We Are PoWEr Podcast

Simone Roche MBE chats to Jan Brown, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Liverpool John Moores University about the PoWEr of mentoring and the real impact it can have on the confidence and careers of young people.

Listen to Learn

• How mentoring can boost confidence and raise aspirations

• Why mentoring relationships benefit mentors as well as mentees

• How to be both passionate and purposeful

• Why bringing every aspect of yourself to work is the way forward

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick Levelling Up survey, and join us at our Levelling Up Progress Report Briefing on 7th December.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Sharon Watson MBE, CEO and Principal at Northern School of Contemporary Dance about the importance of role models and investing in the arts. 

Listen to Learn

• How real role models can make a difference 

• Why having passion for what you do is essential to levelling up 

• How we can overcome barriers to careers in the arts 

• Why the North is full of opportunities in the dance industry

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Afiya Amesu, future barrister and co-founder of She Leads For Legacy all about the importance of bringing different voices to the table, spotlighting diverse talent and the power of collaboration.   

Listen to learn

• Why setting short, medium and long term goals enables us to break down barriers
• How supporting black owned business is a great way to be an ally
• Why we should all undertake reverse mentoring and unconscious bias training  
• How important listening is in addressing racial and gender diversity

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Simone Roche MBE chats to multiple non-executive and trustee role holder and founder of Ripple Effect Development Ltd Debbie Francis OBE about the importance of shouting about your achievements, as well as how you can find your seat at the tables where decisions are being made.

Listen to Learn

• How to take those first steps towards claiming a seat at the table
• What organisations and boards can do to increase their diversity
• How to bring the ‘human factor’ to your confidence 
• How you can make valuable change by influencing from the bottom-up 

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick  Levelling Up survey.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to  Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire all about finding your voice, taking the leap to say ‘yes’ and why we all need to #BeHeard

Listen to Learn

• How important visibility is in the media and events industries
• How speaking up is all our responsibilities and producers are not looking to trip you up
• Why asking the question ‘If not you, then who?’ can give you the confidence to say yes! 
• Why sharing your expertise and knowledge with the world means you are a role model 

Sign up to be-heard.io to join the movement in levelling up the media and events industries and get your voice out there today!

Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick Levelling Up survey.

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Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, Director of the Black United Representation Network (BURN), about the importance of paying up, knowing your value and not just expecting things for free in business! 

Listen to learn: 

• Why women in particular shouldn’t be afraid to talk about money 
• How everyone stands to gain from diverse and inclusive spaces 
• Why you should pay your female, black, asian and minority ethnic talent 
• How to set clear boundaries when it comes to the cost of your services 

 Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick  Levelling Up survey.

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Simone chats to Jyoti Chhiba Deputy Head of Corporate Banking at HSBC all about her own role models growing up, the values that we can all live by and why the NPWAwards continues to celebrate role models long after the last trophy is collected!

Listen to Learn

• How influential role models can be for us from a young age
• How far a can-do attitude gets you and having a strong work ethic
• How recognising role models can be so impactful
• Why you should never underestimate your influence and using your power for good

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open until 18th October and are free to nominate!

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

Simone chats to Graham Lucas all about how important it is to recognise that work on inclusion is never done and though we may be further on than 3 years ago, there is still a way to go!

Michael Page won the Large Organisation Award at NPWAwards 2020 for their commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace whilst demonstrating a forward thinking approach to recruitment, development and retention of talent.

Listen to Learn

• Why committing to tangible actions publicly & internally can make a difference
• How encouraging shared responsibility can empower people to bring ideas to the table and keep momentum going
• Why collaborating externally, listening to ideas and implementing them can enable a pay-it-forward culture
• Why diversity of thought & the team is always better for innovation, decision-making and of course profits!

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open until 18th October and are free to nominate!

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

Simone chats to Murryam Anwar, the longest standing judge of the NPWAwards all about her experience as a senior public policy professional and her passion for making real change.

Listen to Learn

• How the NPWAwards nomination and judging process works
• The importance of showcasing women of colour and being purposeful
• How being nominated can change someone’s life
• Why amplifying opportunities for people who may not usually access them is vital

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open until 18th October and are free to nominate here!

Take a look at all of our awards categories here, and get nominating today!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

Simone chats to Kiera Byland BEM all about how her work in the community is changing the lives of so many as well as reflecting on receiving the Judges Award at the fifth NPWAwards!

Listen to Learn

• How to stay motivated through setting goals
• The importance of taking a leap of faith
• How to break down barriers and be a positive role model
• What it’s like to win gold for your country!

The NPWAwards 2022 nominations are open 13th September - 18th October and are free to nominate!

The Northern Power Women Awards is for all sectors, levels and genders and most definitely never just for one night. We want to keep telling the amazing stories of people in and from the North who are doing inspiring and purposeful things and we can only do this with your nominations!

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