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Simone is buzzing from the latest Power Circle discussing the new traits of leadership research NPW are undertaking with Teesside University   Sam talks about setting bou​ndaries in the freelance world and shares an interesting article on burnout Life Lessons this week are from UK Global Talent Visa recipient & Coach, Founder Made With Glove, Michelle Hua, who talks the freedom of being an entrepreneur and the importance of being armed with knowledge when asking for a pay rise  Register for Early Careers Carousel Networking in partnership with BNY Mellon Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard – register today!

Simone shares how she got on wild camping in her Campervan with Northern Power Man and the kindness of people rallying around them. Sam talks about the latest WhatsApp scam going around. Life Lessons this week are from founder & CEO of Lingotot, Angela Sterling who talks about appearing on Dragon’s Den, rejecting the need to be super corporate and empowering over 50 women to establish their own Lingotot language business. Have your say in our poll about leadership by voting here.  Get involved with virtual carousel networking in partnership with BNY Mellon on 30th June - register here. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard - register today!

In this week’s travel special episode Simone reflects on her trip to Manchester to meet up with real life Northern Power Women! Sam flew to LA to reunite with old friends with just a slight bump in the road… Life Lessons this week are from Anu Kaura, an experienced, professional In-House Lawyer and Head of Legal for Malhotra Group PLC. She talks about honing her leadership skills as well as encouraging everyone to step out of their comfort zone. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard

Simone talks about her excitement about the NPW team coming together physically for the first time in over a year. Sam celebrates her daughter’s first vaccine in Arizona and what is coming up for Be Heard… Join us for the official launch of the Be Heard platform here for your one-way ticket out of your comfort zone. Life Lessons this week are from the co-founder of InnovateHer, Chelsea Slater who talks about the practicalities of changing careers, giving presentations, and the strength in just being yourself! Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard

On this week’s episode Simone is joined by Director of Comms Rebel and Co-founder of A Leader Like Me, Advita Patel. Advita discusses her decision to set up her own business and reaching out to a mentor. She has created a powerful community to empower women and non-binary people of colour. Simone wishes Sam a very Happy Birthday, as do all the NPW team!  This week’s Life Lessons are from Nafisa Shafiq, a Higher Education Communications Manager and founding member of A Leader Like Me. She explains how her goals, and dreams changed, and the importance in storytelling and understanding your audience.  Join us for the Official Be Heard Launch at 12:30pm on Monday, 24th May - register for the event here. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Advita Patel. Sponsored by Be Heard

Sam talks about new hybrid working styles being embraced by many businesses as well as the changing role of the office as a space to collaborate.  Simone discusses that Blah feeling a lot of us are experiencing which is called ‘languishing’ - you can read more about it here This week’s Life Lessons are from Partner and Solicitor-Advocate at BHP Law, Amanda Oluwapelumi Adeola who speaks about accepting that her best is enough and the importance of presenting from the heart.  Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker Sponsored by Be Heard

Simone is still buzzing after attending and speaking at the Good Business Festival and tells all about the first IRL event since the pandemic began! Sam congratulates the Power Platform for being honoured for Best Community Website in the 25th Webby Awards - read more here This week’s Life Lessons are from Chair of Women in Social Housing North East and Assistant Director at Your Homes Newcastle, Crystal Hicks who urges us to be brave as we step into the future and talks about the importance of bringing our whole selves to work as a passionate advocate for minority and under-represented group. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

This week Sam and Simone discuss zoom mishaps, the American vaccine roll out as well as the logistics of using a typewriter. Simone will be at the Good Business Festival on Wednesday, 28th April - the first non-socially distanced event in the UK as part of the Government’s Event research programme. Life Lessons are from Cynthia Ajayi, Media and Engagement Executive at The Women’s Organisation and freelance event host, podcaster and YouTuber. She talks about the importance of feeling valued and seen as well as how to prepare for a presentation. A huge High-5 to Professor Jane Turner OBE who has launched The Power of Women campaign telling the stories of role models for young girls. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

