The Dangerous Women Podcast

Sophy Norris
The Dangerous Women Podcast

The Dangerous Women Collective™ is a community of professional women where achievement is celebrated, mutual support is unquestioned and women’s contribution to economic, social and technical progress is championed. The Dangerous Women Collective™ podcast is the public voice of our community. It’s a forum to hold in-depth conversations with brilliant women who have a strong story to share about how they have navigated the world of work and life and what we can do together to lift one another up. In series two, we will explore the careers and stories of ten of the most dangerous women around – from actresses to CMOs, combat helicopter pilots to DEI trailblazers. Their stories shed light on winning in today’s world, with both zest and style, often in extraordinarily complicated circumstances. Their ‘lead by example fearlessness’ is both inclusive and empowering. Dangerous Women share their tales of derring-do to inspire and engage everyone who recognises the power of zig versus zag. We dare you to listen! The podcast is hosted by Sophy Norris, co-founder of the Dangerous Women Collective and is sponsored by Selbey Anderson, a marketing group that helps businesses in complex markets win the future. **** A DANGEROUS DISCLAIMER **** While The Dangerous Women Podcast encourages thoughtful debate, the opinions expressed in each episode solely represent the guests and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of The Dangerous Women Collective (DWC). The mention of brands, initiatives, people or movements does not constitute an endorsement by DWC or its members. DWC hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of The Dangerous Women Podcast, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    "Big Girls Pants." Series 2, Episode 2. A conversation with Toni Allen, Chief Engagement and Growth Office at the Instution of Engineering.and Technology

    In the second Episode of this series of The Dangerous Women Collective podcast, Sophy speaks to Toni Allen; ultra-experienced marketer, passionate ED&I advocate, STEM champion, and fearless mother of three. She shares her career, insights, and passions expansively and generously, making this a must-not-miss episode. Dare to tune in and learn more about: The continued need for representation in STEM roles worldwide, and what the IET is doing to support this. The stats are not where they should be. In the UK alone 26% of women work in STEM roles, just 15.7% in engineering roles, and only 9% - of men and women - come from different ethnicities. The importance of bridge building in building stronger work communities and helping those less represented cross the divide (spoiler, this is a key trait of all the Dangerous Women I have interviewed).The power of equity in STEM (and the impressive track record of the IET in supporting this). Why target setting is important (in a call back to Episode 1) in driving diversity.How we "feel the fear, but do it anyway."The importance of allyship, mentoring, and sponsorship (and the difference between them all). White women privilege and being visible.Why "growing up is optional" and the importance of experience at work. The M (menopause) word, is it the last workplace taboo? About Toni Allen FCIM Toni Allen is the Chief Engagement and Growth Officer at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (the IET) a role she has held for the past four and a half years.  Before that she was Director of EMEA Marketing for the British Standards Institution.  Her career has spanned agency-side and in-house, though always with a focus on B2B, particularly in STEM.  The IET inspires, informs and influences the global engineering community to engineer a better world. Its mission is to share knowledge that helps make better sense of the world in order to solve the challenges that matter.  So it sits on the front line of many of the major issues we need solving today, from the climate crisis to sustainability, energy to digital transformation. It is both a membership organisation, with 156,000 members across 148 countries, and a research institution. Some 2000 global events every year ensure that knowledge is widely shared.  Toni is a believer in allyship, especially in STEM, and this can be seen throughout the programmes and campaigns she manages at the IET. She also talks passionately about ageism in the workplace and the importance of holding on to experience whilst recognising the fresh thinking new people bring with them.  Links LinkedIn Toni Allen | Sophy Norris The IET https://www.theiet.org/ Sponsorship Selbey Anderson

    48 min
  2. JAN 15

    Episode 1 - "I got disco leg." A conversation with Sarah Furness, Combat Helicopter Pilot, Keynote Speaker and Mindfullness Coach

    In this opening episode of Series 2, Sophy talks to former combat helicopter pilot, mindfulness coach, keynote speaker and Dangerous Women par excellence Sarah Furness. Sarah has unique perspective on what being dangerous means to her, and shares stories from her life to bring this to life. The wide-ranging, no-limits conversation covers: The power of being dangerous, and what brave looks like.The importance of language when discussing gender, and inclusivity. If it’s uncomfortable you are probably having the right conversations.Inclusivity targets, are they good or bad? Our role in influencing change and the personal responsibility we all need to take when it comes to gender bias. The importance of mentorship and allyship.The patriarchy is a male and a female thing.Why we should lean into our discomfort, and how it can be transformative.Emotions are just feelings, even when they are difficult, they don’t control us. Dealing with the fear of rejection, and the need for trust to have theconversations that matter. About Sarah Furness After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot in the RAF. As a Squadron Leader she led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and she was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. She has a proven track record leading teams to victory in the most extreme conditions. A qualified mindfulness coach and human factors facilitator Sarah combines her military expertise with proven cognitive techniques to expertly guide individuals on their own journeys of discovery. She is fluent in “alpha male” and whilst she takes her work seriously, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She has a young son who she adores and who keeps her on her A-game. Sarah has published two books FLY HIGHER and THE UNI-TASKING REVOLUTION. Links Website https://sarahfurness.com/ LinkedIn Sophy Norris | Sarah Furness Sponsor SelbeyAnderson Items referenced in this episode The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men, and what we can do about it. Mary-Anne Sieghart. (Published by Penguin) a...

    40 min

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The Dangerous Women Collective™ is a community of professional women where achievement is celebrated, mutual support is unquestioned and women’s contribution to economic, social and technical progress is championed. The Dangerous Women Collective™ podcast is the public voice of our community. It’s a forum to hold in-depth conversations with brilliant women who have a strong story to share about how they have navigated the world of work and life and what we can do together to lift one another up. In series two, we will explore the careers and stories of ten of the most dangerous women around – from actresses to CMOs, combat helicopter pilots to DEI trailblazers. Their stories shed light on winning in today’s world, with both zest and style, often in extraordinarily complicated circumstances. Their ‘lead by example fearlessness’ is both inclusive and empowering. Dangerous Women share their tales of derring-do to inspire and engage everyone who recognises the power of zig versus zag. We dare you to listen! The podcast is hosted by Sophy Norris, co-founder of the Dangerous Women Collective and is sponsored by Selbey Anderson, a marketing group that helps businesses in complex markets win the future. **** A DANGEROUS DISCLAIMER **** While The Dangerous Women Podcast encourages thoughtful debate, the opinions expressed in each episode solely represent the guests and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of The Dangerous Women Collective (DWC). The mention of brands, initiatives, people or movements does not constitute an endorsement by DWC or its members. DWC hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of The Dangerous Women Podcast, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

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