A Woman in a Man's World

Lauren Paton

A new podcast for women working in environments created for and by men. Hear inspiring stories from women who've been there. What were their experiences? How did they get to where they are? How did they overcome the obstacle of being a woman in a man's world? What do they wish they knew when they first started?Women are underrepresented in business making up only 6% of CEOs and 32% of FTSE 100 Directors. Women are 67% less confident in their ability to progress than men. There are twice as many men in senior positions than women. These factors all affect women’s confidence, self-belief, resilience, sense of value and ability to ask for money. There's a vicious circle where it's harder for women to thrive in business because we often can't see someone else thriving. For women who are one of only a few, it can be easy to feel alone. Through sharing success stories, women can get advice from those who have been there. Knowing that we're not doing this alone and seeing other women succeed is half the battle. Download your guide to Feeling Calm and Confident in Every Meeting: https://www.scoutandcircle.co/speaking-up-workshop Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpaton/ Head to the website for more: https://www.scoutandcircle.co/ Recommend a guest, ask a question or share some feedback – drop me an email at womansworldpod@gmail.com

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    Having the Audacity with Jackie Adedeji

    In this episode, I sit down with the fabulous Jackie Adedeji—a broadcaster, writer, and podcaster who’s unapologetically herself and a true force for women everywhere. Jackie has carved out a space for bold, real conversations about everything from body positivity to the complexities of therapy and mental health. We talk about her journey: building a career that challenges expectations, owning her story while navigating the pressures women face to share their most vulnerable moments, and how she stays rooted in what lights her up. Jackie shares her insights on breaking out of boxes, balancing boundaries, and making space for joy—even in the heaviness of life’s big topics. Whether you’re curious about the power of storytelling, finding your purpose, or just need a reminder to trust your gut, this is your perfect cozy December listen. Jackie’s wisdom is like a warm hug—uplifting, inspiring, and packed with truths that hit you in the best way. Listen now and prepare to feel like you’ve just had a chat with your most honest, hilarious, and wise best friend. About Jackie:  Find Jackie on instagram: @jackieadedeji (Note that Jackie's instagram handle has changed since we recorded our episode) Find Jackie on LinkedIn Watch I Don't Trust My Therapist on Channel 4 Here's what's coming in this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:26 Introducing Jackie Adedeji 01:33 Jackie's Career and Achievements 03:07 Challenges of Being a Woman in Media 05:28 Navigating Personal Trauma in Journalism 11:43 The Pressure to Share Trauma 20:06 Jackie's Therapy Journey and BetterHelp Documentary 25:26 The Influence of Popularity on Perception 25:38 Therapy and Exploitation in the Digital Age 26:10 The Bizarre Promotion of Therapy 26:40 The Swipe Culture in Therapy 27:37 Navigating Online Negativity 29:10 Living Your Truth Despite Criticism 31:21 The Power of Authenticity 35:33 The Importance of Sharing Your Story 39:30 Listening to Your Inner Voice 45:25 Empowering Women to Be Audacious 48:02 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects About Me I’m a speaker, strategy expert, coach, trainer, podcast host, a top 10 voice for gender equity, and a feminist outlaw. I founded Scout + Circle to get more women taking up more space in rooms where decisions are made. Join House of Certainty HERE Send us an email about the podcast HERE Find me on LinkedIn HERE Subscribe to my newsletter HERE Find me on Instagram HERE

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    Beating the Boys Club Mentality with Angie Vaux

    In this episode, my guest is Angie Vaux, founder of Women in Tech. We talk about the challenges faced by women in the tech industry and what needs to be done to help them thrive. Angie shares her extensive experience and insights on navigating the "boys' club" culture, overcoming unconscious bias, and the importance of continuous learning and career development. What we talked about: Women's experiences in male-dominated industries, specifically technologyThe "boys' club" culture and how it can hinder women's advancementUnconscious bias and microaggressions faced by womenImportance of education and creating a culture of open communication for addressing gender disparitiesStrategies for career development in male-dominated fieldsResources offered by Women in Tech ForumKey Takeaways: The workplace was designed by men for men, leading to inherent biases against women and we need to be aware of that without judgement.Addressing unconscious bias and promoting feedback are vital for inclusivity.Women should take control of their careers, communicate their goals, and negotiate for their worth.It's essential to choose employers whose values align with your own.Constant learning and adaptability are crucial to success in the evolving tech industry.Connect with Angie: Visit Women in Tech Forum website: https://womenintechforum.comConnect with Angie Vaux on LinkedIn.About Me I’m a speaker, strategy expert, coach, trainer, podcast host, a top 10 voice for gender equity, and a feminist outlaw. I founded Scout + Circle to get more women taking up more space in rooms where decisions are made. Join House of Certainty HERE Send us an email about the podcast HERE Find me on LinkedIn HERE Subscribe to my newsletter HERE Find me on Instagram HERE

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    Networking Your Way with Isabel Sachs

