered to do their best work for their customers, removing the cultural and process barriers that get in the way.   As a female leader who began her own people management journey at the tender age of 23, Nina's personal experiences have influenced her passion for creating inclusive workplaces, spotting and developing talent and championing women and diversity in leadership roles.   This is a great conversation where we discuss the changes and barriers that can come in midlife for women and how this can impact career progression and visibility but more importantly how this precious time in life actually brings wisdom, experience and prime time career opportunities that women can embrace.  Turning negatives into positives - listen in and let us know whether you can relate to any of the topics discussed!   -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow  Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How do you know if you need a female focused leadership development programme with Alex Greenwood.   Today we are talking about those leadership development programmes that are designed to help high performers learn the skills and strategies to further their career and be the best leader they can be.  The main topic of this discussion today is whether we really need these types of programmes that are for women only? You can probably guess my own personal opinion on this topic seen as though I have my RiSE group programme for visible leadership which I have been running internally for many organisations including housing and we now offer this as a collaboration for different housing associations to come together and share a group so that women are already networking across their sector before we've been got to the visibility and networking techniques! It's really great and I love love facilitating it - I think for me the best bit is when I see the women grow.  They grow in themselves, in their confidence but also in how they recognise their strengths and that its ok to show others what they are capable of! The absolute impact and influence that ambitious women can have in organisations is pretty off the charts when they are given the opportunity to shine and rise! So what better person to talk to about these types of leadership development programmes than the incredible Alex Greenwood who I have known for a good number of years now.   Alex started her career working within sport and hospitality in operational roles. She then moved into the HR profession and has over 20 years experience. She has progressed her career into senior HR roles working within different industries / sectors. She has been accountable for the full people infrastructure within SME Businesses and has a breadth of knowledge within the HR space.   We would love to hear from you and your ideas or experience on the ideas we discuss on today's show - come and connect with us both over on Linkedin and drop us a message or even better share this episode and get others talking about this all important topic!    -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow  Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to make sure you have the best role models for an inclusive culture with Teagan Robinson   Today's episode with have the fab Teagan Robinson who has been Anchor's Diversity and Inclusion Manager since 2021 and has been with the housing association for nearly 6 years. She has led Anchor's inclusion agenda that supports colleagues with their career goals and personal development whilst being their authentic selves and supports residents to live lives that allow them to thrive in later life. Her ethos is that everyone's voice should be heard and that cognitive diversity allows organisations to provide great places to work and provides the best outcomes for customers.   In our conversation today we discussed the importance of role models and if you can see it then you can become it - a crucial role that visible leadership has to play.  As well as allies and how its not only men that need to be better allies but we also need to see more women supporting more women because the impact can be huge especially if there is judgement and criticism around different ambitions, and recognising that we don't always look at this through an intersectional lens.  Teagan explains the importance of positive action to address diversity gaps and shares great tips on how companies can do things differently.   We also look at the part that clear career pathways can play in moving the needle on gender parity too and ensuring that everyone is granted the actual time and space to be involved in and make the most of career development opportunities.  Let us know your thoughts after tuning in?     -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow  Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to authentically embrace visible leadership in the workplace with Sara Roxby (WDH)   Today's episode is part of the mini series we have focusing on the importance of visible leadership for women in housing. If you are tuning in and work in the housing sector and know that there are women in your organisation that would benefit from from by increasing their confidence with visibility, raising their profile and proactively seeking out opportunities to further their career progression at your company then do get in touch about the RiSE collaborative coaching programme that is having a big impact in this space. Now on today's show we have the incredible Sarah Roxby who is the Executive Director for Housing at WDH and leads a team of almost 600 housing and health professionals, whilst continuously banging the drum to put housing and health on the agenda.  Sarah is also the Senior Responsible Officer for the Housing and Health Programme for the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System and has influenced investment from the NHS into key housing related roles. Sarah began her career in housing at 16 years old. After discovering a passion for connecting housing and health she has dedicated her career to putting that on the agenda, both at a local level developing relationships with the NHS and nationally, supporting others to follow her lead. Sarah is a well-respected woman in housing and was a finalist at last year's Women in Housing Awards. We talk about the struggles and support Sarah has had on her career journey and also she's still learning to embrace visibility and how important visibility can be for women in housing who are keen to progress their careers. We also manage to chat briefly about how awesome strength training and running is too - because ultimately wellbeing matters! -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Why visible leadership should be a priority for women in housing! Today I am letting you know about something exciting we have coming up - its a new mini series I have pulled together with some incredible guests.  Its been a while since I was in your ears and I am always so grateful to get messages of how people have only just found the podcast and are binge listening to my episodes - it blows me away because I have been doing this podcast for a long time now and although I am not as regular as I used to be on our weekly get togethers I do still enjoy being here with you so much! We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;   Ep 149 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 148 with Teagan Robinson, Diveristy and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Perfromance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Why employees feeling safe to be themselves at work benefits companies too   Today on the show as part of our inclusion at work mini series we have the fabulous Ali Bowen, who describes herself as a wife, cat mother, holiday lover, hedgehog fosterer and general wildlife enthusiast…. She recently embraced country living and her role as a Sector Commercial Manager for VINCI Facilities funds all the above!  She has Over 20 years experience working in Construction and the Built Environment and her wife says she used to read contracts for a living and now manages a team that does!  She was recently appointed as a Trustee for the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the trustee lead for D&I. Ali would say “I'm a gay woman and made by dyslexia” and I love that.  We chat about the launch of the LGBTQ+ network, where her ideas came from and the importance about feeling included and being able to bring your whole self to work.  This isn't just about performance its about mental health. Listen in to hear about her experiences and golden nuggets she shares about how companies can be better allies.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to be better and work towards full inclusion in the workplace   Today's guest is the fabulous Mulima Muyunda - who is the Race & Diversity Lead at South Yorkshire Housing Association. She oversees the delivery of their Race Action Plan, working in an intersectional way to support SYHA to deliver on their overall commitment to equality and Diversity. She specialises in driving change at a structural level by collaborating with leaders to understand how inequalities are upheld through everyday decision making.  What a conversation this and In am so excited for you to join us where we discuss how there is always work to do when it comes to inclusion - even when incredible steps have been taken and needles have been moved it's important to keep working hard and driving for change.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How companies need to recognise the importance of flexible working   On the show today we have an incredible inspiring woman and that is Isobel Gunn Brown.  Isobel is ACCA qualified and has over 30 years' experience in financial services. She is a Partner at Triple Point Investment Management and heads up the Fund Finance team acting as CFO for their Listed Funds with £2bn Assets Under Management. Listen in to hear more about her career journey that started off in a male dominated industry in the days when it was not only common practice but more acceptable for sexism and gender bias to happen in the workplace. She shares with us her own experiences of imposter syndrome and we chat about the can we have it all - raising a family whilst building a career and how she believes a little bit of imposter syndrome can go a long way - she is basically living proof that this is true! Keep listening and then let us know about your own experiences and how you can relate.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How Neurodiversity plays an important role at work and gives companies the edge   As part of our inclusion mini series I have an incredible woman on the show today - Laura or Loz Shallcross is on a mission  for more people to understand what it means to be Neurodiverse and to make workplaces more accessible. She is a Support Team Supervisor at WDH and has worked there since 2008. Loz has both Tourette Syndrome and ADHD and I have invited her to talk and educate me and you on what life's like and how this can impact career progression and how women especially feel about themselves. She has taught me so much in this single conversation that I know she will be going on to do so much more to raise the awareness of neurodiversity so that everyone can be treated with the understanding and respect.  We talk tics, language, misdiagnosis, misunderstanding and how workplaces can do so much more to make sure that all their employees feel included and are using their strengths to their advantage! Employers are missing a trick and missing out on having the best people in their teams! Thank you Laura for such an open and honest conversation - you rock!    How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How your company can and should make everyone feel recognised and included   I am back with an exciting mini series especially for Inclusion Week this year which runs from 25th Sept - 1st October.  The theme this year is all about Taking Action and Making Impact, a call to action for everyone in the organisations to do what they can to make a difference for and positive impact for their colleagues. I talk alot about gender and more specifically the importance of visibility for women's career progression - and I wanted to create something that not only gave me the chance to learn more from incredible women but also to highlight the importance of intersectionality when it comes to inclusion.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to celebrate IWD in the workplace - there is no excuse not to! #Takeaways The impact of supporting women in the workplace Results from my interactive workshops and group programmes Why companies should be celebrating IWD 2023 Ideas for the IWD celebrations   It has been great few months with incredible guests on the podcast and I wanted to say thanks so much to each and everyone of you for tuning in - we have had a great number of people downloading the podcast and to be honest with you I am over the moon because I want to reach as many people as possible!  If you are new to the show today then please do go back and listen to some of the awesome interviews over the last few weeks. And then come and connect with me - the links are below IWD interactive workshops / sessions if you are leader in your organisation or maybe part of a women's network then or maybe you just feel the need to get me in front of your people then  remember we are taking bookings for IWD in March with a two week window to deliver some incredible workshops and training for organisations who want to celebrate their employees and embrace equity.  It is filling up and I am really excited to be spending some time in London delivering a talk on the 8th March but I do have spaces around that date. So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what kind of workshop would work for you - > self promotion not being a dirty word to owning your expertise > challenging gender bias to building inclusive cultures and allies to support women's career progression.  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's get more people involved in creating equity in the workplace for everyone.  How to celebrate IWD at work And if your company hasn't got the budget or won't find it to support empowering women yet. Then there are many ways you can still celebrate IWD at work. I wrote an article about this very thing with 12 ways companies can celebrate IWD check it out here: https://www.gemmastow.com/insights/2021/2/24/how-can-my-company-celebrate-international-womens-day #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco      

