Podcast – Women in Leadership

Women Conductors of orchestras, why do reviewers comment on their costume rather than their conducting? Why do women conductors still face unconscious bias? Dr Carolyn Watson shares insights from her research, also optimism and wisdom on this podcast.

Dr Jackie Maalouf – Press The Ignite Button Dr. Jackie Maalouf, founder of DiaLeb, an advocacy and education organisation in Lebanon, the guest in this podcast talks about the urgency she felt and her mission to ‘do something’ after her daughter was diagnosed with type one diabetes. “the need is much greater, especially given the […]

Nuala Walsh  Listening in Order to Lead Smarter Nuala Walsh author of “Tune In, How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World” joins the podcast with Angie Mezzetti  to discuss the importance of making better not quicker decisions when in leadership roles. Walsh emphasises the need to confront biases like overconfidence and to challenge […]

Advocating for women before during and after birth is the life's work of Prof Jacqueline Dunkley Bent OBE Chief Midwife with ICM International Confederation of Midwives. She used to work for the NHS now she is working at a global level where the need is as great as ever. It takes takes courage to face those who hold the levers of power in society, politically and sometimes even within a family or a relationship. Women are at their most vulnerable when giving birth. While the ideal image we have of the pregnant mother is of the women surrounded by loving family or partner in a safe, high-tech hospital, for very many women around the world, this is far from the norm.  Over 287,000 women die worldwide in the period just before during or soon after delivery and that was from a 2020 statistic*. Many because they are in third world countries or war-torn places where standards of midwifery are not high up the agenda if they exist at all. Prof Dunkley Bents mission is to have the best medical and midwife care available to every woman. "This is why health systems, ministries, governments, decision makers, policy makers, strategists, people in power, must pay attention to how we can move the dial on on perinatal mortality, that's stillbirth and death within the first 28 days of life, and how we can move the dial on maternal death so that all women have the same maternity outcomes and experiences as those who have the best." These maternal deaths she believes are a violation of human rights and must be taken seriously.

California Dreams the Reality of Sustainable Farming Ali Cox is a farmer through and through and runs Noble West, an agriculture and food ingredient marketing company. Her husband and herself are both farmers. Ali is a fifth generation farmer, both on her mom’s and dad’s side. Her parents grew melons about 15 different varieties,  also […]

Regina Mangan Liberty Blue Estate Agents and Author is the guest on the Women In Leadership podcast. She talks about the need to live by your values and make sure your actions align to those values. She also advises not to be afraid to let people off the boss if their values don't align with yours.

Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride on Challenges In Nursing Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride Chair of the NMBI talks about the retention of nurses and midwives, something the NMBI have as a priority. In the podcast she talks about the various challenges facing nurses and the profession in general. She also advocates for nurses to acquire microcredentials and continuous upskilling in the profession. Advocating for the patient when they are at their most vulnerable is a key part of every nurses job she believes. Dr Kavanagh McBride also stresses the importance of self care and reflective practice which is vital to the profession.

Nina Noonan is the guest on this episode of Women In Leadership. She says systemic barriers still exist for women in the workplace and often companies are not aware of it until someone points it out. "Some organizations have picked up on that and are trying to create a different system around that. But you know, very often, if there's a systemic barrier, we might not even know it is one, until somebody points that out. But if a meeting is being scheduled for five o'clock, and we don't stick to a clear finishing time, by default, it might affect your female colleague, the one who has to excuse herself perceived early and run off because the crash closes at six. That may not be a problem for your male colleague who doesn't have to go off because his wife picks up the child. So nobody might say I'm putting up a barrier deliberately here for women, but ultimately, what it means is if it is a woman who has to leave early, that's how she's going to be perceived."

