She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women

Mary Gregory

Bold conversations with women leaders & allies.   Real stories, leadership insights, and the “undiscussables” shaping how we work today.    Each season of the She Leads Collective Podcast features three powerful themes:     Real Models – conversations with inspiring women leaders and business owners who share the truth behind their success—the bias they’ve faced, the doubts they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained.   Allies – honest insights from men and women who are actively championing gender equity, revealing what true allyship looks like in action.   The Undiscussables – the topics no one talks about, but everyone is impacted by—emotions at work, wholistic leadership, womens health needs, mental health, baby loss, domestic violence—and how they shape our workplaces and leadership.     I’m Mary Gregory—Executive Coach, Author and host of She Leads Collective. My mission is to enable women to step into their full leadership potential and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.   Let’s change the conversation—together.   And if you’re a woman leader who’s ever doubted your confidence, explore my programme “Exploding the Confidence Myth” → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploding-the-confidence-myth-tickets-1617750698889?aff=oddtdtcreator

  1. Episode 3 - Authenticity in Action, Leading the Ange Bishop Way

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3 - Authenticity in Action, Leading the Ange Bishop Way

    Send us a text What does it really take to thrive as a woman CEO in the male-dominated world of tech? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Bishop—CEO of Zühlke UK, global adventurer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership. With over two decades in technology consulting, Ange has built a career at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and cultural transformation. But what sets her apart isn’t just her CV—it’s how she leads: with energy, honesty, and a deep commitment to equity. We talk about: The bold moves that shaped her careerWhat authenticity looks like in senior leadershipHow to foster inclusion that’s more than a buzzwordWhy backing others is a powerful act of leadershipWhether you’re in tech, leadership, or simply navigating your own next step, this episode offers a refreshing look at what’s possible when you lead with both courage and care. 🎧 Tune in for a story that’s as real as it is inspiring. Connect with Angela Bishop: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelabishop Zühlke UK: zuehlke.com 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    54 min
  2. Episode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking Out

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    Episode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking Out

    Send us a text What happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked? Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that. An executive coach, academic, and bestselling author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out (and What to Do About It), Lucy reveals the systemic blind spots pushing women out of leadership at the peak of their power. Named Business Book of the Year (Diversity & Inclusion) and described by The Sunday Times as “clear, pithy and enraging,” Revolting Women brings to light the stories and stats behind this exodus—and what organisations can do differently. With two decades of experience coaching over 12,000 global leaders through her company Mindspring International, Lucy is also a lecturer in Positive Leadership and Organisational Wellbeing, and a tireless advocate for gender equity. In this episode, we dive into: Why midlife is a career breaking point for so many womenHow Lucy’s research is changing the narrative around ageing and ambitionWhat workplaces must do to retain and support this untapped powerhouse of talentWhether you’re a leader, an HR professional, or a midlife woman questioning what’s next—this is an unmissable conversation. Connect with Lucy on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlucyryan/ Website: www.lucyryan.co.uk 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    45 min
  3. Episode 5 - Fearless Journalism, Real Reform : Award Winning Journalist Liz Perkins

    EPISODE 5

    Episode 5 - Fearless Journalism, Real Reform : Award Winning Journalist Liz Perkins

    Send us a text What happens when a journalist refuses to stay silent and holds power to account? Award winning journalist Liz Perkins has become an expert in speaking truth to power. In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, Liz shares the remarkable stories behind her fearless reporting—from exposing misogyny in Welsh rugby to influencing landmark Family Court reform through the Domestic Abuse Bill. Currently Night News Editor at The Sunday Telegraph, Liz has also reported from Afghanistan, moderated events at the World Economic Forum, and contributed regularly on Times Radio. Her work has changed laws, made headlines around the world, and challenged institutions to do better. We explore: How Liz led the award-winning End This Injustice campaignThe impact of uncovering sexism at the heart of sportWhat it takes to pursue justice through journalismThe cost—and the necessity—of integrity in leadershipThis is a gripping conversation with a woman who doesn’t just break stories—she makes history. Connect with Liz:  Linked In:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/ Instagram: journoliz 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    38 min
  4. Episode 6 - Beyond AI: The Skills That Still Matter – with Celine Floyd, Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity

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    Episode 6 - Beyond AI: The Skills That Still Matter – with Celine Floyd, Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity

