Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle gyimah

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.Book a demo now: https://www.deel.com/inbound-general?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=ww_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hrld-nickday-mar24_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hrld-nickday-audio_enWelcome back to the HR L&D Podcast, the go-to place for insights into Human Resources and Learning & Development trends. I'm Nick Day, CEO of Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment. In today's episode, we're tackling a pivotal issue at the heart of modern HR practices: Why it pays for HR Directors to develop a pay transparency plan. With us today is Michelle Gyimah, a seasoned expert in pay gaps and financial coaching, with a commendable 15-year track record. Michelle has been instrumental in guiding organisations towards more equitable workplaces by implementing effective pay transparency strategies. Michelle Gyimah is also the host of the 'Beyond The Pay Gap Figure Podcast' and she is dedicated to providing insights and strategies for HR teams to navigate and improve pay equity discussions. In this episode, we cover:Why developing a pay transparency plan is essential for HR Directors.Practical steps for HR Directors to kickstart pay transparency initiatives within their organisations.The key advantages organisations experience by embracing greater pay transparency.Common hurdles and strategies to navigate the complexities of implementing pay transparency.How tailored training and development programs can equip HR teams to handle pay transparency conversations effectively.The evolving role of pay transparency in HR, especially with the integration of AI and advanced technologies.Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Connect with Michelle:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/Connect with Nick Day:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

An issue that has risen in prominence due to recent legislation changes, is the pay gap, particularly between genders, and its impact on employee engagement and internal communications. Michelle Gyimah, based in Spain, specialises in helping organisations improve conversations with employees about pay and pay gap issues. The episode also explores how organisations are using pay gap reporting to communicate their value as an employer and address the pay gap.

In this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist. Michelle is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to close their pay gap. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Why the gender pay gap is an important consideration for employers. Why the gender pay gap still arises. The benefits to employers of addressing the pay gap in their business or organisation. What businesses and organisations should be considering with regards to their gender pay gap. Simple steps employers can consider for equality. Other areas of pay gap for employers to consider. Some examples of how employers can make a change. Michelle Gyimah I'm a Pay Gaps Strategist. I specialise in supporting HR Directors to close their pay gaps sustainably. One of the key aspects of the work I do with organisations is provide training on how to hold better pay and progression conversations. This is an essential tool to closing pay gaps. By working with me you will:  Gain clear insights into what your organisation needs to do to close pay gaps  Equip your HR teams with the ability to hold conversations about pay and pay progression so that you can retain more staff Focus on the right measures to improve pay representation  Grow in confidence to discuss pay gaps, pay transparency and pay equity  Find solutions to these problems faster  Create strategies that embed pay transparency to retain talent  Improve your organisation's employer brand and public perception to aid talent attraction so that you can be a leader within your sector Talented employees are aware of their power. They are evaluating your organisation on your commitment to building a better future. Your mission statement is not enough. You need to show how you are creating a truly equal environment. Addressing inequalities, such as pay gaps and pay equity, is important for employers to take action on. It can seem like an overwhelming task to begin, but with the right support it can be done. I have a proven track record in supporting organisations to take tangible actions that make a difference. My clients enjoy working with me because I combine strategy + implementation to eradicate pay gaps. For good! If you're looking to embed strategies to close your pay gaps, to retain and attract more talent, there are three things you can do:  Beyond The Pay Gap Figure podcast  – subscribe and listen where I share tips and strategies to get you started: https://pod.link/1601188183  Watch my LinkedIn Course `Inclusive Tech: Closing the Pay Gap' https://www.linkedin.com/learning/inclusive-tech-closing-the-pay-gap/addressing-gender-binary-language-in-the-pay-gap?autoSkip=true&autoplay=true&resume=false Ready to talk? Email at mgyimah@equalitypays.co or book here to get on a call to discuss this further https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call       Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk     Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

