This week I share a wonderful conversation I had Louise Coghlan. Lou is a writer, speaker, communicator & motivational coach from County Kildare, Ireland. Her writing has been published in The Irish Independent, U Magazine & The Irish Times. She has also worked as a full-time journalist for The Offaly Topic while also working for national radio station Newstalk as a researcher & contributing documentaries & being a guest panelist on Midlands 103. Louise also ran her own company C...
Jul 09, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week I share a wonderful conversation with Kyle Duford. Kyle is a president and executive creative director who specialises in crafting outstanding advertising and branding for global brands looking to own winnable market share. A former magazine editor, he spent much of his career focused on e-commerce in the fashion, outdoor, and sports industries. Kyle's unique blend of advertising, branding, and digital expertise allows him to create and lead some of the foremost brands through his work...
Jul 02, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Jenn Fenwick. Leaders say that working with Jenn is like rocket fuel; she is a coach - sounding board & protector of headspace to leaders all across the globe. Her absolute sweet spot is working with leaders to nail their first 90 days in new roles and set themselves up for success. Jenn has spent 19 years working in STEM, supporting 1000s of people as they take bold steps in their careers. From working with first time managers to first...
Jun 11, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Jen Gilhoi, Rachael Griffin, Karen Jean-Francois, Kim Hacquoil You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau The Wedge: Evolution, Consciousness, Stress and the Key to Human Resilience by Scott Carney Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more ab...
Jun 04, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week I spoke to Jen Gilhoi. Jen Is an advocate for and creator of healthy social experiences that decentralise alcohol. Her journey spans two decades of alcohol misuse, eight years of an alcohol-free lifestyle, corporate roles, and entrepreneurial ventures. She shatters stigmas around choosing not to drink by inviting others to engage in self and societal inquiry to heal and be well. In her life and work, Jen is fascinated with the art of gathering and intentional conversations. She’s an ev...
May 28, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today I do another solo show and I'm excited to share insights I've gather both through lived experience as well as through a lot of reading! What you'll learn: Understand yourself and your leadership style Understand the context that a leadership role is in, to predict if this will be a context that works for you and your style What people you lead need from you What peers and stakeholders need from you The context of the company Don’t be distracted by flashy titles. Be confident to say No to t...
May 21, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week I spoke to Karen Jean-Francois. Karen is an analytics manager passionate about how data science and analytics can support businesses. While she finds digging into data is fun, experience taught her that it’s only a small part of the job, and she believes that focusing on personal development and having access to role models is key to having a successful career – no matter what your definition of success is. This is why she created the TheTrivingAnalyst.com and the Women in Data Podcast...
May 14, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week I spoke to Rachael Griffin. Racheal is a breast cancer survivor of 11 years, and now a passionate advocate. She works in R and D in the pharmaceutical industry and is trying to invoke change, and give patients a voice from inside the industry. She also is working as a volunteer with NICE helping review and re-write their breast cancer guidelines. A proud mum to an amazing 6 year old called Elliot and lives with her partner Marc and 13 year old cat Bobby. What you’ll hear about : Buildi...
May 07, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week I spoke to Kim Hacquoil. Kim has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 15 years. She is Chief Data Scientific Officer at Exploristics, a global provider of biostatistics consultancy services and specialised statistical software supporting the development of new medicines, medical diagnostics and devices. Her work there helps deliver dynamic and innovative analytics solutions to the biomedical sector and she is passionate about harnessing data more effectively...
Apr 30, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. Three from our last four guests on the podcast : Mark Agnew, J-Ney Antique, Renee Dineen and Dan Cornell. You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : The Arrogance of Power : The Secret World of Richard Nixon by Anthony Summers Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer The God of small things by Arundhati Roy Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and foll...
Apr 23, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week I spoke to Dan Cornell. Dan is a Managing Consultant at PA Consulting helping his clients embrace organisational agility in the Defence & Security sector. He has a keen interest in how teams come together to respond to change and volatility and how diversity and inclusion improves that ability. He also leads PA's Global Pride network building equity for LGBTQ+ people in PA and beyond. Dan's work in Equity and Inclusion also extends in his own community supporting the Nottinghamshir...
Apr 16, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week I share a fun and inspiring conversation with J-Ney Antique. J-Ney is a life sciences marketer for over 9 years. He is driven by putting the humanity in to marketing as well as a deep passion for helping to discover new treatments for diseases that help make patients' lives better. He is a staunch champion of DEI, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and a qualified Mental Health First Aider. What you’ll hear about : The importance of setting the context Being a cultural melting pot Living and...
Apr 09, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week I will take on another solo show. Sharing with you some reflections I’ve found useful when going through a transition in life, whether that be starting university, jobs, being a parent, wife…. the list goes on. What you’ll hear about : Trust in others Trust in yourself No-one is liked by everyone Find what fuels your inner confidence Be kind to yourself Find someone who can call bullsh1t! Weekly Challenge : Find what can give you a spark of inner confidence Visit the Impactful Authenti...
Apr 02, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week I share a great conversation I had with Mark Agnew. Mark's day job for the last 20 years has mostly been focused on advising and supporting politicians at the national and local level in the UK. Most recently this was for the elected Mayor of Hackney and his Cabinet. By night he is one of the co-hosts of the podcast 'Tomorrow's World Audit Time' an extremely long and fascinating show in which Mark and his friend Russ look back at the old BBC science series Tomorrow’s world to finally f...
Mar 26, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week I share a great conversation I had with Renée Dineen. Renée is an international thought leader playing at the intersection of business, leadership, psychology and well-being. Prior to launching her own coaching & consulting practice, Renée spent over 20 years in international senior leadership roles in the high tech and biotech industries. Renée has presented on dozens of global stages and has been featured in high profile media publications such as Fortune, Financial Times, Elepha...
