Podcasts about northern power women

Join us on the We Are PoWEr podcast as Amy Williams, Managing Director at Barclays and Iwona Schmidt, Managing Director at Bank of America talk about their roles as co-headline partners for the 2025 Northern PoWEr Women's Awards.

Discover the true meaning of resilience as we bring you an insightful episode of the Northern Power Women podcast, live from EY HQ in Manchester. Our panelists Lauren, Rebecca, and Kerry share their unique stories and wisdom about overcoming setbacks. .Join us to hear inspiring anecdotes about learning from challenges, embracing progress over perfection, and the importance of making everyone in the room feel included and valued. Listen to Learn:- common misconceptions about resilience- how tiny changes can lead to monumental growth- the critical role of allyship and mentorship- how to keep dancing when the music stopsYou can now nominate for the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards to be in with a chance of celebrating with changemakers, trailblazers and advocates on 6th March 2025! Nominate now at wearepower.netSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Join us for an extra special episode as Simone Roche MBE sits down with the extraordinary winners and commended individuals of the 2024 Northern Power Women Awards

“All of these formidable women, it's amazing”To mark International Women's Day 2024, Lisa Morton is asking some of Greater Manchester's most inspiring role models what they are both celebrating and campaigning for in 2024. In this special episode of We Built This City, Lisa explores what's changing for women across boardrooms, classrooms, changing rooms and dancefloors.You'll hear from Jane Kenyon, founder of Girls Out Loud, Radio 1's Victoria Jane, Zalena Vandrewala, chair of Women of the Year awards, Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women In Football and Natasha Davies, Senior Marketing Manager for fine dining group, D&D London, who made it onto Northern Power Women's Future List for 2024. Find out what they are proud of, what they're still fighting for - and which Greater Mancunian women inspire them to keep pushing for change.Girls Out Loud have an upcoming fundraising ball on 19th April find out more information here.------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 26 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA Twitter

This episode, we take a rollercoaster ride back into 2023. More than just a look back, we're sharing our visions for 2024, which include one of us becoming a Zumba instructor and a resolute commitment towards inclusivity and resilience. The journey doesn't end there, we also reflect on our favorite podcast episodes that spanned a range of topics from fashion design to self-belief and sustainability.Join us in the conversation, as we navigate the intricacies of our past year with many delightful anecdotes and heartfelt goodbyes. We talk about the power of resilience and the importance of having a supportive circle. So, come along, let's celebrate the past and look forward to an exciting future together at Northern Power Women.Listen to Learn:- Our highlights from 2023- Our goals for 2024- Everyone's favourite podcast episode- All about the new additions to our team!Now introducing Power Profiles: Your Role Models on Demand. We've already connected over 50,000 people and now we want to hear your career story to keep inspiring future talent.Submit your 90 second video to 07388 672 214 to help us show that there is no one straight path in life.You can access our video guide through your profile on the Power Platform! Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Engineering Success interviews Kemi Akinola a Principal Process Engineer in the Water Industry. Kemi has BSc and MSc degrees from Imperial College London and over nine years' experience in the UK Water Industry. Through her career to date, she has contributed, inter alia, to the design; and enhanced operation, of several water and wastewater treatment works, by providing process engineering expertise for major capital projects and day-to-day site operation.​ Kemi is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager and a winner of several awards including the CIWEM ‘Annual Conference Young Ambassador 2016' award and Northern Power Women 'Future List 2018' award. ​She is passionate about enhancing people's lives and is currently involved in several International Development initiatives, such as RAEng Frontiers for Development. She also enjoys volunteering with charities such as Compassion UK. As a female Engineer, Kemi actively supports and encourages young and upcoming Engineers. She is also a Sustainability Enthusiast and an Inspirational Blogger. Furthermore, Kemi is the author of the book, Getting Chartered: The First or Next Time, which provides helpful pointers from her chartership journey, for aspiring Chartered Professionals. ​In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading and travelling.

Northern Power Women Awards Debrief “We are not just for one night”⚡️  Join Simone Roche In this NPW Awards special as she continues to spotlight our winners and commended of the 2023 Northern Power Women awards

Welcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – a panel discussion with innovative business leaders. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Nicola Smith who is Interim CEO at Timewise, an organisation championing flexible working and equality in the workplace.  Simone Roche MBE is founder of Northern Power Women, a community spanning all sectors, genders and socio-economic groups that is dedicated to accelerating gender equality and social mobility. And Sheila Callaham is a co-founder, Executive Director, and Board Chair for Age Equity Alliance who are committed to helping businesses, organisations, and communities ensure Age Equity in the workplace through education, training, and process evaluation.There's no denying that Covid changed the way we all work, forcing many businesses to adopt remote working in a way they may not have done otherwise. But now the pandemic has passed, what legacy is left on the way we operate as businesses and employees. The culture of work has shifted, and employees considering roles are much more focussed on the flexibility around work than they were previously. The panel discuss how businesses need to adapt to be more accommodating, supportive and flexible in order to continue to attract talent and sustain growth.  Furthermore, flexible working isn't only about location. It's about how you work, when you work and what's expected of you. Nicola argues that so long as there are clear and reasonable expectations with buy-in from all stakeholders then often the logistics of how or when work is done shouldn't be a consideration. Not all roles can be fully flexible. The panel discuss how businesses can avoid a two-tier workforce emerging, creating separation between the flexible and non-flexible workers. Some work may be time or location specific. How do you avoid those staff feeling like they're missing out on a more flexible role? Sheila suggests that companies can compensate for that through the policies and programmes and benefits that they offer. Watch the podcast on YouTube Hosted by Jeff DewingDiscover Cloudfm GroupWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn

Welcome to The F Word at Work - we share highligts of another epic week the night before we are attending the Northern Power Women awards ( fingers crossed by the time you hear this we've won!) We also mention the This Can Happen conference we're speaking at this week. So we've got a few remaining episodes to share in this series, so we're going to be focusing on best practices from our clients. We're having more and more conversations with companies keen to offer training to their people leaders and ensure those going through fertility issues are better supported, which is so exciting for us as a start-up. Today we're delighted to share this conversation with Jo Riddell of Selfridges, Head of ER, Policy and Wellbeing. Did you know that Selfridges is actually the first company that Fertility Matters at Work signed? Jo explains how she first heard about us and the amazing feedback Selfridges is getting as a result of the work they are doing. We're delighted to share that Selfridges are now a fertility friendly accredited ™️ employer ( updated 12/3/2024 ) What we discussed: What led the drive for Selfridges to become fertility-friendlyHow Selfridges launched it's fertility friendly activity with a launch panel with a senior lead, talking about her expereince of pregnancy loss. The feedback they have been receiving since working with Fertility Matters at Work The impact of this education and how it is created an more supportive environment for colleagues.Selfridges plans for further awareness raising events. How representation is importantHow Selfridges have used surveys to gain employee feedback How employees and team members tend to share their feedback privately. Selfridges relaunched its internal support network called, Family Matters to encourage people to share their stories. Use of the Yama app to help them communicate and support each other despite the diversity and size of their organization. How they ensure people feel comfortable and safe and that they are not judged regardless of what they are going through. How Selfridges evaluated its policies to meet the different needs of its team members. How using their social media to highlight this work has benefited their attraction and retention Selfridges aim to become fertility accredited this year. How Selfridges wants to continue the conversation and to keep on looking for what's next they can offer and how they'd be able to give support to their teams. Have a look @fertilit_arty on insta WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FERTILITY ISSUES FOR YOUR ORGANISATION? We have a few remaining places for our workshop on March 28th here. You can also book a call to speak with us here. Find out more about our services and sign up to our newsletter here. Follow us on Insta and find out what our community has to say. Join us on LinkedIn Find us on