As we head towards the end of the year, one prevalent conversation in 2023 amongst organisations is around pay gaps. Our host, Stuart Elliott is joined by pay gap expert, Michelle Gyimah to talk through how companies can decipher what their compensation data is telling them in order to improve workplace culture.  In this conversation, Stuart and Michelle touch on various types of pay gaps, from gender to ethnicity and disability and the importance of recognising the lesser-known gaps. They also talk through the steps companies should be taking to address these pay discrepancies including educating employees fully and regularly to enforce real change and developing effective communication plans. Michelle also explains how remote working has influenced pay inequity and advises that companies should be using pay gap data as a start point for acknowledging the deeper nuances within their organisations. Michelle Gyimah is a financial coach and CEO of Equality Pays,  a pay gap consultancy that provides businesses with the coaching, support and confidence they want and need to educate them on the root causes of their pay gaps. With over 15 years of experience, 10 of which were spent at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Michelle's role is to help organisations identify what is necessary to address their pay gap discrepancies and implement them into their business strategy, thus creating more inclusive, equitable workplaces. Key Timestamps:01:37 – An introduction to Michelle Gyimah06:10 – The different types of pay gap08:16 – The importance of strong leadership in implementing effective strategy 13:43 – Educating people on pay gaps18:08 – Developing engaging communication strategies 24:55 – Working with people to eradicate fears around pay gaps29:03 – The influence of remote working on the pay gap39:55 – Using the pay gap conversation to address deeper nuances within a businessYou can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and most popular podcast apps, subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Thank you so much for listening and please rate and review!

In the latest HR On the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak with their guest, Michelle Gyimah, who is a keynote speaker and a consultant specialising in gender and ethnicity pay gaps. The discussion revolves around the challenges and strategies related to pay reporting. If you are considering pay transparency within your organisation, listen now to understand the challenges associated and how you can mitigate them.

In today's thought provoking episode, Ashanti Bentil-Dhue welcomes Michelle Gyimah, a renowned pay gaps consultant who runs a consultancy called Equality Pays. Michelle helps organisations understand and address gender and ethnicity pay gaps by creating action plans to foster equity within their workplaces. In this eye-opening discussion, Michelle clarifies what a pay gap truly is, emphasising that it goes beyond equal pay. She sheds light on the importance of data analysis and the nuances involved in closing pay gaps. Michelle also dispels common misconceptions, such as the idea that individuals can solve systemic issues by simply asking for higher pay. Throughout the episode, Michelle shares her journey into this dynamic field and offers valuable advice for aspiring pay gap specialists.    “Yes, we can upskill people, and it's part of your career, and you do have to be responsible for that. You have to take responsibility for owning your career, that's fine. But that doesn't mean that the buck stops with you, and that it's your responsibility to ensure that you close the pay cut for the organisation. No, the organisation has their own work to do because they hold so much more power in that dynamic.”       Episode Highlights:    What does defining the pay gap really mean Why should we not rely solely on Individuals What advice can be shared with aspiring specialists    About Michelle Gyimah: Michelle spent 10 years at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, supporting employers to close their pay gaps through writing guidance reports and running workshops. This was until 2014, when Michelle took voluntary redundancy whilst on maternity leave and Equality Pays was born. Michelle setup Equality Pays to provide the business coaching, strategy, support, and confidence that organisations want and need. Michelle is on a mission to educate and share what organisations should be focusing on when it comes to addressing the root causes of their pay gaps in order to create more inclusive, equitable workplaces. Michelle's role is to support organisations in identifying what changes need to be made to close both gender and ethnicity pay gaps so that people choose to work for those organisations and go on to build their careers with them. No matter their gender, ethnicity, or workplace needs. www.equalitypays.co  mgyimah@equalitypays.co Podcast: Beyond the Pay Gap Figure www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/   If you would like to apply to be a guest on the show email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com   If you would like to schedule a capability briefing call with our team, email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com    If you would like to apply for DEI PRO Coaching, email: operations@goodsoilleaders.com  Stay Connected with Ashanti:  LinkedIn: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue   

Every Black woman knows what it means to play the “Nice Black Girl" in the workplace. Just like every Black woman knows what it means to be labeled the “Angry Black Woman”. Between these two labels, Black women have to make hard choices about how they engage, disagree, and work with their colleagues and clients, while maintaining their professional integrity and sense of identity and well-being. In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, I interview ethnic and gender pay gaps consultant Michelle Gyimah about how she navigated client relationships as a Black woman who was trying to avoid being stereotyped as the "Angry Black Woman". Michelle shares the mistake this led her to make, and what you can learn from it. Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast Links from this episode: Michelle Gyimah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah Michelle's website Equality Pays: https://www.equalitypays.co/ Michelle's podcast Better Money Conversations: https://pod.link/1601188183 If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don't forget to tag me! @emancopyco. And if you're interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contact• Start your 2-week free trial with Teachery right here

Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. She shares: Why all industries have pay gaps How to collect career experience stories to help address equity gaps Strategies to improve your pay gap that address real root causes Connect with Michelle at https://www.equalitypays.co/ and her podcast https://bettermoneyconversations.libsyn.com/. Connect with Julie at www.nextpivotpoint.com.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Michelle Gyimah. Michelle is a pay gaps strategist and specialised in supporting HR Directors in closing their pay gaps in a sustainable way. In this episode, we look at how pay and pay gaps can affect employer brands, our ability to attract the best talent and our ability to attract Gen Z. It's a very interesting space linked closely to D&I. To connect to Michelle click here - Michelle Gyimah Enjoy!