Why we still need to talk about ambitious women having it all?   I am very excited to have an incredible woman on the show who I met last year.  We got talking and well lets just say we didn't stop.  So many shared passions around career progression, gender and the intersectionality's that come with being a woman in work.  Roxann Dawson is a Business Assurance Director and influential senior leader who has a proven track record of developing and deploying business strategy and leadership for quality and business improvement within complex infrastructure organisations. She has a wealth of experience in Rail, Construction, London Underground, Safety and Supply Chain industries.  As well as thriving in a male dominated industries, she is passionate about inclusion and advocates the importance of ‘levelling the playing field' for all parties. Roxann believes investment through volunteering is a key building block to making a difference and building a strong network. Roxann is a board trustee and chair of governance risk committee for the Chartered Quality Institute and as a parent is also a diversity and inclusion governor at her local secondary school, keen to use the power of her voice, time and expertise to support others." Listen in because today we are talking about ‘having it all' when ambitious women don't want to have choose between their career and family yet so often feel like they have to.  Do you think times are changing?  How does your organisation support this? Maybe it doesn't or maybe it is making real strides forward in helping parents and especially women to keep the juggle going.  Roxann shares her own personal experiences of being a  mother of 3 girls and having an incredible career and what she did and continues to do to make sure that it works for her and that she can have it all. Enjoy!   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with our Guest Roxann Dawson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxann-dawson-msc-dipq-cqp-fcqi-88512b43/

How important is visibility and self promotion in education? Takeaways... How important is visibility for teachers? The potential of a positive impact on education With visibility comes opportunities for individuals and educational organisations and schools With everything that is going on right now and the teachers and public sector strikes we wanted to re-release this epic episode which focuses on education and whether visibility has a place for educators and teachers - you can probably already guess my opinion on that but I wanted to chat to an amazing teacher Leisa Grace Wilson who is currently the Editorial Director of Teach Middle East Magazine. We chat about the lack of visibility of teachers especially the work that goes on behind the scene and the reasons why teachers avoid putting themselves out there.  We look at the impact that they could actually have on the negative media attention that teachers and education in general often have to face.  If you are a teacher let us know your take on visibility for you or if you know any teachers then make sure you share this episode with them. __________________________ #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Leisa Grace Wilson: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisagrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leisagrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leisagracewilson/ Website: http://www.leisagrace.com/