Welcome to The F Word at Work - we share highligts of another epic week the night before we are attending the Northern Power Women awards ( fingers crossed by the time you hear this we've won!) We also mention the This Can Happen conference we're speaking at this week. So we've got a few remaining episodes to share in this series, so we're going to be focusing on best practices from our clients. We're having more and more conversations with companies keen to offer training to their people leaders and ensure those going through fertility issues are better supported, which is so exciting for us as a start-up. Today we're delighted to share this conversation with Jo Riddell of Selfridges, Head of ER, Policy and Wellbeing. Did you know that Selfridges is actually the first company that Fertility Matters at Work signed? Jo explains how she first heard about us and the amazing feedback Selfridges is getting as a result of the work they are doing. We're delighted to share that Selfridges are now a fertility friendly accredited ™️ employer ( updated 12/3/2024 ) What we discussed: What led the drive for Selfridges to become fertility-friendlyHow Selfridges launched it's fertility friendly activity with a launch panel with a senior lead, talking about her expereince of pregnancy loss. The feedback they have been receiving since working with Fertility Matters at Work The impact of this education and how it is created an more supportive environment for colleagues.Selfridges plans for further awareness raising events. How representation is importantHow Selfridges have used surveys to gain employee feedback How employees and team members tend to share their feedback privately. Selfridges relaunched its internal support network called, Family Matters to encourage people to share their stories. Use of the Yama app to help them communicate and support each other despite the diversity and size of their organization. How they ensure people feel comfortable and safe and that they are not judged regardless of what they are going through. How Selfridges evaluated its policies to meet the different needs of its team members. How using their social media to highlight this work has benefited their attraction and retention Selfridges aim to become fertility accredited this year. How Selfridges wants to continue the conversation and to keep on looking for what's next they can offer and how they'd be able to give support to their teams. Have a look @fertilit_arty on insta WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FERTILITY ISSUES FOR YOUR ORGANISATION? We have a few remaining places for our workshop on March 28th here. You can also book a call to speak with us here. Find out more about our services and sign up to our newsletter here. Follow us on Insta and find out what our community has to say. Join us on LinkedIn Find us on

For the first episode of our Allyship boxset series sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to Morson Group COO, Adrian Adair. Morson Group has an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, training, screening and people solutions around the world. Simone and Adrian chat about all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How allyship plays an important part in recruitment ⚡About Morson's journey with inclusivity  ⚡Why the language you use in adverts is so important  ⚡️How to communicate on multiple levels Find Adrian Adair here. Find Morson Group here. Check out their website here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

For the final episode of our allyship miniseries sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the multi award winning chartered structural engineer, Najwa Jawahar. Simone and Najwa talk all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How to celebrate your wins and highfive yourself ⚡Why Najwa considers herself as a role model ⚡How to create an environment in the workplace so everyone can be themselves ⚡️What Najwa would tell her younger self  Find Najwa here. Find out more about WSP here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

For the second episode of our Allyship boxset series sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the wonderful award winning serial entrepreneur, Marilyn Comrie OBE. Simone and Marilyn catch up and talk all things allyship in the workplace.  Listen to learn: ⚡How Marilyn is working with organizations to level up  ⚡How to shift your organisations style ⚡How to be an active ally ⚡️Steps to becoming an ally Find Marilyn here here. Find out more about BURN here.  Check out The Blair Project here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Two things have always played a huge part in Archie's life: Cricket and Bollywood. In this conversation with Simone Roche MBE they discuss how cricket "has the power to change lives" but they also discuss something that came to Archie in adulthood - a passion for lifting weights and the internal hurdles she overcame by getting into fitness. As well as that, Archie shares her inspiring career journey and how getting sacked was "one of the best things that happened" to her.Listen to learn:⚡Why cricket needs more women⚡How fitness and weightlifting became a big part of Archie's life⚡How Archie overcame the feeling of intimidation in the gym⚡️ Archie's career highlights from getting sacked to becoming the Diversity Producer for BBC Sport CricketFind Archie here. Find out more about the series 1 Billion To One here.  Listen to Rina Sowler's episode hereSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here.  Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to the Northern Power Women newsletter. Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from Northern Power Women: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

In January 2018, Blue Monday to be precise, something happened to Melissa Johns that made getting through the day even harder than for most. Naked photos, hacked from her iPhone, were leaked to national newspapers across the UK. What was most striking in the reports for Melissa, who was born without her right arm below the elbow, was the way her body was negatively depicted. Even more significantly, it wasn't the first time she'd experienced it but it was the last time she'd let it define her, and has since written and toured the UK with her one-woman show, Snatched. Outside of acting, Melissa uses her platform to advocate for disabled artists and works as Co-Creative Lead for Bafta Award-winning organisation, TripleC (co-founded with Cherylee Houston) - a collective of disabled and non-disabled creative individuals which runs projects breaking down the barriers for people with disabilities in the arts. Listen to learn: How drama positively impacts disabled youth What TripleC does to further the opportunities of disabled artists How Melissa turned what could have been a devastating experience into one of hope and change What you can expect from Melissa's new stage show, Snatched.  ⚡Find Melissa here: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/elevate/melissa-johns  ⚡Learn more about TripleC here: https://triplec.org.uk/  ⚡Listen to Cherylee Houston's podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-work-better-together/id1250023032?i=1000550260034  

We're heading out to the countryside for our political guest this week, as the world is going through its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu. In the UK it's been reported that around 600,000 of Britain's 1.2 million free-range turkeys produced annually have died in recent weeks from the current avian influenza outbreak.Northern Agenda editor Rob Parsons speaks to Dr Neil Hudson, a Tory MP from rural Cumbria and the only vet in the House of Commons, about the toll the epidemic has taken on the poultry industry and what we can do to help.***And we hear about a campaign dedicated to accelerating gender equality and social mobility from the North of England, backed by more than 70,000 people. Northern Power Women's CEO and founder Simone Roche joins Rob on the podcast to discuss the campaign.***The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/(Image: Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simone Roche MBE chats to Karen Campbell-Williams and Jenn Barnet representing Grant Thornton who won the Large Organisation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards. Grant Thornton is one of the world's largest professional service networks of independent assurance, tax and advisory businesses with member firms in over 135 countries. The UK member firm, Grant Thornton UK LLP is one of the largest UK accounting and business advisers.Together Simone, Karen and Jenn chat about all things NPW Awards and promoting social mobility.  Listen to learn: What winning the NPW Large Organisation award meant to Karen, Jenn and the team at Grant Thornton Why Social Mobility is close to Karen's heart How Grant Thornton celebrate male allies What's next for Grant Thornton Check out Grant Thornton here. Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Just a reminder that nominations are now open for the 7th Northern Power Women awards, sponsored by EY.Until October 4, you have the chance to celebrate the achievements of role models, trail blazers or organisations making a real difference to your sector or community. Don't let their incredible work go unrewarded! Simply head over to our Power Platform at wearepower.net and start your nomination now - good luck!

Simone Roche MBE chats to Laura Wood, Northern Power Women Agent of Change award winner 2022 and Co-Founder and Director of Invisible Creations, an organisation that specialises in designing products that support people to live well and independently in their homes for longer. Together Simone and Laura chat about all things NPW Awards and creating a business that helps others.  Listen to learn: What advice Laura would give to somebody who was looking to join a Board Why Invisible Creations was a personal journey for Laura How Invisible Creations can help people's physical and mental health  What's next for Laura on her journey to do even more good Check out Invisible Creations here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramJust a reminder that nominations are now open for the 7th Northern Power Women awards, sponsored by EY.Until October 4, you have the chance to celebrate the achievements of role models, trail blazers or organisations making a real difference to your sector or community. Don't let their incredible work go unrewarded! Simply head over to our Power Platform at wearepower.net and start your nomination now - good luck!

Simone Roche MBE chats to Maggie Chen, co-founder of Girls in Charge who were named Commended for the Innovation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards back. Girls In Charge is an international social enterprise using gamification to help women build confidence and entrepreneurial skills. Together Simone and Maggie chat about all things NPW Awards and entrepreneurship. Listen to learn: What doors have been opened for Girls In Charge after the NPWAwards 2022 Why it is important to make entrepreneurial skills development fun How to take the 'scariness' away from the word entrepreneur  How Maggie is making progress on her mission to upskill 1 million women by 2030  Check out Girls In Charge here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Just a reminder that nominations are now open for the 7th Northern Power Women awards, sponsored by EY.Until October 4, you have the chance to celebrate the achievements of role models, trail blazers or organisations making a real difference to your sector or community. Don't let their incredible work go unrewarded! Simply head over to our Power Platform at wearepower.net and start your nomination now - good luck!

