Making Bold Moves

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Making Bold Moves is a leadership podcast for senior women in professional services navigating high-stakes career transitions. If you are preparing for partnership, stepping into greater responsibility, or quietly questioning your next move, this podcast is for you. Hosted by award winning leadership transition coach Liz Boswell. Each episode offers structured thinking, practical insight and strategic clarity to help you lead at partner level with judgement and confidence. 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. For private transition coaching, visit: https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions

Episodes

  1. FEB 24

    Keeping your cool when you are put under pressure (try not to take it so personal)

    As you move into more senior roles in professional services, something shifts. Your experience is stronger than ever yet your judgement can feel more questioned, not less. If you are an accomplished woman in your 50s working in law, accountancy, consulting or finance, and you’ve noticed that your decisions come under greater scrutiny as responsibility increases, this episode is for you. In leadership transition, the stakes are higher for women. Risk is greater. Visibility increases. And with that visibility can come subtle bias, sharper challenge and a feeling that you have to work harder to be trusted just as your capability is at its peak. In this episode, Liz Boswell explores why senior women in professional services often experience increased pressure to justify their judgement, especially during high-stakes leadership decisions.  We unpack what changes when risk increases, how scrutiny shapes who is listened to in the room, and why partnership-level and board-level conversations can feel different from earlier career stages. We explore: • Why your judgement is questioned more at senior level • How higher financial and reputational risk changes how people listen • The difference between healthy professional challenge and persistent doubt • Why accomplished women are more likely to over explain or become defensive • How to maintain authority without hardening or shrinking If you are navigating partnership decisions, board-level influence, or stepping into greater responsibility, this conversation will resonate.  If you're looking for a more in depth private conversation about your leadership transition, head to www.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

  2. FEB 17

    Why it's OK to pause when you're making difficult decisions as a senior manager (it's not the same as procrastinating)

    In this episode we explore the power of the pause and why it's a bold move for women in business. Pausing to think could be seen as procrastination by those around you, yet moving too quickly can sometimes lead to mistakes and at senior level that can damage your reputation. It's time to challenge the belief that pausing is procrastination, and show how taking time to think can improve decisions, strengthen trust, and protect long-term credibility. This conversation is for capable female leaders who are dealing with pressure, and questioning whether they are making decisions at the right pace. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here  https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions 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. FEB 10

    Stop arguing with that inner critic and start to manage it

    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. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here  https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions 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

  4. FEB 3

    Learn to delegate strategically to free up space and stop taking on too much as a female leader

    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. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here  https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions 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

  5. JAN 27

    The 3 Best Ways to Protect your Boundaries and Avoid Burnout

    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. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here  https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions 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
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Making Bold Moves is a leadership podcast for senior women in professional services navigating high-stakes career transitions. If you are preparing for partnership, stepping into greater responsibility, or quietly questioning your next move, this podcast is for you. Hosted by award winning leadership transition coach Liz Boswell. Each episode offers structured thinking, practical insight and strategic clarity to help you lead at partner level with judgement and confidence. 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. For private transition coaching, visit: https://www.boldmovescoach.co.uk/leadership-transitions

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