Northern Power Women Podcast

How To Give Your Imposter Syndrome A Telling Off Simone Roche MBE chats to Transformational Leader NPW Award winner Steph Edusei Chief Executive Officer at St Oswald's Hospice.  Together Simone and Steph chat about all things NPW Awards and Steph’s passion for the involvement of public and patients and how she is a strong advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. Listen to learn:  • What is Black All Year   • How you can get involved in Black All Year  • How Steph beats imposter syndrome   • About the positive impact winning Transformational Leader had on Steph Check out Black All Year here. Check out St Oswald's Ebay here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramSign 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.

Simone Roche MBE chats to Sharon Davies Chief Executive at Young Enterprise and commended Transformational Leader of NPWAwards 2022. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.  Together Simone and Sharon chat about all things NPW Awards and Sharon's career at Young Enterprise. Listen to learn: What makes a great leader How business leaders invest in and engage young people About Young Enterprise celebrating 60 years of transforming young peoples futures Check out Young Enterprise here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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.

Simone Roche MBE chats to Arlene Bulfin representing ANS Group, who won the Medium Organisation Award at the Northern Power Women Awards 2022. ANS Group provide digital transformation services including public & private cloud, managed hosting, security solutions, applications, DevOps & data services. Together Simone and Arlene chat about all things NPW Awards and ANS Group's diverse working culture. Listen to learn: What employees at ANS do to help younger generations in their area How ANS has and continues to build a diverse work culture About Arlene's personal passion for getting young people into tech What barriers exist for people who are looking for a career in tech Check out ANS Academy here. Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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 Roche MBE chats to Nazir Afzal OBE. Nazir is the first ever winner of the Disruptor for Good Award which was created in honour of the late Jane Turner OBE DL. Nazir was Chief Crown Prosecutor for NW England and formerly Director in London. He was Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners and most recently, National Adviser to the Welsh Government.  Together Simone and Nazir chat about all things NPW Awards and what makes a great leader. Listen to learn: What the Disruptor For Good Award meant to Nazir How you begin to be a disruptor About Nazir's book 'Race To The Top' which has been called one of the most anticipated books of the year How we can overcome structural racism as a society  Check out Nazir's book here  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here. Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to

Simone Roche MBE chats to Karen Campbell-Williams and Jenn Barnet representing Grant Thornton who won the Large Organisation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards. Grant Thornton is one of the world's largest professional service networks of independent assurance, tax and advisory businesses with member firms in over 135 countries. The UK member firm, Grant Thornton UK LLP is one of the largest UK accounting and business advisers.Together Simone, Karen and Jenn chat about all things NPW Awards and promoting social mobility.  Listen to learn: What winning the NPW Large Organisation award meant to Karen, Jenn and the team at Grant Thornton Why Social Mobility is close to Karen's heart How Grant Thornton celebrate male allies What's next for Grant Thornton Check out Grant Thornton here. Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calen

Simone Roche MBE chats to Laura Wood, Northern Power Women Agent of Change award winner 2022 and Co-Founder and Director of Invisible Creations, an organisation that specialises in designing products that support people to live well and independently in their homes for longer. Together Simone and Laura chat about all things NPW Awards and creating a business that helps others.  Listen to learn: What advice Laura would give to somebody who was looking to join a Board Why Invisible Creations was a personal journey for Laura How Invisible Creations can help people's physical and mental health  What's next for Laura on her journey to do even more good Check out Invisible Creations here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramSign 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 &am

Simone Roche MBE chats to Maggie Chen, co-founder of Girls in Charge who were named Commended for the Innovation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards back. Girls In Charge is an international social enterprise using gamification to help women build confidence and entrepreneurial skills. Together Simone and Maggie chat about all things NPW Awards and entrepreneurship. Listen to learn: What doors have been opened for Girls In Charge after the NPWAwards 2022 Why it is important to make entrepreneurial skills development fun How to take the 'scariness' away from the word entrepreneur  How Maggie is making progress on her mission to upskill 1 million women by 2030  Check out Girls In Charge here.  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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 &a

Simone Roche MBE chats to Liz Ashall-Payne, Northern Power Women Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Winner and co-founder and CEO of ORCHA, the world's leading provider of digital health accreditation and distribution services. Together Simone and Liz chat about all things NPW Awards and... Listen to Learn:What Liz has been up to since being named Outstanding Entrepreneur 2022 and the doors it has opened for her  How failure can be looked at as a positive thing How to recognise the key skills and attributes when expanding a team How to reflect on hard work as an entrepreneur locally and globally  Sign up to our Power Platform to make your NPW Awards Nominations here.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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.

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Emma Mason, Office Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring NPW Awards Winners and their conversations around using their platform for good."In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good.Listen to hear from:  Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath  Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin  Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood  Agent of Change Commended: Dianne Richardson  One to Watch Winner: Debbie Rogers  Large Organisation Winner: Grant Thornton, represented by Jenn Barnett  Outstanding Entrepreneur Winner: Liz Ashall-Payne  Transformational Leader

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Rob Monks, Operation Director at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ranjana Bell and their experience of working from home."My takeaway is that leaders need to create a safe space for employees to ask difficult questions about language bias, without the fear of reprisals. Honest challenging conversations take real commitment from leaders."Simone Roche MBE chats to Director of RBA Equality and Diversity with nearly 40 years of experience Ranjana Bell MBE. She reflects on her experience and views on why working from home is better for employees and business and the opportunity for safe places for individuals in the workplace. Listen to Learn  Why continuing to work from home benefits employees  How to build forward better in our new world What are the things we can all do to improve the landscape of d

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Leah Middleton, Social Media Assitant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ravinder Shawe and their advice on how to be fearless."Simone Roche MBE chats to Ravinder Shawe, Senior Legal Counsel for Siemens in Manchester, and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Ravinder talk about the role models that have empowered them throughout their lives and the power of harnessing a growth mindset.  Listen to Learn: Why asking for advice is more valuable than asking for feedback  How to let your fearlessness out (and be more like Princess Leia!)  Why we need to continue to pay it forward as role models  How celebrating diversity in film & TV positively impacts everyone  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram."Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here.

