Best Penny Haslam Podcasts (2025)

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An introduction to difficult conversations at work 16:49

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Penny Haslam Podcast - An introduction to difficult conversations at work. Why do we avoid difficult conversations at work – and what happens when we do? In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach Heather Wright, who tells me why fear holds us back, what it really costs when we stay silent, and how leaders can build a culture where challenge f…

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Who’s On Your Bus? With the joyous and frankly fabulous Penny Haslam 1:01:32

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Everyone needs a Penny in their pocket. Today I’m joined by my new best mate, the fabulous Penny Haslam - award-winning speaker, ex-BBC journalist, professional truth-teller and fellow square peg. We cover the lot: friendship politics, midlife rage, confidence wobbles and why trusting your gut is not a “nice to have”, it’s the ultimate sat-nav. Thi…

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Burnout, Bow Ties & The Book of Joy with Celia Gaze 55:10

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From NHS burnout to llamas in bow ties… Celia Gaze’s story is one hell of a plot twist. Celia didn’t set out to be a founder. She set out to survive stress. But what started as a piece of coursework about wellbeing turned into The Wellbeing Farm – a wedding and events venue in Bolton where the llamas wear bow ties (yes, really) and joy is stitched …

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Why I laughed when I should’ve led - The self-deprecation trap 15:37

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Hello, hello you bloody lovely humans. Today I’m dismantling my long-term love affair with self-deprecation - the jokes I used to make so nobody else could beat me to it and I’m showing you how I swapped being the punchline for backing my bloody brilliance. Why this matters (the science bit): Self-deprecation ≠ strategy: It can boost likeability bu…

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Home-made granola and winning Olympic Gold for Procrastination 13:59

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Well, hello you bloody brilliant lot - welcome back to It’s Got Pockets, the podcast for women who are done shrinking to fit and rewriting the rules one plot twist (and one swear word) at a time. This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Olympic-level procrastination skills. Picture this: I had a game-changing proposal to write - the kind o…

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Money, Mortgages & Messy Middle-Aged Plot Twists: The Financial Chat Every Woman Needs 43:25

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Well hello, my brilliant bunch - this one is a must-listen. Especially if you’ve ever muttered, “I really should get my financial shit sorted” and then promptly buried your head in a planner and poured a wine. In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m joined by the absolute powerhouse that is Katy Eatenton - mortgage adviser, insurance strategist, f…

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Sit the F*ck Down, Doris - The Power of Stopping Before You Burn Out 11:24

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Well hello, you bloody brilliant humans. This one’s for every woman still holding the sky up while her soul’s quietly sobbing for a break. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the truth behind the smiling, functioning, got-it-together mask we wear - even when we're running on empty and calling it leadership, strength, or “just cracking on.” Spoiler al…

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Grief, love & all the joy — with the brilliant Alison Larkin 50:15

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In this unforgettable episode, I'm joined by the gloriously funny, deeply wise and utterly disarming Alison Larkin - bestselling author, actress, award-winning audiobook narrator and creator of Grief, A Comedy. What begins as a conversation about grief quickly unfolds into a masterclass in living, loving late, choosing joy, and rewriting the rules …

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The Shovel Sisters – A Survival Guide for Hormonal Carnage 11:47

2M ago11:47

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Ever fantasised about checking yourself into a silent retreat (aka jail) just for a bit of peace and bloody quiet? Welcome to The Shovel Sisters episode – a love letter to every woman who’s ever had to educate someone (a partner, a colleague, a child... the bloody dog) on the absolute hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause, menopause and ever…

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Vaginas, Boundaries & Friendshits - What We’d Say If the World Was Listening 46:44

2M ago46:44

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This episode kicks off with a question no one saw coming (literally): do vaginas have nostrils? And from there… it’s glorious, gritty and unfiltered. I’m joined by the brilliant Jennie and what starts as knicker chat turns into the kind of real, raw conversation women usually only have in the loos - when the bra's off, the mascara’s smudged and you…

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The Proving Trap: Why You're Still Performing Even When You're Exhausted 13:19

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This episode starts with a cancelled Sunday. But it unpacks something far bigger. Something I know you’ll feel in your bones if you’ve ever: Held the sky up for everyone else Put your needs last Kept going when your body and brain were screaming “enough” I’m talking about the invisible trap of proving - where you perform your value, your right to r…

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From the Hacienda to Heartbreak to Hope: Turning pain into purpose with Nicky Wake 53:01

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Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of grief, loss, trauma, addiction, and recovery. This episode is special; I get to talk to my fabulous friend Nicky Wake and I can confirm it is completely unfiltered. In this fiercely honest episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the phenomenal Nicky Wake - powerhouse entrepreneur, sober and foun…