It’s Stress Awareness month and we put out a poll asking how often you felt stressed. Simone explains the Stress Bucket visualisation technique which can help you think about your own wellbeing. Sam discusses Mary Ibiyemi’s article about how having a ‘hard sounding’ name results in fewer job interviews for Black, Asian and Minority ethnic young people. There was also a poll about WFH work compensation and you can find the results here. Life Lessons this week are from Catherine Millan, Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Officer at The University of Manchester. She speaks about creating equal access and student success in Higher Education as well as confidently knowing your own worth. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  

Simone shares some recent research from Accuracast, which suggests that Britons could have saved nearly £20k after one year of working from home.  Sam talks about work from home pods that have been rolled out in Japan and Singapore to help create some much-needed distance between work and home life.  Life Lessons this week are from Michelle Jones, Founder of Kind Currency CIC and Michelle Jones Weddings. She shares her top tips for overcoming rejection, learning to live with mum-guilt, and the importance of finding passion for your work.  We want to know what or who is your High-5! Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! @NorthPowerWomen Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions… email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker.

Simone discusses the findings from the latest NPW poll and the amazing Power Circle in partnership with BNY Mellon discussing what the future of work looks like. Sam talks about how work perks like gift packages are helping boost employee productivity with some rather extravagant examples! Life Lessons this week are from Group CEO of Moneypenny, Joanna Swash who makes it a priority to walk away from meetings with no actions in order to make sure she can fully support her team and let them go innovate!  We want to know what or who is your High-5. Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! @NorthPowerWomen Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions… email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

On this special edition podcast, we hear from all the amazing women involved in the Boost Lancashire Peer to Peer Network programme delivered by Simone Roche MBE (Northern Power Women), Alex Cousins (Alex Cousins Consulting) and Jane Dalton (Groundswell Innovation).  The cohort reflect on the advice, guidance and support they have received (and given!) over the last 6 months as they have seized opportunities and grown their businesses.  Uplifting, honest and open - you won’t want to miss this one!

Sam and Simone reflect a year on from the first lockdown as the end is in sight! Listen to the Youthquake edition of the Northern Power Futures podcast to hear from future leaders on their traineeship programme Life Lessons this week are from Jen Drabble, Director of Data in Financial Services who speaks about the importance of asking yourself ‘what did I learn?’ and reframing situations. We want to know what or who is your High-5. Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast supported by the BeHeard Platform: Amplifying voices, unearthing talent and levelling up the media & events. Sign up here   Sam and Simone reflect on the record breaking NPWAwards last week reaching 25 million impressions on social media and rising! If you missed it, you can watch it back here.   The two discuss the caring responsibilities felt predominantly by women over lockdown and what might happen as restrictions lift.   With brand new questions Life Lessons this week are from Ngunan Adamu, producer, presenter, social entrepreneur and founder of iWoman Academy CIC. She speaks about feeling the fear and dispelling accepted 'rules' of business!   We introduce a new High 5 segment to the podcast and ask you to let us know who or what your high 5 of the week is on social media @NorthPowerWomen   Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions... email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Straight after the NPWAwards, Sam spoke to all the winners, commended and judge’s award winners to find out how they were feeling and hear more about the good work they are doing. Take a listen to hear from these truly amazing role models - sit back, relax and prepare to be awestruck! Winners Mentor of the Year – Zandra Moore, CEO, Panintelligence   Agent of Change – Michelle Hands, Engineer at Nut Job Ltd Outstanding Entrepreneur - Sara Davies MBE, Founder and Creative Director at Crafter's Companion Person with Purpose – Freema Chambers, CO and Founder of Community School Clothing Scheme  Innovation – Halo Project Charity  One to Watch – Joint Winners, Elicia Curtis, Director at The REIGN Collective CIC and Bianca Robinson, CEO at CEO Sleepout UK   Transformational Leader – Beckie Taylor, CEO at Tech Returners  Small Organisation – InnovateHer  Medium Organisation – Informed Solutions Ltd  Large Organisation – Page Group  Commended  Rachel Fitzsimmons – Mentor of the Year The Women’s Organisation – Small Organisation  Louise Clarkson – Agent of Change  Dr Jun Zhang – Outstanding Entrepreneur  Flourish Together CIC - Innovation  Alison Fisher – Transformational Leader  Vicky Ringer – Person with Purpose    Judges’ Special Acknowledgement Awards Sally Orange  Gina Martin  Electric Bazaar  Hema Radhakrishnan  Kiera Byland   You can watch the NPWAwards here and find out more about the winners here

