Girls in Work

Really knowing what you want to achieve is the first step to actually achieving it. In this episode, we talk about the importance of setting goals, reviewing them regularly, and other tools you can use to further your own personal development in the workplace.

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Books mentioned:

• Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway – Susan Jeffers 
• Lean In – Sheryl Sandberg 
• Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod 
• Black Box Thinking – Matthew Syed 
• Women Don’t Owe You Pretty - Florence Given 
• The Discomfort Zone – Farrah Storr 
• Work Like A Woman – Mary Portas 
• Little Black Book – Otegha Uwagba 

Want to get in touch with us? Here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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This week, we’re talking with Kat, who is a high school maths teacher (we know, you couldn’t pay us enough either!) but, Kat was made for teaching, and she talks to us about the trials and hilarious tribulations of teaching teenage kids on a daily basis, what you can expect if you’re planning on going into the profession, and her advice for all new teachers out there, too.

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Want to get in touch with us? Here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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Nina is a Senior Director in the Tech world, and having lived and worked in many different countries and cultures, she talks to us about why you should never lose your femininity, and why being a woman in the world of business is your strength, not a disadvantage.

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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Jenn Donahue is a naval officer, engineer and mentor, and in this episode, we talk to her about her experiences in the military, and what 25 years of service has taught her about leadership and mentorship. You're going to want to listen to this one, trust us!

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How to get in touch with Jenn -

Website: www.jenndonahue.com

LinkendIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenndonahue-phd-pe/

Email: [email protected]

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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We firmly believe that our perception of failure needs to change, and that there's always a way to see your failures and mistakes as positives.

We chat about the failures and mistakes we’ve experienced in the workplace, creating "failure trackers" for us and our teams, and how to embrace your discomfort zone to unlock your potential. Which leaves us with one question, is your fear of failure stopping your success?

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The books mentioned in the episode:

• Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
• The Discomfort Zone by Farrah Storr
• Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers

Want to get in touch with us? Here's how:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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Beth works in the wonderful world of affiliates and affiliate marketing. We talk about why you should always trust your instincts when it comes to your career, why you should never let anybody stamp out your personality in the workplace, and how important it is to be happy at work.

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

Socials: @girlsinwork_

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One of the most important skills you can master in the workplace is how to manage upwards.

Have you ever presented an idea to your boss and they've just said 'no'? Or, has your boss ever presented an idea to you and you couldn't think of anything worse? We cover everything from simple techniques to real-life conversations that have been proven to work, to help you manage your most senior colleagues.

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Josie is Head of Digital at a London based music management company and oversees the digital presence for a variety of artists. We hear all about her role, her top tips on how to navigate through a forever evolving digital landscape and her dreams of Cat Island (yes, really!).

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Episode Transcript - bit.ly/GIWPodEp7

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Managing a side hustle with your full time job presents itself with a number of challenges, and so we discuss the symptoms of burnout, and how you can manage them to ensure your health and wellbeing remains at it's best!

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Episode Transcript - bit.ly/GIWPodEp6

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Ais is a policy advisor for DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), and we talk to her about her truly, fascinating job, and some of the misconceptions around working in government. We talk about learning from the hardships, being unapologetically yourself in the office and of course... scuba diving!

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.girlsinwork.com

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