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Gemma Stow
No More Hiding: Self Promotion at Work with Gemma Stow is a podcast that celebrates women using their voice to be seen and heard. Self promotion is often seen as a dirty word but there has never been a more important time to showcase strength. Own your expertise. Step into your spotlight.
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How to make sure women in midlife get the recognition they deserve with Nina Evison
Today we have our last but by no means least conversation with a fabulous woman to finish up this mini series all about the importance if visible leadership for women in housing and finishing off with a bang all about whether women in or approaching midlife and also the impact of menopause can affect visibility.
Nina Evison is an experienced senior leader with over 20 years’ experience of driving strategy, culture change and performance in the housing, manufacturing and utilities sectors.
Since joining Yorkshire Housing in September 2019, she has helped the organisation to transform and become known for challenging out-dated and traditional approaches to the world of work. Nina is passionate about creating environments where people are trusted and empowered to do their best work for their customers, removing the cultural and process barriers that get in the way.
As a female leader who began her own people management journey at the tender age of 23, Nina’s personal experiences have influenced her passion for creating inclusive workplaces, spotting and developing talent and championing women and diversity in leadership roles.
This is a great conversation where we discuss the changes and barriers that can come in midlife for women and how this can impact career progression and visibility but more importantly how this precious time in life actually brings wisdom, experience and prime time career opportunities that women can embrace. Turning negatives into positives - listen in and let us know whether you can relate to any of the topics discussed!
We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!
The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression. Tune in and let us know you what you think!
There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;
Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow
Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH
Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor
Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People
Ep 151 with Nina Evison, Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing
What is RiSE for Women in Housing?
The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company.
The impact of the programme for housing associations include:
- Increased retention of top female talent
- Promotions of more women into senior roles
- Reduction in the gender pay gap
- Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities
- Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings
- More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion
- Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company
- Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values.
Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.
If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How do you know if you need a female focused leadership development programme with Alex Greenwood.
Today we are talking about those leadership development programmes that are designed to help high performers learn the skills and strategies to further their career and be the best leader they can be.
The main topic of this discussion today is whether we really need these types of programmes that are for women only?
You can probably guess my own personal opinion on this topic seen as though I have my RiSE group programme for visible leadership which I have been running internally for many organisations including housing and we now offer this as a collaboration for different housing associations to come together and share a group so that women are already networking across their sector before we've been got to the visibility and networking techniques!
It's really great and I love love facilitating it - I think for me the best bit is when I see the women grow. They grow in themselves, in their confidence but also in how they recognise their strengths and that its ok to show others what they are capable of! The absolute impact and influence that ambitious women can have in organisations is pretty off the charts when they are given the opportunity to shine and rise! So what better person to talk to about these types of leadership development programmes than the incredible Alex Greenwood who I have known for a good number of years now.
Alex started her career working within sport and hospitality in operational roles. She then moved into the HR profession and has over 20 years experience. She has progressed her career into senior HR roles working within different industries / sectors. She has been accountable for the full people infrastructure within SME Businesses and has a breadth of knowledge within the HR space.
We would love to hear from you and your ideas or experience on the ideas we discuss on today's show - come and connect with us both over on Linkedin and drop us a message or even better share this episode and get others talking about this all important topic!
We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!
The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression. Tune in and let us know you what you think!
There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;
Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow
Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH
Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor
Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People
Ep 151 with Nina Evison, Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing
What is RiSE for Women in Housing?
The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company.
The impact of the programme for housing associations include:
- Increased retention of top female talent
- Promotions of more women into senior roles
- Reduction in the gender pay gap
- Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities
- Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings
- More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion
- Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company
- Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values.
Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.
If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to make sure you have the best role models for an inclusive culture with Teagan Robinson
Today's episode with have the fab Teagan Robinson who has been Anchor’s Diversity and Inclusion Manager since 2021 and has been with the housing association for nearly 6 years. She has led Anchor’s inclusion agenda that supports colleagues with their career goals and personal development whilst being their authentic selves and supports residents to live lives that allow them to thrive in later life. Her ethos is that everyone’s voice should be heard and that cognitive diversity allows organisations to provide great places to work and provides the best outcomes for customers.
In our conversation today we discussed the importance of role models and if you can see it then you can become it - a crucial role that visible leadership has to play. As well as allies and how its not only men that need to be better allies but we also need to see more women supporting more women because the impact can be huge especially if there is judgement and criticism around different ambitions, and recognising that we don't always look at this through an intersectional lens. Teagan explains the importance of positive action to address diversity gaps and shares great tips on how companies can do things differently.
We also look at the part that clear career pathways can play in moving the needle on gender parity too and ensuring that everyone is granted the actual time and space to be involved in and make the most of career development opportunities. Let us know your thoughts after tuning in?
We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!
The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression. Tune in and let us know you what you think!
There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;
Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow
Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH
Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor
Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People
Ep 151 with Nina Evison, Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing
What is RiSE for Women in Housing?
The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company.
The impact of the programme for housing associations include:
- Increased retention of top female talent
- Promotions of more women into senior roles
- Reduction in the gender pay gap
- Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities
- Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings
- More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion
- Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company
- Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values.
Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.
If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to authentically embrace visible leadership in the workplace with Sara Roxby (WDH)
Today's episode is part of the mini series we have focusing on the importance of visible leadership for women in housing. If you are tuning in and work in the housing sector and know that there are women in your organisation that would benefit from from by increasing their confidence with visibility, raising their profile and proactively seeking out opportunities to further their career progression at your company then do get in touch about the RiSE collaborative coaching programme that is having a big impact in this space.
Now on today’s show we have the incredible Sarah Roxby who is the Executive Director for Housing at WDH and leads a team of almost 600 housing and health professionals, whilst continuously banging the drum to put housing and health on the agenda.
Sarah is also the Senior Responsible Officer for the Housing and Health Programme for the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System and has influenced investment from the NHS into key housing related roles.
Sarah began her career in housing at 16 years old. After discovering a passion for connecting housing and health she has dedicated her career to putting that on the agenda, both at a local level developing relationships with the NHS and nationally, supporting others to follow her lead. Sarah is a well-respected woman in housing and was a finalist at last year’s Women in Housing Awards.
We talk about the struggles and support Sarah has had on her career journey and also she's still learning to embrace visibility and how important visibility can be for women in housing who are keen to progress their careers. We also manage to chat briefly about how awesome strength training and running is too - because ultimately wellbeing matters!
We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!
The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression. Tune in and let us know you what you think!
There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;
Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow
Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH
Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor
Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People
Ep 151 with Nina Evison, Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing
What is RiSE for Women in Housing?
The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company.
The impact of the programme for housing associations include:
- Increased retention of top female talent
- Promotions of more women into senior roles
- Reduction in the gender pay gap
- Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities
- Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings
- More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion
- Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company
- Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values.
Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.
If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Why visible leadership should be a priority for women in housing!
Today I am letting you know about something exciting we have coming up - its a new mini series I have pulled together with some incredible guests. Its been a while since I was in your ears and I am always so grateful to get messages of how people have only just found the podcast and are binge listening to my episodes - it blows me away because I have been doing this podcast for a long time now and although I am not as regular as I used to be on our weekly get togethers I do still enjoy being here with you so much!
We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!
The following epsidoes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression. Tune in and let us know you what you think!
There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better;
Ep 149 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH
Ep 148 with Teagan Robinson, Diveristy and Inclusion Manager from Anchor
Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People
Ep 151 with Nina Evison, Executive Director Culture & Perfromance from Yorkshire Housing
What is RiSE for Women in Housing?
The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company.
The impact of the programme for housing associations include:
- Increased retention of top female talent
- Promotions of more women into senior roles
- Reduction in the gender pay gap
- Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities
- Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings
- More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion
- Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company
- Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values.
Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.
If you can think of women in your orgnisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Why employees feeling safe to be themselves at work benefits companies too
Today on the show as part of our inclusion at work mini series we have the fabulous Ali Bowen, who describes herself as a wife, cat mother, holiday lover, hedgehog fosterer and general wildlife enthusiast…. She recently embraced country living and her role as a Sector Commercial Manager for VINCI Facilities funds all the above!
She has Over 20 years experience working in Construction and the Built Environment and her wife says she used to read contracts for a living and now manages a team that does!
She was recently appointed as a Trustee for the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the trustee lead for D&I.
Ali would say “I’m a gay woman and made by dyslexia” and I love that. We chat about the launch of the LGBTQ+ network, where her ideas came from and the importance about feeling included and being able to bring your whole self to work. This isn't just about performance its about mental health. Listen in to hear about her experiences and golden nuggets she shares about how companies can be better allies.
How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions
If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September. We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to be better and work towards full inclusion in the workplace
Today's guest is the fabulous Mulima Muyunda - who is the Race & Diversity Lead at South Yorkshire Housing Association. She oversees the delivery of their Race Action Plan, working in an intersectional way to support SYHA to deliver on their overall commitment to equality and Diversity.
She specialises in driving change at a structural level by collaborating with leaders to understand how inequalities are upheld through everyday decision making.
What a conversation this and In am so excited for you to join us where we discuss how there is always work to do when it comes to inclusion - even when incredible steps have been taken and needles have been moved it’s important to keep working hard and driving for change.
How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions
If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September. We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How Neurodiversity plays an important role at work and gives companies the edge
As part of our inclusion mini series I have an incredible woman on the show today - Laura or Loz Shallcross is on a mission for more people to understand what it means to be Neurodiverse and to make workplaces more accessible. She is a Support Team Supervisor at WDH and has worked there since 2008.
Loz has both Tourette Syndrome and ADHD and I have invited her to talk and educate me and you on what life's like and how this can impact career progression and how women especially feel about themselves.
She has taught me so much in this single conversation that I know she will be going on to do so much more to raise the awareness of neurodiversity so that everyone can be treated with the understanding and respect.
We talk tics, language, misdiagnosis, misunderstanding and how workplaces can do so much more to make sure that all their employees feel included and are using their strengths to their advantage!
Employers are missing a trick and missing out on having the best people in their teams! Thank you Laura for such an open and honest conversation - you rock!
How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions
If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September. We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How companies need to recognise the importance of flexible working
On the show today we have an incredible inspiring woman and that is Isobel Gunn Brown.
Isobel is ACCA qualified and has over 30 years’ experience in financial services. She is a Partner at Triple Point Investment Management and heads up the Fund Finance team acting as CFO for their Listed Funds with £2bn Assets Under Management.
Listen in to hear more about her career journey that started off in a male dominated industry in the days when it was not only common practice but more acceptable for sexism and gender bias to happen in the workplace.
She shares with us her own experiences of imposter syndrome and we chat about the can we have it all - raising a family whilst building a career and how she believes a little bit of imposter syndrome can go a long way - she is basically living proof that this is true! Keep listening and then let us know about your own experiences and how you can relate.
How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions
If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September. We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How your company can and should make everyone feel recognised and included
I am back with an exciting mini series especially for Inclusion Week this year which runs from 25th Sept - 1st October. The theme this year is all about Taking Action and Making Impact, a call to action for everyone in the organisations to do what they can to make a difference for and positive impact for their colleagues.
I talk alot about gender and more specifically the importance of visibility for women's career progression - and I wanted to create something that not only gave me the chance to learn more from incredible women but also to highlight the importance of intersectionality when it comes to inclusion.
How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions
If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September. We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to celebrate IWD in the workplace - there is no excuse not to!
#Takeaways
- The impact of supporting women in the workplace
- Results from my interactive workshops and group programmes
- Why companies should be celebrating IWD 2023
- Ideas for the IWD celebrations
It has been great few months with incredible guests on the podcast and I wanted to say thanks so much to each and everyone of you for tuning in - we have had a great number of people downloading the podcast and to be honest with you I am over the moon because I want to reach as many people as possible!
If you are new to the show today then please do go back and listen to some of the awesome interviews over the last few weeks. And then come and connect with me - the links are below
IWD interactive workshops / sessions
if you are leader in your organisation or maybe part of a women's network then or maybe you just feel the need to get me in front of your people then remember we are taking bookings for IWD in March with a two week window to deliver some incredible workshops and training for organisations who want to celebrate their employees and embrace equity.
It is filling up and I am really excited to be spending some time in London delivering a talk on the 8th March but I do have spaces around that date.
So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what kind of workshop would work for you -
self promotion not being a dirty word to owning your expertise
challenging gender bias to building inclusive cultures and allies to support women's career progression.
Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's get more people involved in creating equity in the workplace for everyone.
How to celebrate IWD at work
And if your company hasn't got the budget or won't find it to support empowering women yet. Then there are many ways you can still celebrate IWD at work.
I wrote an article about this very thing with 12 ways companies can celebrate IWD check it out here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/insights/2021/2/24/how-can-my-company-celebrate-international-womens-day
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Why we still need to talk about ambitious women having it all?
I am very excited to have an incredible woman on the show who I met last year. We got talking and well lets just say we didn't stop.
So many shared passions around career progression, gender and the intersectionality's that come with being a woman in work.
Roxann Dawson is a Business Assurance Director and influential senior leader who has a proven track record of developing and deploying business strategy and leadership for quality and business improvement within complex infrastructure organisations.
She has a wealth of experience in Rail, Construction, London Underground, Safety and Supply Chain industries. As well as thriving in a male dominated industries, she is passionate about inclusion and advocates the importance of ‘levelling the playing field’ for all parties.
Roxann believes investment through volunteering is a key building block to making a difference and building a strong network. Roxann is a board trustee and chair of governance risk committee for the Chartered Quality Institute and as a parent is also a diversity and inclusion governor at her local secondary school, keen to use the power of her voice, time and expertise to support others."
Listen in because today we are talking about ‘having it all’ when ambitious women don't want to have choose between their career and family yet so often feel like they have to.
Do you think times are changing?
How does your organisation support this?
Maybe it doesn't or maybe it is making real strides forward in helping parents and especially women to keep the juggle going.
Roxann shares her own personal experiences of being a mother of 3 girls and having an incredible career and what she did and continues to do to make sure that it works for her and that she can have it all. Enjoy!
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with our Guest Roxann Dawson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxann-dawson-msc-dipq-cqp-fcqi-88512b43/
How important is visibility and self promotion in education?
Takeaways...
- How important is visibility for teachers?
- The potential of a positive impact on education
- With visibility comes opportunities for individuals and educational organisations and schools
With everything that is going on right now and the teachers and public sector strikes we wanted to re-release this epic episode which focuses on education and whether visibility has a place for educators and teachers - you can probably already guess my opinion on that but I wanted to chat to an amazing teacher Leisa Grace Wilson who is currently the Editorial Director of Teach Middle East Magazine.
We chat about the lack of visibility of teachers especially the work that goes on behind the scene and the reasons why teachers avoid putting themselves out there. We look at the impact that they could actually have on the negative media attention that teachers and education in general often have to face.
If you are a teacher let us know your take on visibility for you or if you know any teachers then make sure you share this episode with them.
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#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with guest Leisa Grace Wilson:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisagrace/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leisagrace
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leisagracewilson/
Website: http://www.leisagrace.com/
- Re-Release - Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out with Lauren V Davies
Couldn't resist sharing this fab episode! It was absolutely amazing to have Lauren V Davis on the show...
#Takeaways
- We chat about personal branding.
- How important it is for others to see the real you.
- The importance of leaning in to opportunities.
- Having female role models to inspire us.
- Tips on how to make the most of networking.
Lauren is sharing her thoughts on why she would love to see more women in positions of leadership, why it is so important to take those opportunities when they are presented to you and why it is crucial to have a personal brand which really reflects who you are and what you represent.
‘Your personal brand is what you’re known for, how people experience what makes you uniquely you.’ – Lauren
‘It’s really important to build connections.’ – Gemma
‘The more people who believe and trust in who you are as a person, the more those relationships convert into sales and into a great business where you feel fulfilled.’ – Lauren
‘I think it’s really important to find people who inspire you.’ – Gemma
"One day waking up saying oh my gosh I'm speaking I've got a podcast and I'm doing all the things I never thought I would do and that comes from leaning in" - Gemma
‘It’s the power you have inside you which influences the people around you.’ - Lauren
An entrepreneur from an early age recognising the impact that hard work made, Lauren has had an incredible journey. She recognised a genuine love of branding, strategy and marketing when she started her first venture as a small business owner.
Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business EventPlaybook.
Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around taking new learning opportunities, travelling the globe and networking at conferences and workshops in order that she can better serve her clients. As she says, she loves to improve, loves to impress and loves to give everyone she works with 100%.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with Lauren :
Website: https://laurendaviscreative.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDavisCreative?ref=hl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative/
How your company is missing out if they don't have a women's network with guest Sam MacDonald
We have a wonderful woman on the show today! But before I tell you about her, I wanted to start with International Women’s Day we have something new and excited planned around this year’s theme Embrace Equity. So, if you are intrigued, please get in touch and I could be delivering an awesome and very important workshop to your organisation and to celebrate and most importantly support women in their career progression. If you’re interested drop me a message, an email or book a call and we can have a chat about it and see how your company can embrace equity this year!
So on todays show we have the awesome Samantha MacDonald, born a bred in a small town in Northamptonshire she also has roots linking to Scotland! Family is her priority, she has 3 step children, 2 dogs and a cat. A big influence on her life was her father. She always tries to do her best to support and help others in any way she can and you’ll definitely get that sense of her in today’s show.
She is extremely proud to work for the RS group, having started out life as a warehouse operative, she has a strong work ethic and wholehearted believes you can do anything you set your mind too.
She’s the proud chair of Elevate which is their gender ERG (employee resource group) at RS working together with a committed committee of individuals, and is also part of the women in sales forum for RS UK.
On today’s show we chat about the importance of ERGs or Employee resource groups or internal networks as they are sometimes called and how they can make a huge difference in terms of companies’ inclusive cultures but also into impacting the bottom line, you know these networks make a huge difference. If your organisation doesn’t have an ERG or maybe you do have one but it could do better then this is the episode for you!
Let us know what you think about this amazing conversation and all the golden nuggets Sam shares with us today…
#Takeaways
- What are ERGs what do they look like and are they exclusive?
- How ERGs benefit a company’s culture in a positive way
- The impact of having an ERG – Money talks
- Networking, building results and engaging the work community
- Setting up an ERG - Better to seek forgiveness
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self-promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with our Guest Sam MacDonald
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-macdonald-78481593/
How to nail that next interview and secure that promotion
#Takeaways
- The importance of applying for opportunities / promotions even if you don't get them
- Why you need to insist on tangible feedback
- Reasons that stop you when it comes to selling yourself
- How you can have the edge next time!
Listener's Question:
“Gemma I didn't get the promotion I really wanted and now feel deflated - how can I get back on it and make sure I get the next one!’
Today is a quick win episode based on a question we received through our social media channels.
If you do have any questions about women's career progression, or networking or how to raise your profile and make sure you are seen and heard and most importantly get that recognition you deserve then get in touch.
You might be thinking about your company and how you can start to build a successful pipeline of female talent so that you can impact on that gender pay gap.
Whatever questions you have either on LinkedIn in or send me an email gemma@gemmastow.com
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to make sure the menopause doesn't impact on women's visibility at work with special guest Julie Dennis
We have an amazing conversation on the podcast for you today! Now
As the title suggests we are talking about the big M - no not money, but something that everyone should have more awareness about and that includes the men.
Julie Dennis runs one of the UK’s leading menopause consultancies for organisations who want to create positive conversations and behaviours around menopause to help retain top talent, impact the gender pay gap and reduce business costs and risks.
She’s spent the past five years working with 100s of organisations across the UK to raise awareness, educate and improve the experience of people working through menopause.
So I wanted to ask her about how she thinks the menopause can affect women’s visibility and career progression.
Do you think it can? Maybe you have some experiences of this for yourself? If you do listen in and then get in touch and share your thoughts.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with guest Julie Dennis
Email: julie@juliedennis.net
Website: www.juliedennis.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dennis/
How to make sure the term privilege is embraced and not avoided by allies.
So today we have the incredible force of nature that is Sharon Amesu on the show. I have had the honour to see this woman in action and she inspires everyone everywhere she goes - she asked me to be a part of her conference recently and I jumped at the chance not only because I knew it would be incredible but also to meet all of the amazing women who were attending and speaking there.
Sharon is a multi award winning Professional Speaker who started her career in Law. She was a Criminal Barrister for 16 years with a successful practice across the Northwest of England. Sharon now runs a Consultancy that supports organisations with Leadership Development and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. As a Professional Speaker, Sharon is invited to speak to audiences around the Globe on Women in Leadership and Inclusive Leadership. As you can imagine this lights me up!
Listen in to our conversation around allyship and how we can make sure that the term privilege is not seen as dirty word but is embraced instead. She shares some of her own experiences and strategies and tips that organisations and individuals can do right now to make a difference in their workplace and be better allies.
#Resources for YOU and your team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
What do you really want to know about visibility and career progression?
Takeaways!
Our new 'question time' - let us know yours!
What to do when work commitments mean there's not enough time to be visible?
What 'hiding' really looks like!
WE ARE BACK!
We are back to it and it’s all for you - my awesome loyal listeners, so make sure you keep in touch and share your thoughts and definitely share this podcast with other people and companies who will benefit from it - you know it makes sense…
#Resources for YOU and you team!
Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!
Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.
Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
I want to hear from YOU. so get in touch with me:
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength
#Takeaways
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The power of being an authentic role model that inspires
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Companies can do more to create a safe space for women from all levels to share stories and experiences
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Leaders hold back from always sharing because they feel like they need to protect others
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Peer groups and women’s networks are key to shifting the company culture.
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Women can have it all - when they figure out what their all is
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Surround yourself with different people so you can open your mind
Even though this episode was recorded almost two years ago to the day we couldn't resist including it with all of the other inspiring re-releases we have shared again with you!