    This episode, I'm talking to Isabel Sachs, who is the founder of I Like Networking.  She's an entrepreneur, she's a public speaker, she's worked in arts, culture and entertainment in Brazil and in the UK.  During the early stages of the pandemic she created I Like Networking, which is designed to help support women and non binary people in the creative industry with building a network, with building a profile, creating a broader scope of influence, with creating more access. Networking is a really interesting topic to explore because a lot of people  can feel like it's quite alien or that it's something that's quite difficult or maybe even intimidating. We talk about: The importance of a network for supporting better representation and diversityHow to think about your own networkHow to put yourself out there and how she manages failure Find Isabel on LinkedIn here. Check out I Like Networking here. Migrateful - a charity to supporting migrants and refugees on their journey to integration and independence by enabling them to teach cookery classes to the public. Hype Yourself by Lucy Werner PR Join the Visionary Female Leaders Lab HERE About Me I’m a speaker, strategy expert, coach, trainer, podcast host, a top 10 voice for gender equity, and a feminist outlaw. I founded Scout + Circle to get more women taking up more space in rooms where decisions are made. Join House of Certainty HERE Send us an email about the podcast HERE Find me on LinkedIn HERE Subscribe to my newsletter HERE Find me on Instagram HERE

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    Creating a powerful vision for 2024

    We’re back! First up this season I’m talking about setting a powerful vision for 2024. I’m talking you through how I’ve created my vision and what that starts to look like for me, so you can create this for yourself too. The key rituals that I talk through are: 1)     Reflect on 2023 with gratitude. Consider areas like career, money, relationships, home environment, wellbeing, travel, love and add any others that feel right for you. 2)     What are you releasing from 2023? I like write out a list and burn it  3)     Write a gratitude letter to 2023 4)     What do you want to feel, be and have in 2024? Focus on feelings, not achievements. 5)     Write a gratitude letter to 2024 as if it’s done. 6)     What does your day look like? 7)     What commitments are you making to yourself? 8)     What do you need in in order to make this happen? 9)     Write a mantra for your year in the form of “I am…., I have….”   If you’d like to go deeper into vision work and create one of your own that fills you up, join me on my free masterclass HERE to create your vision for 2024.  About Me I’m a speaker, strategy expert, coach, trainer, podcast host, a top 10 voice for gender equity, and a feminist outlaw. I founded Scout + Circle to get more women taking up more space in rooms where decisions are made. Join House of Certainty HERE Send us an email about the podcast HERE Find me on LinkedIn HERE Subscribe to my newsletter HERE Find me on Instagram HERE

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    Starting with Acceptance with Cynthia Fortlage

    This week my guest is Cynthia Fortlage. Cynthia is a Gender Identity Coach and is speaking with me about her experience of seeing the world through both sets of gendered eyes, how she educates people on first finding acceptance of one another before needing to understand, and how her experience of the world changed after she underwent her own transition. About Cynthia Ms Fortlage is an international award-winning LGBT+ executive, entrepreneur, and board leader. For the past 30 years, she was an information technology executive in Canada. She has held various board roles throughout her career including past President of the Board for Rainbow Resource Center, the oldest continually running LGBT2SQ+ centre in Canada. She was the national board chair for a feminist organization Women’s March Canada and led its merger with Women’s March Global. In 2016 Ms Fortlage came to terms with a 46-year denial of her gender identity. In 2017 she started CAF Services as a Gender Identity Coach for Women & 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. Helping Individuals, Families and Corporations address gender diversity Issues using #AcceptancewithoutUnderstanding™. She is well-spoken having presented at over 250 events in 21 countries. Website: Https://www.cynthiafortlage.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cfortlage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafortlage https://www.instagram.com/cafservices LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfortlage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acceptancewithoutunderstanding Speakerhub: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/cynthia-fortlage About me: I'm the founder of Unleashed Coaching + Reprogramming where I helps female leaders in male-dominated environments liberate themselves from limitations, rewrite their subconscious programming and tap into their potential. I spent my previous career working in high-level strategic roles, at small but impactful tech startups through to global corporations like Amazon and Disney. Now I use my transformative blend of strategy and spirituality delivered through 1:1 or group clarity coaching, energy psychology, emotional healing and NLP, to help female leaders access the intricate layers of the subconscious mind so that they find the power to not only reach their goals, but surpass them. Instagram LinkedIn About Me I’m a speaker, strategy expert, coach, trainer, podcast host, a top 10 voice for gender equity, and a feminist outlaw. I founded Scout + Circle to get more women taking up more space in rooms where decisions are made. Join House of Certainty HERE Send us an email about the podcast HERE Find me on LinkedIn HERE Subscribe to my newsletter HERE Find me on Instagram HERE

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A new podcast for women working in environments created for and by men. Hear inspiring stories from women who've been there. What were their experiences? How did they get to where they are? How did they overcome the obstacle of being a woman in a man's world? What do they wish they knew when they first started?Women are underrepresented in business making up only 6% of CEOs and 32% of FTSE 100 Directors. Women are 67% less confident in their ability to progress than men. There are twice as many men in senior positions than women. These factors all affect women’s confidence, self-belief, resilience, sense of value and ability to ask for money. There's a vicious circle where it's harder for women to thrive in business because we often can't see someone else thriving. For women who are one of only a few, it can be easy to feel alone. Through sharing success stories, women can get advice from those who have been there. Knowing that we're not doing this alone and seeing other women succeed is half the battle. Download your guide to Feeling Calm and Confident in Every Meeting: https://www.scoutandcircle.co/speaking-up-workshop Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpaton/ Head to the website for more: https://www.scoutandcircle.co/ Recommend a guest, ask a question or share some feedback – drop me an email at womansworldpod@gmail.com