Big Careers, Small Children Leaders Plus
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Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our social enterprise Leaders Plus. We believe that no parent should have to choose between progressing the career they love and enjoying their young children. Through the Big Careers, Small Children podcast and our award-winning Fellowship Programme, we have supported thousands of Leaders with young children to make brave decisions about their future. We unapologetically help more mums (and dads with significant caring responsibilities) to get to senior leadership positions, because only by helping parents to progress their career can we have true gender equality at the top and address the gender pay gap.Be part of our positive movement for change and sign up to receive our informative monthly emails at www.leadersplus.org.uk/newsletterWe hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and invite you to follow us on social media @leaders_plus #BigCareersSmallChildren
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Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working
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 -
Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid
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. -
Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career
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 -
Thorey V. Proppe - How Data Can Improve DEI Policies & Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
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 -
Brita Fernandez Schmidt - How to Learn to Trust Your Intuition & Manage Your Fears
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 -
Lea Henry - How to Manage Perfectionism When Combining a Big Career & Young Children
This week we welcome Lea Henry, co-founder of the award-winning creative childcare agency CocoRio.
Together with her business partner Corinna Bordoli, Lea co-founded CocoRio because she worried about the quality of childcare available. As she couldn’t keep her kids with her 24/7, she wanted to ensure their overall development and emotional well-being would be catered for.
Lea shares practical advice on how she manages the competing demands of a baby, a toddler and a growing business.
A common theme during the discussion is perfectionism and letting go of the perfect time to do things. We discuss how to manage perfectionism and deal with feelings of guilt, plus why it's so important to set clear boundaries and tips on how to do it.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Connect with Lea Henry on LinkedIn.Find out more about CocoRio: https://cocorio.co.uk Download the Career Progression Gaps report.Read the book: Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life) by Thomas Erikson.
Customer Reviews
Insightful and data driven conversation
I love that Verena gets into the “why” with her guests in order to identify solutions that work for working parents and their employers
Great podcast for working parents
I love the conversations that Verena has with her guests about the very real challenges that working parents face - from guilt and ambition to time management and flexible job arrangements. This podcast is a must for working parents.