We Are PoWEr Podcast

The final countdown to the NPWAwards and  NPWLive is on and you can still sign up to be a mentor here for carousel networking or mentoring

Watch the NPWLive Talks on 8th March at 12pm as we continue to amplify voices was part of our BeHeard Campaign

Sam talks about how the pandemic is like an extended maternity leave and getting excited about margarine

Simone discussed the importance of random acts of kindness and the success of Coffee and Connect in partnership with BNY Mellon

Continuing from last week, Sam & Simone discuss a recent survey on the topic of after-hours business communication.

Danie French, Responsible Business Advisor at Taylor Wessing and Future First advocate talks all things Princess Di and the importance of making mistakes

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

It is just 2 weeks until NPWLive and NPWAwards - and you can still get involved!

Simone discusses the pandemic of loneliness and stresses the importance of reaching out - whether through a call, a text or a letter it can mean the world. Just do it!

Sam talks about the etiquette of communicating out of office-hours and the power of a forgiving email footer.

NPWLive’s keynote conversation will be looking at what the new rules of work look like and you can register here to attend. Please also get in touch about what you think about the new rules of working by emailing us at [email protected] 

Life Lessons this week are from trailblazer Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE FRSA, founder of the Black United Representation Network (BURN), Business Development Director of The Blair Project, CEO of Manchester Innovation Activities Hub and Director of Formula Girl Ltd. Her encouragement to be adaptable, go with the flow and embrace the unknown could not be more apt! 

Book a cookalong for you team with Susie Flory - get in touch with [email protected] 

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

With less than a month until NPWLive and the NPWAwards on 8th March there is still time to get involved!

You can use your voice by sending in a 3-minute NPWLive Talk using the theme of choose, challenge or change. Conversational, performance, poetry - we want to see them so email your video to [email protected]

Sam talks about a Harvard Business School study showing we are working longer hours than before the pandemic and her own difficulties in switching off when the office is only up the stairs! 

Simone talks about the appointment of A&E doctor and Love Island alumni Dr Alex George as a youth mental health ambassador and the Army’s TimeToTalk campaign. The importance of role models as well as appropriate mental health infrastructure has never been more important.

This week’s Life Lessons are from Becki Smith, Commercial Sales Director at TalkTalk who knows the importance of trusting your instincts and  passion.

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

On this week’s episode Sam talks about how her first EVER mentoring session went and how it enabled her to look at the bigger picture, something she hasn’t done in a while!

Simone emphasises the power of mentoring, describing it as ‘you own personal Board’.

If you would like a mentor sign up to coffee break mentoring or the next 12 week mentoring programme on the Power Platform.

NPWLive is happening on 8th March and we want you to take part! 

Sign up to early careers carousel networking to get advice or to impart your wisdom. 

Don’t forget to send us your NPWLive Talks - a 3-minute video using the theme of choose, challenge or change.

Life Lessons this week are from Gemma McCall, CEO and Co-founder of tech-for-good business, Culture Shift who works to tackle harassment and bullying in the workplace whilst creating positive change in organisational cultures!

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

On this week’s episode Simone reflects on the success of Virtual Carousel Networking at LJMU and the importance of keeping connected.

Sam notes the rise in the number of businesses set up in 2020 compared to 2019, highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the face of adversity.

A callout to listeners to use their voice and be heard by submitting 3-minute videos for NPWLive Talks to inspire, motivate, and amplify voices from the north. Fight the imposter syndrome and do it any way! Find the instructions here. Deadline: 22nd February

You can find out more about NPWLive here and register as an official supporter here.

This week’s Life Lessons are from Irene Afful, Founder & Director of Ametrine Coaching & Consultancy. and also the first ever black, female inspector in the history of Merseyside Police!

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

This week Sam and Simone discuss victories including Sam becoming a published author!! Read her book 'Coming Out Stories' born from her podcast with Emma Goswell, it’s available to buy now in “proper shops” as well as Sam’s driveway!

Last week we celebrated Mr President Biden and Madam Vice President Harris, what a woman! We loved the power purple outfits at the inauguration and Amanda Gorman’s powerful poem!  

Superwoman Joeli Brearley is also discussed, founder of Pregnant then screwed who is fighting mothers’ battles when it comes to self-employment income support and maternity leave.

Join us for NPWLive on IWD, we are hosting carousel networking and mentoring. Send us your 3-minute videos, we will be streaming some on the day & creating an online directory. We also want to know who your favourite local female-led food/drink businesses are! Send your business suggestions and 3 min videos to [email protected].  

This week’s Life Lessons are from Chartered Marketer Mercè Cozens, who co-owns the Think Beyond marketing consultancy in Cheshire. Mercè offers some great quick fire life lessons, covering work/life balance, taking risks and networking!

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

On this week’s episode Simone discusses the people who are checking in on the checkers following on from last week’s episode she received floods of support from her network!

Last week Simone led a webinar as part of the 12-week mentoring programme which was truly uplifting, and calls for a mentor for Sam as we find out she has never been mentored!

In a recent NPW poll about employers supporting mental health Sam and Simone found the results were quite surprising, bringing up some interesting conversations about nightmare landlords.

Sam talks about Stefan Thomas, a man who is a walking reminder to keep your passwords safe!!

This week’s Life Lessons are from Nutrition Coach, Jackie Wilkinson. She discusses being flexible with opportunities that come your way and how tackling imposter syndrome is a matter of confidence not competence.

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

On this week’s episode Simone opens up about the pressures of running a small business and shows us there is strength in showing weakness.

Sam is on hand to stress the importance of not beating ourselves up over how we are coping and delves into our latest NPW twitter poll on what you are taking up in 2021.

You can sign up to NPF’s Carousel Networking on Monday, 25th January at 1pm, 2pm or 3pm and support 3rd year University students at such a critical time.

Join us for #NPWLive on International Women’s day and see how you and your organisation can get involved by heading over to www.northernpowerwomen.com/IWD-2021/

This week’s Life Lessons are from Lisa Maynard-Atem, Managing Director of the Black United Representation Network

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

Happy New Year! Sam and Simone are joined again this week by the NPW team who discuss what they will be taking up this year for the #TakeUp21 campaign, what will you be taking up?

This week’s Life Lessons are from our very own Simone Roche who urges you to say yes and work it out later, discusses the importance of building your network early and how having a mentor impacted her career! 

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫

In this week’s special festive episode, Simone and Sam are joined by the NPW team as they reflect on 2020. The team discuss what they have learnt about themselves during this year. 

This week’s Life Lessons are by our very own Sam Walker, she opens up about a time she had to be resilient, the risks she took to be where she is now and why you should trust your gut. 

Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons!  [email protected]

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

Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