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Big Careers, Small Children

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  • Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our social enterprise Leaders Plus. We believe that no parent should have to choose between progressing the career they love and enjoying their young children. Through the Big Careers, Small Children podcast and our award-winning Fellowship Programme, we have supported thousands of Leaders with young children to make brave decisions about their future. We unapologetically help more mums (and dads with significant caring responsibilities) to get to senior leadership positions, because only by helping parents to progress their career can we have true gender equality at the top and address the gender pay gap.Be part of our positive movement for change and sign up to receive our informative monthly emails at www.leadersplus.org.uk/newsletterWe hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and invite you to follow us on social media @leaders_plus #BigCareersSmallChildren
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Episodes
  • Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working

    Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working
    May 2 2024

    Has your employer recently called you back to the office?

    Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda.

    In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate for flexible working, Rosie shares practical advice on how you can handle this request.

    Plus, listen for tips on requesting flexible working and what to do if your flexible working request is rejected.

    Enjoy the conversation.

    Show notes:

    • Find out more about Rosie at www.rosiespeople.com
    • Find out more about the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships www.leadersplus.org/fellowship

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    39 mins
  • Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid

    Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid
    Apr 25 2024

    What do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common?

    Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working.

    Liz shares her top tips for getting your flexible working request approved, including when it is best to mention flexible working during interview stages.

    Plus, why Liz believes the future of work is hybrid.

    We hope you enjoy the conversation.

    Show Notes:

    • Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
    • Find out more about Investing in Women
    • Listen to the Work it Like a Mum podcast
    • Apply now for the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship.
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    34 mins
  • Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career

    Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career
    Apr 18 2024

    Do you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent?

    Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company.

    They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to deal with the pressure of perfectionism when you're a working parent and progressing your career after you have children.

    Born in France, for the past 10 years, Charlotte has lived and worked in Munich. She co-parents her two daughters alongside her now ex-husband.

    Enjoy the conversation.

    Show notes:

    • Connect: Send Charlotte a message on LinkedIn
    • Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
    • Research: Kathleen McGinn - Kids of Working Moms Grow into Happy Adults
    • Fellowship: Find out more about the Leaders Plus Fellowship
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    40 mins
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