The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

What does it take to thrive as a woman in staffing and consulting?

This special final episode of ASCEND in Action centres on the theme of empowering women within the staffing and consulting industry. Join Elizabeth Barnes, Consultant at Coalesce in Dallas, Marie Lampe, Senior Recruitment Consultant in Amsterdam, Jenny Walsh, Associate Director in Manchester, and Fee Gade, Principal Candidate Recruitment Specialist in Cologne, as they share their experiences and insights on attracting, retaining, and empowering women in these fields.

Listen to this episode to discover:

• Navigating Career Journeys: Explore the speakers' career paths, their confidence growth, and the ups and downs they've encountered over the years.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Are we lacking female leadership in recruitment?

This episode of ASCEND in Action tackles the critical issue of gender disparity in leadership positions within the recruitment industry. Join Daisy McVey, Talent Attraction Specialist at our Manchester office, as she leads a thought-provoking discussion with Natasha Crump, Chief People & ESG Officer at Amoria Group.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• Cracking the Code: We break down the data on why women hold so few leadership positions in recruitment. What are the hidden barriers holding them back?

• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Explore strategies to dismantle unconscious bias and create a welcoming environment where women can thrive.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Ready to level up your communication skills?

This episode of ASCEND in Action dives deep into the importance of constructive feedback in the workplace. Ruby-Honey Bannister, our Senior Consultant in Manchester, is joined by Eleanor Clark, Consultant in Manchester, and Cheryll Januszewski, Senior People Business Partner In Manchester, to discuss how to give and receive feedback effectively to foster growth and development.

Tune in to find out:

• Feedback Fear: How can we overcome our anxieties about giving (and receiving) feedback?

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Is male allyship the missing piece for a company's success?

The latest ASCEND In Action episode features Lisanne Bleeck, Sales Team Manager in Amsterdam, alongside Matthew Roebuck, Managing Director in Cologne, and Andrew Beard, Director Consulting Services in Amsterdam, who are on a mission to break down barriers and champion equality.

Get ready for a powerful conversation that explores:

• The Why and the How: Why male allyship matters, and practical steps men can take to be mindful of their own biases, build supportive partnerships with women, and actively create space for them to thrive.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Ready to ditch the doubt and own the room?

In the latest ASCEND In Action episode, Elizabeth Barnes, Consultant at CMC, is joined by Felicity Wingrove, a language psychology guru and women's empowerment coach, who's here to shatter stereotypes and unleash your inner sales superhero.

Here's what you'll get fired up about:

• Confidence redefined: Forget the pushy salesperson persona. Felicity reveals the secret sauce of female confidence in sales: authenticity, owning your power, and shaping conversations like a pro.

Ready for a captivating conversation about confidence in sales and communication? Tune in today and transform your sales game!

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Feeling the squeeze of work and home life?

Join Andrew Bluffield, Team Manager of US Permanent Embedded Electronics, based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, as he talks to Sally Bolgere, our Office Manager here in Manchester and Helen Cassin, Senior Principal Talent Attraction Specialist, who share their experiences on navigating the ever-present balance beam of work and home life.

Get ready for a down-to-earth discussion on:

• Making flexible work arrangements truly work – it's not always easy, but Sally and Helen explore strategies to maximise both flexibility and productivity.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Ever feel like a fraud at work?

This podcast episode dives into the struggle of impostor syndrome, especially for high-achieving women. Join your host, Lisa Harding, Senior Learning Development Consultant, as she speaks with Lisa Garner,

Get ready to ditch the self-doubt and discover powerful strategies to silence your inner critic, challenge those limiting beliefs, and claim your rightful place at the top.

This episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your confidence and unleash your full potential, all while learning why workplaces are finally starting to take impostor syndrome seriously.

So, it's time ditch the imposter and embrace the powerhouse you truly are!

Questions

• Lisa, do you want to start by telling us a little bit about you, your background and the work that you do at Amoria Bond? 

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Next in the line up is host Bibianne Van Latum, International Learning and Development Manager, based in Amoria Bond’s Amsterdam office and guest Jenny Walsh, Talent Attraction & Development Associate Director in our Manchester office.

Together, they tackle the topic of beginning your career in staffing and consultancy - a feat which may feel daunting!

However, Bibbianne and Jenny take the mystery out the matter, as Jenny shares her 10-year journey at Amoria Bond, going from trainee to rocking roles in sales management, learning and development, and her current role in talent attraction!

Jenny gets real about trusting the process early on, the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone, ditching the comparison trap and the supportive and inclusive culture at her workplace, where feeling empowered is the norm.

Tune in and get ready to take your staffing and consulting career to the next level!

Questions

• Jenny, do you want to start by telling us about your journey at Amoria Bond and how you got to where you are now? 

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.  

In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other.

These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!

Instead, meet our guest, Basma Shamoun, Team Manager, Advanced Engineering in our Cologne office. In her conversation with Daisy, Basma shares a refreshing perspective: build your brand through your leadership values and actions, not through inauthentic self-promotion.

Intrigued? Dive in to hear Basma discuss the power of values like high standards, honesty, and even a dash of fun in building a strong personal brand.

The episode also tackles authenticity for recruiters, especially women in a male-dominated field. Discover how Basma fosters authenticity within her team while empowering them to develop their own unique styles.

This instalment is all about ditching the inauthenticity and cultivating genuine, values-driven leadership and personal brands. Learn how to build trust and thrive in recruitment by being your authentic self!

Questions

1. Basma, do you want to start by telling us about your role at Amoria Bond and what you’re responsible for? 

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.

Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. 

For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. 

See you next time!

Welcome to the next episode of the ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our second episode - Jake Hesham sits down with the team at Bith Energy.

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In this podcast, Bob Wallace, CEO of Bith Energy, Jordan, and Natalie, Director of Business Development, discuss their backgrounds and the work they are doing at Bith Energy. Bob founded Bith Energy in 2009 and has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Jordan, who is Bob's son, has a background in mechanical engineering and data science, while Natalie brings her expertise in international business, particularly in the South American market.

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00:06:45 Advancing sustainable energy technologies.

00:12:42 Integration of new technology essential.

00:19:08 Renewable energy empowers communities.

00:25:17 Opportunities in electric vehicle charging.