138. Re-Release - Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out with Lauren V Davies   Couldn't resist sharing this fab episode! It was absolutely amazing to have Lauren V Davis on the show... #Takeaways We chat about personal branding.  How important it is for others to see the real you. The importance of leaning in to opportunities. Having female role models to inspire us. Tips on how to make the most of networking.   Lauren is sharing her thoughts on why she would love to see more women in positions of leadership, why it is so important to take those opportunities when they are presented to you and why it is crucial to have a personal brand which really reflects who you are and what you represent.   ‘Your personal brand is what you're known for, how people experience what makes you uniquely you.' – Lauren ‘It's really important to build connections.' – Gemma ‘The more people who believe and trust in who you are as a person, the more those relationships convert into sales and into a great business where you feel fulfilled.' – Lauren ‘I think it's really important to find people who inspire you.' – Gemma "One day waking up saying oh my gosh I'm speaking I've got a podcast and I'm doing all the things I never thought I would do and that comes from leaning in" - Gemma ‘It's the power you have inside you which influences the people around you.' - Lauren   An entrepreneur from an early age recognising the impact that hard work made, Lauren has had an incredible journey. She recognised a genuine love of branding, strategy and marketing when she started her first venture as a small business owner.  Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business EventPlaybook. Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around taking new learning opportunities, travelling the globe and networking at conferences and workshops in order that she can better serve her clients. As she says, she loves to improve, loves to impress and loves to give everyone she works with 100%. #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with Lauren : Website: https://laurendaviscreative.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDavisCreative?ref=hl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative/

How your company is missing out if they don't have a women's network with guest Sam MacDonald We have a wonderful woman on the show today! But before I tell you about her, I wanted to start with International Women's Day we have something new and excited planned around this year's theme Embrace Equity. So, if you are intrigued, please get in touch and I could be delivering an awesome and very important workshop to your organisation and to celebrate and most importantly support women in their career progression. If you're interested drop me a message, an email or book a call and we can have a chat about it and see how your company can embrace equity this year! So on todays show we have the awesome Samantha MacDonald, born a bred in a small town in Northamptonshire she also has roots linking to Scotland! Family is her priority, she has 3 step children, 2 dogs and a cat. A big influence on her life was her father. She always tries to do her best to support and help others in any way she can and you'll definitely get that sense of her in today's show. She is extremely proud to work for the RS group, having started out life as a warehouse operative, she has a strong work ethic and wholehearted believes you can do anything you set your mind too. She's the proud chair of Elevate which is their gender ERG (employee resource group) at RS working together with a committed committee of individuals, and is also part of the women in sales forum for RS UK. On today's show we chat about the importance of ERGs or Employee resource groups or internal networks as they are sometimes called and how they can make a huge difference in terms of companies' inclusive cultures but also into impacting the bottom line, you know these networks make a huge difference. If your organisation doesn't have an ERG or maybe you do have one but it could do better then this is the episode for you! Let us know what you think about this amazing conversation and all the golden nuggets Sam shares with us today…   #Takeaways What are ERGs what do they look like and are they exclusive? How ERGs benefit a company's culture in a positive way The impact of having an ERG – Money talks Networking, building results and engaging the work community Setting up an ERG - Better to seek forgiveness #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self-promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide! Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz? Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility. Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me: Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with our Guest Sam MacDonald LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-macdonald-78481593/  

How to nail that next interview and secure that promotion #Takeaways The importance of applying for opportunities / promotions even if you don't get them Why you need to insist on tangible feedback Reasons that stop you when it comes to selling yourself How you can have the edge next time!   Listener's Question: “Gemma I didn't get the promotion I really wanted and now feel deflated - how can I get back on it and make sure I get the next one!'   Today is a quick win episode based on a question we received through our social media channels. If you do have any questions about women's career progression, or networking or how to raise your profile and make sure you are seen and heard and most importantly get that recognition you deserve then get in touch.  You might be thinking about your company and how you can start to build a successful pipeline of female talent so that you can impact on that gender pay gap. Whatever questions you have either on LinkedIn in or send me an email gemma@gemmastow.com   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to make sure the menopause doesn't impact on women's visibility at work with special guest Julie Dennis   We have an amazing conversation on the podcast for you today!  Now As the title suggests we are talking about the big M - no not money, but something that everyone should have more awareness about and that includes the men. Julie Dennis runs one of the UK's leading menopause consultancies for organisations who want to create positive conversations and behaviours around menopause to help retain top talent, impact the gender pay gap and reduce business costs and risks. She's spent the past five years working with 100s of organisations across the UK to raise awareness, educate and improve the experience of people working through menopause. So I wanted to ask her about how she thinks the menopause can affect women's visibility and career progression. Do you think it can? Maybe you have some experiences of this for yourself?  If you do listen in and then get in touch and share your thoughts.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Julie Dennis Email: julie@juliedennis.net Website: www.juliedennis.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dennis/

How to make sure the term privilege is embraced and not avoided by allies. So today we have the incredible force of nature that is Sharon Amesu on the show.  I have had the honour to see this woman in action and she inspires everyone everywhere she goes - she asked me to be a part of her conference recently and I jumped at the chance not only because I knew it would be incredible but also to meet all of the amazing women who were attending and speaking there. Sharon is a multi award winning Professional Speaker who started her career in Law. She was a Criminal Barrister for 16 years with a successful practice across the Northwest of England. Sharon now runs a Consultancy that supports organisations with Leadership Development and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. As a Professional Speaker, Sharon is invited to speak to audiences around the Globe on Women in Leadership and Inclusive Leadership. As you can imagine this lights me up! Listen in to our conversation around allyship and how we can make sure that the term privilege is not seen as dirty word but is embraced instead.  She shares some of her own experiences and strategies and tips that organisations and individuals can do right now to make a difference in their workplace and be better allies.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

