We Are PoWEr Podcast

We're in Halifax this month, discussing knicker inventing, men rallying and whether women just need to look in the mirror to be successful.

Nicky Chance-Thompson CEO of The Piece Hall talks about taking risks, learning lessons and why the North is where her heart is.

In Ask The Hive: Should you choose a new job based on your heart or your head?

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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The beautiful Tees Valley plays host to episode 15, as we discuss taking career breaks, whether business needs to get better at dealing with sexual harrassment and if the North East feels left out of the Northern Powerhouse.

Professor Jane Turner OBE, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Teesside talks candidly about the professional and personal challenges she has faced and in Ask The Hive: How to switch off from the dreaded work email!

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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In Episode 14 we are in Manchester, guests of BNY Mellon and we discuss career pathways, whether the North needs to stop apologising and if awards mean anything anymore...

You hear from the brilliant Allison Page, from DLA Piper in Leeds on why having no female role models didn't stop her from achieving her career dreams...

And in Ask The Hive you ask about whether you need industry-specific skills to apply for a job.

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news.

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In Episode 13 we head to Liverpool for our live panel to talk about skills, cash and how not to lose your job when you start a family.

We meet the inimitable Marnie Millard OBE, CEO of Nicols and hear about her career which takes her all over the world and also learn about her great attitude to business and life.

And in Ask The Hive there is brilliant advice about the dreaded imposter syndrome.

Plus, all the Northern Power Women news.

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In this special edition you will get the chance to be a fly on the wall at the second Northern Power Women celebration event, held in Manchester at KPMG.

You’ll hear some fascinating discussions on negotiating and confidence and also find out more about Northern Power Women's plans for this year.

Plus a chance to catch up wth THE Northern Power Woman, founder and CEO Simone Roche, as she discusses some incredible achievements this month, including that MBE...

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In episode twelve, we're at Leeds Digital Festival where our panel discuss the rise of automation, wellness at work and the Dana Scully Effect; who inspired you to take up your career?!

Radio legend Stephanie Hirst shares stories of her extraordinary focus and tenacity and discusses why your career should never dictate who you are, however much you love it.

And in Ask The Hive, one young graduate can't get a break and you provide some brilliant tips.

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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In episode eleven, we're in Newcastle, hosted by NatWest where we asked our panel "Do businesses need to work harder to get disabled people into work?" and discussed why Peppa Pig needs to up her game.  

Global CEO Elizabeth Vega talks about tech's problem with women and taking risks in business.  

And in Ask The Hive, we get great advice on the tricky business of how to sell yourself

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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In episode ten, we're in Wythenshawe, hosted by Vodafone where we asked our panel "How do you change your career?" We also talked about when you should stop working for free when trying to build your career and discussed whether men should always be included in conversations around empowering women.

Buisiness powerhouse Julie Kenny talked to us about taking risks, being yourself and understanding how to deal with different people.

And in Ask The Hive, Olivia asks: What do I need to do now to increase my changces of getting to board level? 

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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In episode nine, we're in Manchester at All Work & Social in Spinningfields where we asked our panel "Has feminism gone too far?" We also talked about managing bad behaviour at work and discussed whether women really don't like listening to women.

Sandy Lindsay founder of Tangerine talks about being called a 'Pollyanna" and "Too moral" to succeed in business in our big interview.

And in Ask The Hive, Charlotte asks: Have I missed the chance to be truly successful in my career if I plan to have kids in my 30s? 

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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In episode eight, we're in Liverpool at the SAE Institute for a very honest discussion about Equal Pay, nepotism and why acting "like one of the boys" can be a disaster for women in business.

The big interview comes from Cherie Blair who talks candidly about being the only female barrister in her chambers and how she juggled her own career with her supporting role in Downling Street.

And in Ask The Hive, Sue asks: Do I tell my current boss that I'm looking for a new job? 

Plus all the Northern Power Women news you need.

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