Penny Haslam Podcast - Motivational Podcast: Recent Episodes
Penny Haslam
Penny Haslam is an award-winning motivational speaker, who talks about communication and confidence. In her motivational podcast, she'll challenge you to power up your business or career profile and get known for what you do. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast/
Penny Haslam Podcast - New leader, old baggage: how to build trust in a troubled organisation. A new leader may arrive with fresh energy and ambitious plans, but the organisation they inherit may still be carrying years of frustration, change and broken trust.
In this episode, Penny Haslam shares five practical ways to help a new leader understand the history, communicate with both heart and mind, prepare for difficult questions, support managers and become genuinely visible.
Useful advice for anyone stepping into a new leadership role or helping a new leader earn trust in a troubled organisation.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - The Power of Hello: Why small workplace behaviours matter. Find a speaker for a cultural inclusion day on everyday behaviours, workplace connection and belonging. Saying hello at work sounds almost too simple to matter. But what if those tiny everyday moments are shaping how people feel, connect and contribute?
In this episode of the Penny Haslam Podcast, I introduce my new keynote, The Power of Hello, and explore why small workplace behaviours are not just nice-to-haves. There is a pressing commercial advantage for organisations.
I talk about what happens when people stop acknowledging each other at work, from cameras-off meetings and heads-down offices to messages sent across the same bank of desks. I also share a story from my early BBC career, when a senior leader ignored me in a lift, and why that tiny moment stayed with me.
This episode is about the practical side of inclusion and belonging. Daily behaviours that help people build trust, share knowledge, ask better questions and work together more effectively.
You’ll hear why saying hello matters, why using someone’s name can make people feel noticed, how listening properly changes the quality of conversations and why leaders have a particular responsibility to set the tone.
If you are planning a cultural inclusion day, away day, all-staff event or employee engagement session, The Power of Hello is designed to start a positive, light-touch conversation about workplace connection, belonging and the everyday behaviours that make organisations work better.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to give a farewell speech that shows real leadership. In this episode, how a farewell speech at work can become a leadership visibility moment. Penny discussed how leaders, managers and senior colleagues can use the simple request to just say a few words as an opportunity to make a valued colleague feel seen, recognised and appreciated.
She explains how to prepare a thoughtful farewell speech, gather useful examples, avoid awkward mistakes and use a small workplace moment to build trust, strengthen culture and show what the organisation values
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to help leaders talk about the things that matter in a way that sounds clear, confident and human.
How fluent are your leaders when you need to talk about the things that matter most at work? Not in a polished, scripted or corporate way, but in a clear, natural and human way that helps people understand what you mean, why it matters and what they need to do next.
In this episode, Penny explores how leaders can become more confident with the key messages they need to share again and again, from strategy and vision to purpose, products, services and change.
She explains why a single message rarely works for every audience and why leaders need to consider how they speak to senior stakeholders, new recruits, customers, suppliers, investors and their own teams.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to have more effective leadership conversations.
Why do capable, experienced leaders sometimes fall flat in senior meetings?
In this episode, we explore why leadership conversations can so easily lose impact and what leaders can do to change that. From highly technical experts who struggle to command the room to fast-tracked leaders who have never developed their personal impact, Penny unpacks why this is such a common and costly issue for organisations.
You’ll hear practical, real-world advice on how to sharpen your leadership presence by shifting your focus from what you want to say to what your audience actually needs to hear. Penny shares how to frame messages around your audience’s pains and gains, use clear and human examples instead of overwhelming detail, bring more energy and clarity to your language and join the dots so your message connects to the bigger picture and really lands.
This isn’t about becoming a slick presenter. It’s about becoming a more aware, intentional communicator who helps others think clearly, decide confidently and move forward together.
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Penny Haslam Podcast – Why doesn’t my team remember what I say? And how to fix it.
Leaders often assume that if they’ve said something once, clearly and confidently, it will stick. But real life doesn’t work like that. Messages fade. Priorities blur. People get busy, distracted and overloaded. Before long, the thing you thought you’d landed has quietly vanished.
This episode explores why that happens and what you can do about it. Penny takes a closer look at the forgetting curve – the natural drop-off in retention we all experience – and explains why even the best messages disappear faster than you think.
