Women Work Wellbeing

Understanding Burnout and Self-awareness: A Candid Conversation with Carly ParryIn a recent episode of the Jobs for Women podcast, Zoe Haydn Jones sat down with Carly Parry to discuss a topic that resonates with many women today: burnout. The conversation delved deep into the challenges women face in the workplace and how societal pressures can sometimes lead us astray from our true desires.1. The Trap of Comparison: Carly highlighted how society often bombards us with expectations. From being a good worker to a dedicated mother or partner, these external pressures can sometimes overshadow our true desires. With the advent of social media, the comparison game has only intensified. Many of us, Carly noted, end up comparing ourselves so much that we lose sight of what we genuinely want. This sentiment is something many listeners can undoubtedly relate to.2. The Reality of Burnout: Zoe and Carly touched upon the subject of burnout, a topic close to Carly's heart. Burnout isn't just about being overworked; it's about losing connection with oneself. When we constantly chase external validations of success, we risk sidelining our own needs and desires.3. The Inner Critic: One of the significant challenges women face is their inner critic. This voice often holds us back from pursuing opportunities out of fear of rejection. Carly emphasised that these negative self-talk patterns are habits, not fixed traits. Recognizing and understanding these habits is the first step towards changing them.4. Taking Control of Communication: Carly shared insights about email communication in the workplace. She believes that email should not be seen as an instant form of communication. Instead, it should be treated like a letter that arrives faster. This perspective can help individuals regain control over their work-life balance.5. The Power of Self-awareness: Throughout the conversation, the importance of self-awareness was a recurring theme. By understanding our habits, triggers, and true desires, we can navigate the challenges of the workplace more effectively. Carly's advice to women is to reconnect with themselves and prioritize their needs.The conversation between Zoe and Carly was a powerful reminder of the challenges women face in the modern world. However, with self-awareness, understanding, and the right tools, we can navigate these challenges and lead fulfilling lives.Connect with Carly on InstagramJoin the FREE Jobs for Women membership herePost a job and reach more women with Jobs for Women here

Read the episode round-up hereIn this enlightening episode of the Jobs for Women podcast, Zoe Haydn Jones hosts Seema Shah, a principal consultant at Great Place to Work.

We welcome Seema Shah, a key consultant at Great Place to Work, for a riveting discussion on crafting inclusive, efficient workplaces.

We explore the profound impact of female leadership and role models in setting a workplace's culture. Seema shares her journey, emphasising the transformative power of inclusive management and the role of allies in promoting gender equality. This episode is a must-listen for insights on fostering diversity and the tangible benefits of women in leadership roles.

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Scaling Success: The Dual Challenge of Menopause and Career Growth

In a recent episode of the "Jobs for Women" podcast, host Zoe Haydn Jones engaged in a captivating conversation with Paula Fry, the Global Head of Fixed Income and FX Trading Liquidity at Bloomberg.

Paula, with an illustrious career spanning 30 years in the financial markets, began her journey as an FX trader at Goldman Sachs. She later transitioned to FX sales and has since been a beacon of leadership, even winning the Excellence in Leadership Award.Throughout their discussion, Paula shed light on the glaring lack of women in finance, especially those hailing from STEM backgrounds. She emphasised the pressing need for more women to venture into roles like engineering and computer programming.

Drawing from her personal experiences, Paula recounted instances where she was often the sole woman in meetings.

These anecdotes underscored the paramount importance of fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.For young women aspiring to carve a niche in the finance sector, Paula had a wealth of advice. She encouraged them to explore diverse paths, highlighting that the journey to success isn't confined to universities alone. Apprenticeships, she pointed out, offer invaluable on-the-job learning experiences.

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In this episode, host Zoe Haydn Jones engages grief coach Dipti Solanki in an enlightening conversation about understanding and navigating grief beyond bereavement. Dipti shares her personal loss journey and how it influenced her coaching career, emphasizing that grief is a unique experience shaped by personal and cultural factors.

She expands the concept of grief to include life changes like career shifts and transitions such as motherhood or menopause, and underscores the importance of a grief-supportive workplace. She discusses the implications of unresolved grief and introduces 'decluttering of the heart,' a method to recognize and release loss, fostering self-growth.

Dipti highlights the potential physical manifestations of unresolved grief, suggesting journaling as a self-discovery tool. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of understanding grief in the workplace, recommending initiatives to cultivate supportive environments.

Key takeaways include recognizing your losses, practicing 'decluttering of the heart,' using journaling for self-discovery, understanding the physical manifestations of grief, and fostering a supportive environment at work. Remember, everyone's grief journey is unique; don't hesitate to seek professional help.

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In this episode, we talk with Natalie Potts, a seasoned corporate professional who spent 19 years in the same company before leaving to explore other avenues.

Natalie opens up about her decision to shift from a successful career in a male-dominated field to becoming a qualified performance and corporate coach, driven by a critique from her employer. She also shares her dedication to continuous professional development (CPD), which she believes sets her apart from her peers. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced Natalie to refocus on her corporate job, leading to increasing dissatisfaction due to a misalignment of values and hitting a 'glass ceiling'.

Natalie describes her feeling of discontent despite seeming successful on the outside and the stress of considering leaving her stable corporate job. She emphasises that her decision to leave was not about blaming her company or colleagues, but about recognizing that the corporate environment no longer fit her needs. Natalie further discusses the challenges of managing teams at a young age and the personal nature of her work conversations, focusing on her personality traits rather than her performance. Her straightforward, challenge-oriented nature, and her opinions from a retail perspective were not well-received in the corporate space. This misalignment and her feeling of not being valued or heard led to her decision to leave.

Lastly, we discuss the frustration with companies losing valuable leaders like Natalie due to gender biases and the need for companies to recognise and value their employees to avoid losing them.

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Do you think saying no is a 'bad' thing at work?

Do you think you might lose out to promotions or be seen as not working hard enough?

Well think again. Saying no is the new you.

This week I share my journey of learning to set boundaries and saying no at work to ensure a healthier work-life balance. The practice is not about being uncooperative or missing opportunities but respecting your values and priorities, with potential benefits including increased personal wellbeing, career progression, and productivity.

Drawing from my personal experiences, I share how I was initially a 'people pleaser', often agreeing to take on tasks and attending events that would disrupt my work-life balance out of fear of being seen as uncommitted or risk losing professional opportunities. However, I learned to honour my needs and values over time by setting healthy boundaries.Don't forget to join the Jobs for Women

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Podcast episode

Zoe Haydn Jones sits with Helen Tomlinson, the Menopause Employment Champion for the UK government and Head of Talent Inclusion for the Adecco Group.

• Helen sheds light on her journey to her role as Menopause Champion, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way.
• She discusses her work in launching a menopause policy at Adecco, which sparked broader conversations about women's health in the workplace.
• Helen also shares her experience with perimenopause and how it inspired her to advocate for women who may be unable to voice their struggles.
• Helen touches on her strategy to encourage employers to create more menopause-friendly work environments, reducing the number of women leaving the workforce due to menopause-related and women's health issues.
• We discuss the importance of education and open conversations to change organisational culture, providing insights into the safe space sessions she leads for men to learn and ask questions about menopause.
• Whether you are going through menopause, know someone who is, or are just curious about how we can better support women in the workplace, this episode is a valuable resource. Tune in to learn about the fight for understanding, acceptance, and equality in the workplace.

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