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Ladies of the Class of the 1980s: Start now and still you are not as fat as you think you are 7:39

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Back in 1997, a little essay called “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young” was published in the Chicago Tribune. It was later turned into an unlikely global hit by the one and only Baz Luhrmann and “Wear Sunscreen” became a rite of passage for an entire generation. It was oh so wise, weirdly soothing and just the right amount of bi…

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Paving the Way with Purpose: The Fight, Fire and Fierce Truth of Stacey Copeland 1:08:03

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In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the force that is Stacey Copeland - history-maker, changemaker, former professional boxer and England footballer, broadcaster, coach and founder of the brilliant charity, Pave The Way. From being told she couldn’t box because she was a girl… to becoming the first British woman to win the Commonwe…

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The Quietest Rebellion: Choosing You 11:40

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This episode is for the woman who’s done the graft, held the sky up, made the tea, fixed the mess and forgotten what she actually wanted. You know what the real plot twist is? You finally choose you. Not the noisy reinvention. Not the performative hashtag blessed post. Not the shiny detour that looks good on paper but feels like wearing someone els…

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The value of val-yous 15:28

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Penny Haslam Podcast - The value of val-yous. In this episode, Penny Haslam invites you to think about your personal values, what she calls val-yous (spelled that way to put you at the centre of it all). You’ll hear why it’s not just about company slogans or posters on the break room wall. When you take time to reflect on what really matters to you…

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Women Are Mad (And We’ve Got Every Right to Be): With Jennifer Cox 1:00:49

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Well, this one’s a blink stinking belter. I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Cox - psychotherapist, bestselling author of Women Are Mad and someone who gets it on a soul-deep level. Her book has been flying off the shelves (and rightly so), because it’s finally saying what so many of us have been feeling for years. We’re mad. And…

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The most constructive 'F*ck You', you can deliver: The Success of You 19:03

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Ever had a moment where life sideswiped you and you thought, “Well, that’s it then. That was my chance”? Where you thought "Is this it?" Where the plan you had came to a big fat, hard stop and you rocked in a corner wondering what the actual feck you are going to do now? Same. And this episode? It’s a reminder that that moment is often the start of…

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Your style isn’t fluff it’s self-care. It’s psychology. It’s permission. Dressing like the woman you’re becoming with Abbey Booth. 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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Right then. Let’s talk about clothes but not the “what’s trending on Instagram” kind. I’m talking about the kind of clothes that hold your hand on a hard day, remind you who the hell you are when you’re wobbling and walk you into the room like you’ve already claimed your seat at the table. The power of clothes is huge, dressing for our day can abso…

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The Anti-Goal Commandments: Because I’m Not Here to Hustle (Or wear shorts that give me a camel toe) 23:14

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Well, hello, hello, hello and welcome to this episode of It’s Got Pockets. Let me tell you straight I’m feeling proper ranty. I’ve had it up to here with the shoulds: I should be further along. I should have a five-year plan. I should be getting up at 5am to “nail the day” and “slay my goals.” Bollocks to all of that. This episode is for every woma…

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Ambition, resilience and the power of self-belief. This woman can & does. How Lesley Robertson built a business with grit, guts & a giant heart. 58:11

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This week on It’s Got Pockets, we’re cracking wide open the truth about resilience, ambition and what it really takes to lead your life when the odds are stacked against you. I’m joined by the phenomenal Lesley Robertson — lone parent, charity founder, businesswoman, and walking proof that adversity can become your rocket fuel. In this episode, Les…

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Why presentation skills training isn't always the answer 8:07

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Penny Haslam Podcast - Why presentation skills training isn't always the answer. When someone in your team struggles to speak up or seems unsure of themselves, it’s tempting to reach for a quick solution: presentation skills training. It’s neat. It’s available. And it feels like you’re taking action. But in many cases, it’s a veneer-thin fix. Yes, …

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The Invisible Load - the thinking about all the doing 16:47

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This one’s personal. And if you’ve ever found yourself rage-fluffing garden cushions while your other half chills out watching telly, then it’s personal for you too. Because it turns out rage fluffing is a thing. In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m diving headfirst into the reality of mental load — the invisible, exhausting, relentless labour …

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It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. 45:32

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From the House of Lords to Finding Her Fire in Manchester: The Power of Showing Up and Starting Again In this episode, I’m joined by the blinking brilliant Helen McHugh — former Labour Party strategist, Northern Power Women nominee, and now founder of her own business. And one of the nicest humans you'll meet. Helen shares her journey from growing …