Mar 20, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
With our little break in the show over new year I managed to catch up on a lot of the recommendations from previous guests and I’m ready to start with a new batch of awesome books. Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. Three from our last four guests on the podcast :Tara Safaie, Brenda Harrington, Jo Franchetti and Kate Munro. You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : Americanah : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Season of the Witch : David Talbot Out think t...
Mar 13, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week I share a great conversation I had with Kate Munro . Kate has been in the pharmaceutical industry for a number of years and is now moving into communications with a side-hustle in writing. She recently wrote 3 powerful posts on LinkedIN about her experiences so far with the menopause What you’ll hear about : Building a writing habit Taking time to observe what's around you Utilising LinkedIN to bring people into your work Social media engagement formulas The reasons behind not engaging...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week I share a great conversation I had with Jo Franchetti. Jo is a Developer Advocate at Spotify. She is passionate about teaching best use of the web and its technologies. She’s got 10 years experience as a front end developer and has worked in various parts of the tech industry from start-ups, agencies, charities to large organisations. Jo is a mentor and organiser at codebar.io and at Front End Foxes where she is able to act on her passion not only for teaching but also for improving th...
Feb 27, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week I share a great conversation I had with Brenda Harrington. Brenda is the founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies LLC, and the author of ACCESS DENIED: Addressing Workplace Disparities and Discrimination. As a Certified Executive Coach, she works with leaders globally across a variety of sectors to help them develop the professional habits needed for them to achieve their goals. What you’ll hear about : Trying to fit into an archetype not your own limits your impact The continuum betw...
Feb 20, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This week I share a fascinating conversation I had with Tara Safaie right at the end of 2022. Tara is a director, managing the portfolio for IDEOs Health group. She works closely with clients who aim to use design to change their organisation in human centred ways. Tara is also a first generation Iranian-American who speaks openly about the impact the situation in Iran is having on her and how she authentically shows up. What you’ll hear about : The overlapping venn diagram between the person in...
Feb 13, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This week I will take on another solo show. With the aim to support you in getting towards some ambitious outcomes in 2023. What you’ll hear about : 6 tips to support you in your dreams Have a clear outcome for the year Sanity check it’s your outcome Where are you today Who or what do you need around you Is it ambitious, yet realistic What is a small step you can take today Weekly Challenge : Set your outcome for 2023 Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode an...
Feb 06, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As the end of the year draws closer. I'm excited to share with you today another book club episode. That may inspire you to snuggle up on the sofa with a hot drink or vino and take some time out for yourself at a time of year which can be equally amazingly special and overwhelming. Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. Three from our last 3 guests on the podcast :Larry Chavis, Jenny Whitham and Jaqui Spencer and as it’s the last show in this series I have added in a book recommendation from...
Dec 19, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today I speak to Jacqui Spencer. Jacqui has been working in the healthcare industry for over 30 years and is the founder of Anything is Possible. She shares interesting reflections on how she’s built up confidence to be herself when surrounded by more experienced people, reflections on the three stages of career people tend to follow and the foundations of building strong teams. What you’ll hear about : Believing in your authenticity when you feel out of your depth Not being afraid to ask questi...
Dec 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today joining me on the show is Jenny Whitham. Jenny shares her journey with Endometriosis and the challenges and opportunities that she experienced living with a chronic, often very painful condition, while working in the fast paced world of the media. She’s worked in TV production, with orchestras and is now an events producer for BBC audiences. A few hints of what you'll hear about What is endometriosis Recognising the achievements that you’ve accomplished you may not have felt possible Comin...
Dec 05, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Larry is a teaching professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. He is a powerful voice on campus for diversity and inclusion, he served over three years as director of the American Indian Center, and was elected to the university faculty council. Along the way, he has been honoured with two eagle feathers from North Carolina tribes for support of Native students and communities, inducted into UNC’s oldest honour society, and has a fellowship with the American Cou...
Nov 28, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As you start to think about some great gift ideas for the holiday season. I hope this book club session will give you a little inspiration. I talk to our last four guests of the podcast: Matt Webster , Lara Bezzara , Carl Emerson and Dr. Ardeshir Mehran to share a book that made an impact on their lives and why. You’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about : Imperial life in the emerald city : Inside Baghdad's green zone by Rajiv Chandrasekaran Any books writte...
Nov 21, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week I have Dr. Ardeshir Mehran with me. Ardeshir is a pioneering psychologist, leadership coach, and a business mentor. His first book You are not depressed, you are unfinished comes out next year. A few teasers about what you’ll hear about : The emotional bill of rights Transforming how we think about emotions 7 experiences we are supposed to have in our lives for fulfilment How your emotional state can spread positively and negatively to others around you without anyone being aware His p...
Nov 14, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week I took some advice from my lovely listeners and embarked on a solo show. A few insights into what you'll hear about: What is authenticity Examples of authenticity in context and an awareness of conflicts that may arise 4 tips to building your authenticity practice Getting started on defining your core values How core values can help you with life choices Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN You can lis...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
After experiencing his second redundancy Carl Emerson decided to set-up his own business InsideOut Solutions. He shares his thoughts on the importance of self-reflection and being able to listen to others and how this can help to unlock our understanding of different views and experiences of the world. Which can shine a lot on what our individual superpowers are. I'm excited to find out mine! Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram o...
Oct 31, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I had the pleasure to speak to Lara Bezzara this week who after a successful 27 year career in the corporate world has ventured out on her own to build the company Work Coherence. Lara has a deep spiritual connection with the work and impact she is driving in the world. Helping to bring people in harmony within their own lives and recognising the power of happiness within people in enabling companies to be successful. Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode an...
Oct 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