Why The World Needs More Women In Leadership   Podcast International Women’s Day in UCC University College Cork was celebrated with a series of presentations and discussion on the subject of ‘why the world needs more women in leadership’. After the event, the co-chairs of Mnà UCC, Emma Connolly and Clíodhna O’Callaghan together with Dr. […]

Learning The Secret Sauce of Leadership for women. Navigating the territory of leadership for women is not easy. There are unwritten rules that are not often shared naturally with women in the workplace or in political life. Dr Melrona Kirrane DCU Business School and Andrea Dermody give a taster of that secret sauce.

Aine Murray On Balance Much to learn from France about Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Ireland’s business community has much to learn from France when it comes to diversity and inclusion according to Aine Murray President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. France is way ahead when it comes to gender diversity in politics, […]

Live and Breathe Sue Deagle has seen the worst of times. She is coming through the other side of a remarkably bumpy ride and has a lot of interesting wisdom to share. Her husband died suddenly at the age of 50 leaving her not only with heartbreak but also two teenagers to rear alone. In […]

Dr Orlaigh Quinn the guest on this podcast is one of a rare breed. She rose through the Irish Civil Servant to become the Secretary General or head of the government Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment in Ireland.  There have only ever been 13 women to reach this position. What is even more impressive is that she was a trail blazer with few women role models. This reason there were so few women in senior leadership ranks was in no small way due to the fact that the Marriage Bar was in place in Ireland until 1973. This rule meant that when a woman got married, she was barred from her job and had to resign her position in the public service.

Actor Katie Honan talks about becoming a successful playwright thanks to the pandemic which gave her the headspace and time to work on creating work she never quite found the time to do before. In the process of writing 'How To Fall Flat On Your Face' she also learned how to pull a piece of theatre together from the business end and how to assemble a team of successful creatives. Katie has a new fascination with neuroscience thanks to the development research for the play which explores how a fall can lead to spiraling thoughts and sweating the small stuff. Memory she says is about the future.

Sharon Rogers Ph.D is one tenacious woman who has dedicated her career to neuroscience and to finding creative ways to work with others in the search for treatments for patients with Alzheimer's.

Marah Curtin Director of Client Engagement and founder of femolutionist talks about women and investing in this podcast with Angie Mezzetti. The biggest investing mistake that women make isn't over trading or overconfidence or panicking during downturns, or any of the other behavioral mistakes that tend to trip up investors, our main issue is simply not investing at all.

Sara Phelan Chair Bar of Ireland says Equitable briefing really means equality across the profession of barristers. She talks about the new Equitable Briefing Policy of the Bar of Ireland in this podcast

Wise Counsel Sabrina Shaheen Cronin Sabrina Shaheen Cronin is not your typical lawyer. She is also a musician and actress who takes the job title of counselor very seriously and literally. “I always say if you don’t have difficulties, will then you won’t grow, you won’t know what true growth is and hard lessons can […]

Women in the post Covid World. What has changed in the workplace, in the home and in the wardrobe? Discussion from Women In Media Ballybunion 2022

Three Hs that matter to women. The first of two podcasts from Kilcooley's Country House Hotel Ballybunion the home of Joan O'Connor's Women In Media Conference.

Susan Hunt Stevens – Leading Sustainably Susan Hunt Stevens is CEO of WeSpire a technology company that runs employee engagement campaigns using proven behavioural science techniques. Younger employees in particular she says are purpose driven and think about the ethics and integrity of the organisations they work for. Environment Social and good Governance principles ESG […]

Catriona Gleeson CEO of Women For Election says men or women don't have to be up in Dublin for the sake of it.  "There's actually an opportunity to represent your community nationally, but remaining within your region reasonably, the practical things that can be done in terms of length of meeting times, notice around meetings, and the efficiency of meetings, the chairing of meetings, particularly within local government, it doesn't have to be the way it always has been if it's not efficient."

