Lindsay Pattison, former Chief People Officer at WPP and past President of WACL, joins Rachel and Marco to reflect on a career defined by bold leadership, relentless energy, and championing inclusion. From pitches gone wrong to the power of sponsorship, Lindsay shares unfiltered wisdom on mentorship, confidence, taking leaps—and why she’s choosing to pause now. Plus, we go behind the scenes of her work with the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Chapters:

02:33 – Lindsay’s Career in 60 Seconds (Sort of!)

06:45 – From CEO to Chief People Officer: Career Milestones

08:36 – The Power of the Pause: Why Lindsay Stepped Down

11:08 – Behind the Scenes of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

13:36 – Mentorship vs Sponsorship: What's the Difference?

21:02 – Biggest Career Mistakes and What They Taught Her

29:11 – Return to Office & Bridging the Generational Gap

33:00 – Advice for Team Leaders: Building Culture & Connection

40:14 – Women, Confidence & Championing DEI

44:55 – Public Speaking Tips & Pitching Advice

46:15 – The Best Life Advice Lindsay Ever Received

47:47 – Building Your Ally Network & Taking the Leap

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