What do you really want to know about visibility and career progression?   Takeaways! > Our new 'question time' - let us know yours! > What to do when work commitments mean there's not enough time to be visible? > What 'hiding' really looks like!   WE ARE BACK! We are back to it and it's all for you - my awesome loyal listeners, so make sure you keep in touch and share your thoughts and definitely share this podcast with other people and companies who will benefit from it - you know it makes sense…   #Resources for YOU and you team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU. so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength #Takeaways The power of being an authentic role model that inspires Companies can do more to create a safe space for women from all levels to share stories and experiences Leaders hold back from always sharing because they feel like they need to protect others Peer groups and women's networks are key to shifting the company culture. Women can have it all - when they figure out what their all is Surround yourself with different people so you can open your mind   Even though this episode was recorded almost two years ago to the day we couldn't resist including it with all of the other inspiring re-releases we have shared again with you!  This episode we have the super inspiring Zandra Moore on the show.  Zandra is CEO and Co-Founder of Panintelligence Data Analytics Software Business in Leeds and Founder of LeanIn Leeds 800+ women's leadership network, mum to 2 and football coach to twenty, 15 year old girls.   When you meet Zandra you cannot help but be inspired by her.  And that's exactly how I felt a number of years ago.  I am really excited to have her on the show as she doesn't hold back.   She is open and willing to talk about things that sometimes female leaders don't often talk about.  Women often have to work so hard in their careers that being vulnerable when you are in a senior positions can be difficult.  Although vulnerability is absolutely a strength it's not always viewed that way by others.  So many women are inspired by those around them but have often told me that they can't ever reach those heights.  Seeing successful career women as ‘superwomen' or having to make huge sacrifices in their lives to get to where they want to be.   Isn't it time we start breaking down these barriers to show what the reality is and that if women want it all they have to figure out what their ‘all' looks like and that anything is possible for them.   “ It's had it's hurdles, of course it has it's never been plain sailing, but when I look back at why I have been able to persist and overcome those hurdles, I had the benefit of somebody from a very young age that made me believe that anything was possible”         - Zandra “ It's addictive...the more you do for others the more these things walk towards you..givers gain “ - Zandra “You don't have to be an expert in something to be able to add value or change things or inspire others“ - Zandra “I want women to hear that message that you don't have to know everything to get ahead” - Gemma “People just present the good, they never present the bad.  It's never easy in any role whatever level you are at and it doesn't change whether you are a graduate or a CEO” - Zandra “There's such power in the ‘me too' element of safe spaces and that association with each other” - Gemma #Resources Get my NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.    Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter “5 Steps to being more visible at work”    https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast   Book a call with Gemma:    http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with Zandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandramoore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zandramoore Website: www.panintelligence.com

How speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility. I enjoyed this episode so much that we had to share it again!  Helen is the number one person to connect with if you are thinking about upping your speaking game!    How you can utilise speaking at work and beyond Think meetings, networking events and podcasts! Your voice is your asset for visibility - time to use it! I am really excited to share this episode with you where I chat to the amazing Helen Packham - she is a speaker coach and verbal communications strategist helping leaders 10x the impact of their verbal communication to engage, retain and maximise the potential of their people. She has 15 years experience in leadership and executive development. Helen shares ways you can start to use speaking as a key strategy in raising your profile for your career progression.  You may be starting from scratch in terms of your speaking journey and may not realise that it's something you can really utilise at work and beyond.  Think meetings, networking, building relationships with key stakeholders, conferences and even podcasts!  There really is no limit to using your voice to showcase your own talents and make sure you and your ideas get recognised at work and beyond.   ---------------------------- Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Helen Packham: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helenpackham Website: https://www.Helenpackham.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham/

Why feedback is important for women's confidence We wanted to raise this important topic again and what better way than to do it with this great episode with amazing guest Michelle Jackson who is now Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Shaw Trust.   Takeaways! Barriers facing women at work Why feedback is important Celebrate the achievements The importance of peer recognition Internal Women's Networks (ERGs) Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression.  Networking in the corridors of after face to face meetings isn't a possibility right now and we have to think differently to make it work for everyone. We get to hear insights from the amazing Michelle Jackson who is EDI Adviser at Shaw Trust.  She creates strategies, a range of activities and ways of working that remove barriers faced by groups who are underrepresented in more senior roles in the workplace and create a culture where people feel confident to take forward opportunities.  Shaw Trust has got some exciting ideas lined up and I know Michelle and I could talk about this all day!  Take a listen.   Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, talent development and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   What is your company doing to celebrate International Women's day in March 2023?  Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it booked in the calendar.    #Resources   Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast   Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Michelle Jackson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jackson-58392b39/

How do you know when it is the right time to lean in? This is such a great episode that we wanted to share it again!  Since recording this Kat has progressed her career in so many incredible ways! Go check her out over on LinkedIn and connect with her right here >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/ #Takeaways Finding your own way of leadership really works How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion How to notice if you are playing small through use of your own language The benefits of having an external coach How to showcase yourself rather than sell yourself   On today's show we are thinking about how you know when it is the right time to lean in?  And what I mean by that is starting to think differently about your career progression, how you stand apart and building a self promotion strategy that gets you the results you REALLY want.   As a previous client of mine Kat and I were recently reviewing how far she has come by getting clear on what she wants and the impact that being more visible can have for her own ambitions and those around her.  Kathryn is a shining example of a woman who has definitely leaned in to owning who she is and the results speak for themselves.   Guest: Kathryn Wellum-Kent is an accountant and business advisor working for MHA Monahans, one of the leading professional services firms in the South West, after spending the first 16 years of her career working at Deloitte.  She is passionate about working with start-up and scale-up companies that have big ambitions, and need support to achieve these, with particular focus on capturing & interpreting financial information needed for their business planning & decision making. Beyond that though, Kathryn has a strong vision of how the industry needs to change to better support its clients, its staff and the wider community and is using her current role and her network to drive change and challenge traditional thinking. This work was recognised through being named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2021. She has also recently taken on the role of finance trustee at a charity based in Swindon called Inner Flame, which is working to support 16-25s not currently in education, employment or training who are experiencing barriers to independence or contributing to their community.   “An important part of leadership is finding your way of doing things rather than trying to be something else” Kathryn “We have habits that don't often serve us and can be connected to staying small” Gemma “You've got habits and you don't even realise you are doing them” - Kathryn “I stopped cutting my legs off before I had even started” - Kathryn “I really wanted to work with someone who could work with me to help me understand some of the things that were holding me back and achieve what I wanted to in my career” - Kathryn “All the things that we have worked on together have helped me talk about myself in a very authentic and open way” - Kathryn “I'm not the kind of person who can sell; I don't want to feel like i'm selling myself, selling my company - I just want to show people about me and what I am doing and I feel like that should speak for itself” - Kathryn “You don't have to throw yourself in the deep end it's about building up these things gradually” - Gemma   Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast Book a call with Gemma: http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Connect with Kathryn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/ Website: https://www.monahans.co.uk/

How opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard     The importance of gatekeepers to open doors Why mentoring matters and how reverse mentoring is powerful Black women and visibility in the workplace Systemic inequalities and bias Allies and the skills that are really needed     Today on the podcast we have an inspiring woman who is passionate about breaking down those inequalities that women of colour, black women and those from ethnic minorities face.  Lucy Ndlovu is also an advocate for mentoring and believes that it is a game changer.  We talk about the impact of role models and how often as a black woman comes a huge responsibility and the power of reverse mentoring - yes that means a CEO or director being mentored by someone possibly less senior so they can understand their lived experiences which would only serve to benefit them as individuals and allies but also the company as a whole.  Lucy and I also share the impact of gatekeepers and how one man in New York changed Lucy's life forever when he literally opened the door for her.  The story gave me goosebumps.  Keep listening, you don't want to miss this one. “Open the door and then leave it open for others to follow” - Lucy Ndlovu   Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast   Connect with guest Lucy Ndlovu: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-ndlovu-50a700139/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucyNdPR   The event mentioned on Saturday 29th May at 5pm GMT 2021 Africa Day Celebration |Theme: "Arts Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we want "   Join via YouTube  https://youtu.be/CR54yTiJaAw Or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/101354384650333/posts/486662846119483/   The event will feature African Community leaders in Leeds, Academia and other professional experts who  have been invited to join in and participate  and give insights about the Africa continent and her diaspora. The efforts of the Diaspora will be celebrated with a special mention to the African women and the youth. The event intends to promote and instil pride and create a strong sense of identity among Africans in the Diaspora and promote African Culture, Heritage and History.  

How companies can encourage their women more effectively with special guest Jess Taha.   Re-sharing this amazing interview.  Jess has moved on since the first release of this episode and is now the Board HR Director for Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd.   #Takeaways The important part that companies can play when it comes to women being more visible. The company culture is vital to identify and empower the top and emerging talent. Being able to be themselves allows women to step up and find their own ways to be more visible. Companies need to give women the platform to shine. Organisations need to start by talking to their people. The drive starts at the top and isn't all down to HR to solve the gender gap.    Today on the No More Hiding podcast I am talking to an amazing and super inspiring woman all about how companies have a responsibility in providing their female top talent a platform to help them be more visible and own their ideas and opinions.   Working Mum. Essex girl. Committed feminist. Jess Taha has spent her career working across multiple industries for a number of household names and most recently with Swan in social housing. Her extensive experience as an HR professional has seen her deal with people, talent and policy and the challenges those bring for women progressing their careers. Promoting, pioneering and advocating for fairer working environments for all, Jess is unapologetically a woman on a mission.  So listen in to this incredible conversation that will give you insights into how companies can support women's career progression and self promotion and how women themselves can start owning their expertise.  Love love love this conversation and could have chatted all day to Jess!  “I got massive imposter syndrome and didn't feel like I fitted in where I was working...I felt like I had to fit in with that ‘boy's club” - Jess “I got into HR because I wanted to fight injustice and I am a huge feminist and I believe in equal pay” - Jess “As we get older we tend to stop giving a shit about what people think” - Jess “Part of my role is un-training women everything they have learned as a child about being a good girl, about being accepting about having to fit in and having to please people and wanting to be liked” - Jess “I am a senior manager in my organisation and I still make sure I have those conversations with people on the ground regardless of their level to really get to know them and that's when you start to realise oh my goodness we have got a good girl on our hands we need to make them more of a rebel” - Jess “People can look at me and think god she's so confident and actually I am not - underneath it all I am actually just a girl from Essex … and people don't always know the fight or the struggle I have been through to get to be this confident woman” - Jess “I am working with companies and these group coaching programmes and what comes up time and time again are all these amazing ideas and opinions and that they haven't shared any of them outside the group” - Gemma “It's all about unleashing her capabilities and getting her confidence up.  For me it's all about giving that individual the platform.  I don't do anything she shines on her own. She is amazing” - Jess   #Resources   “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:   https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression: https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast   Book a call with Gemma - http://bit.ly/2t8bTJ1   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco   Connect with guest Jess Taha : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-taha/ #nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding

There is always more to do when it comes to being seen. #Takeaways When women think they have done all they can to be seen and heard there's always more to do Finding and trying different strategies and techniques really can make a difference to being comfortable with self promotion Self Advocacy is a crucial part of Self Promotion  Getting clear on what women really want from their career is key for knowing the purpose of visibility and raising profiles The internal work and personal development plays a significant part in talent development Try the checklist to see what else can be done in raising visibility and owning expertise   Today we are talking about what happens when women think they have done all they can when it comes to securing future promotions and opportunities.  It can really disheartening if women feel they have done ALL the things in terms of raising their profile and being more visible only to find that they still miss out on opportunities.  In this episode, I share a quick checklist to make sure that women have a platform to access opportunities and that they are really doing all they can and stacking the odds in their favour when it comes to their career progression. Get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast “Self advocacy.  It plays such an important piece for self promotion.  Without having the confidence to be able to talk about yourself and ask for what you want then all the other strategies may not come to anything.” - Gemma “Have they been identified as emerging or top talent for succession planning in the future talent pipeline?  And more importantly have they been told about this and what they need to focus on to secure future opportunities or promotions” - Gemma What is your company doing to celebrate International Women's day in March 2021?  Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as I have a great deal happening for any company that books it in before the end of the year and I cannot wait to facilitate these sessions.   #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:    http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast     “5 Steps to being more visible at work”    https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco    

