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She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Mary Gregory
23 episodes
19 hours ago
Send us a text What would change if you gave yourself full permission—not just to lead—but to speak with courage, clarity and intention? In this uplifting conversation, lawyer-turned-coach, TEDx licence holder and “Queen of Joy” Ronke Kokoruwe shares how women can stop waiting to “feel confident” and start speaking from intention, presence and joy. We trace Ronke’s journey from the law to coaching, unpack the myth of confidence, and explore practical ways to move from freeze to flow. Ronke in...
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Send us a text What would change if you gave yourself full permission—not just to lead—but to speak with courage, clarity and intention? In this uplifting conversation, lawyer-turned-coach, TEDx licence holder and “Queen of Joy” Ronke Kokoruwe shares how women can stop waiting to “feel confident” and start speaking from intention, presence and joy. We trace Ronke’s journey from the law to coaching, unpack the myth of confidence, and explore practical ways to move from freeze to flow. Ronke in...
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Episodes (20/23)
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 22 - The Power of Permission: Speaking Up With Intention with Ronke Kokoruwe , TEDx Coach
Send us a text What would change if you gave yourself full permission—not just to lead—but to speak with courage, clarity and intention? In this uplifting conversation, lawyer-turned-coach, TEDx licence holder and “Queen of Joy” Ronke Kokoruwe shares how women can stop waiting to “feel confident” and start speaking from intention, presence and joy. We trace Ronke’s journey from the law to coaching, unpack the myth of confidence, and explore practical ways to move from freeze to flow. Ronke in...
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2 days ago
49 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 21 - Women-Only Leadership Programmes: Fix or Future? with Dr Rob Sayers-Brown
Send us a text Are women-only leadership programmes a solution—or part of the problem? Dr Rob Sayers Brown joins me to explore leadership identity, human vs social capital, and why inclusive design must go deeper than “fix the woman.” In this candid conversation, occupational psychologist Dr Rob Sayers Brown unpacks what actually helps women (and other under-represented leaders) thrive. Drawing on his professional doctorate research into women-only leadership programmes—and his lived experien...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 20 - Domestic Abuse and It's Hidden Impact at Work - with Vanessa White
Send us a text This week on the She Leads Collective Podcast, host Mary Gregory is joined by Vanessa White, accredited Relationship and Divorce Master Coach, to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together they open up an important and often hidden conversation: how abuse at home can impact confidence, performance, and leadership at work. Vanessa shares her lived experience of domestic abuse and how it shaped her mission to support others through recovery, resilience, and rediscovery. The...
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2 weeks ago
51 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 19 - Menopause at Work: Helen Tomlinson on Culture Change
Send us a text Released the week of World Menopause Day (18 October), this episode features Helen Tomlinson, the UK’s first Menopause Employment Champion. She shares why midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a power stage—and how employers can move from token gestures to real culture change. What happens when a musical-theatre dream becomes a mission to transform workplaces for millions of women? Helen Tomlinson—Head of Inclusion at Adecco and the UK’s first Menopause Employment Champion—has use...
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3 weeks ago
49 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 18 - Baby Loss and Belonging - Compassion in Action at Work with Shelley Kay
Send us a text What happens when the loss that shapes your life is the one the world rarely talks about? In this deeply human conversation released to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October, UK), Shelley Kay—Talent & Development Business Partner and co-lead of the Gender Perspectives Network at the Adecco Group—shares her personal experience of five miscarriages and how she transformed private heartbreak into advocacy at work. Shelley and I explore why baby loss remains shrouded in s...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 17 - Beyond the Man Box - How Men Become True Allies with Robert Baker
Send us a text What does it take to turn good intentions into real change? In this conversation, Robert Baker—founder of Potentia Talent Consulting, board member at European Women on Boards, UN Women UK, and Women in Quantum Development, and former co-president of PWN Global—shares how to engage men as allies and build inclusive, gender-balanced cultures that last. We explore the “aha” moments from his men’s workshops (including stereotypes we don’t notice), how to counter the “zero-s...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 16 - Stand Up to Stand Out: Funny Women Awards Founder, Lynne Parker
Send us a text What happens when someone tells you “women aren’t funny”? If you’re Lynne Parker BCAa, you build a movement. In this episode, Lynne — Founder & CEO of Funny Women CIC and host of How to Have Fun at Work podcast— shares the origin story of Funny Women, the growth of the Funny Women Awards (from 70 entrants to 2,000+ across performance, writing, film and content creation), and why comedy is one of the most powerful confidence tools in leadership and life. We talk about platfo...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 15 - From Shadows to Spotlight: How women can shine in a noisy world with Nishma Patel Robb
Send us a text What if the most powerful intelligence today isn’t artificial — but authentic? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Nishma Patel Robb — Ex Google Brand Chief, past President of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), and now Founder of Glittersphere, a movement that’s part TED Talk, part Studio 54, all about making women visible. Nishma shares her story of growing up as the youngest of three daughters in a creative...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 14 - Beyond Strong and Sensitive: Rethinking Gender and Vulnerability with Zeenat Ahmed-Peto
Send us a text Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of male suicide and mental health. Why is it that men are told to be “strong” while women are labelled “too sensitive”? And what happens when those same societal rules leave both men and women struggling in silence? In this powerful episode, released on World Suicide Prevention Day, I’m joined by award-winning cognitive hypnotherapist and author Zeenat Ahmed Peto. Together, we explore how the very system that holds women back al...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 13 - Emotions at Work: Reclaiming What We've Been Told to Hide with Steph Tranter