This episode we have the super inspiring Zandra Moore on the show. Zandra is CEO and Co-Founder of Panintelligence Data Analytics Software Business in Leeds and Founder of LeanIn Leeds 800+ women's leadership network, mum to 2 and football coach to twenty, 15 year old girls.
When you meet Zandra you cannot help but be inspired by her. And that's exactly how I felt a number of years ago. I am really excited to have her on the show as she doesn't hold back.
She is open and willing to talk about things that sometimes female leaders don't often talk about. Women often have to work so hard in their careers that being vulnerable when you are in a senior positions can be difficult. Although vulnerability is absolutely a strength it’s not always viewed that way by others. So many women are inspired by those around them but have often told me that they can’t ever reach those heights. Seeing successful career women as ‘superwomen’ or having to make huge sacrifices in their lives to get to where they want to be.
Isn't it time we start breaking down these barriers to show what the reality is and that if women want it all they have to figure out what their ‘all’ looks like and that anything is possible for them.
“ It’s had it’s hurdles, of course it has it’s never been plain sailing, but when I look back at why I have been able to persist and overcome those hurdles, I had the benefit of somebody from a very young age that made me believe that anything was possible” - Zandra
“ It’s addictive...the more you do for others the more these things walk towards you..givers gain “ - Zandra
“You don't have to be an expert in something to be able to add value or change things or inspire others“ - Zandra
“I want women to hear that message that you don’t have to know everything to get ahead” - Gemma
“People just present the good, they never present the bad. It’s never easy in any role whatever level you are at and it doesn't change whether you are a graduate or a CEO” - Zandra
“There’s such power in the ‘me too’ element of safe spaces and that association with each other” - Gemma
#Resources
Get my NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with Zandra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandramoore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zandramoore
Website: www.panintelligence.com
How speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility.
I enjoyed this episode so much that we had to share it again! Helen is the number one person to connect with if you are thinking about upping your speaking game!
- How you can utilise speaking at work and beyond
- Think meetings, networking events and podcasts!
- Your voice is your asset for visibility - time to use it!
I am really excited to share this episode with you where I chat to the amazing Helen Packham - she is a speaker coach and verbal communications strategist helping leaders 10x the impact of their verbal communication to engage, retain and maximise the potential of their people. She has 15 years experience in leadership and executive development.
Helen shares ways you can start to use speaking as a key strategy in raising your profile for your career progression. You may be starting from scratch in terms of your speaking journey and may not realise that it’s something you can really utilise at work and beyond.
Think meetings, networking, building relationships with key stakeholders, conferences and even podcasts! There really is no limit to using your voice to showcase your own talents and make sure you and your ideas get recognised at work and beyond.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with guest Helen Packham:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Website: https://www.Helenpackham.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham/
Why feedback is important for women's confidence
We wanted to raise this important topic again and what better way than to do it with this great episode with amazing guest Michelle Jackson who is now Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Shaw Trust.
Takeaways!
- Barriers facing women at work
- Why feedback is important
- Celebrate the achievements
- The importance of peer recognition
- Internal Women's Networks (ERGs)
Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression.
Networking in the corridors of after face to face meetings isn't a possibility right now and we have to think differently to make it work for everyone.
We get to hear insights from the amazing Michelle Jackson who is EDI Adviser at Shaw Trust. She creates strategies, a range of activities and ways of working that remove barriers faced by groups who are underrepresented in more senior roles in the workplace and create a culture where people feel confident to take forward opportunities. Shaw Trust has got some exciting ideas lined up and I know Michelle and I could talk about this all day! Take a listen.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, talent development and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2023?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with guest Michelle Jackson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jackson-58392b39/
How do you know when it is the right time to lean in?
This is such a great episode that we wanted to share it again! Since recording this Kat has progressed her career in so many incredible ways! Go check her out over on LinkedIn and connect with her right here >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/
#Takeaways
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Finding your own way of leadership really works
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How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion
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How to notice if you are playing small through use of your own language
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The benefits of having an external coach
- How to showcase yourself rather than sell yourself
On today’s show we are thinking about how you know when it is the right time to lean in? And what I mean by that is starting to think differently about your career progression, how you stand apart and building a self promotion strategy that gets you the results you REALLY want.
As a previous client of mine Kat and I were recently reviewing how far she has come by getting clear on what she wants and the impact that being more visible can have for her own ambitions and those around her. Kathryn is a shining example of a woman who has definitely leaned in to owning who she is and the results speak for themselves.
Guest:
Kathryn Wellum-Kent is an accountant and business advisor working for MHA Monahans, one of the leading professional services firms in the South West, after spending the first 16 years of her career working at Deloitte.
She is passionate about working with start-up and scale-up companies that have big ambitions, and need support to achieve these, with particular focus on capturing & interpreting financial information needed for their business planning & decision making.
Beyond that though, Kathryn has a strong vision of how the industry needs to change to better support its clients, its staff and the wider community and is using her current role and her network to drive change and challenge traditional thinking. This work was recognised through being named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2021.
She has also recently taken on the role of finance trustee at a charity based in Swindon called Inner Flame, which is working to support 16-25s not currently in education, employment or training who are experiencing barriers to independence or contributing to their community.
“An important part of leadership is finding your way of doing things rather than trying to be something else” Kathryn
“We have habits that don't often serve us and can be connected to staying small” Gemma
“You’ve got habits and you don’t even realise you are doing them” - Kathryn
“I stopped cutting my legs off before I had even started” - Kathryn
“I really wanted to work with someone who could work with me to help me understand some of the things that were holding me back and achieve what I wanted to in my career” - Kathryn
“All the things that we have worked on together have helped me talk about myself in a very authentic and open way” - Kathryn
“I’m not the kind of person who can sell; I don’t want to feel like i’m selling myself, selling my company - I just want to show people about me and what I am doing and I feel like that should speak for itself” - Kathryn
“You don’t have to throw yourself in the deep end it’s about building up these things gradually” - Gemma
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with Kathryn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/
Website: https://www.monahans.co.uk/
How do you know when it is the right time to lean in?
This is such a great episode that we wanted to share it again! Since recording this Kat has progressed her career in so many incredible ways! Go check her out over on LinkedIn and connect with her right here >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/
#Takeaways
-
Finding your own way of leadership really works
-
How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion
-
How to notice if you are playing small through use of your own language
-
The benefits of having an external coach
- How to showcase yourself rather than sell yourself
On today’s show we are thinking about how you know when it is the right time to lean in? And what I mean by that is starting to think differently about your career progression, how you stand apart and building a self promotion strategy that gets you the results you REALLY want.
As a previous client of mine Kat and I were recently reviewing how far she has come by getting clear on what she wants and the impact that being more visible can have for her own ambitions and those around her. Kathryn is a shining example of a woman who has definitely leaned in to owning who she is and the results speak for themselves.
Guest:
Kathryn Wellum-Kent is an accountant and business advisor working for MHA Monahans, one of the leading professional services firms in the South West, after spending the first 16 years of her career working at Deloitte.
She is passionate about working with start-up and scale-up companies that have big ambitions, and need support to achieve these, with particular focus on capturing & interpreting financial information needed for their business planning & decision making.
Beyond that though, Kathryn has a strong vision of how the industry needs to change to better support its clients, its staff and the wider community and is using her current role and her network to drive change and challenge traditional thinking. This work was recognised through being named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2021.
She has also recently taken on the role of finance trustee at a charity based in Swindon called Inner Flame, which is working to support 16-25s not currently in education, employment or training who are experiencing barriers to independence or contributing to their community.
“An important part of leadership is finding your way of doing things rather than trying to be something else” Kathryn
“We have habits that don't often serve us and can be connected to staying small” Gemma
“You’ve got habits and you don’t even realise you are doing them” - Kathryn
“I stopped cutting my legs off before I had even started” - Kathryn
“I really wanted to work with someone who could work with me to help me understand some of the things that were holding me back and achieve what I wanted to in my career” - Kathryn
“All the things that we have worked on together have helped me talk about myself in a very authentic and open way” - Kathryn
“I’m not the kind of person who can sell; I don’t want to feel like i’m selling myself, selling my company - I just want to show people about me and what I am doing and I feel like that should speak for itself” - Kathryn
“You don’t have to throw yourself in the deep end it’s about building up these things gradually” - Gemma
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with Kathryn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/
Website: https://www.monahans.co.uk/
How opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard
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The importance of gatekeepers to open doors
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Why mentoring matters and how reverse mentoring is powerful
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Black women and visibility in the workplace
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Systemic inequalities and bias
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Allies and the skills that are really needed
Today on the podcast we have an inspiring woman who is passionate about breaking down those inequalities that women of colour, black women and those from ethnic minorities face. Lucy Ndlovu is also an advocate for mentoring and believes that it is a game changer.
We talk about the impact of role models and how often as a black woman comes a huge responsibility and the power of reverse mentoring - yes that means a CEO or director being mentored by someone possibly less senior so they can understand their lived experiences which would only serve to benefit them as individuals and allies but also the company as a whole.
Lucy and I also share the impact of gatekeepers and how one man in New York changed Lucy’s life forever when he literally opened the door for her. The story gave me goosebumps. Keep listening, you don't want to miss this one.
“Open the door and then leave it open for others to follow” - Lucy Ndlovu
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Lucy Ndlovu:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-ndlovu-50a700139/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucyNdPR
The event mentioned on Saturday 29th May at 5pm GMT
2021 Africa Day Celebration |Theme: "Arts Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we want "
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The event will feature African Community leaders in Leeds, Academia and other professional experts who have been invited to join in and participate and give insights about the Africa continent and her diaspora.
The efforts of the Diaspora will be celebrated with a special mention to the African women and the youth.
The event intends to promote and instil pride and create a strong sense of identity among Africans in the Diaspora and promote African Culture, Heritage and History.
How companies can encourage their women more effectively with special guest Jess Taha.
Re-sharing this amazing interview. Jess has moved on since the first release of this episode and is now the Board HR Director for Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd.
#Takeaways
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The important part that companies can play when it comes to women being more visible.
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The company culture is vital to identify and empower the top and emerging talent.
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Being able to be themselves allows women to step up and find their own ways to be more visible.
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Companies need to give women the platform to shine.
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Organisations need to start by talking to their people.
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The drive starts at the top and isn’t all down to HR to solve the gender gap.
Today on the No More Hiding podcast I am talking to an amazing and super inspiring woman all about how companies have a responsibility in providing their female top talent a platform to help them be more visible and own their ideas and opinions.
Working Mum. Essex girl. Committed feminist. Jess Taha has spent her career working across multiple industries for a number of household names and most recently with Swan in social housing. Her extensive experience as an HR professional has seen her deal with people, talent and policy and the challenges those bring for women progressing their careers. Promoting, pioneering and advocating for fairer working environments for all, Jess is unapologetically a woman on a mission.
So listen in to this incredible conversation that will give you insights into how companies can support women’s career progression and self promotion and how women themselves can start owning their expertise. Love love love this conversation and could have chatted all day to Jess!
“I got massive imposter syndrome and didn’t feel like I fitted in where I was working...I felt like I had to fit in with that ‘boy’s club” - Jess
“I got into HR because I wanted to fight injustice and I am a huge feminist and I believe in equal pay” - Jess
“As we get older we tend to stop giving a shit about what people think” - Jess
“Part of my role is un-training women everything they have learned as a child about being a good girl, about being accepting about having to fit in and having to please people and wanting to be liked” - Jess
“I am a senior manager in my organisation and I still make sure I have those conversations with people on the ground regardless of their level to really get to know them and that's when you start to realise oh my goodness we have got a good girl on our hands we need to make them more of a rebel” - Jess
“People can look at me and think god she's so confident and actually I am not - underneath it all I am actually just a girl from Essex … and people don’t always know the fight or the struggle I have been through to get to be this confident woman” - Jess
“I am working with companies and these group coaching programmes and what comes up time and time again are all these amazing ideas and opinions and that they haven't shared any of them outside the group” - Gemma
“It’s all about unleashing her capabilities and getting her confidence up. For me it’s all about giving that individual the platform. I don’t do anything she shines on her own. She is amazing” - Jess
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma - http://bit.ly/2t8bTJ1
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with guest Jess Taha :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-taha/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
There is always more to do when it comes to being seen.
#Takeaways
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When women think they have done all they can to be seen and heard there’s always more to do
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Finding and trying different strategies and techniques really can make a difference to being comfortable with self promotion
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Self Advocacy is a crucial part of Self Promotion
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Getting clear on what women really want from their career is key for knowing the purpose of visibility and raising profiles
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The internal work and personal development plays a significant part in talent development
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Try the checklist to see what else can be done in raising visibility and owning expertise
Today we are talking about what happens when women think they have done all they can when it comes to securing future promotions and opportunities.
It can really disheartening if women feel they have done ALL the things in terms of raising their profile and being more visible only to find that they still miss out on opportunities. In this episode, I share a quick checklist to make sure that women have a platform to access opportunities and that they are really doing all they can and stacking the odds in their favour when it comes to their career progression.
Get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
“Self advocacy. It plays such an important piece for self promotion. Without having the confidence to be able to talk about yourself and ask for what you want then all the other strategies may not come to anything.” - Gemma
“Have they been identified as emerging or top talent for succession planning in the future talent pipeline? And more importantly have they been told about this and what they need to focus on to secure future opportunities or promotions” - Gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as I have a great deal happening for any company that books it in before the end of the year and I cannot wait to facilitate these sessions.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to Break Your Fear of Success
Quick Win Episode!
- How to recognise you have a real fear of success and what you can start to do about it!
Diving straight into this quick win episode where I want to follow on from last week where we talked about the impact that women can have when they speak up and how that impact can actually be causing a fear of success for you that’s stopping you from moving forward.
The best way to break the fear is to break the habits that keep it strong. We all have habits or little rituals that we do in order to protect ourselves from things that we don't want or that scare us and fill us with fear. This fear can feel very real and although some people laugh it off it can actually be something that is holding you back from putting yourself forward for opportunities where you can really excel, shine and show everyone who you really are and what you are truly capable of.
Listen in and try the steps I share to get those quick wins.
How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?
It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it
In today’s episode we are focusing more on what can actually happen when women start speaking up and promoting themselves.
I also want to chat about one of the biggest fears that women can have and that they don't often realise they have which is the fear of success. Sounds counterintuitive right? But it is a very real fear for some and can get in the way of actually getting the success and opportunities you deserve.
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” (Maya Angelou)
“When we can recognise things stopping us from speaking up there can be no stopping us” (Gemma Stow)
I also share some of the things that can come about when you stars to promote yourself and what you stand for in different ways - here's a few I have seen happen first hand - listen in to hear more.
- Project opportunities at work
- Speaking gigs inside and outside of work
- Invitations to conferences and events
- Winning industry awards
- Speaking opportunities to share your experiences to inspire others
- Being recognise a the expert in your field
How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?
It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn
Quick win episode:
- 3 quick things you can do to up your LinkedIn game.
- Take the test - figure out where you are doing well or where you have gaps in terms of raising your profile
I have been talking to a lot of people recently about LinkedIn the thing I have noticed is that they have dipped their big toe into LinkedIn - they have set up their profile and possibly added a photo of themselves.
But what I am hearing is that they say they are on LinkedIn and using it to raise their profile but in all honesty what they really mean is that they are on the platform but they aren't really ON it. Maybe this is sounding familiar?
"LinkedIn is like one big networking event" - Gemma
"You can’t be a secret and a success - you can't raise your visibility game without being visible and you cant see what all those amazing opportunities are if you are not out there and putting yourself forward for them" - Gemma
How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?
It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play
- Top 3 reasons women avoid taking the risk to be visible
- Benefits of staying hidden
- Staying small is not an option when you have big plans
Today’s episode is for you if you are still telling yourself that it is too risky to start being more visible.
You worry that raising your profile will step on others toes or question yourself and whether you are good enough to even start sharing your opinions and speaking up.
This one's for you because I want you to see how staying small and not taking risks is the riskiest thing that you could do in terms of your career progression and making that impact that I know you want to make.
See how taking risks can lead to awesome things, that maybe you keep missing out on and how missing out is probably the riskiest decision you will actually make.
"Everyone thinks that being visible is high risk. Putting yourself out there risking your reputation and credibility. When in fact the opposite is true. Not being visible or getting noticed is even more risky." - Gemma Stow
** Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself * Quick win episode - take action today * What others cringey tactics mean for your visibility * The one thing you can use to feel better about talking about yourself
Today is another quick win episode and we like quick wins at No More Hiding HQ because ultimately that's what I am all about - sharing something that will help you take action and get a result.
This in turn boosts your confidence and then you'll move onto the next quick win and so on. Before we know it you are super happy with your own visibility and are ultimately being recognised, rewarded and valued by those who matter and you are owning your expertise all over the place!
So many women I work with tell me they hate talking about themselves...that they find it really uncomfortable and awkward - when they see other people talking about themselves it can sometimes feel cringeworthy to them and that's why they don't do it themselves.
So how do you find the way that will work for you?
Listen in to today's episode because when you do, you will realise that self promotion and being more visible can actually be fun - especially when it's aligned with who you are and your values then it starts to make absolute sense.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
Quick Win Episode!
"The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!"
As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out.
I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the summer months as you know I always bang on about how important it is - but it can equally be tricky to get back into the swing of things and catch up on all the emails that have landed in your inbox never mind thinking about your own visibility and what you want.
So I thought a short and to the point quick win episode to get you back into the swing of things would help - in this episode I share 3 things you can start to do to get back into it all without feeling overwhelmed….
So let me know what you think - have you been having a break from being visible?
Does it feel daunting to get back into it or are you looking forward to it?
Maybe the break has given you time to reflect and realise what you really want and now it's all about making those plans and goals become a reality.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, career progression and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
Quick Win Episode!
"The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!"
As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out.
I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the summer months as you know I always bang on about how important it is - but it can equally be tricky to get back into the swing of things and catch up on all the emails that have landed in your inbox never mind thinking about your own visibility and what you want.
So I thought a short and to the point quick win episode to get you back into the swing of things would help - in this episode I share 3 things you can start to do to get back into it all without feeling overwhelmed….
So let me know what you think - have you been having a break from being visible?
Does it feel daunting to get back into it or are you looking forward to it?
Maybe the break has given you time to reflect and realise what you really want and now it's all about making those plans and goals become a reality.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, career progression and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
Quick Win Episode!
"The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!"
As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out.
I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the summer months as you know I always bang on about how important it is - but it can equally be tricky to get back into the swing of things and catch up on all the emails that have landed in your inbox never mind thinking about your own visibility and what you want.
So I thought a short and to the point quick win episode to get you back into the swing of things would help - in this episode I share 3 things you can start to do to get back into it all without feeling overwhelmed….
So let me know what you think - have you been having a break from being visible?
Does it feel daunting to get back into it or are you looking forward to it?
Maybe the break has given you time to reflect and realise what you really want and now it's all about making those plans and goals become a reality.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, career progression and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-Release - How to get feedback that will help you
Quick win episode!
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Women need feedback - they can thrive on it
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What feedback will help you move forward
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Questions for your back pocket!
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How to make sure we don’t solely rely on others
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5 ways to build and work on your ‘Emotional Resilience’
Here are a few tips you can take action on and get some quick wins and give yourself great feedback that will build your confidence but also ASK for the right feedback from others that will develop your career progression.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-Release - How better feedback can make all the difference
I want to talk about the importance of feedback.
This is the thing with feedback - if done well it can be a great tool to support growth - if done badly it can really hold women back.
I talk about both of these things today and also not forgetting that feedback shouldn’t be the only thing we rely on to grow and move forward and I will share some ways you can do this for yourself too!
Have you ever been told “you are great at your job - keep doing what you are doing” from a line manager or someone more senior to you. And you were expecting something a little more specific, something that you could sink your teeth into and something that well would actually help you and your career progression.
Research including that from the HBR (Harvard business review) has found that vague feedback is actually holding women back and they are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to promotion and we need more women at those decision making tables.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-Release - How to identify and really own your strengths
- Quick Win!
I promised a quick win episode today on the back of the results I found when working with a lot of women in a short space of time through all the IWD training workshops.
The thing that was obvious and a lot of women feedback to me either in the groups or privately was not being clear on their strengths.
I find this a lot - as women we often forget what has led us to where we are today. All the life and work experiences, the good the bad and the ugly - all of them have made you who you are. Yet when asked what strengths you have - you have to stop and think about it for too long. This is your power. This is what makes you who you are and this is definitely the thing that is going to stand you apart and give the edge when that next opportunity comes along at work that may just be the gamechanger for your career.
Try the steps I share in this quick episode and then go try them out!
I want to hear from you today - yes today drop me a message on LinkedIn, instagram @nomorehidingco or even facebook if you must or even better email me gemma@gemmastow.com and let me know that you are going to do this and even better you are going to use this to play bigger. Let me know today. Do it, take action and get a quick win! It really does give you a confidence boost and you never know where it will lead.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-release - How the language you use can impact your career success.
- Paying attention to the language you use
- 3 Common habits that women fall into the trap of doing
- How to upgrade your communication
Today I want to talk to you about the power of language and how there are small tweaks that you could start to do from today to upgrade your communication.
We don't often notice those common habits that we build that actually are doing us no good at all when it comes to our career progression and creating opportunities - so listen in and see if you resonate with the 3 habits on today's show and then see how you will implement so new ideas to give yourself the edge when it counts.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-Release - sharing this episode to help you nail those intros!
How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out.
- How to intro yourself without using your title
- Why talking about what you want (not only what you do is important)
Today I wanted to get back to basics when it comes to those uncomfortable introductions. I can still remember at events or training when the trainer goes around the room and asks people to introduce themselves or plays some kind of cringeworthy ice breaker and I could literally feel that dread feeling wash over me and all I wanted to do was make a run for it! I will be totally honest, my personality hasn’t changed and these kind of things still make my eyes roll.