Simone Roche MBE chats to Liz Ashall-Payne, Northern Power Women Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Winner and co-founder and CEO of ORCHA, the world's leading provider of digital health accreditation and distribution services. Together Simone and Liz chat about all things NPW Awards and... Listen to Learn:What Liz has been up to since being named Outstanding Entrepreneur 2022 and the doors it has opened for her  How failure can be looked at as a positive thing How to recognise the key skills and attributes when expanding a team How to reflect on hard work as an entrepreneur locally and globally  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Just a reminder that nominations are now open for the 7th Northern Power Women awards, sponsored by EY.Until October 4, you have the chance to celebrate the achievements of role models, trail blazers or organisations making a real difference to your sector or community. Don't let their incredible work go unrewarded! Simply head over to our Power Platform at wearepower.net and start your nomination now - good luck!

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Emma Mason, Office Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring NPW Awards Winners and their conversations around using their platform for good."In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good.Listen to hear from:  Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath  Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin  Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood  Agent of Change Commended: Dianne Richardson  One to Watch Winner: Debbie Rogers  Large Organisation Winner: Grant Thornton, represented by Jenn Barnett  Outstanding Entrepreneur Winner: Liz Ashall-Payne  Transformational Leader Winner: Steph Edusei  Transformational Leader Commended: Sharon Davies  Innovation Winner: Women In Social Housing, represented by Crystal Hicks  Innovation Commended: Girls In Charge, represented by Maggie Chen  Disruptor for Good Winner: Nazir Afzal OBE  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Rob Monks, Operation Director at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ranjana Bell and their experience of working from home."My takeaway is that leaders need to create a safe space for employees to ask difficult questions about language bias, without the fear of reprisals. Honest challenging conversations take real commitment from leaders."Simone Roche MBE chats to Director of RBA Equality and Diversity with nearly 40 years of experience Ranjana Bell MBE. She reflects on her experience and views on why working from home is better for employees and business and the opportunity for safe places for individuals in the workplace. Listen to Learn  Why continuing to work from home benefits employees  How to build forward better in our new world What are the things we can all do to improve the landscape of diversity and equality across businesses and organisations  What is Ranjana's safe space platform 

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Leah Middleton, Social Media Assitant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ravinder Shawe and their advice on how to be fearless."Simone Roche MBE chats to Ravinder Shawe, Senior Legal Counsel for Siemens in Manchester, and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Ravinder talk about the role models that have empowered them throughout their lives and the power of harnessing a growth mindset.  Listen to Learn: Why asking for advice is more valuable than asking for feedback  How to let your fearlessness out (and be more like Princess Leia!)  Why we need to continue to pay it forward as role models  How celebrating diversity in film & TV positively impacts everyone  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram."

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Lydia Wong, Social Media Assistant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Dr Joanna Berry and their advice on mentoring.Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Joanna Berry, mentor extraordinaire and Associate Professor and Director of Durham Energy Institute at Durham University, as they spotlight the PoWEr of mentoring. Listen to LearnWhat 3 things make a successful mentoring relationshipHow redirected confidence can be just as useful as boosted confidence Why you can learn just as much from being a mentor How Northern Power Women harness the PoWEr of communityFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Simone Roche, CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Cherylee Houston MBE.My biggest takeaway from Cherylee is not to build a ramp because I'm in a wheelchair but other people will benefit from it. This manifests wider when we make decisions on how we can make small adjustments to support wider accessibility."Simone Roche MBE chats to  Cherylee Houston MBE, Coronation Street star and co-founder of TripleC, a collective which increases access to the arts for disabled performers. Together they discuss how we can start conversations around disability and access, and the power the media has in changing perceptions.      Listen to Learn How to work with, not against people when it comes to education and change  Why everyone benefits from greater accessibility   How to be an intentional ally to disabled peopleWhy disability should be on your agenda from the get-go Find us on Twitter,  LinkedIn and  Instagram"

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Philly Strahan, Operations and Partnerships Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Rina Sowler."Rina's passion for getting girls into cricket shines through and it is amazing to hear about the positive impacts this sport can have on everyone's lives.""Simone Roche MBE chats to Rina Sowler, Asia Investment Manager at The Leith Planning Group, Mandarin Tutor and Cricket Coach, about the importance of support and sponsorship, as well as the PoWEr of sport.  Listen to LearnHow sport can develop leadership and teamwork skills, particularly in young womenWhy your uniqueness is your superPoWEr How everyone can do something to advocate for othersWhy seeking support from your network and communities is so important to your growthFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Alex Cousins, part of the Liverpool Power Circle, member of Northern Power Women Steering Board has chosen this episode featuring Afiya Amesu. My top takeaway was Afiya's top tips on being a good ally. As a white woman you want to support but are sometimes too scared in case you are seen to be taking over the conversation so her tips are invaluable in getting over the fear of upsetting people rather than supporting people.""Simone Roche MBE chats to Afiya Amesu, future barrister and co-founder of She Leads For Legacy all about the importance of bringing different voices to the table, spotlighting diverse talent and the power of collaboration.   Listen to learnWhy setting short, medium and long term goals enables us to break down barriersHow supporting black owned business is a great way to be an allyWhy we should all undertake reverse mentoring and unconscious bias training  How important listening is in addressing racial and gender diversityFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Aby Ndiaye, Northern Power Women Intern has chosen this episode featuring Barbara Bray MBE, she says:I really admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation. I also admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation."Simone Roche MBE chats to Barbara Bray MBE, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing nutrition. Together they discuss the importance of visibility when it comes to breaking barriers and building relationships. Listen to Learn Why the future is in the hands of those who show up  How celebrating your own achievements encourages others to do the same  Why finding the right mentor for the right stage you're at is so important  How Barbara found the courage to set up her own business in 2014 Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"

Simone Roche MBE chats to Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire. Together Simone and Sam reflect on the last 5 years of the Northern Power Women Podcast and all they've achieved, and their plans for the future.  Listen to Learn: How Simone's career journey led her to found Northern Power Women  Why Northern Power Women focuses on taking action and making real changeHow you can get involved in the Northern Power Women community  Why you should nominate someone for the Northern Power Women Awards 2023 Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event for Early Careers.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 

Sophie Milliken is the founder of Moja Group Limited, dedicated to boosting business owners' profiles, helping them become more visible and heard within their industry.  Sophie has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development since 2013 and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts in 2019. Her first book, From Learner To Earner, was published in August 2019, becoming a best seller in October. Sophie's best-selling second book, The Ambition Accelerator, was published in February 2021 and includes advice from Dragons' Den star Sara Davies MBE and The Apprentice's Linda Plant. A podcast accompanies The Ambition Accelerator and includes interviews with the women included in the book.   A multi-award-winning businesswoman, author, and proud mum, Sophie enjoys supporting her home region of North East England. Sophie supports Northern Power Women and is co-founder of City Ladies Networking. She is Chair of Smart Works Newcastle and has achieved tremendous success delivering the aim of doubling the number of unemployed women supported with interview clothing and coaching across the northeast and securing Sara Davies MBE as the charity's ambassador. In June 2021, Sophie became a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We all know that success starts at home but for a company to be successful it needs more than just domestic sales. To gain international exposure and enter new markets with ease, you need to increase your international presence so people everywhere can purchase what products/services are offered through them. BEST MOMENTS “What made my last business really successful was the relationships that we had with clients and putting them first putting them at the heart of things, and also doing the same with the team as well.” “And it was at a point in time where we were winning all these awards for the business and doing really, really well. And people were like, Oh, you've done so well, you're so successful. And I wanted to say, that doesn't happen overnight. There's a lot that goes into that. And there are a lot of things that you don't see under the surface of things that are happening, and I'm sure you'll be able to relate to this. And it was really important to kind of show the warts and all side of things.” “I think when you're involved in charity boards, in particular, and non-executive boards as well, you meet people that challenge your thinking, you meet people that are experts in other industries and other areas. And that brings so much richness to your own business and your bread. So I think that's really important. I think people should take opportunities to go and speak at events.” “There's some business sense there just around the numbers side of things and looking after your customers and extending the value and the contract size that you have with them. But I think if you do a great job for someone, not only is it just more fun and enjoyable, because they're having a great experience, and you'll have more fun doing it.” ABOUT THE HOST Levent Yildizgoren, the author of 'Good Business in any Language', is an award-winning entrepreneur, localisation professional, and a PRINCE2 qualified project manager. CONTACT METHOD Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leventyildizgoren/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yildizgoren IG: https://www.instagram.com/levent.yildizgoren/ ABOUT THE GUEST Sophie Milliken is the founder of Moja Group Limited, dedicated to boosting business owners' profiles, helping them become more visible and heard within their industry. She is the author of From Learner to Earner and The Ambition Accelerator. CONTACT METHOD Moja company website: https://thisismoja.com/ Sophie's TEDx Talk: The truth behind The Showreel https://youtu.be/woZ_d3WTtR4   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Twitter: @Moja_Sophie Instagram: @Moja_Sophie Facebook: @MojaSophie VALUABLE RESOURCES Do you have any questions about translation, localization, or international growth? Visit TTC website: https://ttcwetranslate.com/ Are you curious about how ready you are to go global? Take TTC wetranslate's Scorecard: https://global.scoreapp.com/ Take your business global with the 5-step LINGO modal! Purchase 'Good Business in any Language' on Amazon now: https://cutt.ly/2ORR

