Finding Your EPIC

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC podcast.
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Dark, Director of Customer Care UK & IRE for The Estée Lauder Companies.

This conversation explores the power of EPIC positivity in your career. Learn from Emma about the importance of affirmations and encouragement, how to stay positive and heathy in a demanding role, and how you can tap into motivation.

Stay tuned for future episodes of the Finding Your EPIC podcast.

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To get in touch with Emma, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-dark-ccxp-15a4918/
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To get in touch with us, please visit:

Elevate Talent: https://elevatetalent.co.uk/

Jacqueline Frost: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frostjacqueline/

In this EPIC podcast episde, Jacqueline meets with Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, founder of fintech Snoop.
Jayne-Anne focuses on pivotal moments in her career. She shares how a leadership course in Derbyshire, UK changed her life, giving her the confidence to lead by realising her ability to connect with an audience.

During her time at Norwich Union (now Aviva) in the 1990s, Jayne-Anne was asked to manage a regulatory crisis. Leveraging her strong network, she coordinated a large-scale response to stabilise operations, revealing her talent for project management. Later, a chance encounter led her to co-found Virgin Money with Richard Branson.

Jayne-Anne emphasises curiosity, networking, and seizing opportunities. She discusses how overcoming fears taught her to take the first step and trust her support system. Her father's motto, "never give up," has guided her throughout her career, reminding her to persevere even in challenging times.

In this episode of "Finding Your Epic," Jacqueline Frost takes on a new role as the interviewee, with Lisa Quinn stepping in as the interviewer. The theme for their enlightening conversation is about the importance of setting boundaries, both personal and professional, a recurrent topic Jacqueline has observed throughout her interviews with various influential women. They delve into "EPIC limits," discussing the critical balance between being generous and preserving one's self-interests.

Jacqueline reflects on the nuanced ways boundaries influence our interactions and decisions, noting that while it's essential to be generous, one must avoid self-sacrifice to the point of personal detriment. The discussion also covers the psychological aspects of boundary-setting, examining the deep-seated fears that often lead individuals to either enforce too rigid boundaries or none at all, which can significantly impact relationships and work dynamics.

The episode closes on a powerful note with Jacqueline citing Helen Keller: "Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold." This quote beautifully encapsulates the episode's message, encouraging listeners to recognize and assert their needs thoughtfully and boldly to foster well-being and success across various life aspects.

In this weeks podcast, Jacqueline interviews Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, CEO, Green Finance Institute. The conversation explores their journeys as female leaders in finance, highlighting how their roles have shaped their leadership philosophies.
Jacqueline recalls their initial connection formed over shared experiences in senior financial positions. Rhian-Mari discusses effective leadership, emphasizing inspiration and collaboration over authoritarian methods. She reflects on her tenure at the Green Finance Institute, advocating for a focus on outcomes, which has steered her through complex challenges and strategic decision-making.
Rhian-Mari also addresses personal growth, noting the importance of learning from others and self-awareness through tools like the Clifton Strengths Test. She stresses maintaining authenticity and balancing ambition with well-being.
The discussion concludes with Rian-Mari quoting Ruth Bader Ginsburg, urging listeners to advocate passionately in ways that inspire collective effort.