UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie

Think a salary increase of 93% isn't attainable? Think again.Wies Bratby is a Negotiation Coach, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Women in Negotiation, and an unapologetic advocate for women getting what they want and knowing how to negotiate.We talk about all things negotiation, making it about business - not personal. We talk about embracing the things you're good at and… not so good at. How the combination of hyping yourself while recognising your weaknesses is the foundation for confidence. We talk about rejection and handling pushback. Why it's often so much easier to go to bat for others than to bat for ourselves.Wies also shares the story of being at the epicentre of the largest settlement in the history of her country along with her top three things that you can start doing tomorrow to get better at negotiation.Links:Follow Wies and Women in Negotiation on Instagram - @womeninnegotiationCheck out website - https://womeninnegotiation.orgListen to Wies's Podcast Winning - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nt661CoCQhRh0zCr2LdH1?si=Sl0M5DGMRbq_bpySK12fjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ONLY THREE DAYS TO GO TIL' UPFRONT AND CENTRE!!!This bonus UPFRONT Moment is the forerunner to Winnie Annan-Forson's key at UPFRONT and Centre.Meet Winnie Annan-Forson, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Career and Inclusion Coach, leading the charge to foster a sense of belonging among 140,000 employees at one of the UK's largest employers.She's the recipient of prestigious awards including the DEI in Tech Award, Black British Business Award, and We Are The City Award, Winnie is a trailblazer in supporting women to excel in their careers.We dive into the theme of Winnie's UPFRONT and Centre keynote; being the CEO of your career. Winnie will share invaluable insights on overcoming confidence saboteurs, especially in work environments not conducive to your growth.We talk about:the mindset of leasing out your expertise and your time to your employerhow organisations buy into your personal brandhow people will set a path for you if you don't set one for yourselfgetting in front of key decision makersbuilding your own board of directorsEnjoy! If you can't make it to Birmingham on Saturday, you can buy a digital ticket to access all the replays on www.upfrontandcentre.comLinks:Follow Winnie on Instagram and LinkedIn - @winnieannanforsonWatch the video of our LinkedIn Live session with Winnie here - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7183409423854301184/comments/Get your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you hyped about UPFRONT and Centre this Saturday? WE ARE!In this episode, I reflect on insightful moments from past conversations with three of our remarkable guests who will be our keynote speakers LIVE in Birmingham this Saturday 27th of April: Cindy Gallop, Genelle Aldred, and Dr. Meenal Viz.Cindy Gallop, a renowned figure in the advertising industry and CEO of Make Love Not Porn, shares her direct, no-nonsense approach that pushes us to elevate ourselves.Genelle Aldred, a former news presenter turned communication expert and author, delves into the complexities of confidence, particularly in navigating difficult conversations and self-advocacy.Dr. Meenal Viz gained prominence through her activism during COVID-19, challenging governmental policies regarding healthcare workers' safety. She shares her journey, emphasising the importance of confidence in activism and challenging the status quo.Each of these incredibly inspiring women brings a unique and powerful perspective that will only be amplified in person.Join us for this little taster now and on an even deeper level at UPFRONT and Centre, it will be the highlight of your year.Links:Follow Cindy, Genelle and Dr Meenal on Instagram - @cindygallop @genellealdred @drmeenalvizGet your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.comListen to our full episode with Cindy, Moment 50: Women challenge the status quo because we never are it https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tIUkDfhRFr9whgvTxVbNM?si=UfQ06fBhQGCL4ivIIvaOZwListen to our full episode with Genelle, Moment 56: The art of confident communication - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R587jTVfuN23VYzLb1XQk?si=YJMWE-ZES3KNaNev4a9hcQListen to our full episode with Dr. Meenal, Moment 30: How to successfully challenge the status quo https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a74QKMsQOWvzXqsRGuuk9?si=mayJWOEpSLO8-XLku24-bw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you stood up for yourself? ⁠ ⁠ Do you find it difficult to have tough conversations with others?⁠ ⁠ How do you handle conflict?⁠ ⁠ This week's UPFRONT Moment dives into these topics. It's a lil' sneak peek into @genellealdred's keynote at UPFRONT and Centre.⁠ ⁠ You've got your ticket right? Only 11 days left ⏰️⁠Let's go!Links:Follow Genelle on Instagram - @genellealdredGet your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.comListen to our previous episode with Genelle, Moment 56: The art of confident communication - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R587jTVfuN23VYzLb1XQk?si=YJMWE-ZES3KNaNev4a9hcQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I want to talk to you about being sure. The image of a sure person, the reality of being sure, being unsure, and the rule of thumb you can be sure to follow.Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought about your money ins and money outs? This is how I'm thinking about money this year.Link:Listen to Ray Dodds podcast Real You, Real Money here: https://www.raydodd.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I want to share with you a really powerful question that you can ask yourself. It's a simple yet profound reflection that shifted my perspective and brought clarity during a challenging time. I hope it's as helpful for you as it‘s been for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard of “bring your kid to work day” but have you ever thought about bringing your inner-child to work?Emma Worrollo, is the founder of Playful Den, part time mermaid, total play enthusiast, an expert in the theory of play, and self-proclaimed girlboss version of Tom Hanks in Big.After becoming an accidental influencer during lockdown, Emma founded Playful Den - an ideas collective supporting people to unleash the power of play. She's also the co host of the People Who Play podcast with her husband, Ben, where they playfully discuss family life, pop culture and their latest adulting dilemmas.Emma dives into the relationship between confidence and play. We talk about play as a portal of expressing ourselves, the power of naivety, the power of collectively imagining and dreaming together, how we can weave tiny moments of play into our day and how we can get better at letting go of outcomes.I hope you love this moment of imagination, creativity and play!Links:Follow Emma on Instagram - @playful_denCheck out the Playful Den website - https://playfulden.comListen to People Who Play - https://open.spotify.com/show/1xzs8ZXzcfleiOchiw6uyX?si=a0eb6d0d9a9c4ae2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I want to share five ‘controversial' things that I do as a parent. I'm interested to hear if you think any of these things are controversial or if you, as a parent, also do them.Let me know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionna Inward Allen is a self-proclaimed “Poet-writer-performer, activist, educator, single mum, half-glass-full, smurf-sized, watermelon-mouthed, Northern gobshite”She's a Bond 7 graduate and a regular on the Manchester Poetry Circuit. Fionna has been creating and performing poetry, fiction, theatre and personal essays for over 25 years.We talked about giving yourself permission to be creative, about finding stillness in our busy lives. We talked about how important it is to look at the role we play in our domestic spaces and how to form your own creativity committee.Fionna performs two of her poems, ‘Blueprint of a House' - about the moment she realised she had to separate from her new baby's father. And ‘Bringing Twigs' - a poem she wrote whilst on benefits, scribbling sums on a notepad, trying to figure out how she was going to pay her bills.Links:Follow Fionna on Instagram - @fionna_inward_allenhttps://linktr.ee/fionna_inward_allenJoin Bond 8 https://www.weareupfront.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to level up your business game with our latest podcast episode! Join us as we delve into the transformative power of confidence in the world of entrepreneurship and business with Hattie Willis. Hattie Willis is a founder, facilitator, and host of Not My First Guess.Learn from an industry leader who has harnessed the strength of self-assurance to conquer challenges, drive innovation, and help hundreds of founders achieve remarkable success. From overcoming self-doubt to inspiring teams, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you unleash your inner confidence and take your business to new heights.We talked about showing up online, building a brand and a community around yourself, your relationship with rejection, and the things that can give you confidence and steal your confidence when you're aiming high and have big ideas.Tune in and join the journey toward unstoppable confidence and unstoppable business growth.Links:Follow Hattie on Instagram - @notmyfirstguessCheck out IfWeRaise - https://www.ifweraise.comListen to Not My First Guess - https://open.spotify.com/show/24LBcqmDrLQd6kppvqV920?si=5c5c01eaee3049dbListen to my episode with Hattie on her podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fesy7fsEVgLLrcOs0BIDK?si=f0fe68038d7948dfRead Sharmadean Reids article on the unpaid labour of female founders - https://sharmadeanreid.medium.com/the-unpaid-labour-of-female-founders-2a101efad24eTry angel investing for yourself - https://angelinvestingschool.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Grant-Canham, is the founder of Black & Beech, a small business putting feminism at the heart of fashion. Stacey talks a lot about her upbringing, her journey of starting Black & Beech and how it has evolved into the brilliant brand that it is today. She talked about motherhood and how it has radicalised her. She talked about her Irishness and how she often feels misunderstood as an Irish immigrant in Britain. Stacey tells us the story of designing her very first t-shirt and how it has gone from that to a brand that has now donated over £13,000 to charities supporting women's rights. She talks about her journey as an accidental entrepreneur and someone who grew up believing you needed to have a safe, steady job with a pension.Stacey's story is inspiring and one we can all learn so much from.Links:Follow Stacey on Instagram - @blackandbeechCheck out Black & Beech - https://blackandbeech.comRead Disobedient Bodies by Emma Dabiri - https://thefeministbookshop.com/products/disobedient-bodiesGet your own A Mothers Place Is In The Resistance Tee - https://blackandbeech.com/products/a-mothers-place-is-in-the-resistance-black-scoop-tee?