We Are PoWEr Podcast

Simone chats to Sara Davies MBE six months on since she won the Outstanding Entrepreneur Award and the NPWAwards 2020.

Listen to Learn

• What makes a great entrepreneur
• The importance of storytelling your product or service
• How to exude confidence even when you don’t feel it
• How to be memorable

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!

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Simone speaks to Irene Afful MSc all about drive, determination and self-belief as well as the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people who have your back.

Listen to Learn… 

• How forming a network to share experiences and have a collective voice can make huge impact
• How overcoming barriers only makes you more resilient
• How to own your abilities and skills, give yourself praise and hold your ground
• Why those in positions of privilege must learn from barriers faced by others and take responsibility to impact cultural and organisational change

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Simone speaks to Rishi Jain all about being an advocate and an agent of change and how we can all lift people up

Listen to Learn

• Why men must be part of the gender equality conversation
• Why putting people forward for opportunities is important
• Why embedding advocates all across an organisation is vital to diversity
• The importance of instilling a culture where people can debate, disrupt and innovate

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Simone speaks to Michelle Forward all about the power of mentoring and how it can transform your career, mindset and life.

Listen to Learn…

• The impact that a mentor can have on your life and career
• How mentoring can provide a safe space for frustrations and hurdles
• How to reach out to a mentor: what are your goals, questions or needs
• How to set boundaries in a mentoring relationship

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Simone speaks to Louise Beardmore all about overcoming challenges (or ‘gifts’ as she called them) and seizing opportunity

Listen to learn….

• How applying self-belief can help you achieve your goals
• Why you should focus on the things you can change
• Why a team’s strengths lie in their differences not their similarities
• The importance of supporting young people

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Simone speaks to Armoghan Mohammed all about his passion for the north

Listen to learn…

• How to build a career in the North
• What the future of work in the North looks like
• The benefits of representing the communities you operate in
• The opportunity for the North to lead the way

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Simone speaks to Shelina Begum all about profile building and where to start

Listen to learn…

• Why it is important to be your own cheerleader
• How to go from a corporate job to a portfolio career
• How important the act of listening can be
• The importance of having confidence and conviction in what you are saying

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Simone speaks to Maya Ellis all about what it takes to hold board and trustee positions

Listen to learn…

• The difference between a trustee and a NED
• The responsibilities required to be a board member
• Why you should become a board member
• How to start looking for a Board position

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Sam and Simone discuss the challenges facing employers in the hospitality industry and the need for investment in digital skills and devices.

Life Lessons this week are from Alveena Malik, CEO and Co-founder of One Million Mentors who talks about finding her purpose in life and sharing her vulnerable side with her team as a leader.

Get ready for our Power Up Season of the podcast coming to you on 26th July!

https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Sponsored by Be Heard – register today!

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A very special episode of the Northern Power Women podcast, in tribute to the incredible Professor Jane Turner; business leader, pioneer, and Pro-Vice chancellor of Teesside University. 

https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ 

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

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