Introductions are so important and you can use them to get what you want too!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Re-releasing this fab episode to share with you the ways you can get back control over your career progression.
How to feel recognised and rewarded at work...
- The importance of moving from invisible to VISIBLE
- 3 women's stories of making self promotion work for them
- Get back YOUR control over your career progression
So how do you go from feeling invisible to getting the recognition you deserve?
Today I want to talk to you about how to feel recognised and rewarded at work and I share the stories of 3 women that have done just that - it wasn't the easiest thing for them to do in terms of raising their profiles and being more visible and having to talk about themselves, but the results are exactly what they wanted.
And here's the thing - we have to take a step back and see who can really impact and change your career progression - we can find other people to blame, managers, organisations and their culture or lack of support OR we can start to see what's within our control - how can we grab back those reins and start to shift things and get what we really want - listen in and let me know how you will make things happen for yourself….
"So what's it going to be….waiting around and hoping and praying that this will start happening or get hold of the reins yourself?" Gemma Stow
"Whether you want that new opportunity, more money or to make a greater impact - it's probably all three, then stop telling yourself that you have no control over whether that happens or not." Gemma Stow
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to find clarity and confidence when feeling stuck
We are back! And it feels good - let me know how happy you are that we are back?
Takeaways
- Recognising that feeling of being 'stuck' or overwhelmed
- The impact of stress on the body
- The connection between the physical and mental wellbeing
- The importance of stillness and self awareness to ditch the feelings of comparison
- Bringing coaching and yoga together for the clarity and comfortable confidence
- Our full day event in York 30th September 2022!
And, I have your back for the summer holidays and have brought back some of your favourite episodes and re released them so you can get that inspiration to keep being visible in ways that suit you.
Thanks for the ongoing support while I have been away:
Thank you to Sarah who messaged me totally out of the blue and said;
“Hi Gemma. I hope you don't mind me messaging but just wanted to reach out and say thanks. I have an interview Thursday for a Head of Business Development at work, I'm so ready for the promotion and although I have been prepping all weekend I just needed a different perspective and I came across your podcast re interviews. It was so very helpful, it helped me to feel confident, and remind me that I can do this and I can talk about myself which I find hard! So thank you for your inspiring podcast I think the work you do is amazing and ill certainly be mentioning you to other women at work! Xx"
And Amy who said;
“Honestly I have to thank you! I know you will say I did the work but I had 3 interviews last week and got 3 offers this week.
Before the interviews I listened to some of your podcasts and although lots of it is things I already knew, listening to them before enabled me to become more self aware in the moment and I honestly attribute this to my successes so ultimately you inadvertently facilitated my success So Thank you xx"
That particular episode which is number 56 and is nearly two years old just goes to show how important this podcast really is to you listeners and the impact it can have. And this is one of the many reasons I have to get this show back on the road.
Today I have a super special guest on the show to talk about all things clarity.
Clarity of thought around big or small things in our lives can be the game changer we all need. Yet life always seems so busy to even get a moment to think about the bigger questions - such as what do I want for my career ? Or do I need something different now? A new challenge perhaps? Or want time to reassess what matters most?
You might be listening thinking yes, getting some headspace and time to find that clarity sounds very appealing but where to start with it when life doesn't always help you out with that. What can you do for yourself?
Which is why I have the amazing Louise Brogan-Hewitt on the show from Louise yoga to delve into the things we can do for ourselves to get our thoughts in order. Take a listen to this fabulous chat and get in touch to tell us what you think.
“What's stopping people is that they are worried about what everyone else thinks, you are comparing yourself all the time and I really want our event to move away from that, to leave women feeling that inner confidence, inner strength and grounded to make a different decision to when they walked through the door” Gemma
“Empowered, grounded and connected with themselves… and when you are making decisions from overwhelm then you are thinking about everyone else and what will they think, will they like it or what will they say” Louise
If you want more info on the York event please do reach out to us for more information gemma@gemmastow.com or hello@louiseyoga.uk and check out the incredible venue here > https://www.grayscourtyork.com/
Resources
The previous episode Ep56 I mention about interviews > https://gemmastow.libsyn.com/how-can-i-make-the-most-out-of-interviews
The previous episode Ep78 with my amazing sisters Louise and Ailsa > https://gemmastow.libsyn.com/78-how-self-care-can-increase-your-confidence
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
**Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
Connect with Louise:
Website: https://louiseyoga.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-brogan-hewitt-baab775a/
Email: hello@louiseyoga.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiseyoga.uk/
Round Table Discussion: Is remote working impacting on women's visibility to be seen at work?
Episode Takeaways!
- Informal virtual ‘water cooler’ meetings are still so important
- How to make sure everyone is included in virtual meetings
- The importance of 'asking not assuming'
- Senior leadership ‘buy in’ is crucial to supporting visibility for women career progression
It has been a few months since we have released an episode on the show. We are BACK!
And what better time than International Women's Day 2022 #IWD2022
So a special episode today for IWD and to celebrate the first of many of these types of round table discussions on the show. And hopefully you feel like you were in the room with us and hope that you find that beneficial for your own career progression and those you work with.
We have two incredible women who are leaders in the financial services industry which as we know can be more male dominated;
Charlotte Jones is a pensions actuary at XPS
Connect with Charlotte > https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-jones-4083031a2/
Kathryn Wellum-Kent is Business Services Director at MHA Monahans
Connect with Kat > https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/
Today we are discussing the impact that remote working has had on visibility and career progression - our recent poll on LinkedIn showed that the majority of people voted that remote working makes it harder to be visible - and I would love to hear from you and your experiences if this is the case?
Visibility Matters Monthly Email
Don’t forget you can get my monthly email “Visibility Matters” that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How running a marathon develops the most important part of visibility - resilience
- Comfort zones v. Showing up
- Resilience is the cornerstone of visibility
- Reflections from the challenge of the Manchester Marathon and lessons learned
Today I am going to give you the lowdown and lessons I learned from completing one of the hardest challenges I have showed up for recently and that was the Manchester Marathon - now to all you runners out there you'll get what a big deal this is for me and to those of you that don't run yet I hope it inspires you to start to do something that you think you can't because you totally can..
It’s also the last episode of the podcast for 2021 - there are exciting things happening over at NMH HQ which involves further exciting work on the importance of women being seen and heard, so we are taking some time out until the new year when there will be a new season starting.
So for those of you that tune in every week or those that have just got started there are 109 previous episodes to sink your teeth into that should keep you going in all things self promotion.
BUT don’t forget to stay connected to me with my monthly emails that give you the lowdown on the latest news on gender equity and pay gaps, strategies on self promotion and the importance of visibility when it comes to career progression - basically everything I chat about here and more - so if you don't yet receive any emails from me then make sure you don’t miss out staying connected and definitely come and connect with me over on LinkedIn too!
Drop me a message and let me know what you loved about this episode and what YOUR marathon style challenge looks like in YOUR life?
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to feel more positive about your career wellbeing.
"People with high career wellbeing are more than twice as likely to be thriving in their lives overall"
(Gallop)
- Career Wellbeing really is a thing!
- 4 things to try from feeling stuck in a rut to having career clarity
- If you aren't happy at work then it's hard to be visible
Today I am asking you the question about whether you see your career progression as being linked to your wellbeing?
Through all the years I have worked with women I have found that when they are feeling frustrated, overworked or taken for granted or just basically fed up at work this can really impact on how they feel about themselves.
So we talk about career wellbeing and what that means for you and I share a few tips on what you can do to start feeling more positive about your career from today!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How else can we make sure women are recognised
Today we are sharing a previous episode from the end of last year 2020 which had a big impact because it focuses on what else there is to do when it comes to being more visible.
Sometimes when you feel like you are doing ALL the things and nothing is changing in terms of your career progression opportunities it can be frustrating to say the least and can lead to resentment.
I can see this now especially after the pandemic and people starting to realise what matters most to them and demanding more flexibility at work - there is talk of the 'great resignation' and this is happening as more companies are losing their best people when they don't need to.
In this previous episode I go through a whole load of questions that companies can use to assess where their employees are at right now and what they can do to help them be more visible and get the opportunities they want.
If you want to assess your own visibility then grab the 2021 quiz to see what you score and identify what more you can do for yourself!
Link below to grab your own copy.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
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Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to stop that fear of success sneaking in
Today we are revisiting a previous quick win episode where we look at breaking down the habits that keep our fears strong - with particular attention to the fear of success which we all should know by now is a very real thing.
It’s often one of those fears that is not talked about as much yet can be a big barrier for so many women with their career progression and saying yes to new opportunities.
We convince ourselves of all sorts of reasons why we can't do something even though we know 100% we are absolutely capable.
So listen in and make sure that when you are thinking about the success you can have and your potential, you are not worrying about what happens when you achieve that success. And I also wanted to take this opportunity to mention that this weekend I will be running the Manchester Marathon which has been on my go to do in my lifetime list and I can't believe it is here.
And with all the press coverage and talk about how women are blamed as victims recently then I had to mention the amazing charity I am running for which is Women's Aid and all the incredible work they do to keep women and children safe from violence and abuse.
Enough is enough and if you are a supporter of this too then please head over to my Justgiving page and support both Women's Aid and me to make it to the finish line whilst raising important funds for this amazing charity.
And watch this space as I will be giving you the lowdown on how the marathon goes - after all it's a big challenge that requires a lot of digging deep and self belief which is exactly what we also need in terms of owning our expertise!
Enjoy today's quick win episode and let me know when it inspires you to take action!
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#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to really own your strengths and celebrate them
- Importance of identifying your own characteristics and strengths
- Creating your big deal list
- How to use stories to your advantage.
Today we are going to be revisiting a quick win episode from earlier in the year all about strengths - because let's face it we don’t celebrate our strengths enough do we.
And the more workshops and trainings a I do with women in all areas and all industries one thing remains the same and that is that we have this tendency to focus on the negatives and seem to forgot all about the awesome things we have done and achieved and don't spend any time talking about the impact and results we create either.
These are the reasons behind why we do the work we do in the first place and yet we fail to recognise that for ourselves and then wonder why others don't recognise it either - so keep listening and hear more about the importance of identifying your own characteristics, creating your big deal list and how to use stories to your advantage.
Get in touch and let me know how you will start to share your strengths!
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
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#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco
How to feel comfortable playing the visibility game.
- What is this game we think we have to play
- Real life scenarios of women playing the game
- How you can find YOUR OWN way of being visible
Today we are considering whether being more visible means you have to play the game.
It is an interesting one and comes up a lot with the women I work with - in fact as they don't want to play that game they end up doing nothing at all and we don't want that do we….listen in to hear what you can do instead.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How do you stop putting everyone else before yourself and your career?
- You are not alone - so many women put others feelings before their own careers
- It's not selfish to go for what you really want
- 5 things to think about that will help you shift your thoughts and start putting you first
Today's quick win episode and we will be addressing the issue that comes up when you hold yourself back because you are worried about stepping on others toes. This happens a lot and not just when it comes to your colleagues but also with managers and senior staff.
We tell ourselves that we can't speak up or go for certain opportunities because we may upset others and worry about the consequences or what they will think about us and our ambitions. The thing is, if you have experienced this type of sabotage then you are not alone but there are ways to move past it.
So in this episode we go through 5 ways you can start to think differently about your own career progression and stop putting everyone else before yourself.
Let me know what you think!
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to be more visible when starting from scratch.
- Remember you've done more than you think
- Stay in your own lane - stop comparing yourself!
- Stay focused on one area of visibility and the others will fall into place
One of the hardest parts to this visibility game that I talk about is actually starting from what you think is nothing.
If you are telling yourself that you have never done any visibility work then let me stop you there. You have.
Visibility and self promotion comes in many different forms and its about finding what works for you and gets you results and doing more of that - you don't have to be like everyone else.
So if you feel like you are at the beginning of this journey where you are ready to step it up a gear and raise your profile and showcase your talent so you can get new opportunities in your career then the first thing you should def check out is the quiz I have devised.
It walks you through a number of questions and you can then analyse the type of visibility you are already doing and it will also show you any gaps or give you ideas that you might not yet have thought about doing but would really suit your style.
The link to this quiz is in the show notes at https://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest or listen in to today's show as we go through it together.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility strategies good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
Quick Win Episode!
"The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!"
As we hit September 2021 it would be a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out.
I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the summer months as you know I always bang on about how important it is - but it can equally be tricky to get back into the swing of things and catch up on all the emails that have landed in your inbox never mind thinking about your own visibility and what you want.
So I thought a short and to the point quick win episode to get you back into the swing of things would help - in this episode I share 3 things you can start to do to get back into it all without feeling overwhelmed….
So let me know what you think - have you been having a break from being visible?
Does it feel daunting to get back into it or are you looking forward to it?
Maybe the break has given you time to reflect and realise what you really want and now it's all about making those plans and goals become a reality.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, career progression and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How important is visibility and self promotion in education?
Takeaways...
- How important is visibility for teachers?
- The potential of a positive impact on education
- With visibility comes opportunities for individuals and educational organisations and schools
Today’s episode has a focus on education and whether visibility has a place for educators and teachers - you can probably already guess my opinion on that but I wanted to chat to an amazing teacher Leisa Grace Wilson who is currently the Editorial Director of Teach Middle East Magazine.
We chat about the lack of visibility of teachers especially the work that goes on behind the scene and the reasons why teachers avoid putting themselves out there. We look at the impact that they could actually have on the negative media attention that teachers and education in general often have to face.
If you are a teacher let us know your take on visibility for you or if you know any teachers then make sure you share this episode with them.
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#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Leisa Grace Wilson:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisagrace/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leisagrace
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leisagracewilson/
Website: http://www.leisagrace.com/
It's celebration time - 100 episodes in and we are definitely not hiding anymore, are you?
- Celebrating 100 weekly episodes of the show
- What does No More Hiding mean for you
- Are you still hiding?
- Raise your visibility and get involved in the fun competition
Today we are celebrating! It is the 100th episode and I cannot believe it woweeeeeee! We are talking about what 'no more hiding' really means for you and whether you are still hiding. And also giving you the lowdown on the exciting visibility competition we are doing, as I could not let this milestone pass by without doing something fun! Let’s do this.
Have you left us a review of the show yet?
COMPETITION TIME
CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES IN AUGUST! COME JOIN IN THE FUN. MORE INFO HERE
https://www.gemmastow.com/100-celebration
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to get yourself the best mindset to increase your visibility.
Quick win epsiode!
- Are your excuses getting in your way of being more visible?
- Are you in the 'This then That trap'?
- The power of shifting your mindset around visibility
- 3 things you can do right now to make that shift!
Having the right mindset for visibility is key. If you are forever telling yourself that self promotion and talking about your achievements or what you really want for your career makes me feel uncomfortable, or awkward or icky then we need to shift those thoughts.
Nothing will change if you forever feel awkward every time you try to network, or post something online, or speak up in that meeting or book time with your boss to chant about next steps. Only you can make that change happen in how you see self promotion and visibility and what YOU really want from it.
So listen in for my 3 top tips in how to get the best mindset for raising your own visibility AND get the lowdown on the exciting competition we are doing!
COMPETITION TIME
CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES IN AUGUST! MORE INFO HERE
https://www.gemmastow.com/100-celebration
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How your own physical health and well being impacts your visibility
Takeaways...
- Your physical and mental health impacts your visibility
- How to get control back and carve out space for you!
- How to ditch the comparison trap with social media
Today we have something a little different for you on the show. Now those of you that are connected with me over on Instagram know that I spend a lot of time running and I have set myself some big goals this year and to support my training I do yoga with my sister who is an awesome yoga teacher by the way and have more recently started weight training with a personal trainer.
Nicola Church is an online PT who is on a mission to empower women and helping them make them stronger. In today's episode we chat about the importance of ditching the guilt, carving out some time for yourself and taking back some control over your own physical and mental health.
You may wonder how this links to visibility and career progression at work but believe me it does. When you feel good about yourself and you can test out your own capabilities then anything else is possible especially owning who you are and your expertise at work.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Nicola Church:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-church-9160611a4/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevationpersonaltraining/
Website: www.Elevationpersonaltraining.com
How the language you use can impact your career success.
- Paying attention to the language you use
- 3 Common habits that women fall into the trap of doing
- How to upgrade your communication
Today I want to talk to you about the power of language and how there are small tweaks that you could start to do from today to upgrade your communication.
We don't often notice those common habits that we build that actually are doing us no good at all when it comes to our career progression and creating opportunities - so listen in and see if you resonate with the 3 habits on today's show and then see how you will implement so new ideas to give yourself the edge when it counts.
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility.
- How you can utilise speaking at work and beyond
- Think meetings, networking events and podcasts!
- Your voice is your asset for visibility - time to use it!
I am really excited to share this episode with you where I chat to the amazing Helen Packham - she is a speaker coach and verbal communications strategist helping leaders 10x the impact of their verbal communication to engage, retain and maximise the potential of their people. She has 15 years experience in leadership and executive development.
Helen shares ways you can start to use speaking as a key strategy in raising your profile for your career progression. You may be starting from scratch in terms of your speaking journey and may not realise that it’s something you can really utilise at work and beyond.
Think meetings, networking, building relationships with key stakeholders, conferences and even podcasts! There really is no limit to using your voice to showcase your own talents and make sure you and your ideas get recognised at work and beyond.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Helen Packham:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Website: https://www.Helenpackham.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham/
How companies need to focus on retaining their female talent
- What do women really want
- Real talk from women who have left companies
- The 8P's of career progression
- Importance of recognising Value, Culture and Hierarchies
Today I want to chat to you about the reasons why companies are losing some of their best talent - it frustrates me to see companies who feel like they are doing their best yet see their female employees move on to new roles and job and even the competition.
For years people assume women leave jobs for family reasons when this couldn't be further from the truth. From my years of experience of working with women on their confidence and career progression it is clear that they are moving on because they don't feel valued and are frustrated at work...
It’s not all about pay and promotions.
There is way more to it than that and I want start showcasing that so we can start make real and long lasting change and make sure incredible female talent who are dedicated and committed, are actually seen by their companies and that they in turn can make sure they value them enough for them to stay and be invested in the organisation they work for.
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GET INVOLVED IN THE CAREER PROGRESSION SURVEY HERE > https://bit.ly/CareerProgression-Survey2021 - thank you :)
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Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
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#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out.
- How to intro yourself without using your title
- Why talking about what you want (not only what you do is important)
Today I wanted to get back to basics when it comes to those uncomfortable introductions. I can still remember at events or training when the trainer goes around the room and asks people to introduce themselves or plays some kind of cringeworthy ice breaker and I could literally feel that dread feeling wash over me and all I wanted to do was make a run for it! I will be totally honest, my personality hasn’t changed and these kind of things still make my eyes roll.
Introductions are so important and you can use them to get what you want too!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself
- Quick win episode - take action today
- What others cringey tactics mean for your visibility
- The one thing you can use to feel better about talking about yourself
Today is another quick win episode and we like quick wins at No More Hiding HQ because ultimately that's what I am all about - sharing something that will help you take action and get a result.
This in turn boosts your confidence and then you'll move onto the next quick win and so on. Before we know it you are super happy with your own visibility and are ultimately being recognised, rewarded and valued by those who matter and you are owning your expertise all over the place!
So many women I work with tell me they hate talking about themselves...that they find it really uncomfortable and awkward - when they see other people talking about themselves it can sometimes feel cringeworthy to them and that's why they don't do it themselves.
So how do you find the way that will work for you?
Listen in to today's episode because when you do, you will realise that self promotion and being more visible can actually be fun - especially when it's aligned with who you are and your values then it starts to make absolute sense.
** Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to feel recognised and rewarded at work...
- The importance of moving from invisible to VISIBLE
- 3 women's stories of making self promotion work for them
- Get back YOUR control over your career progression
So how do you go from feeling invisible to getting the recognition you deserve?
Today I want to talk to you about how to feel recognised and rewarded at work and I share the stories of 3 women that have done just that - it wasn't the easiest thing for them to do in terms of raising their profiles and being more visible and having to talk about themselves, but the results are exactly what they wanted.
And here's the thing - we have to take a step back and see who can really impact and change your career progression - we can find other people to blame, managers, organisations and their culture or lack of support OR we can start to see what's within our control - how can we grab back those reins and start to shift things and get what we really want - listen in and let me know how you will make things happen for yourself….
"So what's it going to be….waiting around and hoping and praying that this will start happening or get hold of the reins yourself?" Gemma Stow
"Whether you want that new opportunity, more money or to make a greater impact - it's probably all three, then stop telling yourself that you have no control over whether that happens or not." Gemma Stow
** Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play
- Top 3 reasons women avoid taking the risk to be visible
- Benefits of staying hidden
- Staying small is not an option when you have big plans
Today’s episode is for you if you are still telling yourself that it is too risky to start being more visible.
You worry that raising your profile will step on others toes or question yourself and whether you are good enough to even start sharing your opinions and speaking up.
This one's for you because I want you to see how staying small and not taking risks is the riskiest thing that you could do in terms of your career progression and making that impact that I know you want to make.
See how taking risks can lead to awesome things, that maybe you keep missing out on and how missing out is probably the riskiest decision you will actually make.
"Everyone thinks that being visible is high risk. Putting yourself out there risking your reputation and credibility. When in fact the opposite is true. Not being visible or getting noticed is even more risky." - Gemma Stow
** Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How much does your career progression matter to you?
Thing's I chat's about in this episode:
- Career Wellbeing really is a thing!
- 4 things to try from feeling stuck in a rut to having career clarity
- If you aren't happy at work then it's hard to be visible
Today I am asking you the question about whether you see your career progression as being linked to your wellbeing?