Send us a text What if the very thing we’ve been told to leave at the door—our emotions—is actually the most powerful leadership tool we have? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by executive coach, facilitator, and author Steph Tranter. Together, we explore why emotions are still treated as “undiscussable” in many organisations, what happens when they’re ignored, and how leaders can create cultures where people feel safe to bring their whole selves—feelings and al...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 12 - Rising Fast and Staying Grounded with India Hatfield
Send us a text What does it take to lead with impact in your twenties without burning out? In this episode, I speak with India Hatfield, Senior Manager in AI Product Innovation at Capgemini Invent. India shares her journey from GSK’s Future Leaders programme to senior leadership in tech—all before turning 30. We explore how ambition evolves, how to say no without guilt, and what inclusive leadership really looks like in action. India’s clarity, humour, and honesty are a breath of fresh air. W...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 11 - How to Be a Whole Leader in a Divided World with Dr Louise Austin
Send us a text What kind of leadership does the world need now? In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Dr Louise Austin—psychologist, senior lecturer, arts-based researcher, and integrative psychotherapist—joins me to explore what it truly means to be a whole leader in today’s complex, divided world. We delve into topics rarely discussed in organisational life: the shadow side of leadership, how shame and power dynamics play out in teams, the role of reflective practice, and why genuine ...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 10 - She Can Prosper CIC – Redefining Financial Power for Women
Send us a text What if true leadership meant leading your finances—not just your team? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diane Watson—award-winning financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of She Can Prosper. Diane shares her mission to empower women at every life stage to take control of their financial future. From navigating money mindsets to challenging outdated societal norms, Diane’s insights are practical, personal, and deeply inspiring. Together, we explore: Why even suc...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 9 - From Adversity to Advocacy : Leading the Free-From Revolution
Send us a text What if the thing that once threatened your life became the foundation of your purpose? Diagnosed with severe anaphylaxis at age two, Julianne Ponan MBE has spent her life navigating a world that isn’t built for people with allergies—and doing something extraordinary about it. As the founder and CEO of Creative Nature, Julianne built one of the UK’s leading Top 14 allergen-free brands, securing listings in major supermarkets, exporting to 16 countries, and supplying seven inter...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 8 - Lilith: Reclaiming the Lost Voices of Women
Send us a text What if the original “fallen woman” wasn’t sinful—but simply refused to submit? In this powerful and provocative episode, I’m joined by historical and mythological fiction author Nikki Marmery to explore the story behind Lilith—the first woman before Eve, banished from the Garden of Eden for daring to stand up to Adam and God. Together, we delve into why this story matters today. We discuss how Lilith, long demonised in religious and cultural narratives, is reimagined in Nikki’...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 7 - Running for Her Life: Mr and Mrs Ovary on a Mission to Raise Awareness
Send us a text Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer”—and like many women’s health issues, it doesn’t get talked about enough. The symptoms are easily missed, the diagnosis often comes too late, and the impact can be devastating. In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Craig McMurrough and Sarah Fritchley—also known as Mr and Mrs Ovary—who are quite literally running across the UK in giant ovary costumes to change that. Craig began fundraising for Ovacome after lo...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 6 - Beyond AI: The Skills That Still Matter – with Celine Floyd, Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity
Send us a text What if the future of work lies not just in the tech we adopt—but in the human qualities we choose to preserve? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Celine Floyd—Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and board-level leader shaping how organisations think about talent, capability, and the future of work. We explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, why some human behaviours will always matt...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 5 - Fearless Journalism, Real Reform : Award Winning Journalist Liz Perkins
Send us a text What happens when a journalist refuses to stay silent and holds power to account? Award winning journalist Liz Perkins has become an expert in speaking truth to power. In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, Liz shares the remarkable stories behind her fearless reporting—from exposing misogyny in Welsh rugby to influencing landmark Family Court reform through the Domestic Abuse Bill. Currently Night News Editor at The Sunday Telegraph, Liz has also reported from Af...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking Out
Send us a text What happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked? Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that. An executive coach, academic, and bestselling author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out (and What to Do About It), Lucy reveals the systemic blind spots pushing women out of leadership at the peak of their power. Named Business Book of the Year (Diversity & Inclusion) and described ...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Episode 3 - Authenticity in Action, Leading the Ange Bishop Way
Send us a text What does it really take to thrive as a woman CEO in the male-dominated world of tech? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Bishop—CEO of Zühlke UK, global adventurer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership. With over two decades in technology consulting, Ange has built a career at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and cultural transformation. But what sets her apart isn’t just her CV—it’s how she leads: with energy, honesty, a...
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4 months ago
53 minutes

She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for women
Send us a text What would change if you gave yourself full permission—not just to lead—but to speak with courage, clarity and intention? In this uplifting conversation, lawyer-turned-coach, TEDx licence holder and “Queen of Joy” Ronke Kokoruwe shares how women can stop waiting to “feel confident” and start speaking from intention, presence and joy. We trace Ronke’s journey from the law to coaching, unpack the myth of confidence, and explore practical ways to move from freeze to flow. Ronke in...