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WIL Talk #108 Gina Rippon, Chair of Cognitive NeuroImaging, ASTON Brain Centre, Aston Brain Centre
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02/15/24 • 36 min
Are you curious about the truth or myth in the differences between male and female brains? We had the opportunity to speak with Professor Gina Rippon Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University. She is the past President of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience, and her research involves state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques to investigate developmental disorders such as autism especially regarding unrecognized females on the autistic spectrum. Her research also involves the use of neuroscience techniques to explore social processes, particularly those associated with sex/gender issues. She is a passionate supporter of initiatives to address the underrepresentation of women in all spheres of influence, especially science, and advocates an understanding of ‘the neuroscience of belonging’ as a framework to address the gender gaps. She is the author of “ Gender and Our Brain”.
During our conversation, we discuss the myths associated with brain differences or the lack of them and how 18th-century beliefs have continued to the present day with little progress in shifting the thinking around our brains. It was positioned for men to be seen as superior and women inferior. We still see in today’s world that most CEOs are men and that fewer women are representatives in positions of power. She clarifies that there is overlap in research data to point to the minimal differences in male and female brains but our environment plays a significant role in how our brains are developed. Whether that be starting as young as a newborn baby and how we condition the baby to engage with society. She cautions us to pay attention to our definitions and language as we speak about even things like the gender pay gap which are sex gaps. How boys are taught to be brave, and girls are taught to be perfect, these beliefs carry forward into how our lives are shaped and even in more progressive countries where there is still a little impact in more women working in the sciences, mathematics, technology, etc.
And finally, the elephant in the room is around AI, and how that will impact our society going forward. Without having more women and diversity engaging in the setup, design, input, and sharing of their personal experiences – we are in for a bigger challenge that will set us back even further. Let us know your thoughts on this conversation.
If you want to learn more about how you show up as a leader, take our free leadership quiz at www.wilempowered.com
#neuroscience #brainandgender #Genderandourbrains #wilempowered #womenleaders #ginarippon
WIL Talk #132 Lynn Herrick, Chief Operating Officer at Blucrest
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08/01/24 • 35 min
What are the learnings young people need to understand when they are ready to hit the job market? And what is your money story? Lynn Herrick, COO of Bluecrest joins us again on the WIL Talk podcast to dive into these very important topics. Lynn previously joined us for episode #109 and today we are back to take a deeper into these topics. Lynn by trade is an international lawyer and has been able to use her skills in many different industries and today she is on the mission to find a business to take over and turn it around. Her experiences are incredible and her passion for sharing how to support our younger generations is priceless.
Kids need role models and to know they can be whatever they choose. Today we have endless possibilities but there are some foundational skills they must require to better navigate the real world. In our discussion, we discuss energy and what you are putting out – does it match what you want in life? You must pay attention and change it if it’s not going the way you want. We raise our kids to believe that if they get good grades, they will be fine and that is not reality. Once you enter the working world they must be prepared. Having a customer service mindset is helpful and what she means by that is going above and beyond, it’s not a check off the list, it is immersing yourself into the work and learning, asking for opportunities, having a great attitude and just doing it. Saying “yes” is super important and the willingness to try things.
She recommends preparing a 3-5-10 minute elevator pitch with a mindset of “I AM”. She shares some amazing examples of shifting failure to opportunity. When we don’t get what we want such as a job, what do we learn from it? How would you present differently next time?
Be aware of your communication. Kids are so used to social media and texting, but older adults might find the language rude, so check yourself regularly and ask someone to criticize you. A few tips she shares are about being able to carry on a conversation with an adult, ask questions, and be curious.
What is your money story? Money provides many options so how do you prepare yourself with strong financial acumen?
There are many myths about money, and it is our responsibility to educate ourselves on money and know our money philosophy. You can do that by reading books, listening to podcasts, attending conferences, or bank events on wealth management. Do not leave money decisions to your partner. You must know and consciously plan together for the future. She shares a great example about a woman who reached out after our last podcast and the experience they shared talking about money.
If you have questions about money reach out to Lynn or me, we are happy to share our own experiences or connect you with someone professionally trained.
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#moneytalk #confidence #pitch #emergingleaders #wilempowered #wiltalk
In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Illana Raia, a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Être Girls. Illana shares her journey from the legal world to launching a groundbreaking organization that helps young women gain confidence and envision their futures by connecting them with female role models from leading companies like Spotify, the United Nations, and NASDAQ.
Illana explains how Être, meaning "to be" in French, encourages girls as young as 10 to ask, "Who do I want to be?" rather than "What do I want to be?" Through mentoring, hands-on experiences, and inspirational conversations with industry leaders, Être provides girls with opportunities to engage with women from all fields, giving them the confidence to see themselves in those roles.
