Big Careers, Small Children Leaders Plus

Would you like to reduce the number of meetings in your workplace?
Joining us this week is workplace culture enthusiast Bruce Daisley.
A former EMEA Vice President of Twitter, Bruce is now a best-selling author and hosts the podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat', alongside helping organisations build energised and connected workplace cultures.
In this episode, we discuss how you can positively change the workplace culture where you work.
We share practical tips on reducing the number of meetings in the diary, the super powers of productivity and a look at the future of work, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI).
Enjoy this thought provoking conversation.
This episode is part of the future of work series, where we explore how work will change in the future to help everyone thrive and progress their careers equitably regardless of circumstances.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Bruce Daisley via his website at www.brucedaisley.comDownload the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps: The Next Frontier report.Discover the Silent Meeting Manifesto

Has your employer recently called you back to the office?
Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda.
In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate for flexible working, Rosie shares practical advice on how you can handle this request.
Plus, listen for tips on requesting flexible working and what to do if your flexible working request is rejected.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about Rosie at www.rosiespeople.com Find out more about the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships www.leadersplus.org/fellowship

What do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common?
Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working.
Liz shares her top tips for getting your flexible working request approved, including when it is best to mention flexible working during interview stages.
Plus, why Liz believes the future of work is hybrid.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show Notes:
Connect with Liz on LinkedInFind out more about Investing in WomenListen to the Work it Like a Mum podcastApply now for the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship.

Do you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent?
Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to deal with the pressure of perfectionism when you're a working parent and progressing your career after you have children.
Born in France, for the past 10 years, Charlotte has lived and worked in Munich. She co-parents her two daughters alongside her now ex-husband.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Connect: Send Charlotte a message on LinkedInBook: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckResearch: Kathleen McGinn - Kids of Working Moms Grow into Happy AdultsFellowship: Find out more about the Leaders Plus Fellowship

Today we welcome to the podcast Thorey V. Proppe, the CEO and founder of Alda, an Icelandic tech company which developed DEI software for workplaces globally.
Iceland consistently ranks among the highest countries in the world for gender equality.
Thorey shares:
What is working for gender equality right now in IcelandWhat we can learn from this success to implement in other countriesWhy data is the best way to improve DEI policies and help close the gender pay gap
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about the Alda DEI software at alda.coDownload the 22/23 Reykjavik Index for LeadershipListen to Michelle Harrison, CEO of Kantar discuss the 22/23 Reykjavic Index on Big Careers, Small ChildrenFind the Third Shift Book on AmazonAccess Mental Load resources from Leaders Plus

Today we're joined by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, transformational coach and author of the brilliant book Fears to Fierce. 
Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, and strongly believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfill her own dreams.
We discussed how we can learn to trust our own intuition, be intentional with our actions and manage our fears.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about Brita and her book Fears to Fierce Listen to Mary Ann Siegart on episode 81 of the Big Careers, Small Children podcastFind Gert Gigerenzer's book The Intelligence of Intuition