Podcast – Women in Leadership

Corrinne Hasson Executive Director NWCI talks to Angie Mezzetti on the Women In Leadership podcast about the need for state supported childcare and an urgent whole of society response to the issue of violence against women.

Women prioritise everyone else over themselves about everything but they shouldn't, especially when it comes to their finances so says Lorraine Cooke in this episode of the podcast. She should know as she has been advising women and men on all aspects of their finances for years and has learned how to navigate though taxes, mortgages, pensions and investments and all of the technical stuff many of us don't want to face. She has done all the exams and has the qualifications but best of all, she knows how to listen to peoples needs.

'Women's voices and skills for a future of peace' Naples 2025. In this report voices from women who attended the conference of University Women Of Europe addressed the challenges of peace building, creating safe spaces for women and recognising the contribution of women to peace efforts even when they don't make the official photographs. Hosted by the Italian University Women Graduates organisation in Naples the conference provided much food for thought from speakers and audience. This podcast is a small sample of a few of these voices but it gives a flavour of the discussion.

The pace of climate change can seem overwhelming especially as we witness hotter summers, more flooding and more natural disasters around the world. We can feel helpless. Yet people and especially women, are leading efforts in small and large communities all around the world.  One such women Anna Mezzetti from Melbourne, is part of a Japanese inspired movement making micro-forests.  These can provide cooler, shadier places for animals and insects even over small areas.

Helena Doyle Living The Dream Travel Business COO of 5 Star Villa Holidays is the guest. She believes in having a go and self belief being focussed and intentional in what you want in life.

It is all about the team, not silos or star leaders when it comes to getting the best out of people according to Georgina Woodstra the latest podcast guest.

Sarah Perugia talks to Angie Mezzetti and discusses the challenges women face in leadership, including imposter syndrome and micro-aggressions. She highlights the importance of leadership development, noting that 94% of people cite it as a factor in their job retention

Women Conductors of orchestras, why do reviewers comment on their costume rather than their conducting? Why do women conductors still face unconscious bias? Dr Carolyn Watson shares insights from her research, also optimism and wisdom on this podcast.

Dr Jackie Maalouf says that despite advances for women worldwide, there will always be impediments because of the pull of the motherhood and caring roles she believes. Her motherhood role however was her ignite button, she is unstoppable! She shares her Pearls of Wisdom and ideas about not setting limits for yourself. You'll be amazed what you can achieve she says in the latest podcast. Listen Now!

Nuala Walsh author of "Tune In, How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World" joins the podcast with Angie Mezzetti  to discuss the importance of making better not quicker decisions when in leadership roles. Walsh emphasises the need to confront biases like overconfidence and to challenge confirmation bias. As a neuroscientist as well as a banker for many years, she has researched the whole area of whistleblowers in particular - people who were not listened to when they should have been!