Gender and ethnicity pay gaps are a very real issue in the UK and worldwide – so how do we change that?  This week's episode is part two of my interview Michelle Gyimah, the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. We discuss what organisations need to know about tackling the gender and ethnicity pay gaps and how they can take action to make the changes that are needed. In part one, we talked about how to ask for a pay rise or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role. You can listen to that episode here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/podcast   MORE ABOUT MICHELLE Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work. Michelle's unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy. She has over 8 years' experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester.   Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/ Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/ Read Michelle's Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087   RELATED EPISODES Ep 58: The Challenges We Face As Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace Ep 84: Breaking The Bias: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-84-breaking-the-bias     WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1     CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week's podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  

Ever wished you knew how to ask for a pay rise?  Or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role?  We don't talk about money enough and that's exactly what I'm talking to Michelle Gyimah about in this episode.  Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps.  We've recorded two episodes together – this one is all about what you can do to close your own pay gap. Then in episode 97 (released on Monday 6 June) we'll be focusing on how organisations can close the gender and ethnicity pay gaps. MORE ABOUT MICHELLE Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work. Michelle's unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy. She has over 8 years' experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/ Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/ Read Michelle's Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087 RELATED EPISODES Ep 79: 6 Ways To Increase Your Visibility At Work: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-79-6-ways-to-increase-your-visibility-at-work Ep 87: Having The Career Conversation With Your Line Manager: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-87 Ep 58: Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week's podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  

Michelle describes herself as 'Pay gaps and pay transparency strategist'. This was a fascinating episode!

This weeks guest is Michelle Gyimah who is a pay gaps strategist and she specialises in supporting HR Directors to close their pay gaps in a sustainable way. A key aspect of her work with organisations is to provide training on how to hold better pay and progression conversations as a key tool to closing pay gaps. In this episode Michelle talks us through her passion to help her clients to get clear about what they need to do address pay gaps and why it is so important for leaders to be proactive about this. We also discuss the value of having ‘difficult conversations' so that things can actually improve rather than be avoided. This way her clients can retain top female talent and create suitable strategies to embed pay transparency and aid career progression so that they can position themselves as an employer of choice in your sector. As the competition for top talent increases, the transparency and authenticity of organisations and their leaders, needs to improve in order to remain competitive. Michelle shares practical insights and draws on her own experience to share her wisdom and expertise AND if you want to find out more you can reach her at:

This week, I'm welcoming a great guest, Michelle Gyimah, and we're going to be talking about how, as a woman at the top, you can know what you want and ask for it. Rather than getting stuck and feeling like you don't deserve it. Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy that is dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. Here are the highlights: (02:41) Women are rarely asked what they actually want (04:15) What is it that you want? (07:58) Ask for the thing that's not been put on the table (12:53) Do a proper risk assessment (24:58) Leadership starts there with what you want, what you need, and when you need it (31:37) Trust your instincts Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.strongheryou.com  Follow me on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/ Download the Overwhelm to On Fire Checklist here: https://www.strongheryou.com/women-in-the-corporate-world/ For more details on how to work with me Go too www.nicolaskorko.com Or email nicola@nicolaskorko.com   About Michelle: Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. With gender pay gap reporting regulation, possible ethnicity pay gap reporting, and a workplace talent shortage looming, redressing gender and racial inequalities in the workplace is more important than ever. Michelle's unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy. Michelle is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside-of-work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work. Michelle has over 8 years experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester. Michelle is a regular contributor to numerous podcasts, business magazines, international conferences and lives in Valencia, Spain. Contact Michelle: Website: www.equalitypays.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/

How do you play big when the system keeps you playing small?Whoa! We know, right?! That's one BIG question. ⛰️It's one of the many headscratchers we're tackling in this belter of a podcast with a woman we're quite happy to admit we've developed a bit of a girl crush on.

