In this episode, we’re joined by Mandy Hickson, a trailblazer with over 30 years of experience in aviation. Mandy made history as one of the first women to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line for the Royal Air Force, operating in hostile environments like patrolling Iraq’s 'No Fly' zone. After leaving the RAF, she became a coach and facilitator in human factors, translating her high-stakes experiences in the cockpit into lessons for leadership and management.

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Mandy shares powerful strategies on decision-making under pressure, calculated risk-taking, and the critical role of humans in complex systems. She’s inspired organizations around the globe, and in this conversation, she brings her sharp insights and passion to the table. Plus, we dive into her bestselling book, *An Officer, Not a Gentleman*, which chronicles her inspirational journey as a pioneering female fighter pilot. Don’t miss this one!

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We are excited to launch our charity podcast, Inspiring Women Leaders, the sister podcast to Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE. Today’s special guest is 21-year-old Zara Lachlan, who will be rowing solo and unsupported this October from Portugal across 3,600 miles to French Guiana. This mainland-to-mainland attempt will allow Zara to set three world records: she will be the first female to row this crossing solo and unsupported, the youngest person to complete this crossing in any boat, and the youngest female to row from any mainland to mainland across the Atlantic Ocean in any boat (others have crossed from Africa, which is about 600 miles shorter).

Zara’s challenge will involve rowing for 15 hours a day, navigating through orca- and shark-infested waters, and facing waves up to 30 feet high. Remarkably, this will be Zara's first ocean crossing, and the first time she rows on an ocean will be when she departs from Portugal. None of this would be possible without the help and support of her sponsors, including Team Forces, Collins Aerospace, Telent, Civica, and Spectra Group. Zara's row will also raise funds for her two chosen charities: Women in Sport and Team Forces.

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We are thrilled to launch our charity podcast, Inspiring Women Leaders, the sister podcast to Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE.

Today’s special guest is Dr. Samantha Pillay, a urological surgeon, entrepreneur, international four-time Amazon No. 1 best-selling, multi-award-winning author, and speaker. She was a finalist for SA Australian of the Year 2022 and the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2023.

Samantha inspires the next generation of female leaders to dream big and aim high with her Inspirational Careers for Kids picture book series.

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