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Running on Fumes - For the women done trying to hold the sky up 16:14

5M ago16:14

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No women I know of a certain age is ever lazy. There's way too much to do. Most women of a certain age are blinking tired - tired because you’re holding the sky up and have been doing for blinking years; fixing it all, constantly scanning on high alert for danger ready to make it all go away. This episode of It’s Got Pockets is for every woman who’…

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Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Money, Motherhood & the Myth of Having It All — with Alison Humphries 46:47

5M ago46:47

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Host: Sarah Knight Guest: Alison Humphries — Award-winning NED, strategic advisor, truth-teller and woman who’s been there, built that, and still shows up with receipts. In this episode, I sat down with Alison Humphries — and let me tell you, this woman came ready with 30+ years of hard-won wisdom, boardroom lessons, and real-life grit. She’s grown…

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Leading HR with people, not policy – Maria Hawley 38:15

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Leading HR with people, not policy with Maria Hawley. Maria Hawley didn’t plan to stay at Fisher German for long. But more than a decade later, she’s still there - now Director of People - having helped lead the business through major growth and cultural change. In this episode, Maria talks about what it takes to buil…

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Get in the Bin: Why “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” is a Crock of Sh*t 15:20

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This one’s for every woman who’s ever been told to bounce back, build character through trauma, or just be strong—while quietly holding the world on her shoulders. In this solo episode, I’m swinging open the emotional doors and chucking one of the most toxic phrases straight in the bin: 👉 “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Nah. Not today, …

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Beyond the Byline: Beauty, Feeling The Fear & Getting Real with Jane Druker 36:31

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This one’s a big-hearted, big-energy chat that’ll stay with you. In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the brilliant Jane Druker — fashion and beauty journalist, editor, author, and a woman who’s lived a life full of stories, style, and reinvention. The people she has met, the places she has worked; we delve into all the details; fro…

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The inner work is the real work - It's your duty to you. 14:41

6M ago14:41

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In this episode, I’m calling you out, calling you out for not putting yourself front and centre of how you press play and crack on. I’m talking about the responsibility we owe to ourselves, the duty we owe to ourselves to do the work on us. It is on us to do the work on us; it's our duty to ourselves. We hold the sky up for everyone, the invisible …

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The Second Act. Full Power with no Apologies. Fit and Fabulous with Alison Cork MBE 58:50

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This week on It’s Got Pockets, I’m joined by the brilliant and bloody inspiring Alison Cork MBE—entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and fierce champion of women in business. Alison's most recent book, Female, Fit & Fabulous, is a guide to wellbeing for women in their second act. Alison is an English entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, author, and broadc…

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No More Self-Doubt: It’s time to Crack the Confidence Code🎙️ 18:38

6M ago18:38

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In this episode, I'm delving into that murky world of self-doubt, you know that thing that still niggles us no matter how successful we appear on the outside. I'm sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how it affects every single one of us at all stages of life and career. And in this episode, I'm introducing you to my Press Play Power Shift an…

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How to ask great questions 8:38

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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to ask great questions. Questions, we ask them all the time, don’t we? In meetings, in conversations with colleagues, when we’re getting to know clients, and even when we’re networking at events. But how often do we actually stop and think about the questions we’re asking? How to ask great questions Hear all episodes of t…

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Overcoming self-doubt with Olympic Champion, Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE 44:07

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In this today's blinking brilliant conversation, I talked to the wonder woman that is Olympic gold medalist Kate Richardson-Walsh, exploring her journey from a shy young athlete to a confident leader in women's hockey taking the team to Olympic gold. Kate shares her experiences of becoming a captain at a young age, the challenges she faced in leade…

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Trailer - It's Got Pockets 2:10

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Welcome to It’s Got Pockets with me Sarah Knight. You know that feeling where you find that perfect dress or those bloody brilliant wide leg trousers and they have pockets, well that is what you’re going to get with my weekly podcast. I’m bringing you real conversations with real women. I'm bringing you the stories of women who crack the feck on ev…

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How HR can gain influence at board level - Carolyn Cole 41:33

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - How HR can gain influence at board level with Carolyn Cole. In this episode of the Workplace Confidence Podcast, Penny Haslam talks to Carolyn Cole about how HR leaders can secure a seat at the boardroom table and influence top-level decisions. Carolyn, a seasoned Chief People Officer with private equity experience, e…

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Five ways HR leaders can elevate their influence 5:38

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Penny Haslam Podcast - Five ways HR leaders can elevate their influence. In this episode, we’re tackling a big challenge: why HR expertise is so often missing from the boardroom and how you can change that. With workforce issues topping strategic priorities, it’s time for HR leaders to step up and claim their seat at the table. Penny shares five pr…