This conversation covers the importance of mentorship, the power of micro-mentorship moments, and how building confidence in girls at a young age can have a lifelong impact. Illana and Vicki also discuss the systemic barriers that young women face, the importance of representation in leadership, and how Illana’s platform is helping to level the playing field by creating a space for girls to raise their voices.
Tune in to hear how Être is shaping the future of young women across the globe and discover how you can get the girls in your life involved in this movement for change!
Take Action: Visit etregirls.com to learn more about Être and how to get involved.
Perfect for: Parents of young girls, educators, mentors, and anyone passionate about female empowerment and leadership.
Don't miss this inspiring episode—share it with the young women in your life today!
WIL Talk #115 Irene Sim, founder of Coaching Alliance Group
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04/04/24 • 35 min
Imposter syndrome is a very real phenomenon that many individuals encounter so what do you do about it? Irene Sim, founder of the Coaching Alliance Group joins us to share her story where at the young age of 10 she encountered her first experience with having to speak up to the power that could change her and her family's life, then a second time when she migrated to Australia and didn’t feel like she belonged. Always struggling with this pit and ickiness in her stomach and then she realized her power when remembering the courage of her 10-year-old self.
She shares with us how we marinate in social expectations and tend to internalize and make these messages our realities. But we don’t have to. During our conversation, she graciously shares her 4 step method of overcoming. 1) Call it out, 2) Lean into the ABCD process 3) Marvel at what happens and then celebrate it 4) Let your inner champion rise to the call.
You have to listen to the full episode to really capture her ABCD method and I highly encourage it. Practical and informative, a gift that she shares beautifully. Her next mission is to put full attention on the systems we have and by creating her Allies in Leadership Network we can use privilege to make great changes.
Irene spent many years as a Senior Executive Service of Australia Treasury and Taxation Office, now turned Executive Coach supporting others of all stages on their journey to break free from societal biases, set their own terms and thrive as authentic and powerful leaders.
If you want to know you show up as a leader, visit us at www.wilempowered.com to take our free leadership quiz, and learn things about yourself that you might not have been aware of.
#Impostersyndrome #leadership #exerciseyourvoice #power #wilempowered #wiltalk
WIL Talk #141 Hannah Chan, MD (IMG), MHM, Chief Operating Officer at Skinopathy
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10/03/24 • 29 min
In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Dr. Hannah Chan, COO of Skinopathy, dives into the intersection of AI and healthcare, particularly in dermatology. She shares how Skinopathy uses AI to help patients better understand skin conditions and streamline access to care by triaging cases more efficiently. Dr. Chan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the human element in healthcare while leveraging AI to reduce administrative burdens and improve diagnostics. She also touches on the challenges of AI, such as data quality and ensuring ethical use. Dr. Chan’s vision for AI is a more equitable healthcare system, with expanded access and improved treatments worldwide. Don't miss this insightful discussion about the future of AI in medicine!
WIL Talk #36 Stacy Mayer, Chief Corporate Badass | Bestselling Author of Promotions Made Easy | Founder of Executive Ahead of Time
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06/01/22 • 43 min
Curious to know how to shift from waiting on that promotion to making it happen yourself? Join us as we speak with Stacy Mayer, Executive Coach, Promotion Strategist, and author of “Promotions Made Easy”. Stacy shares her energy and passion for bringing more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women promoted to the C-suite each year worldwide. In our discussion, she shares stories and strategies for a step-by-step guide to the executive suite. She will offer suggestions for gaining more respect from those more challenging teammates or bosses, and finally showing up in your authentic power.
WIL Talk #22 Nikki Self, co-founder of Saponetti
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10/28/21 • 59 min
We had an inspiring conversation with Nikki Self, co-founder of Saponetti, disruptor and champion for building sustainable options that impact communities, our environment and our eco-systems. In this conversation, Nikki shared her “WHY” for educating and promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle and how each of us can do our part to reduce, reuse, refill, recycle in order to minimize the strain of human consumption on our world.
WIL Talk #102 Cecile Moulard, Co-Founder and Servant CEO of Mixr
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01/04/24 • 38 min
Why is it important to have more women on boards and build strong communities? Join us as we speak with Cecile Moulard, CEO of Mixr, and strong community-based platform that helps businesses build inclusive, trusting, communities within their organizations. Cecile shares her experience of being the only female on several boards and because of her technology background, other board members struggled to include her. Recognizing this was not about her she began to study why people had such a tough time finding common ground which is also how she developed Mixr. She was a pioneer with tech in France and brought Amazon to the country and this is where she really learned the importance of understanding the end user and how to follow the life cycle of customers' experience.