Why is car insurance a way to help people experiencing domestic abuse? What makes women different leaders to men? And why is business a better vehicle for social reform than politics?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to Freedom Group / Stella Insurance CEO, and Northern Power Woman, SAM WHITE Twitter: @SamWhiteCEO   Known for: CEO - The Freedom Group Host - Human Business podcast Regular Contributor - Wake Up To Money (BBC) Regular Contributor - Business Live: With Ian King (Sky) The Big 5 Questions: How do you measure the impact of what you do? How should people/businesses be preparing for the future? How do we build the workforce we need for that future? How do you use creativity to solve problems? How do you collaborate? Key quotes: “Insurance is probably one of the worst marketed business entities in the history of the universe.”  “At its core, insurance really does have the power to change the world, because what is it? Well it's a group of individuals all saying, hey you know what, we're all going to put money in because something awful might happen to one of us and if that does occur, then the collective can step in and support. Which is a really phenomenal concept and ideology — and actually something that people should emotionally connect with.” “We give five dollars from every policy sold to Women and Girls Emergency Centre. One of the causes that we're really passionate about as a team is helping women that have been victims of domestic violence, which unfortunately has increased massively due to the lockdown.”  “For me what's really encouraging is when I start to see more young female leaders coming into the sector and having a voice and not being afraid to use it. You'll get that personal connection where they'll message you, or come up to you.”    “We're currently building a ‘crisis insurance' product, which will be included as part of the motor insurance premium, just sat in the product, that if somebody is unfortunate enough to be a victim of domestic violence we can get funds to them quickly enough to get out of that situation.” “How can we build products that have real value for a real problem that we are trying to support? And how do we then embed that into the community that we are wanting to support, so that everybody is on the same page?”     “I believe that the only way we are going to survive as a species and really make the world work, will be through the right kind of businesses.” “I like Andy Burnham, he's a nice guy but my general view with politics is it's a complete waste of time. I've had people say to me: you're very opinionated, why don't you get into politics? Blah blah blah. Absolutely not. Categorically not. Because the system's screwed. It's a dysfunctional, rotten to the core system. Dismantle all the world governments and let the people sort themselves out.” “We question so much more now than we used to, and we have so much more information at our fingertips.”   Useful links: Freedom Services Group // freedomservicesgroup.co.uk/ FSC's ‘About Sam White' page // freedomservicesgroup.co.uk/sam-white/all-about-sam-white Profile in The Mirror // mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-spent-years-washing-cars-26010470 Stella Insurance (Australia) // stellainsurance.com.au/ Women and Girls Emergency Centre (Australia) // wagec.org.au/ Sam White (LinkedIn) // linkedin.com/in/sam-white-093b9b22/?originalSubdomain=uk Human Business podcast (Apple podcasts) // podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/human-business-with-sam-white/id1476366810 Human Business podcast (Spotify) // open.spotify.com/show/40I1TsoteuWGDcd0vO9GA9?si=dbc3753eb8f3442b Northern Power Women circle // northernpowerwomen.com/ Moving to Employee Ownership (government guidance) // assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/210450/bis-13-949-moving-to-employee-ownership-guidance-on-model-documentation.pdf Employee Ownership Association // employeeownership.co.uk/what-is-employee-ownership/   This episode was recorded in February 2022 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts

In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good. Listen to hear from:   - Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath   - Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin   - Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood  

On this weeks episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Helen Tonks. Helen is the vision and drive behind the growth of the multi award-winning Hydraulics Online brand; from a business start-up with a blank sheet of paper to the DIT Northern Powerhouse Export Champion and global provider of today - serving customers across 20 sectors in 130 countries around the world. She loves making things happen and making every day count, and thrives on collaboration. Supporting and mentoring others, and championing SMEs has always been a passion ‘passion project' of Helen's, and in 2021 Manchester Metropolitan University approached her asking her to support their delivery of the Government's Help to Grow Management Programme. In saying ‘yes', the time had come to formalise what she had already been doing for so long: her second business, InspiresMe Consulting Ltd, was born. A strong advocate of business and education working more closely together, in her 'spare time' Helen is actively involved in local and regional education. This work, alongside her other achievements, has led her to be recognised within the Northern Power Women 2022 Power List. Helen admits to being naturally restless, but that's because she juggle the whole work-life balance with being 'mum' to seven. Yes, seven. Find Helen's social's below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-tonks/ Website - https://hydraulicsonline.com Website - https://www.inspiresmeconsulting.com

Simone Roche MBE chats to the Northern Power Women team, as they take a moment to celebrate each other and their achievements ahead of International Women's Day 2022.  Together they answer the questions:   -Who is your Super Person?   -What are you most proud of?   Listen to hear from:  -Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton

In this episode, Richard is joined by Maggie Philbin, OBE. She has worked in radio and television for over 30 years on a wide range of science, medical and technology programmes from Tomorrow's World to Bang Goes the Theory.   In 2008, she co-founded TeenTech, an award-winning organisation which works across the UK getting young people innovating, creating building skills and preparing for a fast-changing future. Richard and Maggie talk about what the government can do to encourage more young people into STEM subjects, how young people view the IT and tech sectors, and how businesses can encourage more women into the industry.  And, Maggie shares what she finds exciting about the tech space right now, how she started in TV and why she was attracted to a career in tech. Plus, she answers a series of quick-fire questions submitted by listeners of the show.  Maggie also talks extensively about her time on Tomorrow's World, the inventors she enjoyed meeting and the challenges of doing live TV. She explains why she set up the TeenTech initiative and how it helps young people find real opportunities for their futures.  Mentioned in This Episode https://teentech.com/ (TeenTech) https://teentech.com/press-release-teentech-live-comes-to-the-north-east/ (The TeenTech Live Newcastle) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomorrow%27s_World (Tomorrow's World) https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252507482/Computer-Weekly-announces-the-2021-Most-Influential-Women-in-UK-Tech (Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in Tech list) https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/ (Northern Power Women)

In the penultimate session of 'Big Ideas Live' from Rotherham in South Yorkshire, Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips is joined by a panel to discuss the levelling up agenda.They look at regional identity and examine whether pride can drive growth.On the panel are the political journalist and the author of 'Broken Heartlands' Sebastian Payne; the chief executive of First Direct, Chris Pitt; the founder of Northern Power Women, Chris Roche; the Conservative MP for Bolton West, Chris Green and the vice chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, Professor Charles Egbu.#BigIdeasLive

#146 Michelle Jones - A world where kindness is currency Michelle talks to us about imagining a world where kindness is currency. We talk about: How being content in the moment is a huge gift.  How in helping others we can help ourselves. And watching Father of the Bride so many times! Michelle is the Founder and Director of Kind Currency, she also owns a successful wedding consultancy and has had other businesses. She's a Champion of Kindness, A believer in the power of community and an eternal optimist who is always smiling. As a North East Entrepreneur, Charity Worker & Volunteer - Michelle was recently awarded with a 'Friendship Bench' for her social impact work. She's incredibly Resilient and describes herself as a Chronic Illness, Mental Health and Invisible Disabilities Warrior. Michelle is also an Ambassador for Inclusion - working with local and national movements such as BE HEARD and Northern Power Women. And most importantly, she is Wife to Steven and Mam to Dylan and Isla.   Key Resources: Inspiration North Website - www.inspirationnorth.com Inspiration North Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspirationnorth  Inspiration North Twitter - https://twitter.com/Inspirationorth  Inspiration North Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiration_north/  Inspiration North LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspiration-north Kind Currency Website - https://www.kindcurrency.co.uk/  Michelle Jones Weddings Website - https://www.mjweddingplanner.co.uk/  Michelle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/shellskindworld Michelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindnessmakestheworldsparkle/  Kind Currency on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KindCurrencyCIC Kind Currency on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kindcurrencyclub/ Kind Currency on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kindcurrencyclub/ Kind Currency on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kindcurrencyclub  Michelle Jones Weddings on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mjweddingplanner/

Join Armoghan Mohammed in this next episode of Northern Lights where he speaks to Simone Roche MBE, Founder of Northern Power Women, Northern Power Future and Power Platform where she talks about her early career in the Navy and her recent promotion to Captain, her inspiration and passion for setting up Northern Power Women and her love of the North and its people.