In the 50th episode of this season’s NPW podcast we welcome our newest partner the British Army and the Force Atlantic team.  We launch our BeHeard Portal, all about encouraging better representation in the media & at events and ultimately to making sure your voice is heard. Sign up here to be heard! We hear from just 5 of the amazing voices on NPWLive Talks - you can find more inspiring voices here.  Catherine Millan tells us about how a tragic event in Liverpool changed her outlook on life forever.  Jade Hanley shares what she has learnt from the challenges of cold-water swimming and translating this into her everyday life.  Cynthia Ajayi talks about how we can support women (just like you!) and remove historic gender barriers. Amina Atiq, Yemeni-Scouse poet, treats us to some amazing spoken word poetry about our Northern Skyline. Dr Joanna Berry speaks about the different masks she wears and how she is learning to be her true self. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

The final countdown to the NPWAwards and  NPWLive is on and you can still sign up to be a mentor here for carousel networking or mentoring Watch the NPWLive Talks on 8th March at 12pm as we continue to amplify voices was part of our BeHeard Campaign Sam talks about how the pandemic is like an extended maternity leave and getting excited about margarine Simone discussed the importance of random acts of kindness and the success of Coffee and Connect in partnership with BNY Mellon Continuing from last week, Sam & Simone discuss a recent survey on the topic of after-hours business communication. Danie French, Responsible Business Advisor at Taylor Wessing and Future First advocate talks all things Princess Di and the importance of making mistakes Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

It is just 2 weeks until NPWLive and NPWAwards - and you can still get involved! Simone discusses the pandemic of loneliness and stresses the importance of reaching out - whether through a call, a text or a letter it can mean the world. Just do it! Sam talks about the etiquette of communicating out of office-hours and the power of a forgiving email footer. NPWLive’s keynote conversation will be looking at what the new rules of work look like and you can register here to attend. Please also get in touch about what you think about the new rules of working by emailing us at connect@northernpowerwomen.com  Life Lessons this week are from trailblazer Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE FRSA, founder of the Black United Representation Network (BURN), Business Development Director of The Blair Project, CEO of Manchester Innovation Activities Hub and Director of Formula Girl Ltd. Her encouragement to be adaptable, go with the flow and embrace the unknown could not be more apt!  Book a cookalong for you team with Susie Flory - get in touch with susie@susieflory.com  Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

With less than a month until NPWLive and the NPWAwards on 8th March there is still time to get involved! You can use your voice by sending in a 3-minute NPWLive Talk using the theme of choose, challenge or change. Conversational, performance, poetry - we want to see them so email your video to connect@northernpowerwomen.com Sam talks about a Harvard Business School study showing we are working longer hours than before the pandemic and her own difficulties in switching off when the office is only up the stairs!  Simone talks about the appointment of A&E doctor and Love Island alumni Dr Alex George as a youth mental health ambassador and the Army’s TimeToTalk campaign. The importance of role models as well as appropriate mental health infrastructure has never been more important. This week’s Life Lessons are from Becki Smith, Commercial Sales Director at TalkTalk who knows the importance of trusting your instincts and  passion. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

On this week’s episode Sam talks about how her first EVER mentoring session went and how it enabled her to look at the bigger picture, something she hasn’t done in a while! Simone emphasises the power of mentoring, describing it as ‘you own personal Board’. If you would like a mentor sign up to coffee break mentoring or the next 12 week mentoring programme on the Power Platform. NPWLive is happening on 8th March and we want you to take part!  Sign up to early careers carousel networking to get advice or to impart your wisdom.  Don’t forget to send us your NPWLive Talks - a 3-minute video using the theme of choose, challenge or change. Life Lessons this week are from Gemma McCall, CEO and Co-founder of tech-for-good business, Culture Shift who works to tackle harassment and bullying in the workplace whilst creating positive change in organisational cultures! Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker