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Big Careers, Small Children

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...

Dom Holmes - How to Work Part-Time in a Senior Client Facing Role & How to Make Smart Career Choices Based on Your Values

41 mins; August 25, 2020

Alex Pang - How to Get More Done By Working Less & Convincing Your Employer on the Benefits of a 4 Day Week

47 mins; August 18, 2020

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox {Part 2} - How to Increase Your Impact Without Increasing Your Workload & Why Your 40s & 50s Might be Your Best Decades at Work

23 mins; August 11, 2020

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox {Part 1} – Gender Balance at Work: How to Convince Senior Leaders Who Don’t Care About Gender Equality to Take Action to Support Parents

26 mins; August 04, 2020

Dr Maja Korica {Part 2} - How to Network Virtually & Increase Your Visibility With Senior Leaders

37 mins; July 28, 2020

Dr Maja Korica {Part 1} - How to Get Senior Leaders to Really Listen, Finding a Sponsor & Tips for Career Progression

45 mins; July 21, 2020

Dr Sue Black OBE - How to Shape the Career You Want, Tips to Get Promoted & Women in Tech

50 mins; July 14, 2020

Anita Kerwin-Nye - How to Know Your Worth, Challenge Prejudices & Lead Authentically & Why Chickens Are Critical To Lockdown

39 mins; July 07, 2020

Dr Jennifer Petriglieri - Surviving Lockdown! How Working Couples Can Thrive Whilst Juggling Careers & Home Schooling During Times of Crisis

39 mins; June 30, 2020

Dr Suhana Ahmed: How to Lead in a Crisis & why Biscuits and Handcream are Essential

47 mins; June 23, 2020

Prof Rosie Campbell: The Impact of Covid-19 on Parents, Gender Equality & Career Progression

41 mins; June 16, 2020

Paul Fisher: The Art of Negotiation: How to ask for a Pay Rise & Request Flexible Working

45 mins; June 09, 2020

Workload Management Panel Discussion - Strategies for Coping During Lockdown

53 mins; May 28, 2020

Dr. Martha Deiros Collado - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL: Talking to Children About Covid-19

88 hours 24 mins; March 22, 2020

Alexandra Marks CBE - Maternal Instinct, Societal Expectations & Balancing a Magic Circle Law Career With a Young Family

42 mins; March 17, 2020

Kath Austin - Starting Your Own Business & Developing a Strong Brand, Mum Guilt & Being a Present Parent

42 mins; March 10, 2020

Sam Bethune - Setting Up HSBC's Flexible Working Network & Advice on Finding a Job Share

37 mins; March 03, 2020

Dr Jennifer Petriglieri - How Dual Career Couples Can Thrive at Home & Work & Top 3 Things to Strengthen the Positive Impact of Your Relationship on Your Career

50 mins; February 11, 2020

Ruth & Colin Stuart - Combining Ambitious Careers, Sharing the Mental Load and Dealing With Challenges as a Couple

50 mins; February 04, 2020

Mother Pukka - Campaigning for Flexible Working, Miscarriage and the Realities of Working With Your Partner

39 mins; January 28, 2020

Laura Harrison - Building Relationships When You Hate Networking, Negotiating Pay From a HR's Perspective & What Happens Behind Closed Doors When You Submit a Flexible Working Request

52 mins; January 21, 2020

Dr Geraldine Strathdee OBE - Mental Health, Having Purpose & the Importance of Being True to Your Values When Progressing Your Career

45 mins; January 14, 2020

Tim Allen - Taking Shared Parental Leave & How to Ensure You Don't Miss Out When it Comes to Appraisal

37 mins; January 07, 2020

Poppy Jaman OBE - Overcoming Workload Overwhelm, Managing Your Wellbeing & Mental Health

47 mins; November 26, 2019

Tanya Stevens - Advice on Flexible Working & Practical Tips When Applying for Senior Leadership Roles

35 mins; November 19, 2019

Ufi Ibrahim - Senior Leadership & Single Parenthood

42 mins; November 12, 2019

Susannah Hardyman - CEO Role in 4 Days & Miscarriage

36 mins; November 05, 2019

Prof Dame Jane Dacre - First Ever NHS Job Share & Gender Pay Gap Review

46 mins; October 29, 2019

Nick Wilkie - Career Breaks & Judgment of Parents

42 mins; October 22, 2019

Dame Helena Morrissey - Senior Leadership & Diversity

40 mins; October 15, 2019

Elizabeth Emens - Managing Life Admin, Avoiding Overwhelm & Exhaustion

42 mins; October 08, 2019

Hannah Essex - Making a Job Share Work

45 mins; October 01, 2019

Dr Susie Minson - NHS Leadership Career & Juggling a Young Family

52 mins; September 24, 2019

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