Join Armoghan Mohammed in this next episode of Northern Lights where he speaks to Simone Roche MBE, Founder of Northern Power Women, Northern Power Future and Power Platform where she talks about her early career in the Navy and her recent promotion to Captain, her inspiration and passion for setting up Northern Power Women and her love of the North and its people.

n this week's episode Lynne speaks to her friend Simone Roche MBE,  the CEO & Founder of Northern Power Women, about how she launched this campaign out of a passion to connect and engage with people about gender equality. It all began in March 2015, when Simone took the first steps in creating a business that delivers a message to accelerate gender diversity across the North of England, offering engaging opportunities to women to be heard and promote their achievements. From this Northern Power Women was born.You can learn more about Northern Power Women by visiting www.northernpowerwomen.com and follow Simone on Twitter @SimoneRocheTo find more episodes and information about the podcast, go to lynnefranks.com/podcast. From there, you will also be able to learn more about Lynne's work and her Power of 7 Women's Leadership retreats and coaching.If you like what you hear, and want to find out more about our community of like-minded women who believe in living and working in alignment with the feminine values of collaboration, authenticity and most of all, love, you can learn more at seednetwork.com and join the community in the SEED Hub Club by visiting theseedhub.club.You can find Lynne on Instagram at @lynnejfranks, Facebook @lynnefranksobe, Twitter @Lynne_Franks, LinkedIn @Lynne Franks OBE.This episode was produced by Lynne Franks and Tanya Anastasiadis.Production support and graphics by Lotte Micklethwaite.

A very special episode of the Northern Power Women podcast, in tribute to the incredible Professor Jane Turner; business leader, pioneer, and Pro-Vice chancellor of Teesside University.  https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/  Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  

In this week's travel special episode Simone reflects on her trip to Manchester to meet up with real life Northern Power Women! Sam flew to LA to reunite with old friends with just a slight bump in the road… Life Lessons this week are from Anu Kaura, an experienced, professional In-House Lawyer and Head of Legal for Malhotra Group PLC. She talks about honing her leadership skills as well as encouraging everyone to step out of their comfort zone. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard

TW: Miscarriages and cancerThis week, we welcome Sam Walker to the show. Sam is a broadcaster, podcaster, and presenter who worked for the BBC for 15+ years and now runs her own audio business. In our conversation, she talks about growing up with her parents and how they did everything they could to support her education even though they had little means.She also reflects on her experience of going through multiple miscarriages and eventually giving birth to her lovely daughters, Lyla and Britta. Sam talks about the pain she felt and how she completely shut off the world after her third miscarriage. She also brings up the turning point in her life that completely changed her outlook on life, leading up to the birth of her second daughter. Sam leaves us with the moving story of the road trip she took with her mother after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, bringing them even closer. About the GuestSam Walker is an award-winning broadcaster, presenter, and podcaster. Having presented on  a number of commercial networks like BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio London, Key 103, Xfm among others, she carries a ton of experience. She is also the Managing Director at What Goes On Media where they create and produce podcasts for individuals, organizations, and brands and also act as consultants for any podcast or audio projects. Their clients include Audible, Women in the Law UK, Canadian High Commission, and Northern Power Women.You can find Sam’s Desert Dairies here. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/TIMFshowFind Us OnlineWebsite: TIMFshow.comTwitter: twitter.com/TIMFshowFacebook: facebook.com/TIMFshowInstagram: instagram.com/TIMFshowThe TeamThis podcast is a production of The Story Producer.Executive Producer & Host: Tyler GreeneSenior Producer: Tricia BobedaProducer: Bea BoscoStory Editor: Katie KlocksinEditor & Engineer: Adam YoffeAssociate Producer: Jackie BallArt Director: Ziwu ZhouComposer: Andrew EdwardsShow Admin: Social Currant About UsThis Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love. As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you. Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.

Today, we have fellow northerner, Simone Roche MBE. Simone founded Northern Power Women, and also Northern Power Futures. We share a joint passion for giving people a voice, and shaking up the presence online, and making sure that we have inclusion and diversity across all platforms.  More and more people now are ready to step up and want to have a voice, and I think the more opportunity we can give, the better. So on today's podcast, we're going to be diving into Simone's very vibrant life.    Here are the highlights from this episode: {7:09} Simone's journey from the Navy to Corporate to being an Entrepreneur {10:40} Growing up in Lancashire {14:34} Living on a houseboat {17:31} How Simone's work ethic has shaped her career as an entrepreneur {20:14} The opportunities in collaboration and asking for help {23:57} Checking in on the checkers {24:40} Pass on and sharing opportunities that come your way {24:53} Find ways to help other people   Connect with Simone Roche at northernpowerwomen.com   Connect with Dawn:    Instagram @dawnmcgruer and @businessconsort Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dawnamcgruer Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessconsort/ Web: www.dawnmcgruer.com

Simone Roche MBELeila is joined by Simone Roche MBE – CEO/Founder of Northern Power Women and Northern Power Futures.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT·  How Simone became an entrepreneur and found herself working in gender equality after starting her career in the Royal Navy· The power of “male advocates as agents of change” within the gender equality spaceRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-roche-mbe-49316416/

Straight after the NPWAwards, Sam spoke to all the winners, commended and judge’s award winners to find out how they were feeling and hear more about the good work they are doing. Take a listen to hear from these truly amazing role models - sit back, relax and prepare to be awestruck! Winners Mentor of the Year – Zandra Moore, CEO, Panintelligence   Agent of Change – Michelle Hands, Engineer at Nut Job Ltd Outstanding Entrepreneur - Sara Davies MBE, Founder and Creative Director at Crafter's Companion Person with Purpose – Freema Chambers, CO and Founder of Community School Clothing Scheme  Innovation – Halo Project Charity  One to Watch – Joint Winners, Elicia Curtis, Director at The REIGN Collective CIC and Bianca Robinson, CEO at CEO Sleepout UK   Transformational Leader – Beckie Taylor, CEO at Tech Returners  Small Organisation – InnovateHer  Medium Organisation – Informed Solutions Ltd  Large Organisation – Page Group  Commended  Rachel Fitzsimmons – Mentor of the Year The Women’s Organisation – Small Organisation  Louise Clarkson – Agent of Change  Dr Jun Zhang – Outstanding Entrepreneur  Flourish Together CIC - Innovation  Alison Fisher – Transformational Leader  Vicky Ringer – Person with Purpose    Judges’ Special Acknowledgement Awards Sally Orange  Gina Martin  Electric Bazaar  Hema Radhakrishnan  Kiera Byland   You can watch the NPWAwards here and find out more about the winners here

From the Royal Navy to Northern Power Woman, we speak with Simone Roche MBE - Hon Lieutenant Commander - Royal Navy, Advocate for Gender Equality and CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women which is a campaign to accelerate gender equality in the North of England. Simone talks us through her early years as a child, taking us on a journey that saw her start her working career in The Royal Navy. Fast forward to present, she talks us through how she became an advocate for gender equality, where she now sails the ship at Northern Power Women. Tenacity, Passion and Enthusiasm are all qualities that we felt radiate from this admirable Woman during this very inspiring conversation.   You can connect with Simone on all social media channels @simoneroche  Alex O'Keefe & Craig Billington - The Self Made Mind Podcast

In this week’s episode, Simone is joined by Adele Mitchinson, Creative director at Venture Stream, author of Positive Baby book and proud Northern Lass! Simone talks about Adele’s eagerness to get involved with the NPW community and her own passion behind starting up Northern Power Women and growing the community!  Adele notes the importance of supporting others, paying it forward and putting yourself out there. So much so she has published a book of affirmations for you and your child promoting healthy mental health discussion and positive thinking from day one!  Positive Baby is available to buy at www.positivebabyandbeyond.co.uk- a perfect gift for new parents or young children! NPW have bought 5 Positive Baby books to prevent any financial barriers stopping you experiencing its wonders! If you would like one of these simply email philly@northernpowerwomen.com with your address and we will get it posted to you. Simone & Adele also discuss the latest NPW poll looking at supporting small businesses and highlight a few such as  Gemma Truman Black and Beech Gary Boyd Art Laura Boyd Ceramics Pedalling Squares Cafe The Yellow Teapot Make It Gift it This week’s Life Lessons are from Bernadine Tay, Founder of  Quinteassential and tea designer.  Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Adele Mitchinson P.S Here is a link to the Willy Warmer episode mentioned!