Through all the years I have worked with women I have found that when they are feeling frustrated, overworked or taken for granted or just basically fed up at work this can really impact on how they feel about themselves.
So we talk about career wellbeing and what that means for you and I share a few tips on what you can do to start feeling more positive about your career from today!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
#NoMoreHiding #careerprogression #femaleleadership #leadershipdevelopmentprogramme #talentdevelopment #selfpromotion #visibility #genderpaygap #diversity #equality #genderequity #careerwellbeing
How to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn
Quick win episode:
- 3 quick things you can do to up your LinkedIn game.
- Take the test - figure out where you are doing well or where you have gaps in terms of raising your profile
I have been talking to a lot of people recently about LinkedIn the thing I have noticed is that they have dipped their big toe into LinkedIn - they have set up their profile and possibly added a photo of themselves.
But what I am hearing is that they say they are on LinkedIn and using it to raise their profile but in all honesty what they really mean is that they are on the platform but they aren't really ON it. Maybe this is sounding familiar?
"LinkedIn is like one big networking event" - Gemma
"You can’t be a secret and a success - you can't raise your visibility game without being visible and you cant see what all those amazing opportunities are if you are not out there and putting yourself forward for them" - Gemma
How good is your visibility and personal branding - take the test?
It helps you figure out where you are doing well in terms of your visibility but also where there are any gaps - you even get a score so if you want your own copy then grab yours using the link below or head over to http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest and the bonus is is that you will be part of the awesome people who get my emails!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard
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The importance of gatekeepers to open doors
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Why mentoring matters and how reverse mentoring is powerful
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Black women and visibility in the workplace
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Systemic inequalities and bias
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Allies and the skills that are really needed
Today on the podcast we have an inspiring woman who is passionate about breaking down those inequalities that women of colour, black women and those from ethnic minorities face. Lucy Ndlovu is also an advocate for mentoring and believes that it is a game changer.
We talk about the impact of role models and how often as a black woman comes a huge responsibility and the power of reverse mentoring - yes that means a CEO or director being mentored by someone possibly less senior so they can understand their lived experiences which would only serve to benefit them as individuals and allies but also the company as a whole.
Lucy and I also share the impact of gatekeepers and how one man in New York changed Lucy’s life forever when he literally opened the door for her. The story gave me goosebumps. Keep listening, you don't want to miss this one.
“Open the door and then leave it open for others to follow” - Lucy Ndlovu
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Lucy Ndlovu:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-ndlovu-50a700139/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucyNdPR
The event mentioned on Saturday 29th May at 5pm GMT
2021 Africa Day Celebration |Theme: "Arts Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we want "
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The event will feature African Community leaders in Leeds, Academia and other professional experts who have been invited to join in and participate and give insights about the Africa continent and her diaspora.
The efforts of the Diaspora will be celebrated with a special mention to the African women and the youth.
The event intends to promote and instil pride and create a strong sense of identity among Africans in the Diaspora and promote African Culture, Heritage and History.
The power of being true to who you really are
“Most people regret the things they don't do, not the things they do” Katie Neeves
I want you to think for a moment about those feelings that come up when you are doing something that really pushes you out of your comfort zone, you know those worries about what others will think about you should you dare to speak up or share something publicly - which makes you feel incredibly vulnerable?
Maybe you have had those feelings bit held back, maybe you have jumped in the deep end well today we have an awesome woman on the show who knew that the only way to her being truly happy and listening to her inner truth was to take a leap of faith and how it has paid off and she has gone on to help and impact on so many more people.
Katie Neeves is a woman on a mission - but not just any woman and not just any mission!
She lived for 48 years as a man while struggling with her gender and hiding her big secret to the World. She was thrown into turmoil when her gender dysphoria increased dramatically, causing her to go on a voyage of discovery before finally admitting to herself that she is a transgender woman and that she needed to change her body.
She then came out very publicly via a coming-out video which she posted on her social media and sent to all the clients of her photography and video business, risking her livelihood and reputation in the process.
Listen in to hear her how this panned out and how she hit the live button on that original video.
Katie has since formed Cool2BTrans to support and inspire other trans people and also to educate everyone else on trans issues by showing them that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be happy - just like everyone else.
She helps organisations with diversity and inclusion by providing trans awareness training in an entertaining way by using humour to break down barriers.
Recent participants of Katie's sessions said it was "a masterclass in storytelling!" and "the most interesting webinar so far and definitely the funniest". So stay tuned and you’ll understand why as she has me laughing throughout. It’s a brilliant and inspiring episode today - get in touch and let me me know how you feel inspired?
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- **Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest**
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Katie Neeves:
Website: www.cool2btrans.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neeves-trans-ambassador-she-her-43626814/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cool2btrans
Twitter: @cool2btrans
Instagram: cool2btrans
TikTok: @cool2btrans
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cool2BTrans
How to push past barriers being a woman in a man's world
- Trust Yourself
- Use your ‘labels’ to your advantage
- Speak up
- Talk from a point of evidence
Today we are chatting to a Chartered Construction Manager who has 35 years construction experience. They are a qualified Building Surveyor who graduated with a Degree in Building Surveying from Sheffield nearly 30 years ago, and can also add Asbestos Surveyor and Access Auditor to their list of qualifications.
Elaine Armitage is proud to say she was Chair of the Chartered Institute of Building for Leeds and West Yorkshire and her passion for the construction industry is clear when you hear her talk.
I wanted to check out her experiences of working in a male dominated environment and we chat about the barriers that some women can face and what they can do about it - there is a strong message of the importance of authenticity and using the strengths and traits that you already have rather than feeling like you have to be someone you are not.
Elaine supports individuals who want to make a career in construction, she says “seeing an apprentice or young professional reach the goal gives me the same sense of pride as watching my own children develop and grow. I don’t have all the answers but am prepared to give my time to support others where I can” - stay tuned to listen to an incredible woman who really does ooze down to earth 'yorkshireness' and shares some great tips on how to push past those barriers that might be in your way whether self imposed or in your industry.
“I like to get my hands dirty - people think you are fragile but I am not” - Elaine
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?
http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Elaine Armitage:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-armitage-mciob-1542551a/
How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes
Today we are chatting about roles that can sometimes go unnoticed like when you work hard mostly behind the scenes yet the value you provide keeps everything ticking over.
We have the amazing Nicky Christmas on the show who launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, which has grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Administrative Professionals at all levels of business seeking support.
The majority of individuals who are in these roles are not always keen on being the centre of attention and much prefer to be the sidekick however this can mean that their value is not often seen so today we are chatting about the things you can do to communicate that value and do that in your own way - you don’t need to be shouting the loudest or waving your jazz hands but you can subtly keep showcasing your work to make sure that you are not forgotten.
There has never been a more important time for this to be a priority with all the virtual and remote working. It's vital that you are visible, seen and heard.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Nicky Christmas:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-christmas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PracticalPA
Website: www.practicallyperfectpa.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallyperfectpa
Event https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/future-assistant-2021
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What is male ally ship and how can companies do more?
Today I wanted to pull together all the learnings we have had around the importance of male ally ship when it comes to women's career progression. It's been an incredible month with fabulous guests all talking about this topic that needs way more attention.
Companies are starting realise that reducing the gender pay gap is not about ‘fixing’ women but is about fixing the culture in organisations so that everyone can thrive in their own way.
What we cover:
- What is ally ship and why we need it
- Gender equity and women's career progression isn't an issue for only women to solve!
- The importance of education and awareness
- The 4 different types of ally ship
- What companies can do more of when it comes to supporting women's career progression / development
- What women want / need in their allies
- What individuals can do to get started on develop their ally ship even further
And if you are not yet receiving my monthly newsletter for leaders driving gender equity and succession planning or individuals keen to learn more about all about self promotion and career progression, then click below and join us. You’ll also get my top picks of past episodes of the podcast to tune into!
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Come connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Male allyship is all about action and the impact you can have for others.
Today as part of the focus on the importance of male allyship I have a great conversation with a man who is so passionate in developing leaders of the future and all employees reaching their potential and not letting processes or a lack of confidence get in the way of them achieving their goals.
Des Johnson, is Organisational Development Service Manager at Wakefield & District Housing and his key role is developing employees to be effective in their current roles and meet their future aspirations.
He wants to encourage diverse leadership, particularly women reaching their potential. He firmly believes that the so-called 'soft skills' are business critical and he feels fortunate that WDH promotes and supports leadership development and he gets to work with a talented team that specialise in facilitating these skills.
My company has been working in partnership with WDH and Des and I am personally grateful for the opportunities to work with incredible individuals on their career progression, confidence and self promotion strategies.
Women on the group coaching programme I facilitated have really gone from strength to strength and they are increasing their own visibility supporting a new wave of recognition, new organisational changes and exciting times indeed.
Listen to us chatting about male allyship, how companies and individuals can do more and how different styles of allyship are required at all levels. How it is a proactive and doesn't just come and go because it’s way more than a tick box exercise.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Des Johnson and WDH:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/des-johnson-4012bb73/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakefield-&-district-housing/
Asking and listening are the first steps in being a better ally.
Another amazing conversation about the importance of male allyship and what first steps men can take to start being a bigger support to female colleagues and every woman in their lives.
Today we have special guest Paul Porter as someone raised with 5 Glaswegian Aunties, Paul has always been surrounded by kick ass women.
Listen in to hear how thats not changed in fact he is surrounded by even more strong women not only with his family but in the career groups he helps build and manage. Paul believes that male allyship is crucial and hopes that more men will step up and support women.
It is about them standing by women, being more than performative allies and supporting them everyday. We chat about what those first steps can look like and let’s be honest it's much easier than you think when you start to listen.
In 2008 he quit his job in Hospitality and set up Porter HR - People called him crazy - especially as the financial crash had just started. What a journey it’s been, working with SME founders and owners.
Following a LinkedIn Local in Manchester, over 4 years ago, Paul joined The Career Mum group. He didn’t realise at the time what was ahead of him, but it opened up so many opportunities to support women along the way. The group has nearly 6000 global members and have done everything from mentoring to live take over week. Paul is a big believer in” if you can see it you can be it” – No more hiding!!
Last year, Paul was part of the team that co-created and delivered She Has No Limits Virtual event, He knew that something had to be done to support women whose life & careers had been impacted by the pandemic overnight.
With support from Jodie Hill, Paul launched tHRive Club to support HR, People Leaders and Business in 2020 – we are now 700 strong and approaching their first birthday.
Paul believes that male allyship is crucial and hopes that more men will step up and support women. It is about them standing by women, being more than performative allies and supporting them everyday.
After 12 years growing the business, I also took the step to join a long-term client as their Head of People. It was a big change to make, however, Paul has left Porter HR in good hands of his wife Kathryn, who transitioned out of a global role to take over the business. Connect with Paul below.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Paul Porter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrconsultantuk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/porter_hr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCareerMum/
How male allies can support women's career progression
- What allyship is and what it isn't
- How we can make it work better
- The importance of active listening
- What are those first steps to take for male allies in the workplace
Today we are talking to a man who’s role is to make sure that diversity and inclusion are included on every agenda within his organisation.
Jonathan Stephen studied at the University of Huddersfield, graduating with a BSc Hons Psychology in 2016. Since then, he was elected as Education Officer and President of Huddersfield Students’ Union (HSU) & is currently Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KNH and Kirklees Council. I am thrilled that he is on the show talking to me about all things male allyship, when it works and when it doesn't, and what we can do about it, but most importantly why we ALL need to listen to each other’s lived experiences there's no better training for allyship than that.
"We were the first group in the UN headquarters that our presentation was on menstruation and period poverty and we all wore lipstick to present" - Jonathan
"There's nothing wrong with going 'I don't know can I find out more" - Jonathan
"I am an ally to everyone who can be and shouldn't be 'othered' but I would never say I am perfect at that...allyship is something that is very active and needs revisiting and consent to me is a big part of that" - Jonathan
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Jonathan Stephen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-stephen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JGStephen_
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JGStephen7
Website: https://jonathanstephen.wordpress.com/
How to identify and really own your strengths
- Quick Win!
I promised a quick win episode today on the back of the results I found when working with a lot of women in a short space of time through all the IWD training workshops.
The thing that was obvious and a lot of women feedback to me either in the groups or privately was not being clear on their strengths.
I find this a lot - as women we often forget what has led us to where we are today. All the life and work experiences, the good the bad and the ugly - all of them have made you who you are. Yet when asked what strengths you have - you have to stop and think about it for too long. This is your power. This is what makes you who you are and this is definitely the thing that is going to stand you apart and give the edge when that next opportunity comes along at work that may just be the gamechanger for your career.
Try the steps I share in this quick episode and then go try them out!
I want to hear from you today - yes today drop me a message on LinkedIn, instagram @nomorehidingpodcast or even facebook if you must or even better email me gemma@gemmastow.com and let me know that you are going to do this and even better you are going to use this to play bigger. Let me know today. Do it, take action and get a quick win! It really does give you a confidence boost and you never know where it will lead.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Why ‘choose to challenge’ is your best strategy for visibility
- Recap on my IWD sessions and the impact
- 5 steps to choose to challenge yourself and others
- Feel sad then get mad at what’s going on in the world for ALL women
- Are you using your strengths to your advantage
- Importance of male allyship
Today I am wrapping up what has been an incredible month but at the same time an emotional rollercoaster for women. We started off strong with IWD and then came so much frustration, pain and anger.
It’s important to acknowledge what is going on around us and how it makes us feel - but as mum reminds me ‘be sad but then get mad’ because this is when we can see the greatest action that makes change happen - things shouldn't have to go horribly wrong for change but when it does at least we can make some sense out of it.
This is Why ‘choose to challenge’ is your best strategy for visibility and today I share 5 ways you can start to do this. It's about challenging not only those around you but also yourself. I also promised I would give the gos on how my IWD workshops and sessions have gone so tune in and if you are listening and attended any of the sessions then drop me a message and let me know the impact it has had for you.
“Throughout all the work I wanted women to know that this is not about fixing them. They are not broken, the system is. We all have our individual barriers that we need to figure out and then start to do something about it - we can break down our own barriers to being more visible and we can be part of something bigger that will break down those in the system.” (Gemma Stow)
“The one thing that did shine through was women's lack of clarity when it comes to owning our strengths. Knowing what they are and how to use them to your advantage.” (Gemma Stow)
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How self care can increase your confidence
Takeaways:
- Busting self care myths
- Why you should bother
- How self care links to your self belief and confidence
- How foundation, fuel and focus = fulfilment
"Self care can mean different things to different people - you don't have to bake banana bread or have a bubble bath” (Ailsa)
“And that's quite powerful. You are making decisions about what's good for you and that's self care in itself...No excuses. No justifications. I just don't want to do that.” (Louise)
Today you are in for a real treat - as we continue celebrating International Women's Day for the whole month I have some incredible women on the show
You may think I am a little biased but they are awesome human beings and passionate about their work as you will hear. If you are ready to start believing in yourself by putting first and figure out what actually makes YOU feel good and ready to ditch the shit that quite frankly does not light you up anymore and want to know where to start then stick around. Today we have my two amazing sisters on the show.
Louise Brogan-Hewitt is a Yoga teacher and business owner. Her passion is creating a welcoming space for people to explore finding ease and freedom in their body and mind, where perhaps they once felt stuck.
She wholeheartedly believes yoga is for everybody. It is the key to personal transformation on and off the mat, bringing a whole person-centred approach to wellbeing.
Ailsa Nesbitt is a registered associate nutritionist with an MCs in Nutrition. She's a Huge foodie with a strong interest in helping people have a positive relationship with food, debunking food related myths and promoting self compassion. Currently works in delivering the NHS national diabetes prevention program which focuses on diet and lifestyle changes
In between the giggles there is an important message about taking your well being seriously and that mindset, movement and nutrition are the 3 key pieces of the puzzle.
And we may have agreed to do an online retreat together whilst chatting on this episode - I want to hear your thoughts on that and whether it would be something that you could be interested in- watch this space. Listen in to me and my sisters trying to stay professional whilst exploring what it means to really value yourself.
Email me gemma@gemmastow.com with the subject line - I'm interested :)
'Work martyrs who sell their soul and say they don't have enough time to look after themselves' - Ailsa
‘I've managed to do something I never thought I could do and that now opens up the door of opportunities’ - Gemma
'It's not necessarily in terms of what we do for self care, it's the practice of doing it that's important' - Ailsa
'Confidence grows when you put yourself first' - Gemma
'If we can't give time to ourselves then what?' - Louise
'Are we going to sit at our desks all day, squeeze in as much as we can and not sleep well and then it s a cycle that repeats itself' - Louise
'Its the feeling that it creates in us and if its something we can turn into a habit or do daily even better' - Louise
'If I am saying I don't have the time to do something then I am really saying I don't want to do it and need to be honest with myself' - Gemma
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with today's guests:
Louise Brogan-Hewitt
https://www.instagram.com/louiseyoga.uk
Ailsa Nesbitt
https://www.instagram.com/anutrition_
Why listening to your instincts is so important
“Follow your own instincts because they are right for what you need for your life, at that point in time” - Pauline Brogan-Hewitt
Today as part of us celebrating International Women's Day (IWD 2021) throughout March is a very special episode with a very special guest.
A woman who is my original inspiration.
I am so excited for you to hear from Pauline Brogan-Hewitt and her story of following her career dreams whilst raising a family - the juggle for women has always been around.
Enjoy this episode and hear more from my ambitious, brave and inspiring Mum - Yay my mum is on the show and by the end of it, it's obvious to see where I get my values and drive from.
“I try not have regrets really, I am sure I have made some mistakes along the way but life is too short to have regrets” - Pauline Brogan-Hewitt
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar for March.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Are you ready to give yourself permission to be first?
Today we are chatting about how to take care of yourself.
Let's face it, so many of us women don’t put ourselves first and there is nothing worse than trying to be visible when all we want to do is hide.
The current pandemic and lockdown number 3 here in the UK is taking its toll on women particularly so today we have an amazing guest.
Louise Westra who is passionate about helping women to harness their biology to create the health & resilience they need and deserve for the life they dream of. She wants women to stop settling for mediocre when it comes to their daily experience in their body! Listen in and hear us talk about permission, reframing and how to start putting yourself first!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with Louise:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisewestrahealth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouiseCWestra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisewestrahealth
Website: www.louisewestra.com
How can my company celebrate International Women's Day?
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Different ideas to continue to celebrate IWD virtually
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Busting 3 main myths around IWD
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The importance of Male Allyship
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IWD is for everyone and how some companies plan to celebrate that!
On today’s show I am going to share with you some fun and interesting ways that you can celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. Stay tuned to learn a bit more about the history of this awesome day and why its so special and I am also taking this opportunity to bust some myths around it..
There are ways I can help you and your company mark this day so it doesn't pass quietly by and you can acknowledge the incredible women and men you have in your company - male allyship is so important too and I want to hear from you about how you will celebrate virtually this year as let's face it things are a little different when not in the office!
Read this podcast in an article - Click HERE
**What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.
**Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How to get feedback that will help you
Quick win episode!
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Women need feedback - they can thrive on it
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What feedback will help you move forward
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Questions for your back pocket!
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How to make sure we don’t solely rely on others
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5 ways to build and work on your ‘Emotional Resilience’
Here are a few tips you can take action on and get some quick wins and give yourself great feedback that will build your confidence but also ASK for the right feedback from others that will develop your career progression.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
How better feedback can make all the difference
I want to talk about the importance of feedback.
This is the thing with feedback - if done well it can be a great tool to support growth - if done badly it can really hold women back.
I talk about both of these things today and also not forgetting that feedback shouldn’t be the only thing we rely on to grow and move forward and I will share some ways you can do this for yourself too!
Have you ever been told “you are great at your job - keep doing what you are doing” from a line manager or someone more senior to you. And you were expecting something a little more specific, something that you could sink your teeth into and something that well would actually help you and your career progression.
Research including that from the HBR (Harvard business review) has found that vague feedback is actually holding women back and they are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to promotion and we need more women at those decision making tables.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as there us still time to get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Why feedback is important for women's confidence
- Barriers facing women at work
- Why feedback is important
- Celebrate the achievements
- The importance of peer recognition
- Internal Women's Networks (ERGs)
Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression.
Networking in the corridors of after face to face meetings isn't a possibility right now and we have to think differently to make it work for everyone.
We get to hear insights from the amazing Michelle Jackson who is EDI Adviser at Shaw Trust. She creates strategies, a range of activities and ways of working that remove barriers faced by groups who are underrepresented in more senior roles in the workplace and create a culture where people feel confident to take forward opportunities. Shaw Trust has got some exciting ideas lined up and I know Michelle and I could talk about this all day! Take a listen.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, talent development and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it booked in the calendar.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast
Connect with guest Michelle Jackson:
Email: michelle.jackson@shaw-trust.org.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jackson-58392b39/
How to Break Your Fear of Success
Quick Win Episode!
- How to recognise you have a real fear of success and what you can start to do about it!
Diving straight into this quick win episode where I want to follow on from last week where we talked about the impact that women can have when they speak up and how that impact can actually be causing a fear of success for you that’s stopping you from moving forward.
The best way to break the fear is to break the habits that keep it strong. We all have habits or little rituals that we do in order to protect ourselves from things that we don't want or that scare us and fill us with fear. This fear can feel very real and although some people laugh it off it can actually be something that is holding you back from putting yourself forward for opportunities where you can really excel, shine and show everyone who you really are and what you are truly capable of.
Listen in and try the steps I share to get those quick wins.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it for great value when it’s booked before the end of January
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it
In today’s episode we are focusing more on what can actually happen when women start speaking up and promoting themselves.
I also want to chat about one of the biggest fears that women can have and that they don't often realise they have which is the fear of success. Sounds counterintuitive right? But it is a very real fear for some and can get in the way of actually getting the success and opportunities you deserve.