How to Break Your Fear of Success Quick Win Episode! How to recognise you have a real fear of success and what you can start to do about it! Diving straight into this quick win episode where I want to follow on from last week where we talked about the impact that women can have when they speak up and how that impact can actually be causing a fear of success for you that's stopping you from moving forward. The best way to break the fear is to break the habits that keep it strong.  We all have habits or little rituals that we do in order to protect ourselves from things that we don't want or that scare us and fill us with fear.  This fear can feel very real and although some people laugh it off it can actually be something that is holding you back from putting yourself forward for opportunities where you can really excel, shine and show everyone who you really are and what you are truly capable of. Listen in and try the steps I share to get those quick wins.   How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?   It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails! Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it In today's episode we are focusing more on what can actually happen when women start speaking up and promoting themselves.  I also want to chat about one of the biggest fears that women can have and that they don't often realise they have which is the fear of success.  Sounds counterintuitive right?  But it is a very real fear for some and can get in the way of actually getting the success and opportunities you deserve.   “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” (Maya Angelou) “When we can recognise things stopping us from speaking up there can be no stopping us” (Gemma Stow) I also share some of the things that can come about when you stars to promote yourself and what you stand for in different ways - here's a few I have seen happen first hand - listen in to hear more. Project opportunities at work Speaking gigs inside and outside of work Invitations to conferences and events Winning industry awards Speaking opportunities to share your experiences to inspire others Being recognise a the expert in your field   How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test? It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails! Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn Quick win episode: 3 quick things you can do to up your LinkedIn game. Take the test - figure out where you are doing well or where you have gaps in terms of raising your profile I have been talking to a lot of people recently about LinkedIn the thing I have noticed is that they have dipped their big toe into LinkedIn - they have set up their profile and possibly added a photo of themselves. But what I am hearing is that they say they are on LinkedIn and using it to raise their profile but in all honesty what they really mean is that they are on the platform but they aren't really ON it.  Maybe this is sounding familiar? "LinkedIn is like one big networking event" - Gemma  "You can't be a secret and a success - you can't raise your visibility game without being visible and you cant see what all those amazing opportunities are if you are not out there and putting yourself forward for them" - Gemma   How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?   It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails! Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play Top 3 reasons women avoid taking the risk to be visible  Benefits of staying hidden Staying small is not an option when you have big plans Today's episode is for you if you are still telling yourself that it is too risky to start being more visible.  You worry that raising your profile will step on others toes or question yourself and whether you are good enough to even start sharing your opinions and speaking up.  This one's for you because I want you to see how staying small and not taking risks is the riskiest thing that you could do in terms of your career progression and making that impact that I know you want to make.  See how taking risks can lead to awesome things, that maybe you keep missing out on and how missing out is probably the riskiest decision you will actually make. "Everyone thinks that being visible is high risk. Putting yourself out there risking your reputation and credibility.  When in fact the opposite is true. Not being visible or getting noticed is even more risky." - Gemma Stow     ** Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself Quick win episode - take action today What others cringey tactics mean for your visibility The one thing you can use to feel better about talking about yourself   Today is another quick win episode and we like quick wins at No More Hiding HQ because ultimately that's what I am all about - sharing something that will help you take action and get a result.  This in turn boosts your confidence and then you'll move onto the next quick win and so on.   Before we know it you are super happy with your own visibility and are ultimately being recognised, rewarded and valued by those who matter and you are owning your expertise all over the place! So many women I work with tell me they hate talking about themselves...that they find it really uncomfortable and awkward - when they see other people talking about themselves it can sometimes feel cringeworthy to them and that's why they don't do it themselves.   So how do you find the way that will work for you? Listen in to today's episode because when you do, you will realise that self promotion and being more visible can actually be fun - especially when it's aligned with who you are and your values then it starts to make absolute sense.     Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to get back into the visibility game after some time out Quick Win Episode!    "The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!"    As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September!  It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out. I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the summer months as you know I always bang on about how important it is - but it can equally be tricky to get back into the swing of things and catch up on all the emails that have landed in your inbox never mind thinking about your own visibility and what you want.  So I thought a short and to the point quick win episode to get you back into the swing of things would help - in this episode I share 3 things you can start to do to get back into it all without feeling overwhelmed…. So let me know what you think - have you been having a break from being visible?  Does it feel daunting to get back into it or are you looking forward to it?  Maybe the break has given you time to reflect and realise what you really want and now it's all about making those plans and goals become a reality. _________________________________ Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, career progression and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-Release - How to get feedback that will help you Quick win episode!   Women need feedback - they can thrive on it What feedback will help you move forward Questions for your back pocket! How to make sure we don't solely rely on others 5 ways to build and work on your ‘Emotional Resilience'     Here are a few tips you can take action on and get some quick wins and give yourself great feedback that will build your confidence but also ASK for the right feedback from others that will develop your career progression.   Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma What is your company doing to celebrate International Women's day? Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.    #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-Release - How better feedback can make all the difference I want to talk about the importance of feedback.   This is the thing with feedback - if done well it can be a great tool to support growth - if done badly it can really hold women back.  I talk about both of these things today and also not forgetting that feedback shouldn't be the only thing we rely on to grow and move forward and I will share some ways you can do this for yourself too! Have you ever been told “you are great at your job - keep doing what you are doing” from a line manager or someone more senior to you.  And you were expecting something a little more specific, something that you could sink your teeth into and something that well would actually help you and your career progression.   Research including that from the HBR (Harvard business review) has found that vague feedback is actually holding women back and they are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to promotion and we need more women at those decision making tables.   Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-Release - How to identify and really own your strengths  Quick Win! I promised a quick win episode today on the back of the results I found when working with a lot of women in a short space of time through all the IWD training workshops.  