In these ever-challenging times, Simone shares some good news about a new partnership with charity Future First and calls for YOU to sign up to be a role model! Details at the shiny new northernpowerwomen.com This week is anti-bulling week and a recent Northern Power Women poll showed that nearly 2/3 of you haveexperienced some form of workplace bullying in your adult life.  Sam shares her story and urges you to speak up. And as do keep sharing your self-care disasters.  Sam reveals the sorry story of #puzzelgate!! Let us know podcast@northernpowerwomen.com  This week’s Life Lessons come from Newcastle University’s Malasree Home Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

In this episode of the #Reputationpodcast I talk to Nicky Chance Thompson, the Chief Executive of the Piece Hall in Halifax West Yorkshire. Nicky won Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year in 2019 and is on the Northern Power Women's Power List. She also holds several non-executive voluntary roles in which she is a director including: Northern Broadsides, Halifax Business Improvement District and The Halifax Culture Hub. Nicky also works closely with women who are trying to rebuild their lives after addiction and supporting the homeless.We discuss what its like to lead an organisation through the challenge of the Covid Pandemic,  about being a woman in what was historically a male dominated business world and about how Nicky has become a role model to many people.

My Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she chats to the founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE, about: Northern Power Women and its goals Creating a community of female leaders across the North The findings of a new Levelling Up report Houseboat life Staying optimistic for the future If you’d like to keep up to date with what Simone’s up to, you can connect with her via @SimoneRoche and @NorthPowerWomen on Twitter. You can also visit www.northernpowerwomen.com. If you or a client would like to take part in My Friends in the North, please email Sarah@Astute.Work  

This week Simone reflects on the decision to postpone the 2020 Northern Power Women Awards and issues a call to all nominees to shout about their successes (even if they find that awkward!) There’s also news of the publication of a major new Northern Power Women report. In a week that many of us have found difficult, with new regulations coming in, Sam references a brilliant video from Dr Radha Modgil who shares some excellent tips on how to avoid emotional burnout. Plus, should you be obliged to tell your company if you’re dating anyone at work? What if that includes any company connected with your own?  Let us know your thoughts and watch out for a new poll on social media. This week’s Life Lessons come from leadership coach Alison Freer Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Claire talks to Annalisa about how she’s doing in the lockdown, her projects, interests, the political climate, and more. Annalisa is an award-winning cultural producer, communications and marketing consultant and launch strategist. With a degree in Theology and an incoming MA in International Public and Political Communication from The University of Sheffield, Annalisa is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. In 2016, Annalisa founded a leading social enterprise, Our Mel, dedicated to exploring cultural identity, Black history and heritage. Annalisa organises community events, empowering & inspiring people to make positive, sustainable change as well as workshops around equality, racial equity and digital communication. In 2017, Annalisa launched Sheffield’s first Black History Month Festival, a month-long arts and cultural celebration, and became the Vice-Chair of the BAMER hub at Sheffield Equality Hub Network. In 2018, Annalisa started Toccara Laurent Agency, a creative communications agency specialising in brand identity, website design and digital communication. In 2019, Annalisa joined the Board of Directors at Bloc Projects, a visual and contemporary arts organisation based in Sheffield and joined the Board of Directors at Sheffield Creative Guild, a membership cooperative connecting creatives. Annalisa received a Women’s Centenary award in 2018 and was named on the Northern Power Women 2019 Future List, which recognises those who have contributed and are making a difference in their communities, raising awareness of gender equality across the North of England. In 2020, Annalisa received the ATHENA SCR International Young Professional Leadership Award and became a finalist in the Inspiring Women of Sheffield awards. Listen and enjoy! To receive the latest content, subscribe on wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @_introspectives. Check out our website for articles and more: www.introspectives.uk Artwork by Sabrina.

Have you asked yourself why despite great HR Diversity and Inclusion practices, workplaces look alike and senior management positions are not very diverse. Or have you ever wondered - How unconscious biases are dampening the spirit of diversity? Insights you will get from the episode: What are unconscious biases? What are some typical unconscious biases around women of color? What challenges exist as a result of unconscious biases around women of color and how can one overcome them? 1 Key advice for women of color, what can they do in situations of discrimination? What can people around do to build more inclusive cultures? How can you be a lever for change? About Advita Patel Advita Patel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/advitapatel/)is the co-founder of A Leader Like Me, a global platform that helps women of colour progress further into leadership roles. She is a specialist in internal communications, and Chartered PR practitioner. In 2018 the Northern Power Women movement named her as one of their future leaders. Website: https://www.commsrebel.com (https://www.commsrebel.com/) A community to help women of colour: https://aleaderlikeme.com (https://aleaderlikeme.com/)

Simone and Sam discuss Simone’s failed attempts at getting some of the brilliant Northern Power Women (this means YOU!) to step up and be heard on national media.  What is holding you back? Your voice is important!  Please do get in touch and sign up to our Be Heard Campaign. There is also some great advice on how to stop nerves around public speaking, remember:  You’re not being attacked by a bear!  We also discuss new research around female leadership and “celebrate” (Hmmm!)  a record number of female CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies announced this week. Please do come and share your thoughts on “New Traits of Leadership” at www.power-platform.com This week’s Life Lessons come from the brilliant Martina Witter. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

There are celebrations this week as Sam and Simone discuss the nomination that the Northern Power Women podcast has received in the British Podcast Awards! The difficult up and down feelings we have all been experiencing over the past few weeks has been officially named by Northern Power Woman Lara Morgan – the Coronacoaster!   Sam and Simone discuss the anxiety that many parents are dealing with following announcements that schools in the UK are to go back in some areas – how also do you deal with your children being concerned? Listener Sephina got in touch to ask how to react when a colleague steals an idea from you at work. And this week the brilliant Sarah Waddington shares her Life Lessons.   Tell us your stories of work and life in these strange times or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker    

Sam confesses to a massive personal fail in the work / life / home / school juggling act that we're all experiencing in lockdown. Simone shares some tips in how to stay motivated from her conversations from around the Northern Power Women network and they discuss how to switch off from work when your home is your office. Plus Alex Miles, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Learning Providers shares her life lessons.  Tell us your stories of work and life in these strange times or share your life lessons!  Mail podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  

NPW podcast Special edition – Learn what your edges are! Welcome to a very special edition of the Northern Power Women podcast in association with the Co-operative Bank You’ll get to hear our live panel discussion all about early careers and how they shape our work, plus you’ll meet Lesley McPherson, Director of Communications at the Co-operative bank and she has some BRILLIANT advice for these very strange times. There’s also more of your NPW Shout Outs  

It's all change at the Northern Power Women podcast! The world  of work and home life has changed so much in the last month.  We can't get together - for now - in the ways we used to, so here at the Northern Power Women podcast we're changing too. We are now going to be here for you every week, with episodes designed to help keep us connected at a time it's impossible to meet up. How can we help?  What advice or information would you like to hear? Tell us your stories of work and life in these strange times email podcast@northernpowerwomen.com Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

NPW podcast Episode 33 – Don’t forget to keep your axe sharp! This month, we were back at the brilliant University of Bradford where we talked about whether employers should keep a keener eye on the social media behaviour of employees, we heard more life lessons and discussed whether adult learning should be part of your ongoing career plan The big interview is with Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice Chancellor of Bradford University, who spoke about finding her role models outside her own sector and how the reputation of students today has changed radically from the beer-swilling students of yesterday. And more of your NPW Shout Outs Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need. 

Founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE, joins us for our eighth PSE podcast to discuss the acceleration of women in business.

