The Equality Conversation

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Donna Kennedy as my guest today. Donna is the Global Director of People and Culture at X4 Group and is starting to implement job-sharing in her organisation for the first time to attract and hire the best talent. I’m excited to see what we can learn from this job-sharing pioneer.

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today’s conversation.

I’m delighted to welcome Laura Walker and Chloe Fletcher as my guests today. Laura and Chloe share the role of Senior Director, Finance Transformation at ASDA. I am a strong advocate of job-sharing as a brilliant way to retain more women in the workforce and close the gender pay gap, so let’s dive in and hear from these fantastic role models for job sharing. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.

Today I'm joined by Debbie Bullock, the award winning Wellbeing Lead at Aviva, who shares with me some of the great work the organisation is doing to support its people. This episode is useful for anyone who is responsible for the health and wellbeing of their staff, and anyone who is in search of a healthier life.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.

Today's guest is Bethan Gill, Associate Director for Inclusion and Diversity at Grant Thornton. Bethan has personally struggled with overwhelm and burnout and is currently on a three month sabbatical from work. She joins me today to share how her health has been affected in the past, and explains how to spot the triggers, how to ask for help and how to set boundaries. This episode is called Permission to pause.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.

Today my guest is the wonderful Sophie Stephenson who is a specialist in The Thinking Environment and who runs her own company The Thinking Project. Our conversation today is all about having time to think and how this can support our mental and physical wellbeing – whilst at work and at home.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.

Today I am delighted to welcome Jennifer Moss to the podcast. Jennifer is the Chief R&D Officer of pladis, the 2nd largest biscuit manufacturer in the world and the company behind British brands including McVities and Jacob’s. Today’s conversation explores how to find passion and purpose in what we do.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.

Today I’m excited to welcome the founder of Coach Matters, Sarah Tennant, as my guest and we’ll be talking about how you can focus on your own wellbeing.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. 

It is a pleasure to welcome Helen Ashton as my guest today. Helen is the former CFO of ASOS plc and founder of retail consultancy, Shape Beyond. Today we’ll be talking about managing emotions in the workplace and how looking after your own wellbeing can build confidence at work.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Coach Matters for sponsoring this season. Coach Matters offers recently qualified and experienced coaches the opportunity to expand their business development capabilities, allowing them to reach more clients and lead successful coaching careers. Through network membership, programmes, masterclasses and wellbeing events, they provide a supportive learning space for coaches to thrive. Coach Matters is offering our listeners an exclusive offer of 3 month’s free membership of its network when you reference this podcast. To find out more, visit coachmatters.co.uk/mcm. 

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.

Today I’m excited to welcome one of my mentors, Manda Lakhani, as my guest. Manda has been an incredible support to me over the years and is also a board trustee and acting CEO of The Hunger Project UK. She’s joining me today to bring you this special bonus episode on unleashing your potential by giving back.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Gail Morgan Style for sponsoring this season. Focusing on mindset, colours, style and wardrobe management, Gail has inspired me and thousands of other women to increase their visibility, impact, and influence by reducing wardrobe overwhelm and confusion. She truly is a master of her craft and completely understands how the ‘right’ clothes can immediately increase your confidence and credibility. Gail Morgan Style is offering our listeners 15% off all colour analysis sessions, and any of her other styling services, when you reference this podcast.  To find out more, see the link in the show notes or visit www.gailmorganstyle.com.

Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.

It is an absolute pleasure to welcome my good friend Jenny McGrandle as my guest today. Jenny is an employment lawyer at Dechert and I'm delighted she's joining me to talk about her own career journey, and why career success is personal.

The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today’s conversation about confidence.

A big thank you to Gail Morgan Style for sponsoring this season. Focusing on mindset, colours, style and wardrobe management, Gail has inspired me and thousands of other women to increase their visibility, impact, and influence by reducing wardrobe overwhelm and confusion. She truly is a master of her craft and completely understands how the ‘right’ clothes can immediately increase your confidence and credibility. Gail Morgan Style is offering our listeners 15% off all colour analysis sessions, and any of her other styling services, when you reference this podcast.  To find out more, see the link in the show notes or visit www.gailmorganstyle.com.