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This week, we're joined by Carmen Powell, CEO of ISC Group — the global network advancing women in the insurance sector and beyond. With over 20 years’ experience across industries and continents, Carmen knows what it takes to reach the top and bring others with you.

We talk candidly about the “silent sacrifice” so many women make, why guilt still shadows working mums in 2025, and how to rewrite the script so your career and wellbeing thrive side-by-side. Carmen also lifts the lid on the exciting side of insurance, the power of community, and why it’s time we rebranded working motherhood.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to grow a global career without losing yourself
• The truth about networking, mentorship, and asking for what you need
• Why working motherhood deserves a positive rebrand
• Practical ways to share the load and drop the guilt
• Why self-care is a career investment, not a luxury

✨ Key Takeaways

• Community is a game-changer – Surround yourself with people who understand your challenges.
• Guilt isn’t a given – You can rewire your thinking and set boundaries that work for you.
• Work needs a rebrand – A career can bring confidence, independence, and fulfilment, not just stress.
• Partnership is teamwork – Share responsibilities like co-founders running a business.
• Self-care fuels success – Making time for yourself isn’t selfish, it’s strategic.

🎧 Why Listen

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by the demands of work, family, and everything in between, this episode will leave you feeling seen and armed with strategies to change the narrative. Carmen shares real-world insight from leading a 10,000-strong global women’s network and practical ways to protect your ambition and wellbeing.

Show Links:

Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts here

Connect with Carmen here

Visit the ISC Group website here

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