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Welcome to Talent Talks, brought to you by Her Wealth Network supported by Scottish Widows.Her Wealth Network is a professional networking group run by volunteers with all contributors offering their time pro bono. Our mission is to equip women with the skills they need to achieve success in their careers. We hope you enjoy this podcast and share it with your friends and colleagues as we highlight the experiences, challenges, and successes of women in financial services. Our hope is this podcast can help to make the world of financial services available to more women (and men) and to help you navigate the career challenges women may face in their working lives. Website - herwealthnetwork.co.uk

  1. Finding the bravery to be the change you want to see: How do we protect the future

    May 28

    Finding the bravery to be the change you want to see: How do we protect the future

    In this episode, Laura chats with Kate Monserrate, founder of Simplify Consulting, who shares her journey of building a values-led consultancy through risk-taking, resilience, and a strong commitment to people and culture.  She reflects on personal challenges—including leaving an abusive relationship and navigating cancer treatment—and how these experiences shaped her mindset, driving her to lead with courage, prioritise wellbeing, and create a more inclusive workplace for women.  The conversation highlights the importance of bravery, adaptability, and continuous learning in a fast-changing industry, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort, leverage their networks, and actively shape their careers and the future of financial services. Kate Monserrate is an accomplished leader and experienced consultant with over 20 years’ experience in financial services helping businesses deliver and embed large scale transformational change across the value change from asset managers, technology and platform providers to administrators and advisor networks.  In 2014 Kate co-founded Simplify Consulting to deliver maximum value to clients including several key players within the wealth industry applying core values of simplicity, professionalism, and tenacious delivery.  Using her personal experience as a female leader and business owner, Kate understands and advocates for diversity and inclusion to break down barriers and promote fairness in workplace opportunities.  Kate’s LinkedIn  Simplify LinkedIn  Gender Gap Whitepaper - PowerPoint Presentation

    28 min
  2. Preserving human values in the dawn of a new tech era: How do we protect the future

    May 18

    Preserving human values in the dawn of a new tech era: How do we protect the future

    This episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, with Annabel Gillard emphasising the importance of preserving trust, ethics, and human value in an increasingly digital world.  She talks to Laura about how AI is a powerful but imperfect “prediction generator,” highlighting both its opportunities and risks, including bias, job disruption, and the potential for dehumanisation if not carefully designed and governed.   Ultimately, the conversation is a call to action - encouraging individuals and organisations to engage with AI proactively, using curiosity, community, and courage to shape a more human-centred and positive future. Annabel Gillard is the co-founder of LSE LSE FORGOOD initiative advising corporate clients on ethical applications of behavioural science, and 'Conversations on AI', a cross-sector tech ethics network. She also leads on AI ethics, organisational culture and ethics-by-design for Brave Governance and Co-Labs Global.   Previously she spent over 20 years building institutional businesses in asset management and she serves on the City of London Corporation's 'Women Pivoting to Digital' taskforce, the Trustee Board of Clore Social Leadership, and the advisory committees of Blueprint For Better Business and the Institute for Business Ethics. She has an MA in Philosophy and AI, an MSc in Behavioural Science and is a CFA charter holder.  Resources: Stuart Russell Reith Lectures 4 x podcasts   Rachel Caldicutt and the Society for Hopeful Technologists (survey closed but there's a link to the newsletter)  Jon Alexander[http:///] and Citizens  Anthropy - Inspiring a better Britain   Conversations on AI website: - come and join the conversations!

    44 min
  3. Behind the Mic: Reflections From the Hosts - Growing in Your Career Journey

    09/17/2025

    Behind the Mic: Reflections From the Hosts - Growing in Your Career Journey

    This episode is something a little bit different. As hosts of this podcast we thought it would fun to turn the mic round and chat about what we've learnt from our guests,  our favourites, funny moments and building our own confidence. This is much about pushing ourselves into our discomfort zone as it is about the podcast; so if you've enjoyed the 20+ podcast episodes take a listen and share your thoughts about it.

    36 min
  4. Career Growth Playbook: Advice for Women in Finance - Growing in Your Career Journey with Anna Lane

    08/07/2025

    Career Growth Playbook: Advice for Women in Finance - Growing in Your Career Journey with Anna Lane

    Welcome to another empowering episode of Talent Talks, where we spotlight the voices shaping the future of financial services. In this episode, Sarah sits down with the dynamic Anna Lane, CEO of The Wisdom Council and President of Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF). With decades of experience driving innovation in the industry, Anna shares candid insights on ambition, visibility, and the power of sponsorship. Together, they explore what it really takes to stand out and thrive in a traditionally male-dominated space. Anna also shared the findings of the Yes She Can initiative, a movement helping women take control of their financial futures with confidence and clarity. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiration to fuel your journey.  Resources Connect with Anna on LinkedIn The Wisdom Council  Women in Banking & Finance (WiBF) Women in Finance Charter Bain Blueprint  EY Report on motivation