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=183bc073c&pr_rec_pid=4590376353910&pr_ref_pid=8091089502451&pr_seq=uniformSupport the Abortion Support Network - https://www.asn.org.uk/support-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will you choose between a swift, straightforward journey or a more challenging, time-consuming one that you can shape according to your terms?Joyeeta Das is the co founder and the CEO of Samudra Oceans. She's a serial deep tech leader, an organisation builder, engineer, climate tech specialist, advisor, and investor. Joy has many hidden talents - including flying a plane! Something which gives her an inspiring perspective and approach to life and business.This conversation is packed with insight; we talked about confidence and how it's a bit like flying a plane. We talked about the reality of selling a business and how important it is to think long term about the work you do, your job, and the impact your work is having on people and the planet. We talked about redefining our idea of what success is, and Joy also shares three of her top leadership lessons from 2023.Links:Follow Joy on Instagram - @joyeeta.dasCheck out Samudra Oceans - https://www.samudraoceans.comRead Half The Sky - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Sky-Oppression-Opportunity-Worldwide/dp/0307387097Learn more about Project Drawdown - https://drawdown.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5.5million people are living in clothing poverty in the UK and yet we throw away 140million worth of clothes every year.Sol Escobar is a social entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning, tech-for-good social enterprise, Give Your Best, offering the first circular platform where people and brands can donate clothes so that refugees and other communities living in clothing poverty can shop online for free, with the choice and dignity they deserve.Sol shares with us the moment that changed the course of her life when she volunteered at a refugee camp in northern France. She talks about the importance of connecting and deeply listening to the people with lived experience of the problem that you want to solve.So if you're feeling frustrated, hopeless, or angry, this episode will help you think about how you can channel that energy for good. If you're also somebody with one or two things in your wardrobe that don't fit you anymore, that you keep thinking you'll take to a charity shop and keep forgetting, keep listening.Links:Follow Sol on Instagram - @giveyourbest.ukCheck out and donate to Give Your Best - www.giveyourbest.ukJoin Charity Bond https://www.weareupfront.com/charity-bond2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the three minute pep talk you need to set your month up for success. These ‘7 Truths' will shape how you meet February. From mindset shifts to actionable insights, this episode is a gentle nudge towards self compassion and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever perceive others' traits and skills as being better than your own?Do you ever think that no one cares what you think or wants to know about what you have to offer?Do you ever notice yourself being pulled you into the comparison trap?If you've answered yes to any of these questions this episode is for you: confidence, competition and comparison.This week we're revisiting a LinkedIn Live session with Katy Murray @katycatalyst; Author of Change Makers: A Woman's Guide to Stepping Up Without Burning Out at Work.We discuss powerful habits that will reshape your brain and shift your behaviour. We talk about power practices, inner and outer work, understanding privilege, being led by anger and joy, finding your people, and articulating what's inside you.Links:Get your copy of Katy's book Change Makers - a Woman's Guide to Stepping Up without Burning Out at Work Check out Change Makers Collective here Change Makers CollectiveSign up for Katy's regular leadership and resilience tips here and your Inclusion Essentials here Connect with Katy on LinkedIn and Instagram - @katycatalyst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence is one of the biggest hurdles to women building financial wealth.Ayesha Ofori is the founder and the CEO of Propelle. A known expert in the financial investment and property sectors, Ayesha's career has always been centered on helping people to build wealth.This conversation is for you if you want to start to look at your money mindset and the inherited beliefs about money that you hold. If you want to learn how money grows. No matter your level of financial sophistication, you will get value out of this. Ayesha gives us really concrete advice on how we can start investing for as little as one pound.Ayesha is bold, she is fierce and she is building something brilliant.Links:Follow Ayesha and Propelle on Instagram - @ayesha.ofori @propelleCheck out Propelle - https://propelle.ioTry out Propelle's Wealth Mapper - https://auth.propelle.io/account/register (once in, you'll find the Goal Mapper in the Invest > Tools section) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you being self-centred enough? There's something so poignant and freeing about asking ourselves direct questions like that and who cares? Yet we very rarely ever do it.Calypso Barnum-Bobb is a self discovery coach, speaker and host of the podcast Self-centred with Calypso. As a queer black thought leader, Calypso is on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically themselves.We talked a lot about self discovery. We talked about this idea of being self centred. What does that mean? What does it look like? We talked about journalling, being more intentional, how to find silence and quiet in our busy days, and the power of asking good questions.Links:Follow Calypso on Instagram - @calypsobarnumbobbCheck out Calypso's Website - calypsobarnumbobb.comTake a look at Calypso's Retreats - @peoplelikeusretreatsListen to Calypso's Podcast - Self Centred With CalypsoRead - The Artists Way by Julia Cameron to learn more about Stream of Conscious Journalling/ Morning PagesListen to our UPFRONT Moment with Suzy Reading - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2j58t25h5zPthmT2sXnXfV?si=5bqmzf46T7aevGj6EnwxgAListen to Atlas and I talk about The Trick - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ziY89O771mBM8ZuHlXmIG?si=0ReMDFqZTP-xC-ncnqMKbA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did you try this year that didn't work?⁠We're all trying things that don't work all the time but these platforms don't encourage us to share that side so much. ⁠I reckon it would be a better place if we did.⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raise your hand if you've ever cried in the bathrooms at work!Cate Sevilla is the Editor in Chief of HuffPost UK and the author of How to Work Without Losing Your Mind, an invaluable guide to surviving professional life and fixing your relationship with your work.We talked about work, identity, the power of therapy, the cultural differences between the UK and the USA, and the power of explicitly asking for what you want and need.Links:Follow Cate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catesevilla/?hl=en-gbRead How to Work Without Losing Your Mind - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316822/how-to-work-without-losing-your-mind-by-sevilla-cate/9780241988992# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you ever been forced to do the hand bag smuggle? Are you a loo roll wrapper, a flusher or a binner?Martha Silcott, is the founder of FabLittleBag and she's on a mission to convert flushers into binners. FabLittleBag is a patented disposal bag for tampons, pads and condoms that opens with one hand. FabLittleBag is dedicated to educating women and girls worldwide about the importance of properly disposing of period products, encouraging them to bin these items instead of flushing them down toilets. Their mission is to prevent clogged pipes, reduce river litter, and protect our oceans from pollution.We talked about the power of naivety, of what it feels like to be the only woman in the room, the power of using humour to communicate new ideas. She shared her story of turning rejection into frustration and eventually getting her patent after seven years of waiting.Links:Follow Martha on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-silcott-4007737/?originalSubdomain=ukCheck out FabLittleBag - https://fablittlebag.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the idea of sharing your success give you the ick? Stefanie Sword-Williams is changing the way the world views self promotion. She's the founder and author of F*ck Being Humble, a global movement and business helping people to overcome the fear of self promotion and be unapologetically proud of their achievements. As you can imagine, Stef and I have lots in common. We covered a lot of ground and share so much passion for similar themes around self promotion, visibility, confidence, and really connecting with your ambition and self worth.Links:Follow Stef on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/Check out the F*ck Being Humble website - https://www.fuckbeinghumble.comRead the F*ck Being Humble book - https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/bookRead Dan Pink, The Power of Regret - https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/Listen to our UPFRONT Moment with Viv Groskop - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h0cFhqi9Wz3KX0ddLwhhw?si=IEtzzSFPSRCgRgY4es6WMg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you aspire to create an impact but don't know where to start? This Moment is for you.Elaine dela Cruz is a DEI consultant, positive disruptor helping individuals and organisations create inclusive cultures that celebrate diversity. We talked about the power of coaching and the role it plays in confidence building, growth mindset, the importance of showing up every day as a learner, hard conversations at work and lots more.Elaine is also a proud single mum, a first generation born Filipino-Londoner and her story is one that world needs to hear!Links:Follow Elaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elainedc23/Check out Coaches of Colour - https://www.coachesofcolour.comCheck out Project 23 - https://www.project23works.comRead ‘The Artists Way' - https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/living-the-artists-way-an-intuitive-path-to-greater-creativity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-moment we're tackling the art of navigating 'no's, closed doors, and the echoes of being ghosted.Discover three transformative insights that will reshape the way you perceive rejection.Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creativity is within ALL OF US, and yet so often our creativity is stifled, buried or lost...This week we're revisiting a LinkedIn Live session with Jo Hunter, where we explored the connection between confidence and creativity.Jo, is the CEO and Founder of 64 Million Artists, a collective of Creativity Champions on a mission to spark change through creativity.We talked about why creativity is the antithesis of excellence, having more or less confidence in different areas of our lives, confidence rituals, and moments of micro-vulnerability.Links:Watch the original LinkedIn Live recording - https://www.linkedin.com/events/stoplookingforpermissiontobecre7067192107890839553/comments/Check out 64million Artists - https://64millionartists.comFollow Jo on Instagram - @josephinefhunterJoin the January Challenge - https://64millionartists.com/thejanuarychallenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we advocate for justice effectively in a world deeply divided by inequality? If we want to make a positive difference, we have to know how to recognise our own biases and blind spots - only then can we understand how to be part of the solution and start having meaningful conversations.Genelle Aldred is a newsreader, communication consultant and author who specialises in communicating for change. We talked about confident communication, the superpower of curiosity and asking questions, stereotype, tall poppy syndrome and a lot about reflection, dialogue, nuance and complexity.Links:Follow Genelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/genellealdred/Check out Genelle's website - https://www.genellealdred.comSubscribe to Repeat That Again - https://genellealdred.substack.comRead Communicate For Change - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Communicate-Change-Moving-Singular-Narratives/dp/0281085579Read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't want your daughter to abandon herself, stop modelling selflessness.We're diving into boundaries this week with Suzy Reading; a chartered psychologist, qualified yoga teacher, personal trainer, an author of not one, but nine books.We can tend to the needs of others without completely subjugating our human needs.Do it for your daughters. Do it for your sons. Reclaim yourself, for you.Links:Follow Suzy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/Check out Suzy's website - https://www.suzyreading.co.ukDownload Suzy's Rest & Reset Toolkit - https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/the-8-pillars-of-rest/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friend, welcome to our very first mini-moment!This is a new format we're trying out to bring you wee snippets of confidence, agency, self compassion and power that you can listen to in just a few moments. These mini-moments are made up of questions you ask me and questions that women bring to every single Bond.Today's question is about prioritising ourselves. How do we find the confidence to make space for ourselves when others are always demanding so much of us?In this mini-moment I talk about unlearning prioritising others, exploring your relationship with saying “no", and shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset.Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world that traditionally rewards masters, one “Jill of all trades” is on a mission to change how we see generalists, and how generalists see themselves.Milly Tamati is the founder and CEO of Generalist World - a global community connecting and providing support for an underserved and misunderstood group of people, generalists. We talked about the power of naive optimism, changing narratives, career paths, turning challenges into opportunities, and building businesses that are women owned and women operated.Links:Follow Milly on Instagram - @millytamatiCheck out Generalist World - https://www.generalist.worldListen to the new Generalist World Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generallycurious/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many of us just the thought of cold water inspires a deep shiver, however science is quickly catching up to what many have known for years - that it actually holds the power to transform our mental health and confidence.Gilly McArthur is a cold water swim coach and climber who knows that power well. We talked about the secret to starting, leaning into the cold and discomfort and why cold water is so damn good for us.Links:Follow Gilly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gillymcarthur/Check out Gillys website - https://gillymcarthur.comWatch Body of Water - https://www.waterbear.com/watch/body-of-waterFacing your fears with ladders and friends https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/moment-12-facing-your-fears-with-ladders-and-friends/id1618450456?i=1000567786844 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture a world where the very essence of your self-doubt