NPW podcast Episode 32 – Should we all be shouting about our pay? This month, we held our live panel in Burnley at Burnley College and discussed the barriers still holding back women from senior leadership, what career advice you would give to the 18 year old you and whether you should discuss your pay with your colleagues The big interview is with Emily Cox, Group Head of Customer Relations at Lloyds Banking Group, who spoke about being a woman in finance during the global economic crisis and how shared parental leave will become crucial for firms in embrace in the future. And in Ask the Hive – who makes better leaders? Introverts or extraverts? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need. 

NPW podcast Episode 31 – Get out there and shake your own pom poms. This month, we held our live panel in Manchester at Pinsent Masons where we talked about women only business spaces,  new year career resolutions and how to figure out your own worth in the job market The big interview is with north east businesswoman Nickie Gott, who shares her extraordinary story of huge success and devastating personal and professional challenges. This month, there are more NPW shout outs - will you get a mention? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need. 

Alice ChoiLeila is joined by Alice Choi – Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director – Scientific Council at McCann Health, member of Northern Power Women’s Top 50 Power List and one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in UK Healthcare 2019 Pharmaceutical Market Europe (PME).IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· Alice’s career story so far, from academic beginnings in pharmacology and public health before entering the world of medical communications· Her extracurricular projects outside of work such as her current involvement with Cancer Research UK’s ‘Women in Influence’ programme as a mentor and her work as a governor for the NHS Christie Foundation Trust· How Alice is fortunate to be part of a female-dominated workforce (over 70% of McCann Health’s employees are female)· Alice’s thoughts on how best to maintain a healthy work-life balance as a woman operating at C-suite level· Alice’s belief that the most important aspect of inclusion is to make sure that everyone has a seat at the tableRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/alicewavingTwitter @alicewaving

NPW Podcast Episode 30 – How to outwit the dinosaur boss This month, we were back at the University of Bradford discussing when to say no to requests for advice, how to engage men in the fight for equality and dinosaur bosses and how to avoid them. The big interview is with Kate Rogers, who is a Senior HR business partner at the University of Bradford She talks about the power of transferable skills and shares her passion – getting us all talking about the menopause and how it can affect our working lives. In Ask the Hive, our listener has had a few jobs in quick succession but hates her new position. What should she do? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.   This epsiode is sponsored by the University of Bradford.

Today on Human Business, we're talking about Starting a Movement. Simone Roche is CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women launched this campaign out of a passion to connect and engage with people about gender equality.​Simone started her career in the male-dominated military and then held roles at Aintree Racecourse, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the Arena Convention Centre Liverpool and the Olympics, and she is quick to note that she was not treated differently because she was female.So it wasn’t until she became the Director for a campaign supporting women in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry – and she was asked to be a champion for the Government Equalities Office – that gender equality grew to be her passion.When the International Festival for Business was held in Liverpool in 2014, Simone campaigned to include businesses’ role in promoting gender equality and developing talent, and held a sell-out event focused on the role women played in driving the economy.Men and women suddenly saw women’s benefit to the economy – and the role the North could play in driving that. And Simone saw the need and opportunity to focus on gender balance in the northern powerhouse region. Northern Power Women was born.

This month, we recorded our panel at DXC Technology In Newcastle where we talked about agile working, the future of conferences and which real, or fictional, Northern Power Woman you would put at the helm of the Northern Powerhouse! The big interview is with Dr Joanna Berry, Associate Professor Entrepreneurship Durham University Business School, who talks about what is means to be a pracademic, why women still have an issue with their businesses getting funded and what she learned from losing everything. There’s more of your famous Shout Outs – find out if you’re mentioned! Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month, we recorded our panel live at the Magna Centre in Rotherham as part of the Northern Powerhouse Convention and we discussed how Brexit could be an incredible opportunity for the north, whether the north south divide is just a state of mind and why the north is the best place to work and whether HS2 should be shuffled off into the sidings. The big interview is with the fantastic Ruth Ibegbuna Former CEO of Reclaim and now director of The Roots Programme, Ruth talks passionately about what motivates her , why policy makers in the north need to involve more women and why we need to open our minds to different types of leader And in Ask the Hive, what to do when it’s the office bake off…every single day… Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month, we are thrilled to be sponsored by the brilliant University of Bradford, where we recorded our live panel, discussing the new wave of female vice-chancellors in universities, what factors make a city a great place to start a business, and top tips for getting the most out of social media…… and avoiding any disasters! In the big interview you’ll hear from  Professor Uduak Archibong MBE, Professor of Diversity at the University of Bradford.  She talks passionately about the need for diversity to be more than a box ticking exercise, how her upbringing in Nigeria shaped her values to this very day and how the racism she suffered when first arriving in England inspired her work.  And it’s time for your shout outs this month, where you pay tribute to the often unsung women and men who make a real difference in your sector. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re in Chester, sponsored by the brilliant Searchability, discussing the challenges of work and home life over the summer, why there is STILL such a dearth of women CEOs and whether flexible working really will become the norm. In the big interview you’ll hear from  Meg Bowyer.  A senior recruitment consultant for Searchability, Meg is also the Captain of Stoke City Women’s’ Football Club.  She talks about the huge challenge of balancing her work and her passion and how she deals with naysayers… And in Ask The Hive, you keep applying for jobs, but never hear anything back. What can you do? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re in Durham, sponsored by the superb Durham University, discussing the impact of Brexit on the North, why paternity leave is still eschewed by so many men and how to give a voice to underepresented women in business.   Tech evangelist and Professor Of Computer Science at Durham, Sue Black OBE,  shares her incredible story with us.   No Ask The Hive this month - it will return, but some very special NPW shoutouts - has someone mentioned you? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re in Leeds, discussing the Leeds International Festival, why companies need to try harder to be greener and why a woman has never run the Bank of England. Co-Founder and CEO of The Pipeline, Lorna Fitzsimons shares some incredible and inspiring advice in an interview where she is frank about the professional challenges she has overcome. In Ask The Hive: A friend wants a recommendation for a job she's not suited to. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

A very special episode where we drop in on the superb Northern Power Women celebration event that was held on 8 May 2019 at KPMG in Manchester. We had two discussions on the night about work/life balance and wellbeing and gender diversity in the workplace and as you can imagine, they got lively! We also asked those who attended to celebrate a woman in their business life who had inspired them. A big thank you to everyone who came along.  

This month we’re in Liverpool, hosted by The Women's Organisation, discussing the effectiveness of gender pay reporting, office hours drinking and best career advice. Managing Partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, Alison Lobb talks to us about terrible interviews and the time the law didn't recognise women as people. In Ask The Hive: I hate teambuilding awaydays. Help! Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

Our WLN board members were excited to be joined at our meeting at the City of Westminster College last week by Ann Limb, who was the original founding chair of the Women's Leadership Network — nearly 30 years ago. But of course, that's not the half of it. Youngest woman principal of an FE college, founder of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, the list goes on and so do the accolades. Google her, and you get dozens of results.  Northern Power Women named her their Person with Purpose this month and spoke to her about her amazing career in the #NPWPodcast at https://buff.ly/2FV2oVZ ). On her Twitter profile @AnnLimb she describes herself as "Philanthropist mover & Quaker 1st woman Chair @UKScouting; Chair @UKICNewshttp://www.innovationcorridor.uk @ENTRUSTReg @IFMKfest; Vice Chair @cityandguilds."  So, before the board meeting, Kathryn James couldn't resist grabbing the chance to catch up with Ann to bring you a #FEWomenspeakly podcast and find out about the early days of WLN; why over the last 2 or 3 months Ann's begun speaking out about her own intersectional identity; and what mentoring she'd go for as #FlippingMentoring network. There's loads more, but you'll have to listen because I'm running out of space.