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” (Maya Angelou)
“When we can recognise things stopping us from speaking up there can be no stopping us” (Gemma Stow)
I also share some of the things that can come about when you stars to promote yourself and what you stand for in different ways - here's a few I have seen happen first hand - listen in to hear more.
- Project opportunities at work
- Speaking gigs inside and outside of work
- Invitations to conferences and events
- Winning industry awards
- Speaking opportunities to share your experiences to inspire others
- Being recognise a the expert in your field
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it for great value when it’s booked before the end of January
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
How to ask for what you want at work
Quick Win Episode:
- Book the meeting
- Don’t make assumptions
- Practice
- Ditch the guilt
Today I am going to give you a nudge in the right direction for a quick win. These nudges will be short episodes of no more than 5 mins with the aim of supporting you in one area of your self promotion journey. There is no official intro and we dive straight in. Quick wins are crucial when it comes to building confidence with self promotion and visibility.
Today follows on from the last episode which looked at how employers and managers can support women to speak up and ask for help they really want. Today I want to ask you some questions that will help you do that. If you are a line manager then please feel free to ask these questions to those women you are supporting at work too. The sooner women start speaking up and by that I mean saying what they really want to say) the sooner everyone benefits.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it for great value when it’s booked before the end of January
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need
Today I am talking about how employers and line managers can encourage their employees to speak up for what they want. I have rerecorded this intro after the current announcement here in the UK that we are in yet another lockdown. Although you know it is coming and is so much needed to fight the spread of Covid19 it is still always a shock to the system when the reality sets in.
This will yet again impact many people in many different ways and my thoughts are with those that have lost or let’s face it lose loved ones in the near future. It is also a very isolating time for so many and even us introverts can get a little stir crazy from no social interaction.
So reach out to those you know need it and perhaps those you think don’t - let's stay stronger together. And a shout out to all the parents who are now contemplating what the next weeks will look like trying to juggle everything. When children are learning from home instead of school, it can often fall to the mother to do the work whilst also trying to do her own work and research has already shown the impact that this is having on their own career progression not to mention mental health. Not an easy task and I speak from experience. It’s therefore even more paramount that women get comfortable with speaking up and asking for what they want.
I share some tips for individuals to do just that in next week's episode on the importance of self advocacy. So listen in to today’s episode and learn how to encourage women to speak up and understand some of the reasons they hold back. Thank you for tuning in and Stay safe and remember We can only do the best we can. So less judgement and more kindness and we will get through this together - again.
So how can you encourage women to speak up?
Well I think it is important to first discuss WHY women avoid speaking up in the first place.
Listen to the 5 reasons that will help you understand what’s holding them back and then what you can do about it.
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call and get it for great value when you book it before the end of January
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- Get the newsletter:
https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
How to be ready for success in the new year
It is 2021! Happy New Year and let’s hope that this year is better than the turbulent 2020. All the uncertainty and unknown. I am excited for the new year and all that it brings and I am all about supporting women to set themselves up for success when it comes to owning their expertise and their career progression.
In this episode I will get you thinking about what you really want and reviewing what has gone before so that you can build a fantastic plan for 2021 that will create everything you want for you and your team. Listen in to the questions I ask that will get those cogs turning ready to hit the ground running ….here is a taster
- What things happened that you planned?
- Were there things you were still waiting to happen?
- Were you waiting to be offered more experience, or to speak up in that meeting or to be invited to present at that conference.
- What made you feel like you were missed off the radar?
- What opportunities did you think were coming your way but maybe didn't? -
- Who are you blaming and can you start to look at approaching it differently to make it happen in 2021? What would you need to have in order to achieve the things you want to achieve in 2021?
- Do you have a GPS?
- How will you know when you reach the goals you have set?
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
‘Do you have a GPS? This is so important and is one of the key things I work with women on to make sure they know exactly where they want to be going’ - Gemma
‘This is key - review. Spend some time reflecting and see what worked. And when it comes to reflecting I am the woman to ask you some great questions to help you out on that front’ - Gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as I have a great deal happening for any company that books it in before the end of the year and I cannot wait to facilitate these sessions.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
How to get that last confidence boost from 2020
It's Christmas!!! So short one from me today but something that will pack a punch for you in terms of giving you a well earned confidence boost! Celebrating the wins is a habit worth building so will you start now and take on my mini challenge?? Let me know how you get on!
Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
‘This is something I do with my clients and create weekly habits where they get used to celebrating their wins. As women we definitely don’t do this enough. And for some women I work with they find it so difficult to find a win every week. Why is this?’ - Gemma
‘Well it's mainly because we take ourselves for granted. Those things we achieve and get done day in day out we start to become complacent with. No longer thinking they are anything important or worth valuing and then over time this feeling becomes the norm and no longer do we see the celebration in the things we achieve. It's like the small wins don’t matter and therefore we don’t matter.’’ - Gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as I have a great deal happening for any company that books it in before the end of the year and I cannot wait to facilitate these sessions.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
There is always more to do when it comes to being seen.
#Takeaways
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When women think they have done all they can to be seen and heard there’s always more to do
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Finding and trying different strategies and techniques really can make a difference to being comfortable with self promotion
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Self Advocacy is a crucial part of Self Promotion
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Getting clear on what women really want from their career is key for knowing the purpose of visibility and raising profiles
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The internal work and personal development plays a significant part in talent development
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Try the checklist to see what else can be done in raising visibility and owning expertise
Today we are talking about what happens when women think they have done all they can when it comes to securing future promotions and opportunities.
It can really disheartening if women feel they have done ALL the things in terms of raising their profile and being more visible only to find that they still miss out on opportunities. In this episode, I share a quick checklist to make sure that women have a platform to access opportunities and that they are really doing all they can and stacking the odds in their favour when it comes to their career progression.
Get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
“Self advocacy. It plays such an important piece for self promotion. Without having the confidence to be able to talk about yourself and ask for what you want then all the other strategies may not come to anything.” - Gemma
“Have they been identified as emerging or top talent for succession planning in the future talent pipeline? And more importantly have they been told about this and what they need to focus on to secure future opportunities or promotions” - Gemma
What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?
Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.
Email me for more info gemma@gemmastow.com or book in a call as I have a great deal happening for any company that books it in before the end of the year and I cannot wait to facilitate these sessions.
#Resources
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength
#Takeaways
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The power of being an authentic role model that inspires
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Companies can do more to create a safe space for women from all levels to share stories and experiences
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Leaders hold back from always sharing because they feel like they need to protect others
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Peer groups and women’s networks are key to shifting the company culture.
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Women can have it all - when they figure out what their all is
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Surround yourself with different people so you can open your mind
And today we have the super inspiring Zandra Moore on the show. Zandra is CEO and Co-Founder of Panintelligence Data Analytics Software Business in Leeds and Founder of LeanIn Leeds 800+ women's leadership network, mum to 2 and football coach to twenty, 15 year old girls.
When you meet Zandra you cannot help but be inspired by her. And that's exactly how I felt a number of years ago. I am really excited to have her on the show as she doesn't hold back.
She is open and willing to talk about things that sometimes female leaders don't often talk about. Women often have to work so hard in their careers that being vulnerable when you are in a senior positions can be difficult. Although vulnerability is absolutely a strength it’s not always viewed that way by others. So many women are inspired by those around them but have often told me that they can’t ever reach those heights. Seeing successful career women as ‘superwomen’ or having to make huge sacrifices in their lives to get to where they want to be.
Isn't it time we start breaking down these barriers to show what the reality is and that if women want it all they have to figure out what their ‘all’ looks like and that anything is possible for them.
“ It’s had it’s hurdles, of course it has it’s never been plain sailing, but when I look back at why I have been able to persist and overcome those hurdles, I had the benefit of somebody from a very young age that made me believe that anything was possible” - Zandra
“ It’s addictive...the more you do for others the more these things walk towards you..givers gain “ - Zandra
“You don't have to be an expert in something to be able to add value or change things or inspire others“ - Zandra
“I want women to hear that message that you don’t have to know everything to get ahead” - Gemma
“People just present the good, they never present the bad. It’s never easy in any role whatever level you are at and it doesn't change whether you are a graduate or a CEO” - Zandra
“There’s such power in the ‘me too’ element of safe spaces and that association with each other” - Gemma
#Resources
Get my NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Zandra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandramoore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zandramoore
Website: www.panintelligence.com
Who is responsible for women's career progression?
#Takeaways
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That there is a dual responsibility between companies and individuals
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Companies need to create a culture that embraces progression and promotion
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Individual women need to own their expertise and not be afraid to talk about it
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Self promotion is crucial to being recognised and rewarded at work
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Communication is key - talk about career plans more than once per year
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Offer networking opportunities in working hours
- Recognise that part time workers are also committed and ambitious
Today I want to open up the conversation around who is ultimately responsible for women’s career progression. It really is crucial to get to the bottom of this because I was recently told that women shouldn't have to use self promotion to get ahead. This proved to be an interesting conversation especially as the woman was at one of my talks about the importance of self promotion. And you know what, I agreed with her point of view, however it also reinforced some of the ideas I have when it comes to women raising their profile and being able to own their expertise as well as how companies can do more, to support women to do more too. Listen in and hear tips for both companies and women to take their share of this responsibility so we can start moving the needle on having more gender parity in the workplace.
I do love connecting with companies and individuals who are also passionate about driving female leadership and closing the gap, so if that sounds like you - and I pretty sure it will be as you are here listening to this show - then make sure you are also receiving my newsletter that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
“Be proactive in identifying those women who have high potential including those that work part time hours - this is not a sign of lack of ambition or commitment - far from it” - Gemma
“Communication from both sides. Companies need to provide a safe space for women to feel they can be honest and open up about what they want. To see this vulnerability as strength not weakness and for companies to ask more questions, and not only do this once per year.” - Gemma
“And when it doesn't happen it results in women staying in roles that they are often overqualified for which in turn can have a negative impact of lack of motivation, boredom and feeling undervalued. Companies can then lose great staff that they should be holding onto and nurturing.” - Gemma
“Women don’t have to change who they are, all they have to do is show others who they are. And this doesn't have to be awkward and uncomfortable. It can be powerful and fun. If you want to support your female talent and grow your pipeline then let’s have a chat about what would be best for your company” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
How networks can be your biggest support
#Takeaways
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Seeking the right support networks can help through career obstacles
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Why female mentors in specific industries can make a huge impact
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The power of having male allies
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Using opportunities that allows talent development in other areas
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Don’t underestimate the power of connection and building relationships
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Companies need to ASK their people what THEY need to retain their women in tech
On today's show I am talking to the awesome Kyra Audley Charles, a Business Development Manager who has worked across VFX, M&A and Data Analytics and we are exploring the obstacles and challenges facing women in tech.
I know this is an important area with initiatives to increase the numbers because right now there are not enough women in the industry.
Kyra talks about her own experiences and how she stayed in tech when so many women leave within the first five years. Seeking out the right support really did make all the difference to her and she shares some great places and top tips on the benefits of networking and connecting with others who understand what it can be like and we also talk about how companies can also encourage more women to join and stay in the tech industry.
And before we dive in don’t forget you can get the latest on female leadership, the gender pay gap, strategies that can help women raise their profile through self promotion at work and even book recommendations when you sign up for my newsletter. Link below in the show notes.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
“Women start a career in tech and then because of these small things that build up they leave the industry” - Gemma
“I have had a few obstacles on my journey all the kinds of things including sexual harassment, people looking down on me, talking to me in a bad way, but I have been able to overcome that with different networks and solutions out there” - Kyra
“It’s the darker side of being in an industry where you are outnumbered...but it’s important to talk about these obstacles so women know what to expect and what they can do about it” - Gemma
“I have had a lot of support and have also done a lot of outreach to find that support as well” - Kyra
“Make the use of your colleagues and outside of that - your network is who you know” - Kyra
“There are stats that show that companies who have more women on the board are the most profitable companies - I often target clients that my male colleagues haven't thought about because they are not relevant to them” - Kyra
#Resources
Get my NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Kyra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyraaudleycharles/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyrakeyrus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datafoodie/
Website: https://www.keyrus.com/uk/
Links to those places Kyra mentioned in the episode:
https://admin.salesforce.com/blog/2018/london-special-the-speaker-academy-story
https://ambitiousladiesin.tech/
https://shapr.co/
https://lunchclub.ai/.
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
How companies can value their people pleasers more!
#Takeaways
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4 different ways that people pleasing behaviours show up at work
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Companies and their leaders need to watch out for these types of behaviours so they don’t take advantage of individuals
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‘People pleasers’ are usually the nicest of people
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People pleasing can hold women back from owning their expertise
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People pleasers can take on too much work the antidote = boundaries!
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Although often seen as a positive for being more visible, people pleasing can have the opposite affect and there is a darker side
On today's show I am talking about ‘people pleasing’. This has come up quite a lot recently income of the workshops and coaching I have been doing. It is something that really holds women back from being able to truly promote themselves and not worry about what others think of them. There are so many reasons why women often want to please others and this can have a huge impact not only for them but also for the companies that they work for. This is a call out to team leaders and managers to recognise those people pleasing behaviours that often belong to the nicest of people, to help them to build boundaries that in turn mean their work and themselves gets the right attention it deserves.
I do love connecting with companies and individuals who are also passionate about driving female leadership and closing the gap, so if that sounds like you - and I pretty sure it will be as you are here listening to this show - then make sure you are also receiving my newsletter that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.
Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter
“People pleasers are usually the nicest of people. They are the ones that give you the attention you need, they normally put your feelings before their own, they will let you speak up in meetings first, they will give you all the credit for work they have done and they will always make sure you have your glass topped up and food on your plate at parties” - Gemma
“If there is one thing that a people pleaser will just not do - is interrupt anyone - so they often are forgotten about or their ideas and opinions are missed” - Gemma
“The dark side of people pleasing is that they are often taken advantage of - and make no mistake this isn't alway maliciously or done on purpose, but what tends to happen is that individuals who say ‘yes’ to everything despite not having the time to do everything, are then ‘known as yes people’.” - Gemma
“The biggest antidote to people pleasing is boundaries...people pleasers are the nicest people but in order to get the best out of them it is important to encourage them to have boundaries for themselves and their work...The best thing to do is check in with them. Make sure they are not overstretched, and have the time to focus on doing their own work really well before taking on others work or extra responsibilities that nobody else wants. Leaders are in a great position to role model boundaries and even help set them for their people.” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work”
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
#Takeaways
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The important part that companies can play when it comes to women being more visible.
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The company culture is vital to identify and empower the top and emerging talent.
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Being able to be themselves allows women to step up and find their own ways to be more visible.
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Companies need to give women the platform to shine.
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Organisations need to start by talking to their people.
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The drive starts at the top and isn’t all down to HR to solve the gender gap.
Today on the No More Hiding podcast I am talking to an amazing and super inspiring woman all about how companies have a responsibility in providing their female top talent a platform to help them be more visible and own their ideas and opinions.
Working Mum. Essex girl. Committed feminist. Jess Taha has spent her career working across multiple industries for a number of household names and most recently with Swan in social housing. Her extensive experience as an HR professional has seen her deal with people, talent and policy and the challenges those bring for women progressing their careers. Promoting, pioneering and advocating for fairer working environments for all, Jess is unapologetically a woman on a mission.
So listen in to this incredible conversation that will give you insights into how companies can support women’s career progression and self promotion and how women themselves can start owning their expertise. Love love love this conversation and could have chatted all day to Jess!
“I got massive imposter syndrome and didn’t feel like I fitted in where I was working...I felt like I had to fit in with that ‘boy’s club” - Jess
“I got into HR because I wanted to fight injustice and I am a huge femionist and I believe in equal pay” - Jess
“As we get older we tend to stop giving a shit about what people think” - Jess
“Part of my role is un-training women everything they have learned as a child about being a good girl, about being accepting about having to fit in and having to please people and wanting to be liked” - Jess
“I am a senior manager in my organisation and I still make sure I have those conversations with people on the ground regardless of their level to really get to know them and that's when you start to realise oh my goodness we have got a good girl on our hands we need to make them more of a rebel” - Jess
“People can look at me and think god she's so confident and actually I am not - underneath it all I am actually just a girl from Essex … and people don’t always know the fight or the struggle I have been through to get to be this confident woman” - Jess
“I am working with companies and these group coaching programmes and what comes up time and time again are all these amazing ideas and opinions and that they haven't shared any of them outside the group” - Gemma
“It’s all about unleashing her capabilities and getting her confidence up. For me it’s all about giving that individual the platform. I don’t do anything she shines on her own. She is amazing” - Jess
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with guest Jess Taha :
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-taha-97720a32/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Are you waiting for permission to promote?
#Takeaways
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The importance of well being when it comes to visibility
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Your achievements are always something to celebrate
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Don’t let others limitations become yours
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If you don’t talk about your achievements then who will?
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Listen to your instincts - really hear her.
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The thing to remember is that the more women celebrate their achievements the more women will achieve. It’s that simple.
We are chatting about this waiting game when it comes to having the permission to promote. I see it so much and I know I have been there too. You can’t hear your instincts and what they are telling you to do so you almost have this need to ask others first. This is especially difficult when you want to celebrate your own achievements when we are in the middle of a global pandemic and others are having it really tough and you can easily talk yourself out of celebrating anything - but focus on how inspired you can feel from others sharing and you too can inspire by not hiding or waiting for permission to share.
“Showing up when you think everyone around you won't want to hear from you as they have other tougher stuff to deal with. This is a limitation that women come back to time and time again.” - Gemma
“So what do you do - you keep quiet. You hide it all. You don’t celebrate it. You bypass it. You don’t own it. And the consequences are that it didn't matter. And in turn this means you don't matter.” - Gemma
“Talking about your achievements can be so uncomfortable for women that they would rather stick pins in their eyes. Yet they also want that next promotion too and know that if they don’t showcase their skills and expertise then who will? A double edged sword.” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Do I need a coach to be more visible?
What is it like to work with me and build your self promotion strategy (including what happens on a call with me)?
#Takeaways
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The Top 10 reasons to work with me on building your self promotion strategy
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What happens when you book that call with me
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The results my clients and the organisation achieve
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The importance of having fun when it comes to visibility
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The opportunity to work with me 1-1 in Dec
On today's show we are going to dive in to chat about the top ten reasons I can support you and your organisation when it comes to self promotion. I have had a few enquiries about how I work and although there is info on my website I thought it would be fun to put it all into context so you can see the huge difference it can make.
I am taking booking form companies right now for 2021 and also chat about 3 spots I have available for some 1-1 coaching in December. Listen in and hear about what is most important when it comes to build your own self promotion strategy to raise your game and play bigger.
“Confidence is the number one thing my clients say they want to feel more of - and the question I always throw back at them is ‘How will you know when you are?’” - Gemma
“Basically worrying about what others think is a massive deal to women and understanding why you care about that can really set you free.” - Gemma
“Fun. I bring this to my coaching so that my clients enjoy being challenged and pushed outside their comfort zone. They actually enjoy the mini challenges I set and the tough questions that they love to hate but the ones that actually get them thinking deeper than they have before. Because that's when change happens.” - Gemma
* How to leave a review on iTunes - use the podcast app and then find the No More Hiding podcast - you can click how many stars you think show is worth and then add some feedback by clicking ‘write a review’ it really only takes a couple of minutes to leave a review and I will share them with our listeners and give you a shout out at the same time! *
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
What you are missing by not being on LinkedIn.
#Takeaways
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LinkedIn is a great platform to grow your network without having to attend any events
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You get to build your personal brand and showcase the work you do
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Don’t rely on your work speaking for itself - tell people about it
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Connecting with those decision makers that can influence or creat opportunities for your career progression
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Use the 4 C’s to build your visibility - Clarity, Connection, Content and Consistency
On today's show we are talking all about LinkedIn and how I believe you are missing out by not being on the platform or being on there and not doing much.
I share 3 key things that you are missing out on and how you can start to build your own LinkedIn strategy using the 4 C’, clarity, connection, content and consistency.
If you are ready to raise your profile, build your personal brand and grow your network then LinkedIn is a great place to do all these things - and if you are on LinkedIn then make sure we are connected.
“So if building a supportive and engaging network, using your personal brand and creating new opportunities for yourself is something that interests you? Then you need to be using LinkedIn more.” - Gemma
“A network that works. Being on LinkedIn it is expected that you will connect with others, tell them about you and want to find out more about others too.” - Gemma
“I have to say that the majority of opportunities from speaking gigs, to being a guest on other peoples podcasts, to writing articles for magazines, being on a panel, and working with more and more women and organisations have come from the connections and most importantly the relationships I build on LinkedIn. Don’t take this for granted.” - Gemma
* How to leave a review on iTunes - use the podcast app and then find the No More Hiding podcast - you can click how many stars you think show is worth and then add some feedback by clicking ‘write a review’ it really only takes a couple of minutes to leave a review and I will share them with our listeners and give you a shout out at the same time! *
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
How can I make the most out of interviews?
#Takeaways
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Interviews are a great opportunity for self promotion in fact interviewers want you to promote yourself and tell them all about YOU.
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Interviews go badly when you undervalue yourself and don’t share and own your expertise.
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3 things that will shift your perspective when it comes to interviews
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Preparation is key - Practice out loud talking about yourself - it doesn't always come naturally
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Embrace silence don’t be scared of it
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Have a good balance to show your work and your results - own it!
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Remember to use the word ‘I’ - they want to hire you not your team
Today we are talking about those dreaded interviews. I mean seriously I am not surprised that so many women say to me how much they hate interviews.
Everyone starting at you, feeling like you are in the hot seat and trying to remember everything you want to say - talk about putting pressure on yourself. So today I want to shift this perspective for you because interviews are one of the best ways to promote yourself - it is expected and the interviewers want to hear about you so this is a great opportunity for you to shine.
