Making Bold Moves

LIZ BOSWELL
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Making Bold Moves is a podcast for experienced women navigating bigger roles, harder decisions, and the increased consequence that comes with senior leadership. Hosted by Liz Boswell - mentor, educator, and founder of Bold Moves Coaching - the podcast explores how clarity, decision making and influence evolve as responsibility grows. Liz left a corporate career in coaching and leadership development to build Bold Moves in 2017. Since then, she has worked alongside business owners and senior leaders who value guidance, space to think, challenge, and feedback. If you’re navigating growth, uncertainty, or a meaningful transition and you want thinking support rather than step-by-step guidance you're in the right place. You’ll find reflective blogs, tools, leadership roadmaps, and further resources at www.boldmovescoach.co.uk

Episodes

  1. 14H AGO

    Bold Move 6 - Quiet the Inner Critic (so you can hear yourself think)

    If that voice inside your head gets louder as responsibility increases, this episode is for you. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 6: Quiet the Inner Critic - Liz explains why the inner critic often gets louder not quieter as you progress as a leader. Drawing on leadership experience and insights from neuroscience, she reframes the inner critic as a stress response, not the truth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why senior leaders still struggle with self-doubt (even when they “should know better”)How the brain’s protective response shows up as overthinking and second-guessingThe difference between anxiety and uncertainty in leadership decisionsHow to stop arguing with your inner critic and start managing itThree practical ways to quiet the inner critic without ignoring riskThis episode is especially relevant if you replay decisions in your head long after they’re made. This is the final episode in Stage 2 of the Bold Moves Roadmap: Managing the Inner Load — where leaders learn to protect their energy, trust their judgement, and lead with clarity under pressure. 🎧 Listen if you want calmer decision-making, stronger self-trust, and a healthier relationship with the voice in your head. Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day. You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real. A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.

    18 min

  2. FEB 3

    Bold Move 5 - Stop Taking on Too Much (and start delegating strategically)

    If you’re busy all the time but still feel like you need to do more, this episode is for you. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 5: Stop Taking on Too Much — a conversation for capable leaders who care deeply about quality, standards, and their people, and who often end up carrying far more than they should. We'll look at the real reason you're struggling to delegate - it’s about protection. Protecting standards, protecting your team, and protecting others from pressure even at your own expense. Liz shares real coaching examples and her own experience to unpack: Why capable leaders edge towards burnout without realising itHow “protecting” your team can unintentionally disengage themWhy assuming capacity is more damaging than askingHow delegation builds capability, confidence, and trustThe difference between delegating tasks and delegating outcomesYou’ll learn a simple, practical way to rethink prioritisation as deciding what only you should be doing, and turning everything else into a strategic delegation decision. This episode is especially for you if you’re busy, tired, and wondering how you got here Liz also shares three clear steps you can use immediately to stop taking on too much without lowering standards, overwhelming your team, or losing control. This episode sits within Stage 2 of the Bold Moves Roadmap: Managing the Inner Load, where responsibility increases and sustainable leadership depends on clarity, trust, and letting go at the right level. 🎧 Listen if you want to lead with impact, build a stronger team, and create space to think again. 🔗 Find the full Bold Moves Roadmap at BoldMovesCoach.co.uk Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day. You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real. A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.

    15 min

  3. JAN 27

    Bold Move 4 - Protect your Boundaries without Feeling Selfish

    Protecting your boundaries doesn’t mean caring less, it means leading more strategically. In this episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz Boswell explores Bold Move 4: Protect Your Boundaries a practical conversation for senior leaders who feel constantly needed, pulled into last-minute meetings, and quietly carrying more than they should. We explore why boundary problems happen, how unspoken expectations drain your energy, and how small, intentional changes can protect your capacity to lead well without damaging relationships or your reputation. Liz shares real client examples and simple language you can use to: Set clear expectations without sounding awkward or selfishStop absorbing other people’s urgency and stressSlow down reactive “yes” responses and respond with intentionBuild team capability instead of rescuing everyoneProtect your energy while maintaining high standardsThis episode is especially relevant if you feel exhausted because your diary fills up constantly without your permission. You’ll come away with three practical boundary strategies you can use immediately, plus a reframing that makes boundary-setting feel strategic, not selfish. This is part of Stage 2 of the Bold Moves Roadmap — Managing the Inner Load, where responsibility increases and protecting your energy becomes essential to sustainable leadership. 🎧 Listen if you want to lead with clarity, authority, and calm — without burning out. 🔗 Find the full Bold Moves Roadmap at BoldMovesCoach.co.uk Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day. You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real. A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.

    12 min

  4. JAN 20 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode - Reflecting on Stage 1 of the Bold Leaders Roadmap

    In this bonus episode of Making Bold Moves, Liz brings together the key themes from Episodes 1–3 of the series, all focused on Finding Your Voice as a Leader. NB If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1 to 3 yet, we recommend starting there before listening to this episode. Rather than introducing new ideas, this episode helps you pause, consolidate, and make sense of what Stage 1 is really about - visibility, authority, and being seen at the level you’re now operating. Liz reflects on: why being heard in meetings matters more as responsibility increaseshow asking clearly for what you want changes how others respondhow everyday behaviour quietly builds (or breaks) trust over timeThis episode explores why strategies that once felt safe can start to limit your impact as you step into more senior roles. You’ll be left with a reflective question to help you notice where you may still be holding back — and what could change if you trusted your voice a little sooner. The next episode moves into Stage 2: Managing the Inner Load, focusing on the internal pressure that often follows increased visibility and responsibility. Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day. You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real. A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.

    6 min

  5. JAN 14

    Bold Move 3 - How your behaviour builds (or breaks) trust in senior teams

    Why does leadership get harder as you become more senior? Why isn’t experience enough anymore? And why does influence start to matter more than capability at this level? In this episode, Liz Boswell explores how trust is shaped through everyday behaviour rather than titles or expertise.  Drawing on a real senior leadership example, she looks at how small moments (like how you listen, pause, respond, and follow up)  compound over time and quietly shape reputation. This is a calm, mentoring-style conversation about the difference between people pleasing and being someone people can work with.  We compare how trust functions like a long-term investment, and how senior leaders often underestimate the impact of the basics. This episode is for you if you're figuring out how to be authentic in a more senior position. Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day. You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real. A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.

    16 min
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About

Making Bold Moves is a podcast for experienced women navigating bigger roles, harder decisions, and the increased consequence that comes with senior leadership. Hosted by Liz Boswell - mentor, educator, and founder of Bold Moves Coaching - the podcast explores how clarity, decision making and influence evolve as responsibility grows. Liz left a corporate career in coaching and leadership development to build Bold Moves in 2017. Since then, she has worked alongside business owners and senior leaders who value guidance, space to think, challenge, and feedback. If you’re navigating growth, uncertainty, or a meaningful transition and you want thinking support rather than step-by-step guidance you're in the right place. You’ll find reflective blogs, tools, leadership roadmaps, and further resources at www.boldmovescoach.co.uk

Information

  • Creator
    LIZ BOSWELL
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Making Bold Moves
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