The Citizens' Assembly is strongly calling for change, and not just change at the margins, but big changes in our system to make it more gender equal. Catherine Day Chair of The Citizens' Assembly on the Women In leadership podcast

There is also a fear of wealth destruction by taking risk. Investing for long term takes a bit of thinking about Seonadh Johnson believes. "The temptation is often to leave the excess liquidity in cash because  they think it's safer. But actually really understanding and compartmentalizing the different parts going okay, well, if I need this in the next year or two, yes, keep it in cash. But if you don't need it for five years plus, then really thinking about trying to get a better return than nothing on it is something to explore.

Dr Joanne Kenney Champion of Women In Research Dr Joanne Kenney is one of the Co Directors and leaders of WIRI, Women In Research Ireland, with Dr Susan Fetics. They are an innovative group who support women and minorities in research and academia in Ireland. WIRI provides support, advocacy and networking and learning opportunities for […]

Rachel Hussey Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business When Women Thrive, Everyone Thrives Gender equality is now a serious business matter and one that both business men and women are on board with. “It’s really important to remember, this isn’t a zero sum game, we’re not saying let’s promote the women at the expense of the […]

In Rwanda It is pretty phenomenal to see what can happen when you allow women into the ranks of leadership. The post Charity Kabango This money is for you! appeared first on Women in Leadership.

"This is in the ether this is in the atmosphere and this is what we women are up against when it comes to being seen, being heard and taken seriously as credible high level influencers.' Dion Johnson on Women In leadership podcast The post Healing Collective Trauma appeared first on Women in Leadership.

McAdam believe we all need our tribe around us. We are not born having the right people to turn to. We need others with similar experience to share our vulnerability with and to build up our confidence. It is good to have like minded people around us, McAdam believes. Women are great at networking and connecting women with other useful contacts or sharing their experience and useful learning in entrepreneurship and it can be a lonely journey otherwise. The post Prof Maura McAdam Navigating family business appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Annie Scranton Booking the best Annie Scranton books guests for TV radio and media events. She has gone from working in network TV in the US where it was her job to find guests and experts for TV shows to now getting people onto shows. She has nearly a decade of experience as a TV […] The post Annie Scranton Book Her! appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Tamara Gillan CEO Wealthiher Network Tamara Gillan is the CEO of the Wealthiher network, an entrepreneur, change-agent and champion for female empowerment and equality. As a single mother Tamara has had to fight for her own success and passionately believes women’s needs deserve to be recognized. On the podcast she shares her wisdom and her […] The post Tamara Gillan ‘She’s Got This’ appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Bernadette Phelan Instilling Urgency in Sustainability. We need to focus on 2030 she tells the Women In Leadership Podcast The post Bernadette Phelan Maintaining Urgency On Sustainability appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Presenteeism no longer an option in COVID times. Niamh Dunbar's research with Irish female leaders The post Niamh Dunbar Get Your Own Board of Advisors appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Prof Linda Hogan Sustainable Leadership in Difficult Times Has there ever been a time when ethical leadership has been more needed? From sustainability, to climate change, the management of the pandemic and of course trusted sources of news, ethics and integrity are being seen as vital now in our changed world. In this podcast we […] The post Linda Hogan, Finding The Light appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Noelle O’Connell on Championing Change Noelle O Connell is the Executive Director of the European Movement in Ireland and in the podcast she talks about the importance of Ireland’s involvement in the European Union and about the current challenges of COVID19 and preparations that are underway as we face Brexit coming down the line rapidly. […] The post Noelle O Connell Champion Of Change appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Karen Ni Bhroin Assistant Conductor Winston Salem Symphony is the guest on the podcast. She shares her story so far and talks about taking risks and investing in yourself and always having a backup plan. The post Karen Ní Bhroin World Class Risk Taker appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Focussing on the Big Picture Dr Michelle D Cullen is a familiar name to anyone who follows equality and particularly gender equality initiatives and issues in Ireland. Dr Cullen is a Managing Director in Accenture in Ireland and has been involved with the Women On Walls initiative with colleague Eithne Harley. This began with artists […] The post Dr Michelle D Cullen Focussing on the Big Picture appeared first on Women in Leadership.