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Coming 2025: Workplace Confidence - The book 13:18

9M ago13:18

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Penny Haslam Podcast - Coming 2025: Workplace Confidence - The Book. I've recently started work on my third book which will probably be called Workplace Confidence. It's all about building self-belief for you, your team and your organisation. In this episode a sample from one of the "how to" chapters on self-talk. Hear all episodes of the Penny Has…

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The lady at the garden centre 9:34

10M ago9:34

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Gardening podcast strawberries. Penny's determined to have yet another go at growing strawberries. My Garden Podcast is produced by Bit Famous Ltd. https://gardenpodcast.co.uk/ https://gardenpodcast.co.uk/By Penny Haslam

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Beat the self-belief thief 8:41

10M ago8:41

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Penny Haslam Podcast - Beat the self-belief thief. In this episode, confidence thieves. Those people or moments that swoop in and swipe your self-belief right out from under you. They’re real, persistent and they can strike at any time. But don’t worry, I’ve got some great advice to help you spot them, protect yourself and even bounce back stronger…

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How to ask for feedback 8:31

11M ago8:31

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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to ask for feedback. In this episode Penny reflects on a personal feedback disaster and offers her best advice on how to choose the right time, place and person to comment on your work. Hear all episodes of the Penny Haslam Podcast.By Penny Haslam

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Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP - Jen Hulme 35:03

12M ago35:03

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP with Jen Hulme. In this episode, Penny Haslam talks with Jen Hulme, a passionate talent acquisition leader at BPP, a leading UK provider of professional education in law, business, finance and healthcare. Jen shares her fresh approach to recr…

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Empowering leaders at the College of Policing - Becs Riley 28:56

12M ago28:56

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Empowering leaders at the College of Policing with Becs Riley. In this episode, Becs Riley, Senior Leaders Hub Manager at the College of Policing, shares her unique journey from working as a forensic shoe print specialist to leading initiatives that support senior leaders. Becs explores the challenges of empowering le…

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Global HR challenges, the ADP People At Work survey 2024 - Annabel Jones 38:39

12M ago38:39

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Global HR challenges: the People At Work survey 2024 with Annabel Jones. In this episode, we sit down with Annabel Jones, Senior HR Director for International Sales & Marketing at ADP a global payroll and HR services provider. Annabel brings a wealth of experience from her diverse people career journey, including role…

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NEW! Introducing the Workplace Confidence Podcast 30:27

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Penny Haslam has a brand new show called the Workplace Confidence Podcast. It's the place where people professionals share the great work they do. In each episode hear from leaders in HR, L&D, D&I and more as they share their insights, best practices and tips about making a real difference in the world of work. In this preview episode, Penny Haslam…

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Gender pay gap and workplace well-being at the NFU - Catherine Cooper 30:38

12M ago30:38

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Tackling the gender pay gap and promoting well-being at the NFU with Catherine Cooper. In this episode, we chat with Catherine Cooper, Director of People at the National Farmers Union, who is on a mission to foster inclusivity and tackle the gender pay gap at NFU. Catherine brings her passion for people and culture to…

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Building a legacy, leading with empathy and purpose at Property Tectonics - Esther Brady 34:54

12M ago34:54

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Building a legacy, leading with empathy and purpose at Property Tectonics with Esther Brady. In this episode, Penny Haslam is in conversation with Esther Brady, Managing Director of Property Tectonics, a property and construction consultancy known for blending professional services with innovative software solutions. …

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How to lead smart people at Signature Discovery - James Edgar 28:42

12M ago28:42

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - How to lead smart people at Signature Discovery with James Edgar. In this episode, Penny Haslam chats with James Edgar, Chief People Officer at Signature Discovery, an outsourced provider of early-stage drug discovery services for biotech and pharma companies. James brings a unique perspective to the role with a backg…

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Redefining success for women in law and leadership - Jane Ayaduray 43:13

12M ago43:13

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Redefining success for women in law and leadership with Jane Ayaduray. In this episode, Penny Haslam is joined by Jane Ayaduray, Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at a global law firm. Jane shares her unconventional journey into the world of diversity and inclusion, a path she stumbled upon by accident when s…

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People centric business at P3 People Management - Charlotte Dean 31:14

12M ago31:14

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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Building people centric businesses at P3 People Management with Charlotte Dean. In this episode, Penny Haslam talks with Charlotte Dean, founder of P3 People Management, about her journey from the corporate world to supporting small and medium-sized businesses with their people strategies. Charlotte shares how she sta…