We Are PoWEr Podcast

Simone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Barry, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Director of Product and Development at global cyber security expert NCC Group. Together they discuss the different definitions of success and progress, and how to see the value in a zigzagging career path. 

Listen to Learn:

- Why tech is such an all-encompassing career opportunity

- How to identify your transferable skills during a career change   

- Why Michelle loves working in cyber security   

- How to pay it forward through mentoring and connecting the dots for others 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Ann Cairns, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Executive Vice-Chair at Mastercard, global chair of the 30% Club and the chair of the Financial Alliance for Women. Together they discuss how we can accelerate the talent pipeline for young women in the financial industry. 

Listen to Learn: 

-Why we need to pay attention when it comes to eliminating bias 

- How Financial Alliance for Women is combating gender inequalities in finance 

- Why Ann loves the North so much

- How male allies make a real difference to furthering gender equality 

If you want to expand your network and PoWEr Up your early career, sign up to our PoWEr UP networking session on Tuesday 26th of April. 

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In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good.

Listen to hear from:  

• Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath  
• Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin  
• Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood  
• Agent of Change Commended: Dianne Richardson  
• One to Watch Winner: Debbie Rogers  
• Large Organisation Winner: Grant Thornton, represented by Jenn Barnett  
• Outstanding Entrepreneur Winner: Liz Ashall-Payne  
• Transformational Leader Winner: Steph Edusei  
• Transformational Leader Commended: Sharon Davies  
• Innovation Winner: Women In Social Housing, represented by Crystal Hicks  
• Innovation Commended: Girls In Charge, represented by Maggie Chen  
• Disruptor for Good Winner: Nazir Afzal OBE  

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On the day of the Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY! 

Simone Roche MBE chats to Helen Tonks, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Managing Director of Hydraulics Online Ltd and InspiresMe Consulting Ltd. Together they discuss the importance of supporting the next generation and approaching leadership with authenticity.  

Listen to Learn: 

• Why it’s alright not to have all the answers  
• How enabling young people at the start of their career can help your business to  stay relevant 
• Why you can’t pour from an empty jug 
• Why working with others is such a source of inspiration 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Barbara Bray MBE, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing nutrition. Together they discuss the importance of visibility when it comes to breaking barriers and building relationships.  

Listen to Learn 

-Why the future is in the hands of those who show up  

-How celebrating your own achievements encourages others to do the same  

-Why finding the right mentor for the right stage you're at is so important  

-How Barbara found the courage to set up her own business in 2014 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to the Northern Power Women team, as they take a moment to celebrate each other and their achievements ahead of International Women's Day 2022. Together they answer the questions:   

-Who is your Super Person?  

-What are you most proud of?  

Listen to hear from: 

• Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton, Olivia Catlow, & Lydia Wong 
• Partnerships & Operations Executive, Philly Strahan  
• Office Manager, Emma Mason  
• Operations Director & Northern Power Man, Rob Monks 
• Freelance Writer, Gina Buckle 

Catch up on last week’s Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity Webinar, in partnership with BNY Mellon, here 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Kellie Rixon MBE FIH, Founder of Rixon Associates and Chair of the Institute of Hospitality. Together they discuss what you can do to change the cards you’ve been dealt, by harnessing the PoWEr of Kellie’s mantra: ‘What happens next?’  

Listen to Learn 

• Why you should always be open to new lessons and challenges 
• How to realise the you’ve already got what it takes to succeed  
• Why you shouldn’t listen to those who say you can't  
• How to take control over your outlook 

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Anu Kaura, Head of Legal of Malhotra Group PLC. Together they discuss embracing change in our work-life since the pandemic and how employers can retain their staff within (in other words) The Great Realisation.  

Listen to Learn 

• The benefits of mentoring  
• How we can help build forward better  
• Why we need to embrace change and the opportunities that come along with it   
• Why caring for your employees is valuable  

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 Simone Roche MBE chats to Gloria Hyatt MBE, Liverpool’s first Black Head Teacher, and recipient of an MBE for services to education. Together they discuss the impact that amazing teachers can have on our lives, and the power of paying it forward. 

Listen to Learn 

• Why it’s so important to build strong relationships   
• How to find the power in being yourself   
• Why you are already a role model to someone   
• How to be fearless, and not fearful, when it comes to creating real change 

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 Simone Roche MBE chats to  Cherylee Houston MBE, Coronation Street star and co-founder of TripleC, a collective which increases access to the arts for disabled performers. Together they discuss how we can start conversations around disability and access, and the power the media has in changing perceptions.      

Listen to Learn 

• How to work with, not against people when it comes to education and change  
• Why everyone benefits from greater accessibility   
• How to be an intentional ally to disabled people
• Why disability should be on your agenda from the get-go 

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