can be rewired. This is the world Sanya Rajpal is building. Her company, AdagioVR is supercharging the confidence revolution with Virtual Reality. Sanya is Founder and CEO of AdagioVR. She's an activist, international development expert, and serial entrepreneur dedicated to transforming systems that unleash individual potential. We talked about so many things in this conversation including leadership, belonging, paving the road for future generations, and what it's like to speak at the UN after daring to ask to enter with no road in.I hope you love listening!Links:Check out AdagioVR for yourself - https://adagiovr.comFollow Sanya on socials - @sanyarajpalofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friend, welcome to your UPFRONT Moment!For our first episode of Season 3, I'm joined by the brilliant Viv Groskop, an award winning writer, comedian, broadcaster and performance coach.She's the host of the chart topping and award nominated podcast “How to Own the Room”, which is the biggest public speaking podcast in the world with over a million downloads and interviews with people like Hillary Clinton, Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, and Julie Andrews plus dozens more brilliant people talking about public speaking, confidence, and managing high pressure situations.Bonders will be very familiar with Viv as we love to champion and cheerlead the brilliant work that she puts into the world!I loved having this time to talk to her one to one about all things confidence, courage, and in this conversation, comedy.In this episode we talked about:Micro moments of confidence and how you can weave them into your day to dayThe beautiful idea of being confidently insecureAnd, the damage that our relationship with the International Court of Confidence can cause us.Enjoy!Links:Learn more about Viv on her website here - https://vivgroskop.comRead Viv's books here - https://vivgroskop.com/books/Listen to Viv's Podcast “How to Own the Room” here - https://vivgroskop.com/how-to-own-the-room-podcast/Follow Viv on socials - @vivgroskrop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking to the unstoppable Cindy Gallop who is on a journey to change the world through sex. I dive deep into the extraordinary journey of this entrepreneur and change maker, from challenging male-dominated industries to smashing stereotypes and learning how to do nothing. Cindy shares her hard-won insights and how we can all drive positive change in our lives and communities. Through funny, honest and eye-opening anecdotes, Cindy opens up about her professional and personal challenges, overcoming adversity, and her vision for a more diverse and inclusive world. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and a push to challenge the status quo, this conversation is one you won't want to miss!https://theygotacquired.com/https://leapfroghacks.com/https://makelovenotporn.tv/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that a staggering 90% of people have a negativity bias towards women (UN report). But what does this really mean? Ruchika Tulshyan explains it perfectly: "The same systems that reward confidence in male leaders, even if they're incompetent, punish white women for lacking confidence, women of colour for showing too much of it, and all women for demonstrating it in a way that's deemed unacceptable."The problem isn't that women aren't confident but that confidence in women is not rewarded in the world.Listen to this bonus episode from a recent LinkedIn Live event we joined with The Female Lead with Edwina Dunn OBE, Founder of The Female Lead.Tune in as we discuss why “You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome”! We also talk more about UPFRONT's groundbreaking international confidence course (Bond 7) which we're proud to join forces with The Female Lead to share. Here's what you need to know:Top choice for women seeking to boost their confidence. 6-week course starts on June 5th and runs until July 17th. Flexible payment options: Pay in 4 monthly instalments. Complete the course in your own home, at your own pace. Recommended study time: only 2-3 hours a week. Everything is recorded. Zero risk.For every Female Lead audience member who signs up for this course, a portion of the profits will be donated to The Female Lead's education charity, supporting our work in schools. By signing up, you also contribute to providing a course ticket for a woman who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to afford it.Sign up now https://lnkd.in/ezR6xNrf Click here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bond 7 is an exhilarating six-week online experience where you learn to build your confidence and the confidence of those around you. It all happens live alongside hundreds of curious women from all over the world. I promise three outcomes: you'll learn to love that thing you are scared of, you'll find your people, and 10x your confidence⁠ ⁠ Are you in?