The thing that was obvious and a lot of women feedback to me either in the groups or privately was not being clear on their strengths. I find this a lot - as women we often forget what has led us to where we are today.  All the life and work experiences, the good the bad and the ugly - all of them have made you who you are.  Yet when asked what strengths you have - you have to stop and think about it for too long.  This is your power.  This is what makes you who you are and this is definitely the thing that is going to stand you apart and give the edge when that next opportunity comes along at work that may just be the gamechanger for your career.  Try the steps I share in this quick episode and then  go try them out!  I want to hear from you today - yes today drop me a message on LinkedIn, instagram @nomorehidingco or even facebook if you must or even better email me gemma@gemmastow.com and let me know that you are going to do this and even better you are going to use this to play bigger.  Let me know today. Do it, take action and get a quick win! It really does give you a confidence boost and you never know where it will lead. Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-release - How the language you use can impact your career success.   Paying attention to the language you use 3 Common habits that women fall into the trap of doing How to upgrade your communication   Today I want to talk to you about the power of language and how there are small tweaks that you could start to do from today to upgrade your communication.  We don't often notice those common habits that we build that actually are doing us no good at all when it comes to our career progression and creating opportunities - so listen in and see if you resonate with the 3 habits on today's show and then  see how you will implement so new ideas to give yourself the edge when it counts. _______________________________ Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-Release - sharing this episode to help you nail those intros!  How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out. How to intro yourself without using your title Why talking about what you want (not only what you do is important) Today I wanted to get back to basics when it comes to those uncomfortable introductions.  I can still remember at events or training when the trainer goes around the room and asks people to introduce themselves or plays some kind of cringeworthy ice breaker and I could literally feel that dread feeling wash over me and all I wanted to do was make a run for it!  I will be totally honest, my personality hasn't changed and these kind of things still make my eyes roll. Introductions are so important and you can use them to get what you want too!   **Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring. ** Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Re-releasing this fab episode to share with you the ways you can get back control over your career progression.   How to feel recognised and rewarded at work... The importance of moving from invisible to VISIBLE 3 women's stories of making self promotion work for them Get back YOUR control over your career progression   So how do you go from feeling invisible to getting the recognition you deserve? Today I want to talk to you about how to feel recognised and rewarded at work and I share the stories of 3 women that have done just that - it wasn't the easiest thing for them to do in terms of raising their profiles and being more visible and having to talk about themselves, but the results are exactly what they wanted.  And here's the thing - we have to take a step back and see who can really impact and change your career progression - we can find other people to blame, managers, organisations and their culture or lack of support OR we can start to see what's within our control - how can we grab back those reins and start to shift things and get what we really want - listen in and let me know how you will make things happen for yourself….   "So what's it going to be….waiting around and hoping and praying that this will start happening or get hold of the reins yourself?" Gemma Stow   "Whether you want that new opportunity, more money or to make a greater impact - it's probably all three, then stop telling yourself that you have no control over whether that happens or not." Gemma Stow   **Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring**   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How to find clarity and confidence when feeling stuck We are back! And it feels good - let me know how happy you are that we are back? Takeaways Recognising that feeling of being 'stuck' or overwhelmed The impact of stress on the body The connection between the physical and mental wellbeing The importance of stillness and self awareness to ditch the feelings of comparison  Bringing coaching and yoga together for the clarity and comfortable confidence Our full day event in York 30th September 2022!    And, I have your back for the summer holidays and have brought back some of your favourite episodes and re released them so you can get that inspiration to keep being visible in ways that suit you.   Thanks for the ongoing support while I have been away: Thank you to Sarah who messaged me totally out of the blue and said; “Hi Gemma. I hope you don't mind me messaging but just wanted to reach out and say thanks.  I have an interview Thursday for a Head of Business Development at work, I'm so ready for the promotion and although I have been prepping all weekend I just needed a different perspective and I came across your podcast re interviews. It was so very helpful, it helped me to feel confident, and remind me that I can do this and I can talk about myself which I find hard! So thank you for your inspiring podcast I think the work you do is amazing and ill certainly be mentioning you to other women at work! Xx" And Amy who said; “Honestly I have to thank you! I know you will say I did the work but I had 3 interviews last week and got 3 offers this week. Before the interviews I listened to some of your podcasts and although lots of it is things I already knew, listening to them before enabled me to become more self aware in the moment and I honestly attribute this to my successes so ultimately you inadvertently facilitated my success So Thank you xx" That particular episode which is number 56 and is nearly two years old just goes to show how important this podcast really is to you listeners and the impact it can have.  And this is one of the many reasons I have to get this show back on the road.   Today I have a super special guest on the show to talk about all things clarity.  Clarity of thought around big or small things in our lives can be the game changer we all need.  Yet life always seems so busy to even get a moment to think about the bigger questions - such as what do I want for my career ? Or do I need something different now? A new challenge perhaps? Or want time to reassess what matters most?  You might be listening thinking yes, getting some headspace  and time to find that clarity sounds very appealing but where to start with it when life doesn't always help you out with that.  What can you do for yourself?  Which is why I have the amazing Louise Brogan-Hewitt on the show from Louise yoga to delve into the things we can do for ourselves to get our thoughts in order.  Take a listen to this fabulous chat and get in touch to tell us what you think.   “What's stopping people is that they are worried about what everyone else thinks, you are comparing yourself all the time and I really want our event to move away from that, to leave women feeling that inner confidence, inner strength and grounded to make a different decision to when they walked through the door” Gemma “Empowered, grounded and connected with themselves… and when you are making decisions from overwhelm then you are thinking about everyone else and what will they think, will they like it or what will they say” Louise   ** If you want more info on the York event please do reach out to us for more information gemma@gemmastow.com or hello@louiseyoga.uk ** and check out the incredible venue here > https://www.grayscourtyork.com/   Resources The previous episode Ep56 I mention about interviews > https://gemmastow.libsyn.com/how-can-i-make-the-most-out-of-interviews The previous episode Ep78 with my amazing sisters Louise and Ailsa > https://gemmastow.libsyn.com/78-how-self-care-can-increase-your-confidence Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast   Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco     Connect with Louise: Website:  https://louiseyoga.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-brogan-hewitt-baab775a/  Email: hello@louiseyoga.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiseyoga.uk/  

