From Your Seat to the Board

#15 Breaking Barriers: Networking your way to Leadership & a Board Seat with Helen Tuddenham


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In this insightful conversation with Leadership Coach Helen Tuddenham, we dive into the intricacies of career progression, networking like a boss and overcoming challenges as Women in Leadership roles.

Helen shares her journey from the world of Big Four accounting to Executive Coaching and offers practical tips for those looking to advance in their careers, particularly those aspiring to board seats.

Join us as we cover the importance of visibility and community, and how diversity and inclusion play a role in the barriers women face in Leadership. Helen also emphasises the value of the water cooler chats, maintaining self-care, and cultivating a strong sense of community to thrive as a Leader.

You are going to learn how to:

  • Build confidence as a pivotal tool in your leadership development, with varying levels for different individuals.
  • Use Networking as a powerful tool for expanding your professional influence; and
  • Use self-advocacy to build your value, including your previous experience, even if outside traditional board roles, to offer valuable perspectives to a board.
  • A big thank you to Helen for sharing her time, so many juicy takeaways - make sure you go and join Helen's amazing newsletter!


    Here is the very uplifting music Helen recommends: ⁠Proud by M People & the book recommendation is Your Invisible Network by Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher


    Get in touch with me here if you fancy coming on the pod and have something to share on Careers, Board Seats and the journey: ⁠here:https://theglassfemale.com/podcast/⁠


    This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, professional or formal career advice.We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.



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    From Your Seat to the BoardBy Bryony Williams