In our conversation, we discuss the importance of bringing the collective back how individualism has had such a negative impact on mental health, and why building your community is more important than ever. Cecile is a book lover and shared with us her latest reading which is by Jane McGonigal who is a game designer and author of the Unimaginable Future. She highly recommends reading as it provides a framework to be future-ready. This is such a great conversation and Cecile shares so many wonderful insights with us.
If you are looking to build your community and not sure how to begin, visit us at www.wilempowered.com and learn about our on-demand networking course where we teach you the basics of building strong connections.
#community #wilempowered #networking #connection
WIL Talk #69 Joanna Bloor, CEO, Founder The Amplify Lab
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05/17/23 • 47 min
Tales of Potential: The Cinderella Story you haven’t Heard, by author Joanna Bloor.
Joanna Bloor has transformed thousands of lives worldwide as a potentialist. A former Silicon Valley executive, TED speaker, and trusted advisor to leaders worldwide, she’s been described as a “glittering buzzsaw that cuts through all the workplace BS.”
Joanna joins us for a highly engaging conversation sharing her tales and stories that will never let you think about Cinderella, the wicked stepmother, or the charming prince the same again. She weaves this story into our everyday lives and presents some beautiful examples of how we let our own stories and barriers get in the way. How having a resume is not the answer but you truly need to have that glass slipper and why it is so important that what others say about you when you are not in the room can be to your advantage. Truly eye-opening!! Joanna shares with us her greatest gifts and abilities in a live demonstration on the show, which will impact you greatly in how you talk about yourself. Truly incredible how she cuts through the noise and ambiguity of our stories. A must-listen!!
If you are interested to learn more about your own leadership strengths and gaps, take our free Leadership quiz and let us know what you discover about yourself.
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WIL Talk #128 Linda Yates, Image, Presentation & Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Host of IntHerRupt Podcast | Author
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07/04/24 • 36 min
Why is your image so important not only in your career but in life overall? Linda Yates, the Image Energizer, joins us to talk about all things image. Linda is a dynamic speaker, author, and executive coach and is known for her positive energy and real-world strategies. She has worked with over 10,000 individuals representing Fortune 500 companies including CVS/Aetna, Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Fannie Mae, just to mention a few. Her mission is to inspire, inform, and illustrate how to lead, build teams, and communicate a positive, polished, and professional image. She believes NOTHING is impossible.
At 13 years old Linda knew she wanted to focus on image and asked her parents to invest $300 so that she could go to a seminar to learn about image. She knew exactly what she wanted to do. Then life, marriage, the stories we tell ourselves, and her plans changed. So, she left her dream on the table for over 30 years and entered the corporate world. Then as life does, eleven years ago, her dream came back to the forefront, and she circled back to her true passion of helping clients create an image of distinction.
The image of distinction is about how you show up, behave, and communicate with yourself and others. She shares with us the importance of the embodied condition which is bringing the result of how you feel with what you wear. During our conversation we share many stories both personal for each of us but also those we have encountered. How what you wear has an impact on how you show up and why what you wear should be reflective of how you want to be perceived.
Some research that was conducted with sales professionals measured their results when wearing a particular colour, they liked versus a colour they didn’t, and sales went down with the colour they didn’t like. Interesting how this impacts not only us but the energy we emit and the impacts on others.
We also discuss what not to wear and being highly in tune with your surroundings. You need to think about what your purpose is and who you are meeting with, does it make sense what you are wearing. She shares some great examples of when she moved from the Midwest to Miami. Linda shares that for women when you are speaking and remove your jacket, you actually lose 50% of your perceived authority. And lastly, we speak to that internal image and the communication we share. Words matter and powerful words create an emotional response so think carefully when you choose your words. Always look to lift others including yourself.
You can find Linda on LI at Linda H Yates.
Looking to better understand your own leadership then visit us at www.wilempowered.com and take our free leadership quiz.
#imagematters #imageofdistinction #selftalk #imageenergizer #wilempowered #wiltalk
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How many episodes does WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) have?
WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) currently has 146 episodes available.
What topics does WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) cover?
The podcast is about Personal Growth, Leadership, Women, Professional, Podcasts, Executive Coaching, Self-Improvement, Education, Business, Diversity and Networking.
What is the most popular episode on WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)?
The episode title 'WIL Talk #47 What is your not enough story, Vicki Bradley' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) is 38 minutes.
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Episodes of WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)?
The first episode of WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) was released on Oct 6, 2020.
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