⁠ ⁠ Let's GOClick here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence can be a powerful force in the charity sector. It can help you stand out, attract volunteers, funders and inspire trust -- all of which are essential for building a successful and impactful charity. Nikki Wilson, Make Birth Better's CEO, enrolled her entire team on Bond 6 because they were looking for tools to turn their thoughts and ideas into action. Birth Trauma is a cause very close to our hearts so we're really proud of our collaboration with Make Birth Better. The ripple effect of Bond 6 has been tangible and significant for Make Birth Better. As a team, they're no longer making themselves small as an organisation and they're leading their charge with refreshed energy, boldness and confidence. This conversation will be compelling story for other small charities and purpose driven organisations.Click here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women talking about money is a feminist act.⁠ ⁠Women building successful, impactful, profitable companies is unusual.⁠ ⁠In 23 months my profitable, mission led company has gone from zero to 1 million pounds in revenue.⁠No funding. No investment. No loan. No grant. 1 million pounds.⁠There I said it.⁠Now onto the next million.⁠Tell us about your salary increase thanks to the Bond on this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KdewZXSHfPOYrZjg3aCVZrX8HneOT734dx6NX8t-79Y/edit#gid=0Click here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building confidence in your teams is a continuous process that requires effort, grace and patience. We've loved working with Public Digital over our last few Bonds and I'm proud to invite you behind the scenes of our collaboration and impact. I've invited Holly Taylor Assoc CIPD, Public Digital's People Director and Connie van Zanten Public Digital's Principal Consultant to share their experience of creating the business case for funding the Bond to the impact they've experienced in their own roles and across their teams. What exactly is a culture of confidence? Are you ready to build it?Click here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's UPFRONT Moment is extra special.⁠ ⁠We're taking you back to UPFRONT and Centre (only 55 days ago!) ⁠This week you'll hear from 5 amazing Bonders who took to the UPFRONT and Centre stage to read their poetry.⁠ ⁠ You laughed.⁠ ⁠ You cried.⁠ ⁠ You learned new things about confidence and grace.⁠ ⁠ This UPFRONT Moment will set your week up in the most beautiful way.⁠ ⁠ Thank you Joanna Cummings, Sara Ramos, Daniella Jackson, Hanna Anderson, Rosa Aria-Yague ⁠for being amazing.⁠Sign up to our next workshop, You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome, here: https://workshop.weareupfront.comClick here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet The Trick. A way to talk to your children about the patriarchy. To help them understand we're all being tricked into thinking particular things about boys and girls, women and men.I learned about the trick from Robert Webb - his six year old daughter describes the trick as “the thing that makes women get rubbish jobs and makes men sad”My little boy is 5 and this has become our family code word for gender nonsense and you can use it too! We have introduced the idea to his grandparents too. Giving language to complex ideas is powerful.Without much conversation at all my little boy could tell me all the ways he sees the Trick tricking him and his friends.❌ womens are beautiful and men are not❌ mens drives cars and womens don't❌ boys can't wear colourful nail varnish❌ only boys can play football❌ boys can't have long hair❌ boys don't like acting, only girlsHe's FIVE, lives in a country where gender equality is priority and well, I'm his mum! This stuff runs so deep - we have to listen, be pro-active and role model our asses off. Has your child ever noticed the Trick?Will you try it?www.the-trick.coSign up to our next workshop, You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome, here: https://workshop.weareupfront.com Click here to sign up for Bond 7Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereFollow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence Gremlins live in your head. They are assumptions you make about your ability and why you can't do something. This week I'm in conversation with Helen Tupper from the incredible Amazing-If to help you understand and overcome your confidence gremlins at work. What's your confidence gremlin? Are you ready to say good bye to it?https://www.amazingif.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AmazingIf_Confidence-Gremlins_.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXh_qSKCmXAhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7049397766589992960/https://bond7.weareupfront.com/https://workshop.weareupfront.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wish I could start every Wednesday chatting to Agnes Agyepong - what a woman! Agnes is Founder and CEO Global Black Maternal Health, Founder of The GLOMAMA Awards and Cofounder of The Fatherhood Awards. She's a maternal health advocate and champion of parents everywhere. We talked about - The Black Maternal health crisis - How GLOMAMA saved Agnes' life - Motherhood stealing your confidence - Feeling the fear and doing it anyway This UPFRONT Moment is jam packed with joy, justice and confidence - enjoy!! https://glomamaawards.com/ https://globalblackmaternalhealth.org/https://globalblackmaternalhealth.org/upcoming-events/https://www.instagram.com/agnes.agyepong/https://fatherhoodawardsuk.