A journey to leadership; a chat with visionary global leader and role model Raj Bhogal, currently @Jazz Pharmaceuticals strategising and making things happen! This is a wonderful discussion highlighting how to drive forward your career and create opportunities for yourself. However, there is so much more that we cover in this episode and some of the key topics that jumped out for me: How Raj built her successful "career" muscle Creating opportunities and staying resilient during change...

Thank you for joining me for the grand return of the podcast, and I am delighted to share this "chat" with Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee an all-round awesome human. There is something for everyone in this episode, however, as a teaser here are some of the key topics that jumped out for me: Matt's career story from Tech > Clinical TrialsHow to introduce and embed values that people want to live and breath... and that gives your organisation a strategic edgeMaking bold moves; Matt share...

Every now and then you connect with someone with such great energy, who you feel like you have known your entire life… Emilie is one of those people, and so it is with such joy that I bring this chat to you. In this insightful episode we dive into topics such as how to be the master of your own destiny, tap into your own inner wisdom to create a meaningful career and life, and how to be your whole self at work. Plus some more teasers: Leaning into “flow” and your instincts to create a meanin...

What can I say, Ashley Cox and I have grownup in the Pharmaceutical industry together. Since we first met over 19 years ago, and I hired her into the industry (I have a knack for identifying top talent!), it has been an absolute joy to see her career evolve and go from strength to strength. Ashley now heads up the European region for Eversana Consulting as Senior Principal, and is the UK President for the Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association. In this fun chat we reminisce, give adv...

Carolina has such an incredible story; from having leukemia at 16, to now working as the GM for the Netherlands at Amgen having an incredible impact on patients and people. It is full of energy, inspiration, insights and motivation. There is something for everyone within this wonderful interview. A few teasers: Prioritising your health and “life” whilst progressing your careerThe importance of having a robust support crew and community around youThe secret ingredient; bringing yours...

I have been following the rise of the Chief of Staff role closely over the last few years. If I was still in corporate, it would be a role I would love! In this episode I chat with my friend Dillon Taylor who shares his awesome career story, as well as the superpowers you need to be a Chief of Staff as well as an authentic leader. Some teasers from the episode: Navigating the grey; the importance of being comfortable with discomfort as a leaderMaking bold moves; From Firefighter to Ch...

Wow, you are in for a treat! I am delighted to share this interview with Agata Bloswick, Global Head of Clinical Operations at Labcorp, and responsible for 1500 people globally. This chat is jam-packed with insights and stories to inspire you regardless of where you are at in your career. Agata has such incredible energy, and is a role-model on so many levels. We need to have more visible leaders like Agata showing us what is possible. A teaser of what we talk about: How Agata nav...

It gives me so much joy to bring this podcast episode to you. Sachin represents why I wanted to start #chatswithleaders - showcasing leaders and role-models with great stories, and who have found their way of leading. Sachin has had an awesome career in tech, although it wasn’t until his 2nd year at university that he first discovered computers! He has worked within organisations in hyper growth such as Fanduel here he led teams of 100s of engineers to now being in charge of engin...

Thought leadership, it is a term we hear over & over, however, what really is it? How do we leverage it to make an impact and build trust? And, where do we even start? Today’s episode is an absolute treat; I’m chatting to Leading Journalist and Content Strategist, Nick Huber about how every-day leaders can stand out and raise visibility (for the right reasons) using the power of great content and thought leadership. Nick has written for the likes of the BBC, Financial Times, ...

I am fascinated by career paths, and Charmaine has an incredible story! We talk about how she went from working in the toy industry to VP at one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies in the world, responsible for building out their European Centre of Excellence. It is such a fun and refreshing conversation, and showcases the importance of injecting fun and energy into leadership. So if, like me, you are inspired by those who have carved their own paths then you are going to lo...

It is an absolute pleasure to bring this interview to you with global tech leader Vinnie Rossi who has a refreshing approach to leadership, and an awesome career story to share. Working in fast-growing Tech organisations is exciting on one hand and full of opportunities for growth and development, yet can also be overwhelming and tricky to navigate. What I love about Vinnie is his ability to stay cool - calm - collected, regardless of the challenges and accelerated growth going on aro...

This episode is an absolute cracker! Filled to the brim with insights and stories, and we have a whole lot of fun too. Kim aka “The Chaos Coordinator”, is a refreshing leader and inspiring role model and there is something for everyone in this episode. A little teaser: Kim shares her own inspiring career storyThe privilege, and responsibility, of leadership and being a role modelThe power of community and connection in a virtual worldCreating an environment where people can thriveLean...

Matthew Gowen has had an awesome career over the last 20 years, approaching it with a sense of adventure and fun. He first began his career as a technologist in 2001 in the Pharmaceutical industry, and then leveraged his understanding of science and technology to transition into senior commercial roles in the software industry. Working for incredible companies such as Thomson Reuters and Veeva, and more recently being part of the startup journey with Pangea. Matthew’s sweet spot is wo...

Networking; building connections and nurturing relationships, used to be something I did regularly and with ease. However, in 2020 the twins were born - pandemic kicked off - my business grew - world became more virtual - I became less flexible ...and a little time-poor! It has become something I squeeze in, or am reactive to. Only spending time nurturing those relationships that are in my immediate realm of work / life. It felt like my network shrunk. Recently I decided to shake things up, h...

What do you want your legacy to be as a leader, and as a person? How do you want to live your life? What impact do you want to make? In today’s podcast episode we talk about asking yourself the important questions as a leader, and so much more! Pascal has a wonderful story; from punk journalist to a high-flying corporate career at Microsoft, to improving work and life for migraine sufferers in his role as CEO of Migraine Ireland. What stands out about Pascal is his refreshing take on what it ...

One of the worst parts of the big C, was the impact it had on my mindset - throwing me into a fear zone - losing a sense of who I was - making me want to hide away from the world. Finding my way back was a journey. In this emotionally charged podcast episode I share how I went from rock bottom and “existing” to living an authentic and courageous life. One of my design! I chat about: The importance of reconnecting with your personal valuesKey questions to ask yourself when you derail, to...

Hack your brain; change your life. I live by this! We all experience stress during growth and change, it’s how we are wired. We all experience it differently, yet we all have good and bad reactions. Being self-aware is an absolute MUST as a leader; however, what you do with this information is the game-changer. As we progress our careers and grow our businesses, it is essential that we prioritise time for mindset work to ensure that our own brains are not the number 1 derai...

Today’s interview is with the coolest CEO around; Guy Levy-Yurista of Synthace. Guy has had THE most awesome career … from sommelier (very cool!) and being a real-life “Q” for the special forces, to global leader across startups to Fortune 500s, and everything in between. I love Guy’s approach to work and life… “Believe the impossible by breakfast; deliver the improbable by lunch.” This episode is jam packed with career, leadership and life insights in the most wonderful of ...

Being a leader is TOUGH right now. Complex - overwhelming - huge amounts of pressure. Throw in organisational growth - change - virtual working - life, and it is no surprise that more leaders are more burnt out than ever before. So, in this short episode we look at some of the insights that my recent podcast guests have shared that help them navigate modern leadership. Reflecting on modern leadership, and why it can feel so uncomfortableHow do global leaders navigate the complexity of ...

Today’s interview is with the awesome Helen Packam, TedX Curator and speaker, Radio DJ, Communication Strategist and Speaker coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders to maximise their communication. We talk about Helen’s personal career story, insights and tips around how to find your voice and make an impact speaking. Plus so much more… How to stand out and communicate your storyEmbracing the dark side as well as the light in storytellingFinding your voice; where to start i...