Listen in for 3 things you can start thinking about today to make sure you smash that next interviews in all the right ways.
“So many people ask me ‘what are interviewers looking for’ and my answer is they want to hear about you and the impact you have” - Gemma
“Don’t be scared of silence... women feel the need to fill silence. Don’t be afraid to give yourself a minute to digest the question - done well this gives that vibe of confident energy in the room”
“Don’t buy into that theory that great work speaks for itself - you need to own the part of that great work that was yours” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Does your company encourage you to be more visible?
#Takeaways
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It’s a win win for companies to provide a platform to showcase the talents of their employees
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Companies can highlight your work when you take ownership over it and tell them about it
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There are different strategies that companies can take to start to put the spotlight on their people
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When female leaders engage key stakeholders their companies also reap the rewards as well.
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Self promotion = Company reputation
So today I am talking about whether companies want their people to be more visible and showcasing their work in the organisation and how important that is for women's career progression and how they can provide a platform to make this easier.
On the show with me today is Alexandra Greenwood who leads the people culture in Derwent fm and is an advocate for developing positive cultures within the workplace. Her passion is to ensure people are working in an environment where they can be their authentic self which will support creativity.
She shares the importance of female leaders being more visible and that they can do this through stepping forward on behalf of others too and really highlight the work they are doing which in turn puts them on the map as incredible leaders.
“I got a real buzz for the HR world and enjoyed developing people in a different way to how I had done it previously” - Alex
“I’ve also had many knock backs and trying to get to where I am today hasn't always been easy but with each of the knock backs I have learned something new about myself” - Alex
“I know you are really passionate about creating that culture where people can be themselves
“This is crucial within HR as we shape a lot of the people processes within the company so we need to understand our diverse workforce but we also need to be mindful that not all colleagues want to be visible and they need to feel safe and have your trust so it’s about getting our visibility right for all. Our people are everything they are at the heart of what we do” - Alex
“I find that a lot with women who are often very ambitious but don’t want the attention” - Gemma
“There has to be that internal encouragement within companies that self promotion is ok and that it isn’t showing off and finding ways to help people to do that” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Alex
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aligreenwood/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Does your company encourage you to be more visible?
#Takeaways
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It’s a win win for companies to provide a platform to showcase the talents of their employees
-
Companies can highlight your work when you take ownership over it and tell them about it
-
There are different strategies that companies can take to start to put the spotlight on their people
-
When female leaders engage key stakeholders their companies also reap the rewards as well.
-
Self promotion = Company reputation
So today I am talking about whether companies want their people to be more visible and showcasing their work in the organisation and how important that is for women's career progression and how they can provide a platform to make this easier.
On the show with me today is Alexandra Greenwood who leads the people culture in Derwent fm and is an advocate for developing positive cultures within the workplace. Her passion is to ensure people are working in an environment where they can be their authentic self which will support creativity.
She shares the importance of female leaders being more visible and that they can do this through stepping forward on behalf of others too and really highlight the work they are doing which in turn puts them on the map as incredible leaders.
“I got a real buzz for the HR world and enjoyed developing people in a different way to how I had done it previously” - Alex
“I’ve also had many knock backs and trying to get to where I am today hasn't always been easy but with each of the knock backs I have learned something new about myself” - Alex
“I know you are really passionate about creating that culture where people can be themselves
“This is crucial within HR as we shape a lot of the people processes within the company so we need to understand our diverse workforce but we also need to be mindful that not all colleagues want to be visible and they need to feel safe and have your trust so it’s about getting our visibility right for all. Our people are everything they are at the heart of what we do” - Alex
“I find that a lot with women who are often very ambitious but don’t want the attention” - Gemma
“There has to be that internal encouragement within companies that self promotion is ok and that it isn’t showing off and finding ways to help people to do that” - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Alex
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aligreenwood/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
When they tell you not to be too pushy?
#Takeaways
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Labels have the biggest impact on how women see themselves
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Women censor themselves if they are labelled in negative ways
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Research shows that successful female leaders are not as ‘likeable’ as their male counterparts
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Double standards are still going unchallenged in the workplace
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The importance of recognising our own judgements and labelling of others
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Even if the world is not quite ready for you - that doesn't mean you aren't ready for the world.
Today we are talking about those double standards that still happen in the workplace - you know the ones where men are seen as assertive and women are often labeled as bossy, pushy or aggressive for the same behaviour.
The impact of these labels can lead women to censoring themselves and not be who they truly are at work and this ultimately impacts on their performance never mind their visibility. Women have so much to bring including those power skills and all are needed around that decision making table.
#Resources
“5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Why you need to start sharing your ideas in meetings
#Takeaways
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When you have new ideas - speak up your views count.
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Knowing what motivates you in the work you do really matters.
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Owning your own ideas so others don't get the credit
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The importance of having different people in the room because they think differently from others
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Being bold and following up with your ideas leads to opportunities.
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Recognising that another level can bring new self doubts it doesn't mean you can't do the work - it's a new challenge
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You need to see in yourself what others see in you
- Don’t be intimidated by a job role / position see them as normal people
In today's episode I have an amazing woman who is not only an inspiration and support to me but is a great friend as you can tell from the chat we have in this episode. We started our careers together as probation officers many moons ago and have stayed in touch ever since. It’s fair to say we care about the same things in work and life.
Lucy Ives is the Quality and Effective Practice Manager for HMPPS (Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service). She trained to become a Probation Officer in 2004 and has spent her career working in criminal justice. Her role involves managing projects of national priority and supporting operational staff.
We are chatting about how important it is to own your own ideas and make them heard. We chat a lot about speaking up in meetings but doing this in your own way and finding your own motivation for it - Lucy used to avoid speaking up and would rather share her ideas afterwards only for others to take the credit. One day she did it and hasn't looked back because of the opportunities it created - listen in and let me know what you can take away from this fab conversation. Time to be seen and heard.
“For some women they hate that feeling of having to speak up in meetings” - Gemma
“For a long time in my career I used to have in my head that I think we should do this but I wouldn’t say it and you would have had to set fire to the chair to get me to speak!’ - Lucy
“ You had all the heads in the meeting and to me they were frightening people and she said think about the amount of money that is around this table and if you don't tell them what they need to hear it’s just a waste of time and money for everyone and it gave me the motivation to speak up” - Lucy
“I always leave these meetings things I probably rambled on like an idiot” - Lucy
“I used to tell myself that someone else must know this and it can't be just me that's worked this out?” - Lucy
“I found it hard to credit myself with my own success I always credited it to other people” - Lucy
“It’s a great quality to have to say ‘we did this and we did that’ but there's always a time that you will lose out by not recognising what you have done and owning your expertise” - Gemma
“I’ll always be proud that I decided to say something rather than not more for the fact that it will eventually help people in their job and it got me the job I am doing now...If I hadn't spoke up it would never had happened” - Lucy
“Confidence in yourself is not constant … and sometimes you need to get your mojo back” - Lucy
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Lucy:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucyives297
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
How can visibility help when you face redundancy or re applying for your role?
#Takeaways
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That you are not alone when it comes to facing redundancy or re- applying for your role.
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Seeing opportunity even in the darkest times can really help.
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It is even more important to be able to own your expertise so you can sell yourself.
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Pay attention to the ‘downplays’ you start creating about yourself preventing you from going for it.
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Remind yourself in a practical way of all the things you have already accomplished and your strengths.
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The power of finding something outside of work that will challenge just you Eg Running proving to yourself you can do what you think is impossible.
I want to be open and transparent the main reason I have been drawn to do this episode is because I am seeing more and more women being put in a position where they are facing redundancies in their organisations and they have been told to re apply for their own job or apply for a promotion to be able to stay on at the company.
I know this means that some women are going head to head with their own line managers and I also know that for the majority of women they will already be talking themselves out of it. Convincing themselves that because they are (let’s insert the downplay here such as part time, a mother, new to the company, not as qualified as everyone else, shy, not outspoken, not in with the in crowd) that they won't possible get it, so why bother applying and just face facts that they will be out of a job soon.
I hope you are listening to this and not having to face a tough situation regarding redundancy or reapplying for your own job, but if you are or you know others that are, then please keep the faith and remind yourself that there is often something brighter around the corner. Get in touch with me if you are looking for some support to step into your power and play bigger. I can help you own your expertise and get noticed so that you can be recognised and rewarded for just how fab you really are. No More Hiding. Time to shine.
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Why networking is important even if you avoid it?
#Takeaways
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Why your personality shouldn’t stop you networking
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Have a network even if you are happy in your current job
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Your contacts get you the opportunities you might never hear about
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Build friendships and have advocates
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Take the pressure of yourself when networking focus on the value you bring
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Build a habit around building your network
In today's episode I have one of the best networkers I have ever met and honoured to call this awesome guy a great friend and ally.
Andy Storch is a Talent Development Consultant, Coach, Author, Speaker and Connector. He is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and The Andy Storch Show as well as the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community and the Talent Development Virtual Summit.
Andy is passionate about helping people fulfill their true potential and his upcoming book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help corporate employees stop drifting and take control of their futures.
Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.
“Networking is like the cornerstone of visibility” - Gemma
“In 2005 I went to business school and read a book all about networking called Never Eat Alone” - Andy
“ There's a difference between liking being around people and knowing what to say around people’ - Andy
“Every job opportunity and every business opportunity has come from my network and come from relationships” - Andy
“Replace the world networking with connecting it feels so different” - Gemma
“I’m always looking for friends first” - Andy
“I personally think it is easier more than ever to be intentional about who you network with at in a company” - Andy
“Lead with curiosity don't put too much pressure on yourself to entertain of tell other people interesting things instead, start with asking questions about them” - Andy
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Andy:
Top 5 Career Mistakes - mentioned in the episode get it here > http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/mistakes
Podcasts and conferences:
Talent Development Hot Seat
Andy Storch Show
Talent Development Think Tank Community
Talent Development Virtual Summit
Social Media handles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch
Twitter: @andystorch
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
Why you need to think about personal branding.
#Takeaways
- Get clear on what personal branding will do for you?
- Your personal brand can be vital to you professionally
- Take the Quiz - are you using your personal brand?
- What you can do next to raise your profile and visibility
In today's episode we are looking at the importance of personal branding to career progression especially in today's workplaces.
Your personal brand can be vital to you professionally. If you are the type of woman who is ambitious, wants to drive change, push her career forward and reach new heights then your personal brand is everything. It will make all the difference to where you get to in the work you do.
Are you using your personal brand? Take the mini test - how many 'yes' answers do you get? See what you need to do next?
"We want to be noticed but don't want to tell people about what we do. And this dissonance keeps us stuck." - Gemma
"BUT the difference between letting it happen organically and doing it on purpose and then using it to your advantage is HUGE." - Gemma
"Ultimately women want to belong and it feels like we are stepping outside the circle when we start to promote ourselves." - Gemma
"I truly believe that the lack of self promotion is one of the factors that holds women back and results in a bigger gender pay gap and inequalities in workplaces and at home." - Gemma
"Women can struggle if they have forgotten who they really are and what matters to them - getting older, doing different jobs and growing a family can all impact on how we see ourselves and this is important to think about when building a personal brand." - Gemma
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters #personalbranding
How can you be an ambitious woman and committed mother?
#Takeaways
- The importance of solidarity when you are a mum and ambitious woman
- Times are changing - you can still be professional and have the kids around
- Finding like minded groups and keep networking
- Asking for help is a strength
Today’s episode welcomes an awesome woman who I am also super grateful to be able to call a great friend. Claire Harrison is a successful multi-site leisure owner with over 20 years senior and board level experience.
Claire currently owns and operates one of London’s leading swim schools offering private lessons in some of London’s most exclusive areas and has just secured a six-figure investment to open a “game changing’ family lifestyle, sports and leisure club in London. One of 7 clubs in the planning over the next 5 years.
Claire has held advisory roles for public and private swimming lesson services, council best practice provision and school sports partnerships and she regularly writes articles for industry, trade and public press.
But as Claire always says, her most important, challenging and rewarding job is being Mum to Sam (7) and Eva (4).
And this is what we are chatting about today - being an ambitious woman and being a mum. It is not an easy ride with lots of ups and downs which I am sure many of you can relate to - listen in to hear Claire share some of her own experiences and how this has resulted in this game changing club that at its heart really knows what parents and families need to make the most out of work and play.
This episode was recorded before we knew the extent to which the Covid19 pandemic would have on all industries including construction. The first Club will be opening its door in early 2021 with lots of exciting pre launch events happening at the end of this year. You can get all the latest info using the sign up link below and go follow them on social media at Get Set Go.
“As a parent you are constantly guilty - am I missing out, am I giving them enough attention and there’s a desire to make sure they are constantly busy and you let yourself suffer because of that" - Claire
“I get strength in the fact that my children see me working really hard and I wanted to give parents and families this opportunity to be together” - Claire
“There’s nothing more powerful than solidarity” - Gemma
“As a business owner and you’ve got a brand new baby it’s really hard” - Claire
“When you try and do things and multitask things can go wrong and spread yourself too thin and don’t think you are doing well in any area” - Gemma
“You are stronger than you think and more resilient than you think” - Claire
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Claire and find out more about Get Set Go:
Website: https://get-set-go.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-harrison-a34b1224/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getsetgolondon/
Is it your time now for that promotion?
#Takeways
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Watch out for the ‘This Then That Trap’
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The importance of knowing what you REALLY want?
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Feeling ready for that next level - what’s stopping you?
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3 ways to get clarity
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Opportunity in September to get focused and move forward
How do you know when you are really ready for that next step? So much research out there suggests that even if women are ready they can easily convince themselves that they are not.
Do you know what you really want and if you do are you making the necessary steps to get there. If you aren't that clear then I share with you 3 things you can start thinking about that will help you get more clarity around what it is you really want because let's face it staying stuck is not a place anyone wants to be.
“I have heard from many senior people in different industries both men and women, that it is heartbreaking to see someone go for that next level and not sell themselves. They just don't do it.” - Gemma
“What this usually comes down to is that they weren't feeling ready themselves and were persuaded into going for the job and they didn't have that time beforehand to get into the zone, prep and do what they needed to do to win that promotion.” - Gemma
“For me it comes down to one thing which is the cornerstone of being ready to go for that next level and that's - yep you've already guessed it right - self belief.” - Gemma
Book a call with Gemma to explore the Intensive September Sessions offer:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast or email gemma@gemmastow.com
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Why your story is your most important asset?
#Takeaways:
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The importance of sharing your story when it comes to self promotion
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Sharing you who are really connects you and develops conversations
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Your story can give permission for others to share theirs.
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The importance of role models for those wanting to grow in an organisation
Kay Fabella is a DEI Consultant & Remote Team Specialist who builds diversity, equity and inclusion solutions for companies with distributed teams. Her mission is to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups, who are ready to step up as the leaders our companies and communities need.
As a Filipina-American expat in Spain since 2010, Kay leverages her multicultural experiences to build end-to-end DEI solutions for organizations. She’s been featured in Forbes and Fast Company, and hosts a weekly podcast: Inclusion in Progress.
Kay is passionate about helping companies to translate their DEI initiatives across cultures and countries — to create workplaces where diverse talent can thrive.
Today’s episode was recorded back in early May and before george Floyds death and the Black Lives Matter global movement and I know Kay has done so much work around allyship before and since then - listen to how we talk about giving yourself permission to share your story and use this to inspire others, the importance of role models in organisations
‘Who’s checking in on those female leaders who are looking after everyone else?’ - Gemma
“Business as Usual should be adapted to Business as Us” - Kay
“I often talk to my clients about using stories because it connect to your personal branding, standing out and people always remember stories and it’s such a powerful way to stand apart from other people” - Gemma
“Dealing with the question ‘Where are you from? And ‘Where are you really from? And I was a t crossroads here I could either clench my fists or open my hands and share my story” - Kay
“Like many driven women we are box checking our whole lives - we are defined by what we do and not who we are” - Kay
“It’s almost like we are waiting for permission to share who we are?” - Gemma
“I’m thinking of the women after me” - Kay
“We cannot wait for the world to be equal for us to be seen and the more different you are the more important it is for you to be seen” - Kay
#Resources
- “5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
- Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
- Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
- More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Kay:
Website: https://kayfabella.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayfabella/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KayFabellaStoryteller/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment #visibilitymatters
How to find your own way of being more visible?
#Takeaways
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Finding your own way to be visible is key
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Where to start: Clarity then Strategy
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Identify your own strengths and play to those
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The benefits of starting in your comfort zone
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20+ strategies to choose one that feels good to you
Today I am going to be sharing with you lots of actual strategies that you can adopt to start being more visible in your own way.
This is key.
Being authentic and being yourself is what makes self promotion fun - I promise you it can be enjoyable and I know so many people avoid it completely because they feel awkward or uncomfortable talking but themselves but it is about way more than that. It is about finding ways to be seen and heard that you can embrace and that suits YOU and the strengths you already have.
This is a practical episode when you can choose strategies that sound good to you and start giving them a go.
“Comparing who you are and where you are to others never really helps. You can’t compare your chapter 5 to their chapter 25 yet we still do it and the result is that we feel less competent and less capable.’ - Gemma
“You can end up in the “fake it till you make it’ zone and trust me when I say it doesn't pay off long term - in fact it's exhausting and doesn't work - I have tried it myself.’ - Gemma
“I know a lot of people use that word ‘alignment’ in many different ways and what I mean when I use it is this idea of giving yourself permission to be YOU.” - Gemma
“5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:
https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment
#Takeaways
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Finding your own way of leadership really works
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How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion
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How to notice if you are playing small through use of your own language
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The benefits of having an external coach
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How to showcase yourself rather than sell yourself
On today’s show we are thinking about how you know when it is the right time to lean in? And what I mean by that is starting to think differently about your career progression, how you stand apart and building a self promotion strategy that gets you the results you REALLY want.
As a current client of mine Kat and I were recently reviewing how far she has come by getting clear on what she wants and the impact that being more visible can have for her own ambitions and those around her. Kathryn is a shining example of a woman who has definitely leaned in to owning who she is and the results speak for themselves.
Guest:
Kathryn Wellum-Kent is an accountant and business advisor working for MHA Monahans, one of the leading professional services firms in the South West, after spending the first 16 years of her career working at Deloitte.
She is passionate about working with start-up and scale-up companies that have big ambitions, and need support to achieve these, with particular focus on capturing & interpreting financial information needed for their business planning & decision making.
Beyond that though, Kathryn has a strong vision of how the industry needs to change to better support its clients, its staff and the wider community and is using her current role and her network to drive change and challenge traditional thinking. This work was recognised through being named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2020.
She has also recently taken on the role of finance trustee at a charity based in Swindon called Inner Flame, which is working to support 16-25s not currently in education, employment or training who are experiencing barriers to independence or contributing to their community.
“An important part of leadership is finding your way of doing things rather than trying to be something else” Kathryn
“We have habits that don't often serve us and can be connected to staying small” Gemma
“You’ve got habits and you don’t even realise you are doing them” - Kathryn
“I stopped cutting my legs off before I had even started” - Kathryn
“I really wanted to work with someone who could work with me to help me understand some of the things that were holding me back and achieve what I wanted to in my career” - Kathryn
“All the things that we have worked on together have helped me talk about myself in a very authentic and open way” - Kathryn
“I’m not the kind of person who can sell; I don’t want to feel like i’m selling myself, selling my company - I just want to show people about me and what I am doing and I feel like that should speak for itself” - Kathryn
“You don’t have to throw yourself in the deep end it’s about building up these things gradually” - Gemma
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
(Mentioned How Women Rise book by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith)
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Kathryn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/
Website: https://www.monahans.co.uk/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment
On today's show I am talking about how companies can start to look at things differently especially when it comes to women's career progression.
There have been many excuses for not having women on boards within companies and we unpick them and start to challenge some of the traditional setups that companies have that have kept women away from the top.
Some companies on the face of it look like they don't have any room at the top for new female leaders but I say ‘let's make some room’ and how that can work in practice and the benefits to companies as well as employees.
Let’s not be as linear and and think outside the box instead.
This episode is for anyone working in a company who has responsibility for driving female leadership forward and also for anyone who thinks that they’ve done enough already in this area.
There's always room for more.
Listen in and get in touch with me to let me know your own experiences of this and even better those companies that are doing this really well. We need those companies to be in the spotlight to showcase what can be done when everyone is on board for gender parity in the workplace.
“Let’s bust a few myths right now about why women aren't securing the tops spots” - Gemma
“While this looks like a tough situation for any company to be in who are really keen to reduce their gender and ethnicity pay gap it’s not the roadblock that it first appears to be” - Gemma
“Why bother getting more women on the board or having more women in senior positions? Here are a few reasons I can think of….” - Gemma
“If you have ALL the same people on the board year after year then even though you argue that it’s working as the business is a success - it could be even better if injected with different and fresh perspectives.” - Gemma
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment
Today I am chatting to the most amazing woman Ashanti Benhtil Dhue - who is a speaker, diversity expert and researcher. She is co-founder of Diversity Ally, the first HR, Training & Search partner dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture in the global events industry, and co-founder of the global network, Black In Events.
She has also spearheaded the only research in the UK exclusively focused on how organisations can invest in black millennials and generation Z females in the corporate structure. You can sign up to receive the white paper below.
- A heads up is that we recorded this amazing interview back in April before George Floyd was killed among many others and the Black Lives Matter movement really found energy around the world, so I wanted to mention that because since then Ashanti co created the UK's first nationwide anti-racism and allyship project for white women who want to be allies. The mission is to empower as many white women as possible to become anti-racist changemakers and allies in their personal and professional capacities. You can find out more in the link in the show notes and to be involved.
- In this episode we chat about the importance of ALL women being represented and having a seat at the decision making table.
- Ashanti shares some great stats that will really get you thinking and we talk about what organisations and individuals can do to move the needle on having more women of colour and individuals from BAME groups to have equity.
- Employee activism comes up as well as the ‘double burden’ that needs to be acknowledged when it comes to role models at work.
“There is a shift and they expect their employers to have an incisive culture and also expect their employer to be living the values that are on their website.” (Ashanti)
“We are seeing that there is a double burden... sometimes as a black women you’ve got the additional burden of being a role model for other black women if any exist in your workplace” (Ashanti)
“For me that’s key that women can be themselves at work and feel like that’s enough” (Gemma)
“When there is equity then people can be themselves” (Ashanti)
“Self awareness is key to not feel that pressure and know yourself and what you want” (Gemma)
“HR, L&D, D&I and CEOs are all uncomfortable talking about race. That’s your first problem...a lot of that isn’t their own fault as human beings it's the labels we put on each other… the issue is equity ...we have to have empathy to move to a place of equity” (Ashanti)
“Race has become less and less of a priority because of how challenging it is to talk about it” (Ashanti)
#NoMoreHiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #diversity #equity #equality #BAME #Blackwomen #blacklivesmatter
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Ashanti:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibd/
You can sign up to receive her white paper here:
https://forms.gle/U2eXp2P1onWZLnEp6.
You can find out more about the 100 white women project here: https://100whitewomen.typeform.com/to/hpvkHGjg
You want to be a leader but you're not being seen.
It can be so frustrating when you feel like you are ready for that next level and are working hard doing all the right things - as well as being a great employee and being 110% committed to your job (maybe a little too much at times) you always get results.
You get projects done. You make things happen in fact it’s in your blood to make sure problems are solved at work for your colleagues, for senior management, for the board and for the bottom line. You work as hard as if you owned the company yourself and deeply care about it.
Yet you are not getting the recognition you deserve.
When I support women to be more visible I use the cyclical RISE framework.
- Ready - have goals, know what you want when it comes to the next level at work, understand your values
- Internal - the internal work, self awareness, limiting beliefs holding you back, obstacles that will stop you being more visible.
- Strategy - building a plan - identifying what strategy works best for you
- Execution - taking action - making it happen, measuring, reviewing and reflecting.
Are you really doing what is required to get noticed and get your seat at the table?
Because let's face it we need so many more women to own their expertise and secure more of the decision making positions to help drive businesses forward. Women bring so much diversity. So are you? If you want to do more then get in touch as I can support you to step into your spotlight. Book a call with me link below.
QUOTES
“Ask yourself ‘what matters most to me with the work I do?” - Gemma
“Once there is clarity around this it starts to flow much better - there's a certain focus that almost becomes second nature.” - Gemma
“It is really important to recognise your own judgments about self promotion first. It plays a massive part in how we show up . Often our own judgments are really a reflection of struggles you've going on for yourself.” - Gemma
“You could say you are sabotaging your own success. And to stop this pattern of behaviour is to do the internal work” - Gemma
“Build that all important self promotion strategy that suits you and your personality” - Gemma
“I am talking about taking that all important action. DOING THE WORK because you say you want to be a leader.” - Gemma
“What don't they know about you - what are you hiding about yourself that would actually stand you apart?’ - Gemma
#nomorehiding #leadership #selfpromotion #femaleleaders #leadershipdevelopment
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression
https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out
It’s absolutely amazing to have Lauren V Davis from Lauren V Davis Creative and The Business Event Playbook on the podcast today. I’m an avid listener to Lauren’s podcast myself and am so glad that I can share with you how inspirational Lauren has been in the entrepreneurial space.
- We chat about personal branding.
- How important it is for others to see the real you.
- The importance of leaning in to opportunities.
- Having female role models to inspire us.
- Tips on how to make the most of networking.
Lauren is sharing her thoughts on why she would love to see more women in positions of leadership, why it is so important to take those opportunities when they are presented to you and why it is crucial to have a personal brand which really reflects who you are and what you represent.
‘Your personal brand is what you’re known for, how people experience what makes you uniquely you.’ – Lauren
‘It’s really important to build connections.’ – Gemma
‘The more people who believe and trust in who you are as a person, the more those relationships convert into sales and into a great business where you feel fulfilled.’ – Lauren
‘I think it’s really important to find people who inspire you.’ – Gemma
"One day waking up saying oh my gosh I'm speaking I've got a podcast and I'm doing all the things I never thought I would do and that comes from leaning in" - Gemma
‘It’s the power you have inside you which influences the people around you.’ - Lauren
An entrepreneur from an early age recognising the impact that hard work made, Lauren has had an incredible journey. She recognised a genuine love of branding, strategy and marketing when she started her first venture as a small business owner.
Lauren Davis lives in Rockford Illinois and works with people over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business EventPlaybook.
Lauren's natural and undying passion revolves around taking new learning opportunities, travelling the globe and networking at conferences and workshops in order that she can better serve her clients. As she says, she loves to improve, loves to impress and loves to give everyone she works with 100%.
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #Networking
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Lauren :
Website: https://laurendaviscreative.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldaviscreative/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDavisCreative?ref=hl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldaviscreative/
How to raise your profile whilst working remotely.
With the majority of people working remotely right now due to the impact of Covid19 your visibility plans are out of the window. However you might feel, one thing that is for sure being visible is still, if not more, important than it was before Covid19.
There are spaces to join my 12 month 1-1 No More Hiding Coaching Programme in July - Kathryn has been a part of it for the last 6 months:
"I've been working with Gemma since the start of the year We have formal sessions once a month to talk through problems, set goals, make plans, and understand some of the things that are holding me back. In between these sessions we're also in regular contact through Facebook and Voxer to help keep me accountable, making sure I'm focusing on the right things, the things that will get me to where I want to be, which for me are often the things that I don't do. Not with Gemma around, she's a bit like the good angel sitting on my shoulder, whispering in my ear to be more visible. I definitely wouldn't have achieved the things I have this year without her coaching and this programme" (Kathryn Wellum Kent June 2020)
If you are ambitious and want that next level don't put it off. Being visible is ultimately about building the RIGHT relationships and connections. This is the absolute cornerstone to career progression and business development.
So whether you think this is important or not let me tell you that giving some thought to building your own self promotion strategy is crucial to getting ahead. And the other brilliant thing about this, is that feeling of having some control over what's happening right now.
We chat about the different types of personalities when it comes to being visible:
ABI the AVOIDER
CATHY the CHATTERBOX
DEBBIE the DRAINER
PIPPA the PLEASER
You might not relate to any of these or you might notice a mixture depending on how you feel that day. The point is that we can sometimes feel like we ARE being visible and doing it right - but the WAY you get noticed is just as important as being visible in the first place.
I also share some ways you can still network, raise your profile and build important connections whilst working remotely.
- Ditch the pressure to impress others.
- Be more visible online.
- Follow up.
- Email signature.
- Focus on what you are passionate about.
- Mini stories in your back pocket.
I would love to know if you have a go at any of these strategies we have chatted about - drop me an email and let me know gemma@gemmastow.com I really do love an action taker!
The thing is that ultimately when it comes to raising your profile the key is to see how you can help others first, as Michelle Obama said “Success isn't about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in other people's lives”
“Don't be afraid to re connect with people you haven't been in touch with recently”
“I often say to clients to see LinkedIn as an event you are attending - who do you really want to connect with?”
“Remember all connections and relationships are valuable. You never know who knows who.”
“Being visible is ultimately about building the RIGHT relationships and connections. This is the absolute cornerstone to career progression and business development.”
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme
https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
What do you need to lead?
On today’s episode we talk about a number of things:
- How understanding your personality preferences can help you be more of yourself at work
- How going to the cinema on your own can be a revelation
- You don’t have to fake it to make it
- Why taking your mask of at work is so important for success
- Owning your introversion and how you want to lead and manage your team's expectations
Mark Gilroy is Managing Director of TMS Development International Ltd, a leading global provider of psychometric development tools designed to create and sustain high performing teams. Mark has a background in occupational psychology, and has been working in the L&D arena as an executive coach and team development facilitator for over a decade.
“We all care that people would like us, we want to belong and we want to be involved” (Mark Gilroy)
“But you can shake off this feeling that you need to behave in a certain way in order to impress people” (Mark Gilroy)
“Managers who feel they need to present a particular face” (Mark Gilroy)
“She told me that she felt that she had to wear a mask everyday to work” (Gemma Stow)
“The environment must make her feel like that so there's so work to do there in that company but the other is that she has to pretend to be someone she is not every day” (Gemma Stow)
“How do we get to that point of feeling so comfortable with ourselves knowing that’s enough that's good enough”
“For a number of years I have been quite comfortable to go out on my own and that feels good to me but there was a time it didn't” (Gemma Stow)
“These are the fears that stop them from being more visible” (Gemma Stow)
“This is how I lead and this is what I need” (Gemma Stow)
“For a lot of people there is an archetype of what leadership looks like” (Mark Gilroy)
#NoMoreHiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #personalitypreference
Book a call with Gemma:
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Mark Gilroy:
Website: www.tmsdi.com
Twitter: @thatmarkgilroy @tmsdi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgilroy
Actions are the loudest voice.
It can be hard to feel like you are using your voice. Sharing your opinions. Knowing what to say. Worrying if it will be seen as right or wrong.
Especially right now. The global anti racism protests that have been triggered by George Floyd’s horrendous death. I know many of my friends and family feel like they need to show the world that they care and that they stand by their black sisters and brothers across the world, yet hold back from fear of saying the wrong thing. I know this because I have had replies to emails I have sent about this very thing.
There's an amazing article written by Natalie Morris for the metro > https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/01/white-people-why-vital-speak-racism-even-scared-12786718/
I will be honest - I felt like I didn't have the right words. Worrying that it wouldn't come across right. That I couldn't articulate what I wanted to say Like “who am I to have an opinion as a white woman who cannot understand” and has been extended many privileges in different shapes and forms because of how I look. I am doing a lot of reflection.
This may be true for you in many areas of your life. On this show we focus on being more visible and to stop hiding so you can grow and learn and have the work you love and have the career you want. But that doesn't mean you have to be the loudest in the room to get that.
“Your actions are your loudest voice”
It is about being genuine. Genuine action. and this can look different for different people.
Your way forward won’t be the same as other people's ways forward.
You have to decide what that looks like. And to do it for the right reasons. Not because everyone else is doing that so you will too.
Abi Adamson, a woman I don’t even known had a massive impact on me when she was talking about how organisations need to do things differently and her own experiences as a black woman - here is the video > https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6674257575455924224-rNua
Don’t sit there over thinking and planning all the time. Do something today and then do something the next day.
Find your own way of using your voice. It doesn't have to be in everyone's face and you don’t have to do it to get more ‘likes’ on a post.
“This is about the internal work so that you can be there fully for others externally.”
If this is something that you know you want to do more of then reach out to me - depending on where you are at and what you want I may be able to help or I can definitely signpost you to some amazing people and resources..
I would love to hear from you - what action will you take - what does that look like for you? Let me know.
Other resources you can check out and those I have mentioned:
- Kay Fabella https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayfabella/ and her “Inclusion in Progress” Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inclusion-in-progress/id1487642053
- Ashanti Bentil-Dhue https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibd/
- The 1619 podcast
- Invest in training and / or make donations to key initiatives including Black Lives Matter.
- Recent article in the Metro by Natalie Morris or the recent article by Danielle Cadet.
- Literature - 'White Fragility' by Robin DiAngelo, 'Me and my white supremacy' by Layla Saad and challenge your own perspectives.
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #Diversity #Inclusion
Book a call with Gemma:
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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Stop avoiding those difficult conversations.
On today’s show ...
- Nadine and I talk about the importance of having difficult conversations - despite the environment and especially now as remote working is becoming the norm for a lot of people.
- Shifting the perception you have of what ‘difficult’ means.
- You can still have productive conversations via the screen.
- And consider other factors not often thought about - such as their own body language and what that is saying on your behalf.
- Tips on being more visible your way without feeling uncomfortable about it.
Nadine Powrie a certified Executive and Leadership Coach specialising in leadership change, with a specialist focus on transforming difficult conversations into courageous ones.
With over 20 years of teaching experience - and working with multinational and governmental organisations around the globe, she has a proven track record of leading change, managing a £15M budget in the public sector. She now bringing those skills to the corporate world to drive immediate impact and give more leaders the confidence to execute change at a high level and standard.
“Leaders right now are are going through challenging times and having to have those difficult conversations in different ways that makes it even harder” (Gemma Stow)
“Difficult conversations are a perception” (Nadine Powrie)
“It is you job as a leader to remove what the difficult part is’ (Nadine Powrie)
“It’s about finding the right words that you can communicate with and feel comfortable with and speak from the heart” (Nadine Powrie)
“We forget how powerful those skills to communicate can be as a leader” (Gemma Stow)
“You can see yourself from a different perspective” (Gemma Stow)
“Look at yourself in the mirror and be good with who you are” (Nadine Powrie)
“It’s important to keep showing up!” (Gemma Stow)
“Is this vulnerability going to make people think less of me as a leader?” (Nadine Powrie)
“We have worked together and you are absolutely asking the right questions?” (Nadine Powrie)
“Visibility is not all about sharing the things about you it’s about being vulnerable” (Nadine Powrie)
“It’s an ongoing topic [visibility] and things will change all the time” (Nadine Powrie)
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Nadine Powrie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-powrie/
Website: https://www.nadinepowrie.com
Self promotion is not a dirty word!
On today’s show we are talking all about how important it is to wave your flag. I talk about the impact of not promoting yourself and what that could mean for you and your career. But more importantly I chat about what happens when you do.
- When you find ways to promote yourself that align with who you really are and your natural strengths.
- How you can start doing it today - taking ownership of your career.
- 3 key things to start with.
- Remember- Self promotion is all about letting people know about who you are.
Quotes from Gemma Stow:
“Reading around the research it’s fascinating to see all the different ways that women hold back and underestimate themselves”
“Leaning in to what we really want”
“Women underestimating their capabilities”
“If we don’t self promote what’s the impact?”
“From an early age we are told to work hard. Head down, keep going and that's how you get success”
“Yes you have to be good at your job - but also you have to be telling people about your results”
“If you don't self promote you are going to miss out on opportunities”
“Don’t be overlooked for the next best opportunity”
“What is it you really want? Is not the easiest question to answer”
“What happens when you choose visibility?”
“She's playing to her strengths to be more visible to those that matter”
“Do people know about you?”
“Women often assume they will get noticed”
“What do other people say about you and your qualities - ask them”
“Start within your comfort zone and get small wins first”
“We want to see you - the real you”
If you are ready to raise your game or maybe you want your female leaders to start using self promotion strategy to move into more senior positions within your company - then book a call with Gemma today using the link below.
#NoMoreHiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #SelfPromotion
Book a call with Gemma:
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Sandra talks about her journey from corporate to running her own business and the importance of visibility. How it has made all the difference for her business growth in so many different ways than she was expecting. She also talks about how she used to work really hard in corporate yet was overlooked for promotion and the issues women can face when we care too much about keeping others's happy.
Sandra Greenbank is a nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner, specialising in fertility and pregnancy. She also mentors and coaches other nutritionists in setting up their own successful businesses.
“I used to be so quiet about myself and it was only when that mindshift happened that I have to go out there and talk about me and put myself out there and that’s when my business really took off” (Sandra Greenbank)
“Some people think it’s just not me - I don’t want to go to networking, be visible or put my face out there” (Gemma Stow)
“And the I had this mindshift it’s not about me it's about helping other people...and we do have to put ourselves out there and you are missing a trick if you are not” (Sandra Greenbank)
“I hated networking - I just didn't know what to say - I was awkward” (Sandra Greenbank)
“I thought he would be like me - if you can avoid it and get away with it - but actually as we get older we realise we do need to do more of these things and push ourselves” (Gemma Stow)
“Self promotion for women is almost like we are touching that competitive side and we are stepping on other people's toes and we don't want to look like we are better than them” (Gemma Stow)
“As women we are so concerned with keeping everyone else happy, and if you try and do something outside of the norm or try to elevate yourself somehow you still worry and want to keep other people happy” (Sandra Greenbank)
“He found that doing the best and being the best at your job only accounts for 10% of overall success whereas the rest of it is all about visibility and image” (Gemma Stow)
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders
Book a call with Gemma:
http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Sandra Greenbank:
Website: www.sandragreenbank.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbankSandra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandragreenbank_fertility/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sandra-greenbank-38272863
No More Hiding - What is it all about?
Welcome to the new look of this podcast. The biggest change is not only the name but the topics that we will be discussing. And I wanted to share with you what you can expect from tuning in to the show.
No More Hiding is exactly that. It’s a show to empower women to step into their own spotlight. Use their voice. Be seen and be heard. And get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
I am Gemma Stow, your self promotion expert, coach and workshop facilitator.
Too often I have worked with women who have been holding back from showing off their talents. Sometimes they know it. Sometimes they don’t.
I’ve also been that woman too. It wasn’t that long ago that I realised I had been hiding. I’m a proud introvert yet this resulted in me finding ways to avoid what I knew I should have been doing. Hiding in different ways but I knew I was made for more.
By holding back women are missing out on important opportunities that could really skyrocket their careers.
One of the biggest challenges that comes up for women is the idea of self promotion. The research tells us that there is a gender gap when it comes to women owning their expertise and showcasing it to those that matter.
I hear things like
“It feels uncomfortable”
“I feel like a big show off”
“I hate being the centre of attention”
“I don’t want others to think I love myself”
Time and time again women are overlooked because they don’t share their opinions and ideas in meetings. They miss out on the promotion because they undervalue themselves. And they don’t get to that next level because they aren’t visible enough.
They continue to work really hard and hope and pray that they will get noticed. They want to be recognised and rewarded for the effort and value they bring to the table. Yet it’s not happening. And the gap is still there.
I see this as a dual responsibility. Yes companies have to look after their employees. Make sure that the environment is one in which is inclusive and they can thrive. But there’s also a part that women have to play.
The increasing pressure on companies with the gender gap statistics on display is something that can be addressed with self promotion.
Supporting women to start showcasing their talents. Through coaching, mentoring, training and development but most of all redefining what self promotion means. Companies need women to step up too.
It’s definitely not about being the loudest in the room although we all know some who think it is. But it’s more about women figuring out what their natural strengths are combined with their values and passions.
Knowing that what you have to offer is way more than you think.
Women often undervalue their expertise and talk themselves out of saying yes to new opportunities. Convincing themselves they need more skills, experience or even qualifications. It’s also not necessarily connected to confidence. It’s about self belief and feeling enough and often those societal norms and ways we are expected to behave can get in the way.
This show is all about giving you permission , should you need it, to go out there and show the world what you’ve got. No more undervaluing. No more passing up the praise and definitely no more hiding.
I share my thoughts and learnings around this subject and interview some incredible guests from HR professionals to business owners to equality and inclusion leaders and those in education.
Self promotion is not a dirty word and it’s time we all started waving our flags.
Let me know how much you enjoy the show by leaving a quick review. It really does mean that even more people can find the show and benefit from the conversations too.
And if you know you are avoiding self promotion or you are in a position to support your female colleagues to embrace it, then why not book a chat with me, I come alive when I'm helping women step forward and the results show that they come alive too. The link is below.
Thanks for tuning in .... Until next time
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders #Equality
Book a call with Gemma:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
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Katrina Collier shows companies how to solve the problem of candidate engagement. HR, talent acquisition and hiring leaders don’t have an issue finding people, they have an issue evoking a response, engaging people and stopping candidates from ghosting. She is the author of The Robot-Proof Recruiter and uses her extensive industry experience to deliver keynotes and facilitate offsites globally, which inspire all those involved in the recruitment lifecycle to improve candidate engagement with a human-first mindset.
She is also the founder of 4 DisruptHR UK events inspiring people to express their ideas and be heard in a new community, an Ambassador for Hope for Justice aiming to end modern day slavery, and co-host of The #SocialRecruiting Show podcast.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Book a call with Gemma: http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Katrina Collier:Website: https://www.thesearchologist.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinacollier/
Instagram: @KatrinaMCollier
Twitter: @KatrinaMCollier
You can download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Today’s guest is Jen Hall a Business Desirability Coach for service based businesses, coaches & experts who want to become unrivalled market leaders. Jen gets you clear on how to articulate your unique value to the market to position you as an irrefutable choice for your high value prospects.
Jen is a proud introvert too and the host of the Expert Unrivalled podcast.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Book a call with Gemma: http://bit.ly/2uEV7Wh
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Jen Hall:
Website: www.jen-hall.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-hall-23980840/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrivalledexperts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenHallCoach
You can download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Today’s guest is Cathy Topping who helps businesses who are on a mission to change the world to be more profitable, so they can make a bigger impact. Cathy does this through creating branding, messaging and websites that are authentic to your brand, and speaks clearly to your audience. We will be chatting about personal branding and how it feels to eventually find the way that means you can enjoy promoting yourself as an introvert. No more hiding.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Book a call with Gemma: http://bit.ly/2uEV7Wh
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Cathy Topping:
Website: https://yourwebtoolkit.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-topping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourwebtoolkit/
You can download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Why do we find it so hard to promote ourselves and why is self promotion often looked upon as a dirty word?
There is so much stigma around it. Blowing your own trumpet and bigging yourself up. Especially it seems for women, as research suggests that we are looked at in a more negative way than men are when we talk about our achievements and success. It’s crazy and needs to change.
We all know that person who can’t stop talking about themselves and you can’t get a word in. So when does self promotion become self obsession and can you know the difference to make sure that you are doing it in a purposeful way that others will warm to.
