Northern Power Women Podcast

It’s Stress Awareness month and we put out a poll asking how often you felt stressed. Simone explains the Stress Bucket visualisation technique which can help you think about your own wellbeing. Sam discusses Mary Ibiyemi’s article about how having a ‘hard sounding’ name results in fewer job interviews for Black, Asian and Minority ethnic young people. There was also a poll about WFH work compensation and you can find the results here. Life Lessons this week are from Catherine Millan, Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Officer at The University of Manchester. She speaks about creating equal access and student success in Higher Education as well as confidently knowing your own worth. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest n

Simone shares some recent research from Accuracast, which suggests that Britons could have saved nearly £20k after one year of working from home.  Sam talks about work from home pods that have been rolled out in Japan and Singapore to help create some much-needed distance between work and home life.  Life Lessons this week are from Michelle Jones, Founder of Kind Currency CIC and Michelle Jones Weddings. She shares her top tips for overcoming rejection, learning to live with mum-guilt, and the importance of finding passion for your work.  We want to know what or who is your High-5! Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! @NorthPowerWomen Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions… email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker.Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter,

Simone discusses the findings from the latest NPW poll and the amazing Power Circle in partnership with BNY Mellon discussing what the future of work looks like. Sam talks about how work perks like gift packages are helping boost employee productivity with some rather extravagant examples! Life Lessons this week are from Group CEO of Moneypenny, Joanna Swash who makes it a priority to walk away from meetings with no actions in order to make sure she can fully support her team and let them go innovate!  We want to know what or who is your High-5. Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! @NorthPowerWomen Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions… email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

On this special edition podcast, we hear from all the amazing women involved in the Boost Lancashire Peer to Peer Network programme delivered by Simone Roche MBE (Northern Power Women), Alex Cousins (Alex Cousins Consulting) and Jane Dalton (Groundswell Innovation).  The cohort reflect on the advice, guidance and support they have received (and given!) over the last 6 months as they have seized opportunities and grown their businesses.  Uplifting, honest and open - you won’t want to miss this one!Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Sam and Simone reflect a year on from the first lockdown as the end is in sight! Shout out to the Youthquake edition of the Northern Power Futures podcast to hear from future leaders on their traineeship programme Life Lessons this week are from Jen Drabble, Director of Data in Financial Services who speaks about the importance of asking yourself ‘what did I learn?’ and reframing situations. We want to know what or who is your High-5. Let us know using #NPWHigh5 and we’ll share it on the podcast! Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker  Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast supported by the BeHeard Platform: Amplifying voices, unearthing talent and levelling up the media & events. Sign up here   Sam and Simone reflect on the record breaking NPWAwards last week reaching 25 million impressions on social media and rising! If you missed it, you can watch it back here.   The two discuss the caring responsibilities felt predominantly by women over lockdown and what might happen as restrictions lift.   With brand new questions Life Lessons this week are from Ngunan Adamu, producer, presenter, social entrepreneur and founder of iWoman Academy CIC. She speaks about feeling the fear and dispelling accepted 'rules' of business!   We introduce a new High 5 segment to the podcast and ask you to let us know who or what your high 5 of the week is on social media @NorthPowerWomen   Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons with brand new questions... email us podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwom

Straight after the NPWAwards, Sam spoke to all the winners, commended and judge’s award winners to find out how they were feeling and hear more about the good work they are doing. Take a listen to hear from these truly amazing role models - sit back, relax and prepare to be awestruck! Winners Mentor of the Year – Zandra Moore, CEO, Panintelligence   Agent of Change – Michelle Hands, Engineer at Nut Job Ltd Outstanding Entrepreneur - Sara Davies MBE, Founder and Creative Director at Crafter's Companion Person with Purpose – Freema Chambers, CO and Founder of Community School Clothing Scheme  Innovation – Halo Project Charity  One to Watch – Joint Winners, Elicia Curtis, Director at The REIGN Collective CIC and Bianca Robinson, CEO at CEO Sleepout UK   Transformational Leader – Beckie Taylor, CEO at Tech Returners  Small Organisation – InnovateHer  Medium Organisation – Informed Solutions Ltd  Large Organisation – Page Group  Commended  Rachel Fitzsimmons – Mentor of the Year The Women’s Organisation –

In the 50th episode of this season’s NPW podcast we welcome our newest partner the British Army and the Force Atlantic team.  We launch our BeHeard Portal, all about encouraging better representation in the media & at events and ultimately to making sure your voice is heard. Sign up here to be heard! We hear from just 5 of the amazing voices on NPWLive Talks - you can find more inspiring voices here.  Catherine Millan tells us about how a tragic event in Liverpool changed her outlook on life forever.  Jade Hanley shares what she has learnt from the challenges of cold-water swimming and translating this into her everyday life.  Cynthia Ajayi talks about how we can support women (just like you!) and remove historic gender barriers. Amina Atiq, Yemeni-Scouse poet, treats us to some amazing spoken word poetry. Dr Joanna Berry speaks about the different masks she wears and how she is learning to be her true self. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons (with brand new questions!) po

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!) podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Power Platform to check out our even

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 connect@northernpowerwomen.com  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

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 connect@northernpowerwomen.com 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! podcast@no

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! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Pre

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! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our

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 connect@northernpowerwomen.com.   This week’s Life Lessons are from Chartered Marketer Mercè Cozens, wh

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! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam

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! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the lates

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! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

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!  podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

This week Sam and Simone wonder how on earth it’s only a few days to Christmas! This year has been the shortest and longest year in existence. Have you written your Christmas cards yet?   Adele recently got married to her wonderful fiancée Andy, a massive congratulations to the newlywed couple from the NPW family!    Simone discusses the NPW Awards extravaganza which will be held on Monday, 8th March 2021. This is also International Women’s Day and NPW want you to join in our celebration and collaborate on the chosen theme of #ChooseToChallenge. Email connect@northernpowerwomen.com to get involved in NPW’s IWD next year.   Sam talks about a poisonous column written in the Wall Street Journal about Dr Jill Biden. Recent research from the Mayo Clinic Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Power : Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook Sign up to our newsletter.

This week Sam and Simone discuss the success of the #NPWcheers twitter chat and the new date for the 2020 Northern Power Women Awards as well as how the NPWA will be different from any virtual awards you’ve been to yet, we all know NPW don’t do boring! As Forbes release their list of the Most Powerful Women of 2020, Simone and Sam discuss what makes a great leader. Simone and the NPW team have created a 2020 Spotify playlist, a collection of the NPW community’s songs that got them through this year, have a listen and lift your spirits! And Google have shared the most searched words and phrases in 2020. How many can you guess? Sourdough and toilet roll anyone?! This week’s Life Lessons come from freelance journalist and teacher Abigail Reid who talks about failure, resilience and refusing to be pigeon-holed. Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam WalkerSign up to our Po