    Send us a text What if the future of work lies not just in the tech we adopt—but in the human qualities we choose to preserve? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Celine Floyd—Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and board-level leader shaping how organisations think about talent, capability, and the future of work. We explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, why some human behaviours will always matter more than AI, and how leaders can adapt in ways that honour both performance and people. But this conversation goes beyond strategy—it’s also deeply personal. Celine shares her leadership journey from early potential to boardroom influence, including the challenges of navigating fertility treatment, raising a family, and leading with both ambition and care. We talk about: The mindsets and behaviours that define future-ready leadershipHow to grow visibility and impact while staying groundedWhat Celine wishes more people understood about influence, doubt, and resilienceThis is a rich, real conversation about modern leadership—one that blends career, humanity, and the courage to do things differently. 🎧 Listen in for thoughtful insights and bold inspiration. And to connect with Celine 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    44 min
  5. Episode 7 - Running for Her Life: Mr and Mrs Ovary on a Mission to Raise Awareness

    EPISODE 7

    Episode 7 - Running for Her Life: Mr and Mrs Ovary on a Mission to Raise Awareness

    Send us a text Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer”—and like many women’s health issues, it doesn’t get talked about enough. The symptoms are easily missed, the diagnosis often comes too late, and the impact can be devastating. In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Craig McMurrough and Sarah Fritchley—also known as Mr and Mrs Ovary—who are quite literally running across the UK in giant ovary costumes to change that. Craig began fundraising for Ovacome after losing his sister Cheryl just three weeks after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sarah joined the mission following the loss of her mum to bowel cancer. Together, they’ve turned personal grief into powerful advocacy, raising vital awareness of symptoms and encouraging women to trust their instincts and speak up. To date, Craig has completed more than 30 races, set a Guinness World Record, been named a Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year finalist, and recently received the British Citizen Award for Services to Healthcare—a national honour recognising his exceptional contribution to health awareness and education. This episode is a call to action: to talk more openly about women’s health, to listen more closely to our bodies, and to support those turning their pain into purpose. To learn more or donate: www.ovacome.org.uk Connect with Craig -  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmcmurrough/                                         Instagram cpt_mc Connect with Sarah - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-fritchley/ 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    36 min
  6. Episode 8 - Lilith: Reclaiming the Lost Voices of Women

    EPISODE 8

    Episode 8 - Lilith: Reclaiming the Lost Voices of Women

    Send us a text What if the original “fallen woman” wasn’t sinful—but simply refused to submit? In this powerful and provocative episode, I’m joined by historical and mythological fiction author Nikki Marmery to explore the story behind Lilith—the first woman before Eve, banished from the Garden of Eden for daring to stand up to Adam and God. Together, we delve into why this story matters today. We discuss how Lilith, long demonised in religious and cultural narratives, is reimagined in Nikki’s novel as the fierce, wise, and courageous heroine women have waited thousands of years for. We explore the roots of patriarchal thinking in ancient mythology, the worship of female deities erased from history, and how our inherited cultural stories continue to shape perceptions of women today. This episode is a timely and necessary conversation about reclaiming the stories we’ve been denied—and understanding the deep historical patterns that still influence the way women are seen, treated, and silenced. Why the Garden of Eden was never neutral groundHow myths shape gender roles across generationsAnd why rewriting the narrative matters—for all of usConnect with Nikki: Instagram -  @marmerynikki Website - https://www.nikkimarmery.com 🔗 Connect with Mary: marygregory.com 📣 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marygregory 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_gregory/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7029410958645059584 🎙 Want to be a guest? Get in touch! ⭐ Subscribe, share & leave a review ✨ Produced by Mary Gregory Leadership Coaching

    55 min

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Bold conversations with women leaders & allies.   Real stories, leadership insights, and the “undiscussables” shaping how we work today.    Each season of the She Leads Collective Podcast features three powerful themes:     Real Models – conversations with inspiring women leaders and business owners who share the truth behind their success—the bias they’ve faced, the doubts they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained.   Allies – honest insights from men and women who are actively championing gender equity, revealing what true allyship looks like in action.   The Undiscussables – the topics no one talks about, but everyone is impacted by—emotions at work, wholistic leadership, womens health needs, mental health, baby loss, domestic violence—and how they shape our workplaces and leadership.     I’m Mary Gregory—Executive Coach, Author and host of She Leads Collective. My mission is to enable women to step into their full leadership potential and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.   Let’s change the conversation—together.   And if you’re a woman leader who’s ever doubted your confidence, explore my programme “Exploding the Confidence Myth” → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploding-the-confidence-myth-tickets-1617750698889?aff=oddtdtcreator