The Critical Mass and Voice of Women Is A Necessity Frances Fitzgerald MEP is tired of waiting for social change, that will benefit women and children and families. The crisis she says in this Women In Leadership podcast, gives us a new opportunity to rebuild the economy in a more equal and greener way. “People […] The post Frances Fitzgerald Valuing Women’s Voices appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Sharon Bowers Literary Agent says things are much better now for women in publishing. The post Sharon Bowers Women in Publishing Turning Over New Leaves appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Naysa Mishler Cutting Through Red Tape in COVID19 Staying true to real leadership values The post Naysa Mishler Cutting through red tape COVID19 appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Emily Foges Listening and learning from clients. "There is no point in crashing about if you haven't really listened and really understood." The post Emily Foges – Listen Learn Do appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Answer that call. The world needs more feminine leaders to find their voice and be visible be the change. The post Fidelma Greene Real Authentic Leadership appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Kermit the Frog used to sing that ‘it’s not easy being green’. According to Sarah Blake of Earthology though, it is easier than you think. Staying positive, starting small but dreaming big, not getting overwhelmed is what is important. That and being resilient, when you meet resistance or when you get knocked back, getting up […] The post Sarah Blake It’s Easy Being Green appeared first on Women in Leadership.

This Women In Leadership podcast episode has a terrific guest for you Patricia Bradley, a trailblazing executive paving the way for women and minorities on her quest for diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry. The post Patricia Bradley – Be Compelling appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Always and Never 20 truths for a Happy Heart This week’s guest on the Women in Leadership podcast is Lisa Shumate who has written a book for the younger generation on guiding principles for life called ‘Always and Never, 20 Truths for  Happy Heart’. One of her main lessons is about resilience, getting up after […] The post Lisa Shumate ‘Always and Never’ Principles appeared first on Women in Leadership.

JOURNALISM MATTERS Áine Kerr COO with Kinzen Áine Kerr, Chief Operations Officer with start up Kinzen, believes journalism is changing rapidly (again) and that we have to start asking why people need journalism, if we are to engage readers, viewers, listeners and especially millennials with news they can trust. Áine is the guest on this […] The post Journalism Matters Aine Kerr COO Kinzen appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Women Inequality and Media Work Women’s Voices and women’s stories are still  not getting aired at the same rate as mens. This is what comes through in Dr Anne O’Brien’s new book ‘Women Inequality and Media Work’. Women only get a small percentage of airtime according to Dr O’Brien.  “Globally women get about the mid-twenty […] The post Are We There Yet? Women Inequality and Media with Anne O’Brien appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Women Who ‘Shine’ in Training and Development Joyce Walsh and Pam Skerritt Pam Skerrit and Joyce Walshe ‘shine’ when it comes to inspiring people in their workplaces. Both women are featured in this podcast and are award winners from the 2019 IITD National Training Awards. Unknown to each other, they boeach chose Take That’s song  […] The post Joyce Walsh and Pam Skerritt IITD Shine Sisters appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Working Quietly Against The Machine Have a listen to the podcast right to the end and you will get the meaning of the headline, it relates to Marisa’s Go To song that helps get her motivated in the morning. Dr Marisa Ronan is MD of Psynapse Europe a Diversity and Inclusion consultancy with a mission […] The post Dr Marisa Ronan Working Quietly Against The Machine appeared first on Women in Leadership.

Lorraine Hariton A Catalyst for Change “The world is changing and rapidly but sometimes old patterns are hard to change,” so says Lorraine Hariton the new CEO of Catalyst.org on the latest podcast from Women In Leadership. As an organisation Catalyst is working to change the culture and environment in workplaces – to make them […]

100 Days To A Younger Brain Dr. Sabina Brennan has good news about staving off dementia and adding an extra two healthy years to later lives.  ‘100 Days To A Younger Brain’ Maximise your memory, boost your brain health and defy dementia’ is her new book about brain health. It is an activity based programme […]