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Dania al-Obeid went to the protest on Clapham Common in London, she was handcuffed and charged. Now she is suing the police – and on a mission to ensure women like her get justice.”At the time, I didn't feel like I could fight it, I felt like shrinking and taking up less space. I started to blame myself for ever speaking up. It brought back some of the terrible experiences in my past, and took me to a dark place, where I didn't think my voice mattered, or that I even had a right to speak.However, I'm extremely lucky to have a legal team of amazing women who told me my rights and said what was happening was unlawful. That's why I eventually got the strength to push back.I want every person in the same boat to know their rights and have the ability to push back and claim their space.Today, I stand tall as a survivor and say yes, I am a victim of abuse, Sarah Everard is a victim of abuse, along with so many others who are victims of abuse. We demand the space to be angry, sad, devastated. We demand the space to call for change. We will not back down in asserting and protecting our human rights and we will hold those abusing their power accountable.” https://www.sheprotectsherself.org/ Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's UPFRONT Moment is the second in our three part mini series “Voices exposing misogyny in the system”. I'm in conversation with Dr Jessica Taylor. Jess is the author of 'Why Women Are Blamed for Everything', and the newly released 'Sexy But Psycho'. She has a PhD in Forensic Psychology, and is Director of VictimFocus.We dig into Jess's work challenging the victim blaming and pathologisation of women and girls subjected to violence and abuse.You can purchase Dr Jess's books through her website https://www.drjessicataylor.com/booksSign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Bates is a feminist writer, columnist, speaker and activist. She is the founder of Every Day Sexism - an ever-increasing collection of more than 100,000 testimonies of gender inequality, which has been described as “one of the biggest social media success stories on the internet”.”Fix the System, Not the Women” is an attempt to highlight “the interlocking systems of domination that define our reality” – and to pull apart the myth that women are complicit in our own oppression. Laura is exposing the systemic prejudice at the heart of five of our key institutions. Let's join her.https://www.beyondequality.org/ https://everydaysexism.com/ You can purchase Fix The System, Not the Women hereSign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE DID IT! This weeks moment is dedicated to UPFRONT and Centre. You'll hear from attendees, speakers, Bonders, future Bonders and the amazing UPFRONT team. You share your favourite parts of the day, your definition of grace and what UPFRONT means to you. Listen to be transported back to the beautiful day of March 11th 2023.There's still time to buy the replay of this amazing conference. You can access the entire day until June 1st. Head over to this link: https://upfront.circle.so/checkout/upfront-and-centre-replay to buy it today.Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it so hard to celebrate yourself? How do you learn to trust that good things will stay and last? How do you trust your success is real and it was you who made it that way? How do you give yourself the thrill you would give someone else who was showing up in the world the way you are? It's time to learn to celebrate yourself.Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A letter to Glasgow. Writing this was an emotional experience for me, I hope it stirs something in you too. After 6 years of building and gathering online, Glasgow is the first place in the world where women and non-binary people will meet in their hundreds to celebrate UPFRONT's confidence revolution. The final count down is on - FIVE DAYS TO GO!What are you waiting for? Get your tickets at https://www.upfrontandcentre.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything you need to know about our very first in person conference, UPFRONT and Centre, March 11th. What will you get out of it? What can you expect? Who is speaking? When we talk about grace what do we mean? Time to get excited and ready! Get tickets for our very first conference, UPFRONT and Centre taking place on March 11th 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland at https://www.upfrontandcentre.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it hard to make new friends? Do you long for a deeper connection with the friends you have? Want to be a better friend? This episode is for you. Kat Vellos (she/her) is a speaker, experience designer, and connection coach who helps others tap into the meaningful connection they crave in their personal and professional lives. She's the author of "We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships". We talk all things confidence, connection and togetherness. This conversation has totally changed how I'm thinking about making friends in Sweden. I hope you love it. Kat's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/kat_vellos_the_transformative_power_of_a_single_invitationKat's websites: https://www.katvellos.com/ https://weshouldgettogether.com/Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvellos_author/?hl=enGet tickets for our very first conference, UPFRONT and Centre taking place on March 11th 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland at https://www.upfrontandcentre.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.