But this isn’t a gloomy story about human frailty. It’s a practical guide to helping people remember, understand and act. You’ll hear how repetition builds clarity rather than boredom, why stories are far more memorable than statistics and how tailoring your message to what matters to each group makes it far more likely to land.
This is a simple rethink of how leaders communicate when the stakes are high. No shouting louder. No complicated frameworks. Just smart, human techniques that help your message stay alive long enough for people to act on it.
If you’ve ever wondered why you keep repeating yourself, or why important updates seem to evaporate, this episode offers a clear, confidence-building way forward.
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Penny Haslam Podcast – The simple goal setting tool that sets your team up for success
When goals feel too big, too vague or too overwhelming, people stall. They lose momentum. They quietly give up. And leaders are left wondering why bright, capable colleagues aren’t moving forward.
This episode takes a fresh look at goals and how we help others achieve them. Not with grand strategies or complicated systems, but with a simple paper-based tool Penny uses in her masterclasses – one that turns vague intentions into clear, doable steps.
It’s practical. It’s human. And it works because it breaks the habit of setting huge all-or-nothing goals that people abandon the minute real life gets busy.
You’ll hear why small wins matter more than big declarations, how to support colleagues who’ve lost their spark and why confidence grows fastest when progress is visible and celebrated.
This is an easy rethink of how you and your team approach goals – and a shortcut to getting things done.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Workplace Confidence Book - Sample Chapter. This time, something a little different — I’m sharing a sneak preview from my forthcoming book Workplace Confidence, arriving in 2026.
Over the past seven years, I've had so many organisations come to me asking for help with confidence. They've realised that when self-belief is missing, progress slows right down.
Confidence isn't just a nice-to-have for colleagues — it's actually a commercial advantage. Because when people at work have self-belief, the whole organisation starts to believe in itself too.
So, in this episode, I’m reading from a chapter called Who’s on your bus? It’s all about trust, psychological safety and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to build confidence when you don’t have the answers. Have you ever been dropped into a situation where everyone’s looking to you… And you’ve got no idea what to do? Not because you’re unprepared or not up to it, but because the answer just isn’t clear. There’s no obvious right move. Just pressure, people and the uncomfortable weight of not knowing. That feeling? It’s common. Especially if you lead others. In this episode, why building confidence without certainty is a skill worth practising.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to plan a theme for your business event. Penny unpacks how to plan a theme that makes your business event truly memorable. Whether you’re running a company away day, an all-staff conference or a client gathering, she shares practical advice on creating a theme that connects, inspires and delivers lasting impact.
Drawing on her experience speaking at hundreds of events, Penny reveals the common pitfalls organisers fall into — and how to avoid them. She explains how to define your event’s purpose, explore the factors that influence your theme, and elevate it so it becomes the golden thread running through everything from the keynote to the coffee break.
You’ll hear why great themes don’t just sound clever, they mean something — giving people clarity about why they’re there and what they’ll take away. Penny also shares stories from the stage, including how one company turned “Connect and Learn” into a living, breathing experience that united its community.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - The power of colleague-led learning. In this episode, Penny explores the power of colleague-led learning and how it can transform confidence, communication and culture at work.
You’ll hear the story of Beazley, a global insurance firm where employees created their own learning group called Beazpoke. What started with a handful of colleagues practising short presentations has grown into a 100-strong network building skills, giving feedback and cheering each other on.
Penny shows why this approach works so well: it’s low cost, builds trust and delivers real-time learning that sticks. She also shares how you can start something similar in your own workplace, whether it’s a presentation club, a manager support circle or even a “pitch club” for sales teams. How to start a workplace mastermind group.
If you’re curious about how to build confidence and skills without waiting for the next formal training programme, this episode is packed with inspiration.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - An introduction to difficult conversations at work. Why do we avoid difficult conversations at work – and what happens when we do? In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach Heather Wright, who tells me why fear holds us back, what it really costs when we stay silent, and how leaders can build a culture where challenge feels safe. From setting expectations early to framing feedback well, Heather shares practical ways to turn conflict into creativity, trust and better results.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - The value of val-yous. In this episode, Penny Haslam invites you to think about your personal values, what she calls val-yous (spelled that way to put you at the centre of it all).
