The W Narrative

By Gwen Wilcox

The W Narrative Podcast will cover topics such as: - The importance of diversity in the financial industry - Strategies for increasing diversity in hiring and promotion - The impact of unconscious

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

The W Narrative episodes:

April 07, 2023 Operationalising Disability Inclusion Within Business
Join Gwen Wilcox, Global Head of WCOOC, Armstrong WolfeAnd guest speaker Marianne Waite, Founder of Inclusive Design to discuss operationalising disability inclusion within business.Marianne Waite is a designer turned International Brand Strategist, over the past 14 years Marianne has worked on projects for a mix of corporate and consumer clients including Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger, HSBC and The Ministry of Defence. Her aim now, is to bridge the gap between assistive and mainstream products and services. Marianne is on a mission to help organisations apply an understanding of customer difference to create better products, services, and communications for people with specific lifestyle requirements.UK Government Disability Sector Champion for Brand and Design, Marianne, joined us to share how businesses can start to operationalise inclusivity, and why the whole organisation is responsible for change. Listen now to hear how leadership and culture are key to inclusivity within business.
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22min
April 07, 2023 Personal Branding – How to Build a Powerful Brand in order to Advance Your Career - NA Forum
Speaker: Cressida Hamilton, Executive Coach, Armstrong Wolfe Guest Speaker: David Ornstein, COO, Baton Systems
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52min
April 07, 2023 Personal Branding – How to Build a Powerful Brand in order to Advance Your Career - APAC Forum
Speaker: Cressida Hamilton, Executive Coach, Armstrong Wolfe Guest Speaker: John Currie, COO, Asia Pacific, Singapore, Scotiabank
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58min
April 07, 2023 The Essential Coaching Techniques You Need to Be a More Effective Leader
Speakers: Cressida Hamilton, Executive Coach, Armstrong Wolfe and Andrew De Groot, Executive Coach
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57min
April 07, 2023 WCOOC - Establishing a Culture of Coaching
Focusing on the benefits of coaching in our daily and work lives, this forum discussed how coaching can give us greater clarity and peace of mind during our busy schedules. Please take the time to listen to how IGNITE has been established and is now helping coach individuals and train new coaches
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56min
April 07, 2023 WCOOC Forum: The Glass Staircase – A Challenging Path on the Climb to the Glass Ceiling
The existence of a Glass Ceiling has long been a feature of women’s experience in the financial services industry. Women should not be held back by outdated gender stereotypes and oppressive hiring practices.Women in financial services often find themselves with fewer paths to promotion into leadership roles due to gender stereotypes and oppressive hiring practices. Organizations cannot overlook the importance of training and development for women in financial services. Despite the drive for gender equity, significant improvement is needed to make positive changes when it comes to hiring female talent. For those women who have managed to find their way into financial services and build a career there, mentorship and sponsorship can play an invaluable role in promoting diversity and expanding career opportunities.
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56min
March 03, 2023 Managing the Wellbeing of Staff
Hosted by: Gwen Wilcox, Global Head of WCOOC - Armstrong Wolfe
With guest speakers:
Poppy Jaman OBE, Global Ambassador for Mental Health & CEO - City Mental Health Alliance
Claire MacLennan, Joint Head of Global Contracts & IMAs – Legal, Baillie Gifford
Jacklyn Osborne, Managing Director, Risk & Finance Technology Executive - Bank of America
John Liver, Partner - EY UK
Agenda - to find out how to manage the wellbeing of staff for better productivity and retention.
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57min
March 03, 2023Purpose, Career and Ambition - Q3 2022
Hosted By: Jean Balfour, Executive Coach - Armstrong Wolfe
Agenda: Managing your career is an important part of anyone’s life. However, at times we hit roadblocks and it can be hard to see what is next. We lose sight of our purpose and what it is that gets us up in the morning.
Feedback from some of our attendees
“Hi everyone! This is so energising! I find a good book or just taking 10 mins out of the day to look out of the window and focus on what is going on outside – maybe a bit of nature, meditation, just getting centred again”
“These types of sessions are energising for me, a good reminder of taking time for yourself and your career”
“This has been wonderful, I have made a big change and gone on a journey, it has made me realise it’s time to focus on mastery”
“Thank you very much, lots of ideas to inspire!”
“Fabulous, made me think about myself. Thank you Jean”
“Jean, what a wonderful session, thank you so much for running it and reminding us all how important it is to focus on our goals and ambitions”
“Been fantastic, many thanks”
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1h 5min
March 03, 2023How to really ‘Lean In’ – Speaking up with confidence and authority in meetings - Q3 2022
Hosted by: Cressida Hamilton, Executive Coach, Armstrong Wolfe
Agenda:
What does speaking with confidence and authority look like?
Why it is so important?
Why are we uncomfortable speaking up in meetings?
5 key strategies to help you speak up with confidence and authority that you can easily put into practice!
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55min
March 03, 2023 Attract, Retain, Promote: How To Motivate Staff with Less Opportunities for Promotion and Progression Panel Discussion - Q4 2022
Moderated by Gwen Wilcox, COO, WCOOC Global Lead, Armstrong Wolfe. Career Coach
Co Hosts:
Andres Oranges, COO, Finance, Americas - Societe Generale
Magdalyn Renz, Cheif of Staff - Fianance US - Deutsche Bank
Katherine Woodrow, COO Markets EMEA - Wells Fargo
Peter Zorn, Industry Advisor, Enterprise Workforce Transformation - Armstrong Wolfe
Agenda: Listen to our panellists to share their views on how to manage career opportunities for growth within an organisation, motivating the workforce, empowering through exposure and L&D, and driving communication.
It is also an opportunity for you to pause, and think about what are the attributes to remain an attractive, retainable and promotable talent.
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1h 26min

FAQs about The W Narrative:

How many episodes does The W Narrative have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.