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Lydia Wong, Social Media Assistant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Dr Joanna Berry and their advice on mentoring.Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Joanna Berry, mentor extraordinaire and Associate Professor and Director of Durham Energy Institute at Durham University, as they spotlight the PoWEr of mentoring. Listen to LearnWhat 3 things make a successful mentoring relationshipHow redirected confidence can be just as useful as boosted confidence Why you can learn just as much from being a mentor How Northern Power Women harness the PoWEr of communityFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"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.

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Simone Roche, CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Cherylee Houston MBE.My biggest takeaway from Cherylee is not to build a ramp because I'm in a wheelchair but other people will benefit from it. This manifests wider when we make decisions on how we can make small adjustments to support wider accessibility."Simone Roche MBE chats to  Cherylee Houston MBE, Coronation Street star and co-founder of TripleC, a collective which increases access to the arts for disabled performers. Together they discuss how we can start conversations around disability and access, and the power the media has in changing perceptions.      Listen to Learn How to work with, not against people when it comes to education and change  Why everyone benefits from greater accessibility   How to be an intentional all

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Philly Strahan, Operations and Partnerships Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Rina Sowler."Rina's passion for getting girls into cricket shines through and it is amazing to hear about the positive impacts this sport can have on everyone's lives.""Simone Roche MBE chats to Rina Sowler, Asia Investment Manager at The Leith Planning Group, Mandarin Tutor and Cricket Coach, about the importance of support and sponsorship, as well as the PoWEr of sport.  Listen to LearnHow sport can develop leadership and teamwork skills, particularly in young womenWhy your uniqueness is your superPoWEr How everyone can do something to advocate for othersWhy seeking support from your network and communities is so important to your growthFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram"Sign up to

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Alex Cousins, part of the Liverpool Power Circle, member of Northern Power Women Steering Board has chosen this episode featuring Afiya Amesu. My top takeaway was Afiya's top tips on being a good ally. As a white woman you want to support but are sometimes too scared in case you are seen to be taking over the conversation so her tips are invaluable in getting over the fear of upsetting people rather than supporting people.""Simone Roche MBE chats to Afiya Amesu, future barrister and co-founder of She Leads For Legacy all about the importance of bringing different voices to the table, spotlighting diverse talent and the power of collaboration.   Listen to learnWhy setting short, medium and long term goals enables us to break down barriersHow supporting black owned business is a great way to be an allyWhy we should

As part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast.  This week Aby Ndiaye, Northern Power Women Intern has chosen this episode featuring Barbara Bray MBE, she says:I really admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation. I also admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation."Simone Roche MBE chats to Barbara Bray MBE, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing nutrition. Together they discuss the importance of visibility when it comes to breaking barriers and building relationships. Listen to Learn Why the future is in the hands of those who show up  How celebrating your own achievements encourages others to do the same  Why finding the right mentor for the right stage you're at is so important  How Barbara f

Simone Roche MBE chats to Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire. Together Simone and Sam reflect on the last 5 years of the Northern Power Women Podcast and all they've achieved, and their plans for the future.  Listen to Learn: How Simone's career journey led her to found Northern Power Women  Why Northern Power Women focuses on taking action and making real changeHow you can get involved in the Northern Power Women community  Why you should nominate someone for the Northern Power Women Awards 2023 Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event for Early Careers.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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.

Simone Roche MBE chats to Leyla Tindall, Managing Director at Robert Half Executive Search. Together with Simone, Leyla talks about her career in recruitment where she is helping people with their personal and career development, discusses what organisations should consider when attracting and retaining emerging talent and how organisations can be intentional with their actions. Listen to Learn: How every day is a learning day when working in recruitment and what has kept Leyla motivated throughout her 20 years of experience How clarity is the key for a company to attract and retain emerging talent Leyla's thoughts on a 4 day week How companies need to proactively take actions towards the goal of diversifying their board  Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event for Early Careers.   Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.   Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest news from We Are Pow

Simone Roche MBE chats to Monique Kufuor, Founder of BOBExpo, Senior Associate at Grasp International and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Monique talk about the importance of investing in ethnic minority small businesses and prioritising mental health.  Listen to Learn: How to enjoy the 'now' and learn to celebrate your wins Why Monique decided to set up BOBExpo How you can support Black owned and female led businesses Why we should encourage employers to look beyond the traditional cv route Find out more about BOBExpo here. Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event for Early Careers.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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.

Simone Roche MBE chats to Lindsay Garvey-Jones, National Retail Manger at Holiday Extras, Chairwoman for AWTE, gender and equality champion, Co-Founder of Travel Talks Menopause, Certified Life Coach and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Lindsay talk about the importance of using your power for good to destroy the "dark side".  Listen to Learn: How Lindsay has used her personal experiences to create platforms for those without a voice Why it was 'love at first flight' between Lindsay and the travel industry  How we can all be active allies Why leaders need to set the example when it comes to personal wellbeing  Check out the tool that Lindsay uses to gauge the wellbeing of her employees, Culture Amp.  Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event for Early Careers.  Download this episode's Cheat Sheet here.  Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Keep up to date on the latest n