This month we’re in Leeds hosted by Sky Betting and Gaming, discussing women in senior leadership roles, the ghettoisation (or not) of business awards and life-changing books.   Chair of the Scout Association, Ann Limb talks to us about imposter syndrome and what being Northern means to her.   In Ask The Hive: How can I effectively transfer my skills to another sector?  Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re in Newcastle at Northern Power Futures, discussing internet deregulation, the government focus (or lack of it) on getting women onto boards and asking whether feminists still want an engagement ring?! P.R. change maker Sarah Hall talks to us about the power of mentoring and P.R's ‘problem with posh”  In Ask The Hive: What to do if your colleague takes off their shoes and socks at work!  Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re at the SAE Institute in Liverpool, asking if masculinity is under attack, whether the high street can survive and how to build a personal brand. COO of Manchester Airport Tricia Williams talks to us about resilience, switching sectors and why airports are still romantic!   In Ask The Hive: If an interview process costs you a lot of money, should you claim it back? Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

This month we’re in Manchester at HSBC, talking about our 2019 goals, whether HS2 really will transform the North and personal financial responsibility and education too. Former Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal talks honestly about the impact high profile cases had on his family and how women are the key to a better world. In Ask The Hive: What to do when your boss doesn’t know where to draw the line. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

A big thank you to the Northern Health Science Alliance for sponsoring this episode and thanks also to our hosts at the Business School at the University of Newcastle.   This month we talked about a shockingly under-discussed aspect of the North South Divide, why women traditionally don't thrive in the upper echelons of academia and the joys and pitfalls of hugging!   We spoke to the Managing Director of Dukes Hotels Debrah Dhugga about her passion for hotels, getting to the top in a mans' world and her love of the North. In Ask The Hive: How to handle constructive criticism without taking it to heart. Plus, all the (Royal!) Northern Power Women news you need.

A big thank you to our hosts in Manchester Clarke Willmott and extra thanks to Women In The Law UK. This month we talked about transport connectivity across the North, the responsibility employers must take for the mental health of their staff and why there are so few women at the top in law. We spoke to top barrister and founder of Women in the law UK, Sally Penni about what drives her and which surprising figure inspired her career. In Ask The Hive: How men can enable the next generation of female leaders. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

We're in Halifax this month, discussing knicker inventing, men rallying and whether women just need to look in the mirror to be successful. Nicky Chance-Thompson CEO of The Piece Hall talks about taking risks, learning lessons and why the North is where her heart is. In Ask The Hive: Should you choose a new job based on your heart or your head?   Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

The beautiful Tees Valley plays host to episode 15, as we discuss taking career breaks, whether business needs to get better at dealing with sexual harrassment and if the North East feels left out of the Northern Powerhouse.   Professor Jane Turner OBE, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Teesside talks candidly about the professional and personal challenges she has faced and in Ask The Hive: How to switch off from the dreaded work email!   Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.    

In Episode 14 we are in Manchester, guests of BNY Mellon and we discuss career pathways, whether the North needs to stop apologising and if awards mean anything anymore...   You hear from the brilliant Allison Page, from DLA Piper in Leeds on why having no female role models didn't stop her from achieving her career dreams...   And in Ask The Hive you ask about whether you need industry-specific skills to apply for a job. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news.

On 6 of July in 2017, Northern Power Women hosted NPW Live in Leeds.   A day of brilliant speakers, story tellers and performers, with a common goal to inspire conversations and spark ideas.   Like an intellectual adrenalin shot, NPW live was a platform designed to inspire and delight as much as educate and innovate.   We really hope you enjoy the selection of speakers from poets and activists, to business leaders and negotiators.   Northern Power women in a not for profit organization that believes in recognizing, showcasing and celebrating role models   Find out more at northenpowerwomen.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on twitter @northpowerwomen.

In Episode 13 we head to Liverpool for our live panel to talk about skills, cash and how not to lose your job when you start a family. We meet the inimitable Marnie Millard OBE, CEO of Nicols and hear about her career which takes her all over the world and also learn about her great attitude to business and life. And in Ask The Hive there is brilliant advice about the dreaded imposter syndrome. Plus, all the Northern Power Women news.

In this special edition you will get the chance to be a fly on the wall at the second Northern Power Women celebration event, held in Manchester at KPMG. You’ll hear some fascinating discussions on negotiating and confidence and also find out more about Northern Power Women's plans for this year. Plus a chance to catch up wth THE Northern Power Woman, founder and CEO Simone Roche, as she discusses some incredible achievements this month, including that MBE...        

In episode twelve, we're at Leeds Digital Festival where our panel discuss the rise of automation, wellness at work and the Dana Scully Effect; who inspired you to take up your career?! Radio legend Stephanie Hirst shares stories of her extraordinary focus and tenacity and discusses why your career should never dictate who you are, however much you love it.   And in Ask The Hive, one young graduate can't get a break and you provide some brilliant tips. Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode eleven, we're in Newcastle, hosted by NatWest where we asked our panel "Do businesses need to work harder to get disabled people into work?" and discussed why Peppa Pig needs to up her game.   Global CEO Elizabeth Vega talks about tech's problem with women and taking risks in business.   And in Ask The Hive, we get great advice on the tricky business of how to sell yourself Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode ten, we're in Wythenshawe, hosted by Vodafone where we asked our panel "How do you change your career?" We also talked about when you should stop working for free when trying to build your career and discussed whether men should always be included in conversations around empowering women. Buisiness powerhouse Julie Kenny talked to us about taking risks, being yourself and understanding how to deal with different people.   And in Ask The Hive, Olivia asks: What do I need to do now to increase my changces of getting to board level?  Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode nine, we're in Manchester at All Work & Social in Spinningfields where we asked our panel "Has feminism gone too far?" We also talked about managing bad behaviour at work and discussed whether women really don't like listening to women. Sandy Lindsay founder of Tangerine talks about being called a 'Pollyanna" and "Too moral" to succeed in business in our big interview. And in Ask The Hive, Charlotte asks: Have I missed the chance to be truly successful in my career if I plan to have kids in my 30s?  Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode eight, we're in Liverpool at the SAE Institute for a very honest discussion about Equal Pay, nepotism and why acting "like one of the boys" can be a disaster for women in business. The big interview comes from Cherie Blair who talks candidly about being the only female barrister in her chambers and how she juggled her own career with her supporting role in Downling Street. And in Ask The Hive, Sue asks: Do I tell my current boss that I'm looking for a new job?  Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode seven, we head to Leeds for a truly through-provoking discussion on diversity, inclusion and how business now NEEDS to change in order to thrive.  The big interview comes from Helen Baker, Quality Assurance Director at Sage, who shares her experiences on team-building and her inspiring attitude to staff returning to work after parental leave.  And in Ask The Hive, Collay asks: I deserve a pay rise. What are the best strategies for getting one?  Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode six, we're in Newcastle discussing women-only work spaces. Asking: Are you a feminist?  And finding out what on earth is a Side Hustle.  Vodafone's Rob Mukherjee talks to us about how football inspired him to mentor women and why he wants you to take more time off work.  And in Ask The Hive, Sharon asks: Can both partners in a relationship  ever hope to have equally successful careers if they also have children?  Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode five, we talk to individuals who set up their own business about where and when they got inspired and ask: What does an entrepreneur look like? We also discuss whether it's time to stop calling women "girls" in the workplace and tackle the subject of sexual harrassment in business. Vanda Murray OBE, one of the NPW Power List talks honestly about her rise and rise and what she really does for a living. And in Ask The Hive, can a single gender represent an entire community? Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode four, find out from Karen Mattison of Timewise what men want just as much as women in business but are often too afraid to ask. Discover whether our panellists in Liverpool think one Silicon Valley CEO was right or wrong to dye her blonde hair brown to be, in her words "taken more seriously". And in Ask The Hive, it's all a question of business confidence: Do men really have more of it? Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode three, find out what our panelists in Salford think of the suggestion that women need to take responsibility for the gender pay gap.   Julia Fawcett, the Chief Executive of The Lowry discusses some of the toughest choices she had to make in her career and why she *knew* the day she was going to be sacked. And in Ask The Hive, Kirsty asks why tech has a class problem. Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In episode two, hear which word one of our panel members in Leeds hates with a passion. Head of News at BBC Radio 5 Live Rozina Breen reveals events in her career that she couldn't believe were actually happening - for all the wrong reasons.  And in Ask The Hive, Kate asks if two businesses mean double the profit, or half the success. Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

In the very first episode hear what happened when we went live with our dicussion panel, much to the surprise of our accidental audience. Manchester MP Lucy Powell reveals the highs and crushing lows of her career and why she can't shout at her children in the supermarket, And in Ask The Hive, one young woman's question leaves another "shocked and upset" in her reply... Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

Welcome to the Northern Power Women Podcast   Each month, we’ll bring you no holds barred discussion on the biggest issues that affect our careers and lives.   You'll hear from an individual at the top of their game on the challenges they faced and the mistakes they made along the way. And in Ask The Hive, if you're facing an obstacle or a problem in your career, you'll have a chance to get some superb advice from people who've been there and come out the other side. The first episode arrives on July 3rd.