Round Table Discussion: Is remote working impacting on women's visibility to be seen at work? Episode Takeaways! Informal virtual ‘water cooler' meetings are still so important  How to make sure everyone is included in virtual meetings The importance of 'asking not assuming'   Senior leadership ‘buy in' is crucial to supporting visibility for women career progression    It has been a few months since we have released an episode on the show.  We are BACK! And what better time than International Women's Day 2022 #IWD2022 So a special episode today for IWD and to celebrate the first of many of these types of round table discussions on the show. And hopefully you feel like you were in the room with us and hope that you find that beneficial for your own career progression and those you work with.   We have two incredible women who are leaders in the financial services industry which as we know can be more male dominated; Charlotte Jones is a pensions actuary at XPS Connect with Charlotte > https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-jones-4083031a2/ Kathryn Wellum-Kent is Business Services Director at MHA Monahans Connect with Kat > https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/ Today we are discussing the impact that remote working has had on visibility and career progression - our recent poll on LinkedIn showed that the majority of people voted that remote working makes it harder to be visible - and I would love to hear from you and your experiences if this is the case?    Visibility Matters Monthly Email Don't forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest   Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:     https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How running a marathon develops the most important part of visibility - resilience   Comfort zones v. Showing up Resilience is the cornerstone of visibility Reflections from the challenge of the Manchester Marathon and lessons learned Today I am going to give you the lowdown and lessons I learned from completing one of the hardest challenges I have showed up for recently and that was the Manchester Marathon - now to all you runners out there you'll get what a big deal this is for me and to those of you that don't run yet I hope it inspires you to start to do something that you think you can't because you totally can..  It's also the last episode of the podcast for 2021 - there are exciting things happening over at NMH HQ which involves further exciting work on the importance of women being seen and heard, so we are taking some time out until the new year when there will be a new season starting.  So for those of you that tune in every week or those that have just got started there are 109 previous episodes to sink your teeth into that should keep you going in all things self promotion. BUT don't forget to stay connected to me with my monthly emails that give you the lowdown on the latest news on gender equity and pay gaps, strategies on self promotion and the importance of visibility when it comes to career progression - basically everything I chat about here and more - so if you don't yet receive any emails from me then make sure you don't miss out staying connected and definitely come and connect with me over on LinkedIn too! Drop me a message and let me know what you loved about this episode and what YOUR marathon style challenge looks like in YOUR  life? ---------------------------- Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to feel more positive about your career wellbeing.   "People with high career wellbeing are more than twice as likely to be thriving in their lives overall" (Gallop)   Career Wellbeing really is a thing! 4 things to try from feeling stuck in a rut to having career clarity If you aren't happy at work then it's hard to be visible   Today I am asking you the question about whether you see your career progression as being linked to your wellbeing?  Through all the years I have worked with women I have found that when they are feeling frustrated, overworked or taken for granted or just basically fed up at work this can really impact on how they feel about themselves.  So we talk about career wellbeing and what that means for you and I share a few tips on what you can do to start feeling more positive about your career from today!   Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How else can we make sure women are recognised Today we are sharing a previous episode from the end of last year 2020 which had a big impact because it focuses on what else there is to do when it comes to being more visible.  Sometimes when you feel like you are doing ALL the things and nothing is changing in terms of your career progression opportunities it can be frustrating to say the least and can lead to resentment.  I can see this now especially after the pandemic and people starting to realise what matters most to them and demanding more flexibility at work - there is talk of the 'great resignation' and this is happening as more companies are losing their best people when they don't need to.  In this previous episode I go through a whole load of questions that companies can use to assess where their employees are at right now and what they can do to help them be more visible and get the opportunities they want.  If you want to assess your own visibility then grab the 2021 quiz to see what you score and identify what more you can do for yourself!  Link below to grab your own copy.  ...................................... Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to stop that fear of success sneaking in   Today we are revisiting a previous quick win episode where we look at breaking down the habits that keep our fears strong - with particular attention to the fear of success which we all should know by now is a very real thing.  It's often one of those fears that is not talked about as much yet can be a big barrier for so many women with their career progression and saying yes to new opportunities.  We convince ourselves of all sorts of reasons why we can't do something even though we know 100% we are absolutely capable.     So listen in and make sure that when you are thinking about the success you can have and your potential, you are not worrying about what happens when you achieve that success.  And I also wanted to take this opportunity to mention that this weekend I will be running the Manchester Marathon which has been on my go to do in my lifetime list and I can't believe it is here.  And with all the press coverage and talk about how women are blamed as victims recently then I had to mention the amazing charity I am running for which is Women's Aid and all the incredible work they do to keep women and children safe from violence and abuse.   Enough is enough and if you are a supporter of this too then please head over to my Justgiving page and support both Women's Aid and me to make it to the finish line whilst raising important funds for this amazing charity.  And watch this space as I will be giving you the lowdown on how the marathon goes - after all it's a big challenge that requires a lot of digging deep and self belief which is exactly what we also need in terms of owning our expertise! Enjoy today's quick win episode and let me know when it inspires you to take action!   ...................................... Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

How to really own your strengths and celebrate them Importance of identifying your own characteristics and strengths  Creating your big deal list How to use stories to your advantage.   Today we are going to be revisiting a quick win episode from earlier in the year all about strengths - because let's face it we don't celebrate our strengths enough do we.  And the more workshops and trainings a I do with women in all areas and all industries one thing remains the same and that is that we have this tendency to focus on the negatives and seem to forgot all about the awesome things we have done and achieved and don't spend any time talking about the impact and results we create either.   These are the reasons behind why we do the work we do in the first place and yet we fail to recognise that for ourselves and then wonder why others don't recognise it either - so keep listening and hear more about the importance of identifying your own characteristics, creating your big deal list and how to use stories to your advantage.  Get in touch and let me know how you will start to share your strengths!   ...................................... Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma   #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco