In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Paolo Beltrame, CEO Australia & New Zealand at EQUANS. Paolo shares his passion for treating gender balance as a business transformation rather than merely an HR initiative. He believes injecting inclusion at field level is crucial, especially as a high percentage of employees hold technical roles, and many future leaders emerge from these positions. Without inclusion at the base, achieving balance at senior levels becomes nearly impos...

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International and Executive Officer at WTW. Pamela shares the incredible story of how at just 13 years old, she decided to become an international lawyer. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in difficult circumstances, she was driven by a desire for financial self-sufficiency. This clarity of purpose, combined with an innate wanderlust, shaped her early car...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Doug Campbell Senior Director, Strategy, Transformation and Operational Excellence at Smith+Nephew. Doug shares how he believes that the best ideas emerge from collaboration rather than lone geniuses, and how he distinguishes between strategic and tactical thinking through simple questions. Doug demonstrates approaches to enable creativity, and advocates for "going slow to go fast" - thorough upfront planning - preventing interruptions and...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dawn Constantin COO, Gas & Power Trading Americas at bp. Dawn shares two pivotal experiences: receiving challenging early-career feedback that prompted her to demonstrate hidden strengths whilst remaining authentic. Later, facing a simple question about career aspirations that revealed she lacked direction. Through coaching and self-reflection, she gained clarity about her strengths and identified development gaps. Both experiences underscor...

In the final episode of the season, the tables are turned as Elevate Talent founder Jacqueline Frost takes the hot seat. She's interviewed by her good friend, coach, and co-presenter Kevin Hall. With years of experience and countless stories, Jacqueline shares powerful insights on courage and leadership. One question, asked 14 years ago by the incredible @Eleanor Mills during a panel at the first women’s conference she hosted, left a lasting impact - and helped her further recognise how thos...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Neave-Webb, Marine Scientist, Strandings Coordinator, International Whaling Commission. Emma highlights an upcoming all-female expedition to Antarctica led by Sea Women Expeditions, showing how women can raise their voices by organising, collaborating, and setting new standards. The team of 25 women from science, tech, engineering, and the arts will study warming oceans while also challenging the male-dominated history of polar research - p...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Callie Lombard Global Head of Corporate Strategic Solutions, Barclays Investment Bank. Callie Lombard recounts her journey of "epic risk," detailing the life-altering decision to leave her legal career in South Africa for a new role in banking on the unfamiliar continent of Europe. Spurred by a traumatic carjacking and a deep-seated desire for a safer future for her son, Callie embraces a move to Gibraltar, a place she had never visited, demonst...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Parul Patel, a lawyer and founder of the legal and sports business consultancy, Fuel+Move. Parul explains that her problem-solving prowess stems from a combination of innate curiosity and extensive professional nurturing, particularly during her time at Nike, where there was a strong expectation to "find a way." She emphasises that this skill is not just about legal acumen but also involves understanding people, reading between the lines, and ad...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Alexandra Foster, Director, Global Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) & Professional Business Services, Fujitsu. Alexandra discusses transforming challenges into strengths. She highlights how self-diminishing language, like "just," can undermine self-worth, advocating for celebrating all wins. Alexandra, who is dyslexic, views this as a source of unique strengths like creativity. She champions creating an "epicentre" of inter...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Anna Mascolo, Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, Shell Anna discusses key moments that shaped her remarkable career journey. Such as managing self-doubt by acknowledging but not surrendering to imposter syndrome, and how she evolved from trying to blend in to embracing her authentic leadership style. She shares how understanding workplace biases and dynamics helped her navigate challenges and emphasises that real progress begins wit...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Isabel Berwick, Working It editor, Financial Times Isabel describes how curiosity has shaped her career and personal life. Growing up, she moved frequently between schools, developing an extroverted nature and genuine interest in others. She describes herself as a "timid extrovert" who found traditional reporting challenging but thrived when she transitioned to editing roles. The conversation concludes with Isabel sharing a meaningful quote from...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Caroline Brown, PhD Partner at Deloitte Caroline reflects on her journey of self-awareness and leadership growth, sparked by a pivotal career setback when she is passed over for a promotion she expects to receive. She shares how this moment revealed a key blind spot: her exceptional ability to see clear strategic steps is not always matched by her ability to bring others along - assuming they share her clarity and failing to explain the “w...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Frida Dhal, HRBP Global Controlling & Procurement, Signify. Frida shares how having a bubbly personality creates positive environments and how this can initially hinder professional perception. She explains how building trust enables honest feedback and support during difficult times like restructuring. She emphasises the importance of making team members feel needed, competent and respected. Frida concludes with Karen Salmansohn's qu...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dr Heather Melville OBE, Partner, Stork & May . Heather shares her background as a child of Windrush generation parents who instilled strong values and a "can-do" attitude. She discusses how she transforms negative feedback into motivation and emphasises the importance of effective communication in leadership. The conversation concludes with Heather sharing Michelle Obama’s (whom she had the privilege of meeting), famous quote: "When they go...

Jacqueline and Michelle discuss her career journey, sharing her transition from sales to learning and development at Organon. She emphasises viewing careers as long-term journeys rather than just jobs. Drawing from her childhood love of Lego, Michelle reflects on how early interests often shape career choices. She describes how career paths have evolved from traditional ladders to more flexible trajectories, advocating for finding joy in one's work. The conversation concludes with a powerful ...

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Lisa Ardley-Price, Global Co-Chair, NatWest Gender Network. Jacqueline and Lisa discuss her career journey: the transition from private practice to an in-house role at NatWest, prompted by the loss of both parents in 2013. The move enabled her to develop broader business skills while maintaining work-life balance. Alongside her legal career, she has become a fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and certified coach, driven by her passion for helping...

In this week’s podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Julia Kelley, Vice President, Legal and Compliance - AB Volvo Penta. Julia explains her role in the company, detailing her work with Volvo's industrial business unit. She shares her pivotal career moment, which occurred while clerking for Judge Charles Weston Houck, known for his landmark ruling in Faulkner vs. The Citadel. Julia describes Judge Houck's principled approach to justice, his sacrifices, and his influence on her commitment to fa...

In this EPIC podcast episde, Jacqueline meets with Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, founder of fintech Snoop. Jayne-Anne focuses on pivotal moments in her career. She shares how a leadership course in Derbyshire, UK changed her life, giving her the confidence to lead by realising her ability to connect with an audience. During her time at Norwich Union (now Aviva) in the 1990s, Jayne-Anne was asked to manage a regulatory crisis. Leveraging her strong network, she coordinated a large-scale response to...

In this podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Prae Sunantaraks, Director, Thailand and Laos, AVPN, about navigating the world with visual impairment and the power of insight. Prae shares how her lack of sight sharpened her other senses, enabling her to "see" the world in unique ways. She highlights the importance of listening, suggesting that people should "use their ears for their real purpose." Prae describes experiences with visually impaired children and emphasizes the need for clea...