Most of us know what workplace stress feels like. Far fewer of us talk about it openly. That needs to change.

Recorded to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode sees SJ and Pegsy tackle one of the most important — and most avoided — conversations in professional life. With surprising statistics, practical strategies, and refreshing honesty, they explore what stress really does to us at work and what leaders can do to make a genuine difference.

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Whether you're a leader wanting to better support your team, or someone quietly struggling yourself, this episode offers both validation and a way forward.

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Links mentioned in this episode: Mental Health Awareness Week — Mental Health Foundation Rethink Mental Illness — Advice, Information & Support Every Mind Matters — NHS

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Be competent and you're cold. Be warm and you're not taken seriously. Sound familiar?

SJ and Pegsy dig into Robin Hauser's acclaimed TED talk on the likeability dilemma — and why women in leadership are still navigating a double standard that men simply don't face.

From subtle everyday sexism to the biases women hold about other women, this is a candid, thought-provoking conversation about what authentic leadership really looks like — and why conforming to outdated moulds is no longer an option.

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Links mentioned in this episode: Robin Hauser's TED Talk — The Likeability Dilemma Robin Hauser | Keynote Speaker & Filmmaker

About Robin Hauser: Robin Hauser is an unconscious bias and DEI keynote speaker, TED speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker at Finish Line Features. Her work explores equality, the gender gap in tech, financial literacy, and implicit bias. A diplomat for the American Film Showcase, she has presented at The White House, NASA, SXSW, Google, Amazon, and US Embassies worldwide.

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Join SJ and Pegsy in the latest episode of Heels in the Hierarchy as they host the inspiring Emma Anderson.

Emma takes us through her unconventional journey from aspiring doctor to a successful leader in the payments industry.

Listen as she shares the pivotal moments and personal insights that shaped her career, emphasising resilience, learning through failure, and the power of mentorship.

Discover practical advice on navigating career transitions, leading with authenticity, and setting personal boundaries to achieve professional success without sacrificing personal goals. A must-listen for anyone looking to empower their professional journey and embrace their unique strengths!

What happens when the career you planned simply doesn't happen — and something better does instead?

In this episode SJ and Pegsy welcome their first ever guest: Emma Anderson, Head of Currency Solutions at Planet. Emma's path was supposed to lead to medicine. It didn't. What followed instead is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and quietly refusing to give up.

From navigating academic setbacks to finding her feet in the payments industry, Emma talks candidly about career transitions, self-worth, and the unexpected places empowerment can come from. There's humour, there's honesty, and there's practical wisdom in abundance.

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If you've ever found yourself on an unexpected path and wondered whether it's leading somewhere good — this one's for you.

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Links mentioned in this episode: Professor Steve Peters | Chimp Management Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Ever said yes to something exciting — then immediately wondered what on earth you were thinking?

SJ and Pegsy did exactly that. In this episode they take you behind the scenes of their first professional photo shoot — from the nervous anticipation beforehand to the laughter, the steep stairs, the makeup chair, and the moment they realised it was actually worth it.

Honest, funny, and genuinely relatable — this one's for anyone who's ever had to feel the fear and show up anyway.

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Some women don't just break barriers — they rewrite the rules entirely.

In this episode, SJ and Pegsy each share three women who have shaped their thinking, influenced their values, and inspired their approach to life and leadership. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation — because the overlaps they discover are as revealing as the women themselves.

From suffragette firebrands to Supreme Court legends, from world-leading prime ministers to a pop icon who refuses to be boxed in — these are women who stood firm, spoke up, and changed things.

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Whether these names are familiar or new to you, this episode will leave you with something to think about.

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Emmeline Pankhurst — Wikipedia Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Wikipedia Julia Gillard — Wikipedia Jacinda Ardern — Wikipedia Pink — Wikipedia Melanie Klein Trust The True Story Behind RBG's Case in 'On the Basis of Sex' — Smithsonian Magazine Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech — Most Unforgettable Australian TV Moment Jacinda Ardern Resignation Speech Pink — Facebook Video

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In this first episode, your hosts introduce themselves, share their professional backgrounds, and lay out exactly why they created this show — and who it's for.

Heels in the Hierarchy is a candid, no-nonsense podcast exploring the real experiences of working women today: navigating career advancement, breaking through organisational barriers, balancing ambition with life outside work, and everything in between. Whether you're climbing the ladder, questioning it, or redesigning it entirely, this podcast is your space.

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If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just exhausted by having to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously — you're in the right place.

Subscribe now and join a growing community of women navigating work on their own terms.

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