In this epiode Kelly Swingler is joined by Michelle Gyimah an expertand consultant in Gender and Ethnicity pay gaps. In this raw conversation, Michelle shares her experiences, career path and why we need to do more than just tick a box. Michelle also shares why we need to do more to tackle racism not just in the workplace, and recognise that conversations about race can open up old wounds and be a painful process.

"What gets measured, gets improved." Confused about equal pay and pay gaps? Are women and particularly women of colour really that bad at negotiating a fair salary or do biases come into play? And finally, how do organisations tackle this issue before it becomes a crisis point? In this episode, we discuss with Michelle Gyimah, from Equality Pays, how pay gaps are actually measured and why, unsurprisingly, white males are at the top end of these pay scales across the majority of sectors. Michelle shares why hiring specialists to look at your pay structure and to help map out a framework is key, particularly in such an entrepreneurial sector as the events industry. We discuss the importance of greater transparency in all sectors and why we should be communicating salaries to all staff and potential new hires moving forward if we are to attract and retain the best talent.

In this short bonus episode, I am talking to Ashanti Bentil-Dhue (D&I Expert) & Michelle Gyimah (Pay gap expert and Negotiation coach) about their new workshop that is making a massive difference today. They are being the change and doing something that matters, creating virtual conversations for white women who want to better understand their part in structural racism and what they can do to be better allies to black women.In these sessions they discuss: How to address racism in your daily lifeHow to be a better active allyHow to support black colleagues and peers in a meaningful way These are powerful and confidential small group discussion and questions.Here's the link to register for their event: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1030407Get in touch with Ashanti Bentil-Dhue (D&I Expert) on LinkedIn Get in touch with Michelle Gyimah (Pay gap expert and Negotiation coach) on LinkedInConnect with me:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalieaudoin/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosaudoin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosalie.audoinTwitter: https://twitter.com/rosalieaudoinVisit my website: https://flatoutsocial.com/Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. And a little review on Apple Podcasts would really make me smile. xxSee you in the next episode.

Negotiating for a pay rise can be an intimidating experience but one certainly worth learning how to handle, Michelle Gyimah gives us some tips and tricks and a five-point plan to get more recognition at work before going in for the pay rise negotiation. Corinne also talks briefly about her 5 Day Challenge (27th-31st January 2020) Registration closes on the 24th of January at 23.24, link in the show notes.

Negotiating for a pay rise can be an intimidating experience but one certainly worth learning how to handle, Michelle Gyimah gives us some tips and tricks and a five-point plan to get more recognition at work before going in for the pay rise negotiation. Corinne also talks briefly about her 5 Day Challenge (27th-31st January 2020) Registration closes on the 24th of January at 23.24, link in the show notes.

How can you approach an uncomfortable or difficult topic with your audience, so that they open up and you can facilitate a productive conversation, learning, and action taking? For many companies, the gender pay gap is one of those issues that they want to be seen as making progress on, yet having real conversations around it, that lead to action, can be challenging. This is the situation that my guest, Michelle Gyimah, finds herself in regularly. Michelle lives in the U.K. and works with companies to improve the pay and leadership gap between men and women. Michelle faced this issue herself when she went back to work after having children and what she found was frustrating: resistance by companies to part-time and remote work for women at her skill level who should be paid equitably but aren’t. In this episode, Michelle and I talk about: The gender pay gap is more than money The way the world of work is structured is putting up barriers Michelle’s personal story How Michelle gets people at all levels of a company to open up and have these difficult conversations about the gender pay and leadership gap The solutions are found when you come to the table The kind of company culture that’s open to this The workshop activities Michelle uses Bringing people’s objections out into the open (this is for any topic you speak on) Women speakers not getting paid, especially ones like Michelle who speak on the gender pay gap {rant}   This episode is part of our Money series, episodes 132-136. If you’re ready to position yourself as a paid speaker as well as generate more leads from your speaking engagements, join our Monetize Your Speaking online group coaching program. This is a 3-month online, hands-on program that will help you find/refine your unique topic, create your speaking page, packages and fees, optimize your LinkedIn profile, improve your current presentation to make it more sales-driven, and position yourself as a premium speaker.   About My Guest: Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. In addition to working with employers, Michelle is also a passionate advocate for enabling women to get equal pay and close their pay gaps. She does this by supporting their equal pay investigations and teaching women workplace negotiation skills to allow them to get more of what they want. Michelle has over 10 years’ experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester. Michelle is a regular contributor to numerous national business magazines, international conferences and lives in Manchester, UK. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and gain more visibility to achieve their goals. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power: on stages, in businesses, on boards, in the media, in politics, and in our communities. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/134 Connect with Michelle on her website: http://www.equalitypays.co.uk  Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/  Join the free Speaking Your Brand community at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join/ or text the word SPEAKING to 444-999. Join the Monetize Your Speaking group coaching program at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/group.  Sign up for a Strategy Session at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/strategy. Create your signature talk or TEDx talk. Get all the details at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/coaching.  Say hi to me on Instagram and Twitter: @CarolMorganCox. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a review! Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 54: Building a Culture of Trust with Your Team and Audience with Dr. Laura Gallaher Episode 97: Thinking Bigger – I Get Coached On-Air by Geraldine Carter Episode 125: Handling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah & Beth of Pantsuit Politics Episode 126: Gain Skills and Visibility By Serving on a Board with Shireen Motara Episode 131: Pitching and Negotiating for Bigger Speaking Opportunities with Maureen Taylor [Confidence Series]