You’ll hear why it’s not just about company slogans or posters on the break room wall. When you take time to reflect on what really matters to you, everything changes. Decisions feel easier. Confidence grows. You stop second-guessing and start showing up with purpose.
Penny shares the surprising research behind this simple idea, along with practical ways to explore your own Val-Yous—and how to encourage others to do the same.
If you lead others or want to lead yourself better, this one’s for you.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Why presentation skills training isn't always the answer. When someone in your team struggles to speak up or seems unsure of themselves, it’s tempting to reach for a quick solution: presentation skills training.
It’s neat. It’s available. And it feels like you’re taking action. But in many cases, it’s a veneer-thin fix.
Yes, presentation skills training can be great for learning how to structure a talk, use slides well or engage an audience.
But if the real problem runs deeper, it won’t help. In fact, it might do more harm than good.
Because more often than not, it’s not a skills issue. It’s about confidence. Or culture. Or the way people are heard - or not - in your organisation.
In this episode a rethink what’s really going on.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to ask great questions. Questions, we ask them all the time, don’t we? In meetings, in conversations with colleagues, when we’re getting to know clients, and even when we’re networking at events. But how often do we actually stop and think about the questions we’re asking? How to ask great questions
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Five ways HR leaders can elevate their influence. In this episode, we’re tackling a big challenge: why HR expertise is so often missing from the boardroom and how you can change that. With workforce issues topping strategic priorities, it’s time for HR leaders to step up and claim their seat at the table. Penny shares five practical ways to boost your influence, build strategic relationships and confidently link HR initiatives to business goals.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Coming 2025: Workplace Confidence - The Book. I've recently started work on my third book which will probably be called Workplace Confidence. It's all about building self-belief for you, your team and your organisation. In this episode a sample from one of the "how to" chapters on self-talk.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Beat the self-belief thief. In this episode, confidence thieves. Those people or moments that swoop in and swipe your self-belief right out from under you. They’re real, persistent and they can strike at any time. But don’t worry, I’ve got some great advice to help you spot them, protect yourself and even bounce back stronger.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to ask for feedback. In this episode Penny reflects on a personal feedback disaster and offers her best advice on how to choose the right time, place and person to comment on your work.
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Penny Haslam has a brand new show called the Workplace Confidence Podcast. It's the place where people professionals share the great work they do. In each episode hear from leaders in HR, L&D, D&I and more as they share their insights, best practices and tips about making a real difference in the world of work.
In this preview episode, Penny Haslam talks with Charlotte Dean, founder of P3 People Management, Charlotte discusses the importance of understanding a company’s culture and values and how she helps organisations become more people-centric by asking the right questions and encouraging curiosity.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Does you people strategy need brag books? In this episode, brag books - a simple, free, and incredibly practical tool to boost confidence and prepare individuals for success at work. A brag book is all about collecting your wins, positive feedback and skills you’ve developed. They're very useful for performance reviews and career conversations can be daunting, especially when you can’t recall the details of your achievements.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - The power of reflective practice. Have you ever considered the power of reflective practice in your professional life? If not, it might be time to start! Reflective practice, sometimes known as journaling or diarising, is the simple yet profound act of writing down your thoughts, experiences, and reactions to better understand yourself and your work. It's a tool that's often used in sectors like healthcare, education, and social work, but its benefits are universal and can be a game-changer in any professional context.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - 5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching. From self-doubt to burnout and resistance to change, Penny reveals her signals that your leaders may need coaching help. Read the transcript: 5 Warning signs that your team needs executive coaching. Penny Haslam is an award-winning female motivational speaker in the UK and executive coach.
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This time I’d like to share a brand new podcast with you from the producer of my show. It’s called the Media Training Podcast. It’s packed with practical tips and brilliant advice on how to make the most of opportunities to raise your profile on TV, Radio and Podcasts. It’s hosted by my business partner at Bit Famous – Steve Blears. Listen to all episodes of the Media Training Podcast. Media Training UK.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - Penny Haslam's Confidence Keynote. In this motivational talk, Penny shares her steps to unshakeable confidence for individuals, teams, and organisations. Book Penny Haslam female motivational speaker UK
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Penny Haslam Podcast - What are the steps to self-confidence? Penny shares her top three ideas to building self-belief. Penny Haslam's Confidence Book will be published in 2024.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - What is the most powerful way to build confidence? In this episode, Penny believes the best way is to discuss your confidence levels and accept you can't be 100% confident all of the time. Penny Haslam's Confidence Book will be published in 2024.