So many women tell me that they just won’t do it. They want their work to speak for itself. And this is a great way to showcase your expertise - show your work, share feedback from customers, use their words to promote your work. But assuming that your skills will speak for themselves and will be noticed is not a sold strategy to rely on.
So ask yourself this - are you talking enough about the work you can do - your skills - your experience or are you hanging around waiting for people to notice what you are all about?
I always ask all my clients whether they work in corporate and want that promotion or whether they work for themselves and are ready to raise their profile - what do you want others to say about you when you are not there? What do you stand for?
This is what I mean when I talk about self promotion. Being visible in your opinions and ideas. Sharing these so that others absolutely know who you are and what you do. And when you get recommendations or referrals from others you know that it is working.
So how can you do this and still feel like yourself? We don’t want any of that fake it until you make it rubbish. How can you show the real you?
I am not going to say what everyone says and say BE YOU. Of course that goes without saying but HOW do you do that when the spotlight and visibility is just not your thing.
You find your strengths.
You focus on those.
How do you connect with people now? What works? Is it a coffee date on a 1-1, maybe it's being strategic about the networking events you attend. maybe you prefer Linked because you have more control about who you want to connect with. Whatever it is - do more of that. Stop wasting time thinking you have to do everything else because you see it working for other people. It doesn’t mean it will work for you or more importantly feel good to you.
Do you have a self promo strategy? And stop cringing - you need one if you are ambitious and want to move to the next level in your industry.
It takes more than performance in this day and age to get to where you want to be.
No more assuming that others know how great you are
No more underplaying your skills and experience
No more second guessing if you have told them enough about you
Time to stand apart and be proud of who you are and how you can help other people. After all that's why we do what we do isn’t it - to make a difference.
So self promotion strategies….
These could include things like
Networking at events
Connecting online
Introducing yourself in meetings
Being clear on what you do and what you want
Saying no
Saying yes
Reaching out to the right people
Raising your profile
Having impact and presence
Then take those that resonate with you and go deeper, find purpose, what do you actually want and how can you help others first.
How does posting online about your work help others unless you can show them how it could impact them?
Always think about others first and take the SELF out of self promotion.
It's not really about you is it - its about how you can serve others and how you are the real deal.
As you must know by now this is an area that fascinates me - and because of that I am conducting some research around the correlation between female introverts and lack of self promotion (and links to the gender pay gap too).
So if you consider yourself to be awesome and introverted and have some experience or opinions around this then I would love it if you got in touch with me - there will be a generic survey soon but in the meantime I am receiving messages and emails giving me examples of how women feel their introversion either helps them back or helped them when it comes to self promotion. There is something to be said when you get comfortable with who you really are you can do or be anything you want and do it your own way. #IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:If you're serious about raising your profile and showcasing what you are truly capable of, then why not book a call today? Let's have a chat about it now to see how I can help you do that.
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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On today’s show I am chatting with an incredible human being. Julie Dennis has had a huge impact on the way organisations look at the menopause. When no one was talking about this very important subject she was sharing ways to manage it and look after employees as well as raising awareness for everybody. She is a proud introvert and has built her business her own way.
Listen in and hear all about how she has done things the Julie Dennis way.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
If you're serious about raising your profile and showcasing what you are truly capable of, then why not book a call today? Let's have a chat about it now to see how I can help you do that.
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Julie Dennis:
Website: https://www.juliedennis.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dennis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julie_A_Dennis
It’s a New Year so what does that mean for you? A new you or a fresh start? In this episode I invite you to think about what you want 2020 to be like for you and what goals you want to set to make it all happen.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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It’s that funny time in between Christmas and New Year and a great time to reflect and review the highlights and lowlights of the past year. Gemma shares some of what 2019 has bought for her and what this now means for 2020 moving forward.
If you are keen to reflect and want some support then Gemma asks some powerful questions to really get you thinking about how awesome you are in a mini coaching session at the end.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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Do you recognise your habits? Do you know if they’re working for you, or against you?
During this busy time of year introverts especially need to have boundaries and take good care of themselves.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Emma Langton works with senior leaders to help them be better leaders by increasing performance, productivity and profit. She also delivers workshops and training on resilience, change management and work-life balance.
Emma is passionate about leadership. Listen to our chat about our mutual love for people watching, the issues that introverts can face in leadership roles and Emma’s upcoming leadership event that I cannot wait for. Not only am I speaking there but I also know how jam packed it will be of learning, fun, inspiration and practice tips you can take away and implement. You should join us in the beautiful city of York next year.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Emma Langton: Website: https://emmalangton.com/events/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-langton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmLangtonCoach
Today on the show I’m joined by Alice Southern a life coach for introverts and the founder of The Introvert Library. We chat about the importance of recognising introverts for who they are and not what they think they ‘should’ be like. Alice is hosting the first ‘Unparty’ for introverts on the next World Introvert Day (2 January 2020 ) and yours truly will be taking part!
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Work with Gemma Stow in 2020:
http://bit.ly/12Coaching
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
To join the World Introvert Day Unparty visit: https://jvz4.com/c/1423189/344697
Connect with Alice Southern
Website: www.theintrovertlibrary.com
Twitter: @IntrovertAlice
Instagram: @introvertlibrary
Facebook: @theintrovertlibrary
Do you ever underestimate your capabilities? This is such a massive issue for women and we tend to do it a lot.
It plays a big role in stopping you before you even start to do the things you want to do. Listen in as I share the first thing you should do if you tend to convince yourself you can't get to that next level.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
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This episode is for you if you ever suffer from that feeling of vulnerability after you have pushed yourself. Maybe it was a presentation, organising an event, or maybe attending an event to network with others.
Whatever it is, it can sometimes leave you feeling exhausted and vulnerable especially if you pushed out of your comfort zone, did things you have never done before or even overshared!
I often refer to this as the introvert hangover. It is important to recognise it for what it is and my amazing guest, Liz Wilkins, and I chat about how you can get control over it.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on the ‘No More Hiding’ Mastermind here:
https://gemmastow.lpages.co/mastermind/
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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Connect with Liz W:
Website: http://todayiamsober.co.uk/
Welcome back to season 3 of the Introverts Inspire podcast.
At this time of year with the dark evenings, cosy fires and snuggly pj’s do you want to simply hibernate? Are you hiding and not showing up and being visible, not doing the work you love as an expert?
If you’re a female introvert leader who wants to make an impact and difference, to inspire and motivate. You have to show up. Sounds easy right. Show up when you don’t want to. It's hard. I get that.
In this episode I explore how to be visible when all you want to do is hide. #IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“I have a theory about introversion and hibernation” - Gemma Stow
“You can’t inspire people from the couch, in your pyjamas not doing anything” - Gemma Stow
“You can hide and be visible. It’s about getting the balance right” - Gemma Stow
“I promise you, if you just start taking action, it will start to feel much better and easier.” - Gemma Stow
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on the ‘No More Hiding’ Mastermind here:
https://gemmastow.lpages.co/mastermind/
Want to chat and get you out of hibernation and into action, book a 1:1 call here:
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
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What an amazing season it has been on the Introverts Inspire podcast. So many women sharing their stories and how they have stepped into their spotlight in their own way.
It is not always easy for introverts to claim their spotlight.
They would much rather be behind the scenes getting on with doing what they love, but more and more are stepping out of those shadows because it is important to be visible if you want to have that impact and presence to make a difference.
"Do what you can’t" is the motto of the day and it wasn’t that long ago that I had convinced myself I would never have a podcast and we are now on our way to Season 3! Which already has some incredible guests lined up.
I talk about a woman I worked with recently that went through that feeling of doubting herself and completely turned it around so much so that she went from zero income to creating a £21K month. It just goes to show what having support and growing your confidence can do when you believe in something enough!
I am on the look out for special guests and also topics that you would love to hear me talk about on the show - come and join my community Female Introverts in Business https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefmovementintrovertsinbusiness/ and let me know your feedback!
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“In this noisy world more is needed” - Gemma Stow
“She started doubting herself and having those wobbles that I often talk about” - Gemma Stow
“She needed to believe in herself that she could make it happen - so we refocused” - Gemma Stow
“If you can believe it you can achieve it’ - Gemma Stow
“She said that it felt like a lid had been lifted” - Gemma Stow
“If you are ready to be noticed for the great work that you are already doing - it’s not enough to base everything on performance you have to showcase what you do” - Gemma Stow
“It might be that you want to practice promoting yourself and that’s what Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts is all about” - Gemma Stow
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts here:
http://bit.ly/cfnetworkingforintroverts or sign up to be the first to hear when the doors reopen http://bit.ly/ClubFierceInfo
Come and share your feedback with me in the community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefmovementintrovertsinbusiness/
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Kylie runs Advantage Virtual Assistants. She primarily helps coaches and consultants to grow their businesses by taking on all the day to day tasks.
She also mentors new and aspiring VA's through her VA mentor programme and support membership group.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“I signed up to networking meetings where you can go for free, and then signed up and cancelled 10 of them” - Kylie Jones
“I realised everyone was the same, no-one wanted to be there selling themselves but it was the best thing I ever did” - Kylie Jones
“We either hate going to networking because we can’t be arsed with the small talk mingling, leaving the house having to get dressed or it’s because it’s scary and not having the confidence, not knowing what to say or to introduce yourself” - Gemma Stow
“As soon as I started relaxing into it a bit more and being me and stopped trying to be like what others wanted me to be like I got more clients” - Kylie Jones
“It’s easier to be yourself so I don’t know why we make it hard for ourselves trying to be someone we are not” - Gemma Stow
“I didn't realise I was an introvert until I started running my own business’ - Kylie Jones
“I know that people say to get sales you need to show up everyday even if you don’t want to - but I can’t show up when I don’t want to so I’ve learned to give myself a bit of a break” - Kylie Jones
“It’s having that confidence you have helped me with that and I will now ask for feedback because before I didn't ask for fear of them saying well you’re rubbish’” - Kylie Jones
Find more information on Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts here:
http://bit.ly/cfnetworkingforintroverts
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Kylie Jones here:
Website: https://www.advantageva.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyliejones-advantageva/
Rebecca Watson creates stunning and unique brand visuals for female entrepreneurs.
With her friendly approach, she guides businesses through the branding process with ease; creating solutions that will last for many years. Rebecca believes you should feel proud of your brand – and that’s where she can help!#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“I didn't realise I was an introvert and didn't realise that a lot of my stress came from being around a lot of people a lot of the time” - Rebecca Watson
“I think being an introvert makes you sensitive and impacted by noise and people and I think I am sensitive to people’s wants and needs which is a great thing in business because it is all about intuition” - Rebecca Watson
“I am careful with my health as being in business is stressful in itself and you have to make sure you are well” - Rebecca Watson
“It is really good to hear all the things you do to re energise and it’s about self awareness and you obviously know yourself really well” - Gemma Stow
“I’ve not struggled with networking but I tell others that struggle that you need to pick the networking that is right for you” - Rebecca Watson
“Some days I want to do this and that and be all over the place and some days I don’t want to speak to anyone and keep my pjs on and that’s ok too” - Gemma Stow
“I guess that’s why Club Fierce [Networking for Introverts] works really well as it is a place to practice networking and build your confidence online without having to leave your home” - Gemma Stow
**Find more information on Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts here:
http://bit.ly/cfnetworkingforintroverts
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here**: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Rebecca Watson here:
Website: https://www.rebeccawatsondesign.co.uk/
Dr Katherine Hickman is a busy working mum of three young children and married to an exercise-crazed husband. As a certified Life and Tiny HabitsⓇ coach and GP with 18 years experience she helps mums get back control of their lives.
By combining her coaching, scientific medical background and a behavioural change model known as Tiny HabitsⓇ she help Mums to focus on making small, in fact tiny, changes to their life. This enables them to make lasting, sustainable changes, care for themselves and above all start prioritising themselves and what matters to them.
For 18 years Katherine worked as a doctor, 11 of these as a GP and she LOVES her work. But this wasn’t always the case. Four years ago she found herself with a 3 month old baby, an unfinished extension, and no kitchen or bedroom. She was utterly miserable in her job and her life felt completely out of control.
Time with a coach gave Katherine the clarity she needed to leave her GP Partnership and focus on what really mattered to, which was ultimately getting her life back on track.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“About 5 years ago I was in a period of burnout and was at rock bottom unable to look after myself, my family or do my job and I hit crisis point and resigned from my partnership” - Katherine Hickman
“I have got the biggest speaking presentation of my life and I know I will be practicing on the morning and it will be fine but 5 years ago I would have been consumed by it and got myself into an absolute state” - Katherine Hickman
“As introverts we overthink and can sometimes hold us back and that prepapartion can be all consuming” - Gemma Stow
“When I saw the Facebook post I felt like physically vomiting” - Katherine Hickman
“The thought of putting myself out and it being solely about me is quite overwhelming but I have started to work with that and see it as something positive” - Katherine Hickman
“It is about trusting yourself that you are the expert” - Gemma Stow
“When have that stereotype of what networking is and it is much more than that’ - Gemma Stow
“I kept chasing it because I knew that if I could meet her for a coffee I could convince her it was the right thing to do” - Katherine Hickman
“You have got to find that thing that allows you to be yourself” - Gemma Stow
Find more information on Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts here:http://bit.ly/cfnetworkingforintroverts
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Katherine Hickman:
Website: https://www.katherinehickmancoaching.com/
Having spent almost two decades working within the Recruitment world, Danielle works on a 1:1 basis, mentoring people who are looking for their dream job; helping them to navigate the search to a better future and enabling them to see themselves in a new light, giving them back their confidence and helping them to move away from the ‘life of should’ they’ve been used to for so long. She also works with business owners who are looking to recruit fresh new talent, who are sick and tired of the old ‘agency way’ and who want something more from their consultant.
Danielle believes that no-one should fall into living, what she refers to as, a life of SHOULD and whether it’s someone looking to create that new career for themselves or the business owner ready to recruit someone amazing into their business who WANTS to work for them, rather than feels they SHOULD… It’s all a similar process and one that can be enjoyed, embraced and repeated as and when it’s needed – without the drama.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“I am really passionate about avoiding the life of should and it came about when I started to work with younger adults...it made me realise that I work with people everyday living this life of should” - Danielle Mills
“I think there is a link to being an introvert with this life of should and those stereotypes that are out there around introversion” - Gemma Stow
“I think a lot of things come down to expectations that you put on yourself or what you feel others have about you” - Danielle Mills
“Before we started working together I saw sharing worries or fears as a sign of weakness and would worry that it would make me seem less of a capable business person” - Danielle Mills
“I was in awe when I saw others asking for help it was the strongest thing - it is more than ok to share your fears” - Danielle MIlls
“It is a strength talking about what you don’t know what you are doing” - Gemma Stow
“Creating a space where people can be vulnerable is where everything grows and I love it’ - Gemma Stow
“It was the beginning of everything for me 100% [working with Gemma] don’t be afraid to stand out” - Danielle Mills
“We need the wobbles, we need things to go wrong so we don’t do them again!” - Danielle Mills
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on Club Fierce: Networking for Introverts here:
http://bit.ly/cfnetworkingforintroverts
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Danielle Mills:
Website: https://hotseatrecruitment.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemillsrecruiter/
Facilities Manager by day in a busy office of 700+ people, Leonie Blakely's alter ego is: Frances Jewellery; her fledgling jewellery business.
As an INTP, it’s taken Leonie time to develop her restore cycle but she's discovered she thinks best whilst doing – Leonie & sitting still don’t work – she's best jewellery making, gardening, going for a run or puttering around at home to allow her thoughts to develop and settle. Her love to know and answer why? is key to her values, challenging herself outside of the box at all times.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“Described myself as ‘don’t put me into pigeon holes and don’t put me into boxes” - Leonie Blakely
“The jewellery that I do is almost my alter ego and create that space for me to be” - Leonie Blakely
“I realise that my introversion was the reason I didn’t want to go up and speak to someone without a purpose” - Leonie Blakely
“A lot of introverts do think they can’t do things which is why I talk about #DoWhatYouCant’ and it links to too many stereotypes about introverts - Gemma Stow
“We almost buy into the stereotypes and then introversion becomes this limiting belief” - Gemma Stow
“I think a lot of introverts think they can’t do things when they can is just about having that tool of having a reason for doing something for somebody really makes those connections” - - Leonie Blakely
“It’s not a negative thing to be an introvert ‘ it’s bloody awesome actually” - Gemma Stow
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Leonie Blakely:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francesjewellery/
Helen Symonds is a Chartered Marketer & Owner of The Marketing Pilot. Based in Leeds Helen helps B2B manufacturing and engineering SME’s in Yorkshire move forward with back to basics strategic marketing. Her back to basics approach puts people and processes ahead of the tech, because despite the advancement in digital marketing tools and tech, successful marketing starts with the basics.
#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“It’s a great story because you have come from corporate to working for yourself and a lot of women do that when they start a family as they are looking for that flexibility and balance” - Gemma Stow
“A lot of the plans I had, had to be put on hold...and in that time I got a bit lost with what I wanted to do and focused too much on what other people were doing and convinced myself if you are a mum in business you need to have an online business” - Helen Symonds
“That was one of my biggest fears when I started the mastermind I was too scared to post on LinkedIn and now you can’t shut me up” Helen Symonds
“It’s the start that stops most people” - Gemma Stow
“It was really nice to get out of that when I was on the mastermind and I didnt realise that had happened until we had been working together for a couple of months and I realised that is not the type of business that I want” - Helen Symonds
“It’s everywhere isn’t it to run your business in such a cookie cutter approach and that this is the only way” - Gemma Stow
“Glad that on the mastermind you had the realisation that hang on this isnt the way I want to run my business I don’t want to do it like everyone else I want to do it the way I want to do it” - Gemma Stow
“I was pushing myself to do things that didn’t sit right with me and to realise that I didn’t have to that from the start was a nice realisation” - Helen Symonds
“It’s almost like a weight has been lifted thinking oh my god I don’t have to do all these things that people keep telling me I should be doing” - Gemma Stow
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on the ‘No More Hiding’ Mastermind here:
https://gemmastow.lpages.co/mastermind/
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Helen Symmonds:
Website: https://marketingpilot.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-symonds-a1262027/
Isabelle Griffith is an Emotional Wellbeing Coach who believes that the most important relationship for us to nurture is the one we have with ourselves. After years in the corporate world, she now helps her clients to be more present in their life and manage their mind so that they can be the parent, partner, leader or simply human that they wish to be. She specialises in helping women cultivate a more compassionate mind so that they can turn their inner voice into an ally rather than the enemy that it often is.#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant
“For me there was a defining moment a few years ago for me where I found myself sitting on my bench outside my house it looked like the idyllic moment to passers by, but in my mind it was far from that” - Isabelle Griffith
“I was in a prison. From years of wanting to control everything in my life and know the outcome for everything” - Isabelle Griffith
“A lot of people will resonate with those uncontrollable thoughts and not knowing what to do with it and I love how you’ve used that experience to turn it into something positive”” - Gemma Stow
“What you’ve helped me realise is that there are ways to be introverted, run a business, be visible and promote yourself that can work” - Isabelle Griffith
“One of the big realisations you helped me get to is that what I am seeking is really deeper connections with people and that I don’t want to be on a stage with 1000’s of people but want to work with small groups and go deep, and what a relief that was to find out” - Isabelle Griffith
“It takes time to retune that and I wouldn't have found that out unless I worked with you” - Isabelle Griffith
“Being true to who you are and knowing yourself - it sounds so simple and we often don’t know who we are and we change as we grow older and sometimes we are not the same person we were ten years ago and it is about recognising that for ourselves” - Gemma Stow
“It is such a simple concept but it goes way deeper than that and it’s not easy doing all this personal development stuff” - Gemma Stow
“I have loved every minute [of working with Gemma] of it and would recommend it to anyone and as I always say I would have you in my back pocket if I could” - Isabelle Griffith
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on the ‘No More Hiding’ Mastermind here:
https://gemmastow.lpages.co/mastermind/
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Isabelle Griffith:
Website: http://www.lightupandthrive.com/
Courses: http://www.lightupandthrive.com/resources/free-7-day-stress-to-calm-challenge/
Kathryn is chartered accountant working at MHA Monahans, a leading independent firm based in the South West of England. She works with a wide range of clients, providing business, accountancy and tax advice to support them in achieving their goals and ambitions. Her areas of specialism include start-ups/scale-ups and businesses with a technology focus.#IntrovertsInspire #DoWhatYouCant“It is difficult as an introvert when the people you see as role models historically have been extroverts and you feel like you got to be like them” - Kathryn Wellum-Kent
“I’ve normally worked with women who have their own business so it’s been really fascinating to work with you, senior management in a company” - Gemma Stow
“I knew something was holding me back but I didn't even know what that was” - Kathryn Wellum-Kent
“I have been more successful when I have embraced the qualities of being an introvert” - Kathryn Wellum-Kent
“I hadn’t planned to get any coaching but I saw your bio on LinkedIn and was intrigued and thought it would be really beneficial at the stage I am at...and it was” - Kathryn Wellum-Kent
“Beliefs can hold us back and we can almost feed into those labels and stereotypes around introverts...and it stops us doing what we want to do” - Gemma Stow
“It is the big thing I took away from this mastermind was that some beliefs were holding me back and now I am letting loose and feel like I can go off and do anything” - Kathryn Wellum-Kent
“To spend a bit of time getting up close and personal with yourself and going a bit deeper we realise what we are holding on to, and letting it go and then looking for other evidence of who am I right now” - Gemma Stow
Download your complimentary Introverts Inspire workbook here: https://gemmastow.lpages.co/introverts-inspire-action-planner
More information on the ‘No More Hiding’ Mastermind here:
https://gemmastow.lpages.co/mastermind/
Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmastow/
Connect with Kathryn Wellum-Kent:Website: https://www.monahans.co.uk/Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynwellum-kent/