We are continuing the Career Change series. In this episode, I speak to Gender Pay Gap Consultant, Michelle Gyimah about a really important topic - negotiation. Here is what you will learn: - How Michelle navigated her transition back to work after maternity leave- The importance of learning how to negotiate your salary - What to do if you start a business that doesn't work out - Ways to shift your mindset to overcome reluctance to ask for what you want************************************Find show notes at lightboxcoaching.com/episode69Download my negotiation checklist - lightboxcoaching.com/negotiationClick to view: show page on Awesound

In this very special edition of the Comeback Girl podcast, I chat to Michelle Gyimah of Equality Pays Michelle (who was heavily pregnant with her new baby girl when we recorded this interview) is dedicated to helping people get what they're worth, and this podcast is full of practical advice about not only how to ask for what you want, but how to really take notice of what's being offered, how and when to negotiate, and how important it is to have a dialogue with your own family during the process. From Michelle's website: "So many women struggle with believing that it is ok to ask for the things they need to enable them to keep their career on track, earn decent money and manage their loves outside of work. Even more struggle with hearing 'no' from their employers and fall into the trap of believing that they should just continue to do what they can with less than what they want. There are a number of factors that contribute to the gender pay gap, but I want to concentrate on one. Helping women to be bold enough to ask for more and to keep asking until they get what they want." https://www.equalitypays.co.uk I hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow me on: Twitter https://twitter.com/C0mebackG1rl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/c0mebackg1rl/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/c0mebackgirl/

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Last week we explored how to negotiate a flexible work schedule. Today discover how to negotiate a pay rise. Money empowerment educator, Michelle Gyimah, shares her top tips on how to negotiate a payrise.  Very often money is an emotive subject for women however you have to stop making it personal. It's not about you. It's not about your worth. What gets overlooked so often is that it's not just your salary ... it's your benefits too. The more you get paid, the bigger your pension pot.  Listen to this #ConfidentConversations podcast episode to get clarity on when to ask for a pay rise and how to ask for a payrise.  Mentioned on the show and other useful links Michelle on Facebook: Equality Pays And on Twitter @EqualityPays The EHRC Working Forward Campaign How to negotiate a flexible work schedule with Anna Meller in episode 039 GUEST: Michelle Gyimah, Money Empowerment Educator at Equality Pays HOST: Sherry Bevan, Founder of The Confident Mother Ask your questions and share your feedback Comment on the show notes below Tweet me @SherryRB using #ConfidentConversations Get in touch with me directly here Subscribe, rate and review in iTunes  For more Confident Conversations connect with me On Twitter @SherryRB On LinkedIn Like The Confident Mother Facebook page Sign up to The Confidence Guide produced weekly packed with tips and ideas on career, confidence and leadership Book your complimentary clarity call to explore your career and leadership confidence

Today I have the very lovely Michelle Gyimah with me on Financial Fluency. Michelle is a tech gender equality consultant, a tech start-up improver, trainer, and speaker. She worked for over six years at the Equality and Human Rights Commission in the UK, helping employers work within the bounds of equality law, especially in regards to maternity leave. In the midst of her own maternity leave, she decided that she wanted to strike out on her own and provide consulting for businesses and employees as an entrepreneur. In our discussion, we cover in depth the feelings of vulnerability and fear that women encounter when revealing their pregnancy to their employer. We talk about how women might choose to become self employed because of how their employers treat them around pregnancy and child care. We talk about how start-ups can provide a safe and comfortable culture for women.  To connect with Michelle and learn more about her advice for employers and employees alike, check her out at www.equalitypays.co.uk.