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to host an awesome meeting. In this episode how offering to host an amazing workplace meeting is a great way to be seen, get impact, and raise your profile at work. Help your team grow in impact, influence, and confidence with Penny's programme.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Kickstart a conversation about confidence. Just starting a conversation about confidence with your people can boost engagement, performance, encourage innovation and reduce stress. So how do you get started? Discover the confidence workshop. Listen to all episodes of the Penny Haslam Podcast.
Penny Haslam Podcast - How to speak in meetings with confidence and authority. In this episode, the challenges faced by many women in business meetings and how to overcome them. Listen to all episodes of the Penny Haslam Podcast.
Penny Haslam Podcast - How do I get invited on a panel discussion? In this guide, Penny Haslam walks you through chapter 8 of her book Panel Discussions - The Ultimate Guide with ideas and techniques to find panel discussions to appear on.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Do I need coaching? Five questions to ask. In this episode could coaching be the answer to that career thing you need to change or make progress on? Discover coaching for career confidence, executive presence and presentation skills from Bit Famous.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Five steps to banish boring training. In this episode, Penny reveals her five secrets to engaging and successful learning. Penny Haslam is the MD and founder of Bit Famous, We help people communicate with confidence. Discovered coaching and training from Bit Famous.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Are you a great speaker or just good enough? Too often people feel unable to feedback on talks by their most senior leaders. Penny shares the common mistakes made by CEOs in their keynotes. Presentation skills training from Bit Famous.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Set your work and personal goals for the year ahead. It’s not succeeding (or failing) at the goal that is of importance. It’s more about the progress toward the goal. Think about what you want and then schedule little pockets of time for small steps towards it. Watch the video: Set your work and personal goals.
Penny Haslam Podcast - Executive presence, how to get some. Leaders who possess strong executive presence inspire employees at every level. In this episode, Penny Haslam explains what it takes to get some. Discover executive coaching and training at https://bitfamous.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Flip the script. How focusing on your mindset will radically improve your performance while presenting. Discover Penny's coaching and training for leaders https://bitfamous.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Panel Discussions - The Ultimate Guide - Audiobook FREE chapter. In this bonus episode, Penny reads a chapter from the ultimate guide to moderating and appearing on panel discussions. Buy the audiobook: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous - Audiobook FREE chapter. In this bonus episode, Penny reads a chapter from her first business guide which will show you how to power up your profile and get known for what you do. Buy the audiobook: https://makeyourselfalittlebitfamous.com/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Sheryl Sandberg & The Power of Visibility. After the recent departure of Facebook's (Meta's) Sheryl Sandberg, Penny reflects on the impact of the Lean In movement and her own attempts to solve the issues facing women in leadership. Watch Penny Haslam's 2015 Tedx talk: The Power of Visibility. Discover Penny's programme for women leaders: https://www.bitfamous.co.uk/programme/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Leaders, swipe right. It can be lonely and praiseless at the top. Penny shares her advice to help leaders keep their confidence on track. Find out about Penny's 1-2-1 coaching: https://www.bitfamous.co.uk/visibility-coaching/
Penny Haslam Podcast - The joy of interrupting. There's a skill to stopping someone from going on. My top tips on interrupting someone speaking during a meeting or on a panel discussion. Discover my books: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/books/
Penny Haslam Podcast - 10 things you could be doing right now to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous. My best quick tips to power up your profile and get known for what you do. Get my book https://makeyourselfalittlebitfamous.com/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Let's talk panel discussions. Penny Haslam and guests discuss panel discussions. How to host and appear on them while looking and sounding great. This was recorded to mark the launch of Penny's second book: Panel Discussions - The ultimate guide to moderating and appearing on panel discussions.Available via Amazon in paperback, Kindle and audiobook. Read a free chapter and the rave reviews: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Say YES to Panel Discussions. An extract from Penny Haslam's new book: Panel Discussions - The ultimate guide to moderating and appearing on panel discussions. Available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook. Read a free chapter and the rave reviews: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions/
Penny Haslam Podcast - ICE your negative self-talk. What is negative self-talk and how can you deal with it? In this episode, Penny reveals her three-step method of identifying, confronting and extinguishing self-talk. Would your team benefit from a confidence boost? Book Penny Haslam for the Confidence Workshop
Penny's famous people - Rowena. In this special extended episode, we hear from Olympian Rowena Birch and how she became president of British Judo after making herself a little bit famous. Book motivational speaker Penny Haslam https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - What's the point of your story? Storytelling is a key part of business communication but does your story have a point? In this episode, Penny shares her best advice on adding analysis to your talks, presentations or fireside chats. Find out about presentation skills training from Bit Famous.