    58 min
  5. Rewriting Your Career Story: Pivoting with Purpose - Growing in Your Career Journey with Kevin Doran

    07/24/2025

    Rewriting Your Career Story: Pivoting with Purpose - Growing in Your Career Journey with Kevin Doran

    Have you ever thought about changing direction during your career, moving into a completely different role or industry? In this episode, Sarah chats to Kevin Doran, CIO at Lloyds Banking Group about pivoting with purpose. The conversation covers finding your golden threads, how to craft a story that connect the dots and what it really means to be authentic. A self confessed failed math teacher, Kevin has a passion for investing and encouraging the next pipeline of talent. Kevin previously held roles at AJ Bell, where he worked for six years as Managing Director of the D2C platform and investment business – also acting as Group CIO. Prior to AJ Bell, Kevin was Group Head of Strategy and Investment Research at KBL (now Quintet) Private Bank, having previously held the role of CIO at Brown Shipley. LinkedIn - Connect with Kevin

    29 min
  6. Professional Network: Helping Grow Your Career Expectations - Growing in Your Career Journey with Jill Henderson

    07/16/2025

    Professional Network: Helping Grow Your Career Expectations - Growing in Your Career Journey with Jill Henderson

    In this latest episode Sarah dives into a topic that can truly transform your career - professional networking. Whether you're early in your career or looking to level up, the right network can open doors you didn't even know existed. Our guest, Jill Henderson, is Head of Workplace Strategic Relationships at Scottish Widows and new sponsor of Her Wealth Network. She was until recently, the Co-Chair for Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF) in Scotland, where she played a pivotal role in fostering a supportive community for women in the financial sector. Jill has been vocal about the gender pension gap and co-chairs the Scottish Widows Women in Retirement workstream which is closely linked to the Women and Retirement Report; a long running initiative that highlights the financial challenges women face and advocates for change. Resources Connect with Jill on LinkedIn Read more about the Women and Retirement Report Find out more about Women in Banking Finance (WiBF)

    27 min
  7. From Feeling Stuck to Finding Your Spark - Growing in Your Career Journey with Jess Harvey

    07/09/2025

    From Feeling Stuck to Finding Your Spark - Growing in Your Career Journey with Jess Harvey

    Every been in a role where you feel like you're going nowhere or perhaps you're just not 'feeling' the role any longer. So what do you do? In this episode Sarah Sandle is joined by Jess Harvey, the founder of the Female Mentoring Alliance to talk about why so many women feel trapped in their careers, bust a few myths that might be holding you back and explore what it really takes to move forward. Jess Harvey is a former Managing Director who specialised in Risk and Compliance and left a 20+ year career in banking to pursue a more meaningful path. After decades of mentoring and leading high-performing teams, she realised that real impact comes from people, not just strategy or spreadsheets. Now an ICF ACC Accredited, ILM certified coach and NLP practitioner, Jess supports professional women through pivotal career transitions, helping them navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Drawing on her own experience of change and reinvention, she takes a grounded, personal approach to growth, focusing not just on goals, but on strengthening the inner foundation needed to sustain them. Her work blends deep insight with practical action, empowering her clients to reconnect with their values, trust their instincts, and lead with purpose. If you would like to find out more about Jess, you can follow her via LinkedIn, and Instagram Details about Jess’ signature programmes Career Accelerator & TransformHER as well as her 1-2-1 programme can be found here.  You can also book a complimentary discovery call to see how you can work together here.

    26 min
  8. Lost your job? Don't panic! - Growing in your career journey with Paul Chapman

    07/02/2025

    Lost your job? Don't panic! - Growing in your career journey with Paul Chapman

    Have you ever found yourself out of a job unexpectedly? In this episode we welcome Paul Chapman to talk us through how to coach yourself through redundancy, allowing your self space to breath and make the best decisions for your next move. Paul is a board adviser to Her Wealth Network and a seasoned recruiter with almost 20 years of experience placing top talent in financial services roles. He jointly runs HornbyChapman and is here to hep us understand what to do next, how to stay confident and bounce back stronger. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn or visit his website Resources The Henka Institute - https://www.henkainstitute.com/  Hogan psychometric testing - https://www.hoganassessments.com/ There's also The Williams Event - https://thewilliamsevent.com/ - to promote positive mental health via networking.

    29 min
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Welcome to Talent Talks, brought to you by Her Wealth Network supported by Scottish Widows.Her Wealth Network is a professional networking group run by volunteers with all contributors offering their time pro bono. Our mission is to equip women with the skills they need to achieve success in their careers. We hope you enjoy this podcast and share it with your friends and colleagues as we highlight the experiences, challenges, and successes of women in financial services. Our hope is this podcast can help to make the world of financial services available to more women (and men) and to help you navigate the career challenges women may face in their working lives. Website - herwealthnetwork.co.uk

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