Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Work Isn’t Working for Women. Here’s Why!
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Work Isn’t Working for Women. Here’s Why!
In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Gemma Jackson, Head of DE&I at Intact Insurance.
They explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside a candid conversation about career progression, flexibility, and the reality of balancing work and family life.
What We Cover:
- How DE&I is evolving — and why some organisations are rethinking how they approach it
- Why inclusive businesses often perform better and make stronger decisions
- The real barriers women face in progressing their careers
- The role of informal networking — and who it leaves out
- What flexibility actually looks like beyond part-time roles
- Balancing a senior career, family life, and further study
Key Takeaways:
- Women are not lacking ambition — they’re balancing ambition with boundaries
- Diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and more innovation
- Career progression is still influenced by informal networks
- Flexibility needs to be more creative and inclusive
- You don’t need to be “always on” to succeed
- Priorities shift over time — and that’s completely normal
Why Listen:
If you’re navigating your career alongside family life, or questioning how work is really structured, this episode offers a refreshingly honest perspective on what needs to change, and how to make work work for you.
Show Links:
Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here
Connect with Gemma on LinkedIn here
Visit Intact Insurance’s website here
Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.
Support the show
Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!
Follow us on Instagram.
Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here.
And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!
View all episodes
By Elizabeth WillettsIn this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Gemma Jackson, Head of DE&I at Intact Insurance.
They explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside a candid conversation about career progression, flexibility, and the reality of balancing work and family life.
What We Cover:
- How DE&I is evolving — and why some organisations are rethinking how they approach it
- Why inclusive businesses often perform better and make stronger decisions
- The real barriers women face in progressing their careers
- The role of informal networking — and who it leaves out
- What flexibility actually looks like beyond part-time roles
- Balancing a senior career, family life, and further study
Key Takeaways:
- Women are not lacking ambition — they’re balancing ambition with boundaries
- Diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and more innovation
- Career progression is still influenced by informal networks
- Flexibility needs to be more creative and inclusive
- You don’t need to be “always on” to succeed
- Priorities shift over time — and that’s completely normal
Why Listen:
If you’re navigating your career alongside family life, or questioning how work is really structured, this episode offers a refreshingly honest perspective on what needs to change, and how to make work work for you.
Show Links:
Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here
Connect with Gemma on LinkedIn here
Visit Intact Insurance’s website here
Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.
Support the show
Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!
Follow us on Instagram.
Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here.
And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!