Penny Haslam Podcast - How to avoid doing "a Boris." After the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his way during a speech, Penny shares her best advice on how to avoid speaking disasters. Download Penny's presentation planner.
Penny Haslam Podcast - How to overcome nerves when you speak. Penny shares her best tips on successfully beating nerves when you speak or present. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Are you invisible at work? In this episode why raising your profile at work is great for you and your career. Why not ask your boss to book the Bit Famous Workshop discussed in this episode: https://www.bitfamous.co.uk/bit-famous-workshop/
Penny Haslam Podcast - How do I get on TV or radio? The best way to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous is to appear on TV or radio as an expert. But how do you get started? https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Funny when you speak. Penny shares her tips on how to get a business audience laughing. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Titanicdote. Ever planned to tell a wonderful anecdote only for it to fall flat? You've told a titanicdote. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast
Penny Haslam Podcast - Coming Soon! Panel Discussions the Ultimate Guide. Penny has a new business book coming in 2022. Available to buy now: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/panel-discussions/
Penny Haslam Podcast - The brownie guide handbook. Why the motto of helping others and doing your best doesn't always work in adult life. Book Penny Haslam to speak https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Be a YETI. Open up a new world of possibilities by adding the word yet to closed statements. Be a YETI is part of Penny Haslam's Confidence Workshop: https://www.bitfamous.co.uk/confidence-workshop It's also in Penny Haslam's Confidence Reset motivational keynote: https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Leaders, let's talk about imposter syndrome. Feeling like a fraud? Leaders can play a key role in beating the issue of imposter syndrome. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Got an opinion? share it. If you want to let people know who you are and what you stand for, you'll need to share your opinions. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - Speak like Steve Jobs. All great speakers had a first time on stage, do you think they were any good? https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - What do you want? It's a really good question to ask yourself from time to time. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk
Penny Haslam Podcast - What other people think. It's not helpful to spend too much time considering what other people think about you. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Who's on your bus? Are there passengers in your life that add nothing to your happiness or success? Kick them off the bus. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Have a go, you might like it. In this episode, Penny reflects on the perfect phrase to help you progress your career, business or life ambitions, "have a go, you might like it." https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Look back in awe. Boost your confidence by looking back at your life, business or career achievements. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Boost confidence with better feedback. Penny reflects on challenging feedback she was given during her career in broadcasting and offers her top tips on giving and receiving constructive criticism. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Dust off your old dreams. Did you have a dream or ambition that you’ve almost forgotten about? This time, Penny discusses why it's important to find the confidence to dust off your old dreams. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Appear on TV and Radio. Could you see yourself as an on-air expert being interviewed on TV and radio? Find out how to power up your profile by appearing on the media. We discuss what journalists want and practical tips on catching their eye. https://www.bitfamous.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Stop colouring in. Is procrastination holding you back from getting out there? In this episode how focusing too much on your performance is bad for your business and your career. Also, do you have opinions? Why practising them will get you noticed. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Run for mayor. Why hitting the campaign trail is great for your business and your career. In this episode, Penny Haslam shares her tips on choosing a campaign issue and how to find an audience for it. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/
Penny Haslam Podcast - Who wants to be famous. Would you like to be Kim Kardashian famous? Or a best-kept secret? In this episode we discuss why finding the middle ground and getting out there can be great for your business or career. https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/