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The Equality ConversationThe benefits and drawbacks of women's leadership initiatives with Rachel HighamThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to enable women to thrive in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a...2025-04-2324 minThe Equality ConversationFrom newsroom to Boardroom: via tech, trust and integrity with Kerensa JenningsThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to enable women to thrive in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a...2025-03-1225 minThe Equality ConversationEmpowering progress: The critical role of line managers in retaining women with Fiona DawsonThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to enable women to thrive in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a...2025-02-1228 minThe Equality ConversationThe Authority Gap: Lessons for organisations with Mary Ann SieghartThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to enable women to thrive in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a...2025-01-1529 minThe Equality ConversationTraits of a successful leader with Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-operative GroupThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-12-1824 minThe Equality ConversationMaintaining momentum: The path to lasting gender equality with Nimesh Patel, Group CEO, Spirax GroupThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-11-1835 minThe Equality ConversationThe route to gender equality: Actions and not words with Tash Frangos, Managing Partner at haysmacintyreThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-09-2525 minThe Equality ConversationEngaging men in gender equality with Jamie Rust, Founder at LeathwaiteThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-07-3124 minThe Equality ConversationCreating and sustaining wellbeing at work with Emma Richardson, Director of People and Development at CrippsThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-06-1929 min
Jobshare StoriesJobshare Stories Episode 6 : Meet the Expert: Joy Burnford, author of "Don't Fix Women"Meet the experts: Joy Burnford.
In this episode we're joined by Joy Burnford, the acclaimed author of "Don't Fix Women" and over 70 Forbes articles, and leading expert on how to retain women in the workplace. Joy talks eloquently about why jobsharing is a key solution to retain talented women and how this can be expanded to support all people to thrive at work.
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2024-06-1829 minThe Equality ConversationBuilding a gender balanced workforce with Kate Shaw, HR Vice President, Global HR Operations, pladisThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-05-2226 minThe Equality ConversationCreating the culture we want to see within the workplace with Dean Curtis CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data ServicesThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-04-2427 minThe Equality ConversationBuilding a space where colleagues feel at home with Sonia Astill, Chief People Officer, WickesThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-03-2730 minThe Equality ConversationThe journey to 50%-50% gender parity with Christos Tsaprounis, People & Culture Director, Auto Trader UKThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-02-2829 minThe Equality ConversationGetting practical: How to move the dial on gender equality in 2024 featuring Tracy Southwell, Managing Director, Hobart UK & IrelandThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2024-01-3138 minThe Equality ConversationCoaching to support gender equality with Fahrah GulamhuseinThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-11-2226 minThe Equality ConversationCelebrating World Menopause Day with Barbara Hamilton-Bruce, Simmons & Simmons LLPThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-10-1824 minThe Equality ConversationThe importance of intersectionality with Pauline MillerThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-09-2030 min
Wisdom For Working MumsSeeds of Change: How Small Actions Can Create a Positive Legacy in the WorkplaceEver felt the sense that gender inequality in the workplace is somehow our fault as women? We often hear: We’re not confident enough. We let imposter syndrome hold us back. We’re not ambitious enough. We lack leadership skills. It's as if we just need to do more female leadership development and that will help solve the problem! Well, today’s guest is here to change that narrative. My guest is Joy Burnford, the author of the thought-provoking book, "Don't Fix Women." Joy challen...2023-08-2336 minThe Equality ConversationImproving inclusion and mental health at work with Phil Burgess and Felix KochThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-08-1626 minThe Equality ConversationSupporting women with fertility challenges in the workplace with Natalie Sutherland and Emma MenziesThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-07-1927 minThe Equality ConversationDriving a diversity and inclusion agenda with Dr Julie HumphreysThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-06-2125 min
The Business of Being BrilliantS5 E5 'Climbing career mountains' with Joy BurnfordI talk with Joy Burnford, gender equality expert and author of ‘Don’t Fix Women’, about how organisations can dismantle the structural barriers holding women – and men - back in their careers. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.
2023-06-0435 minThe Equality ConversationEngaging men in the gender equality debate with Daniele FiandacaThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-05-2430 minThe Equality ConversationWhy job-sharing should be more prevalent in the workplace with Will McDonald and Edward HaighThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-04-2626 min
Talk RoleshareTaking Action for Gender Equality: Practical Tips for Individuals and OrganizationsJoy Burnford, founder of Encompass Equality, is a gender equality advocate. Joy’s journey began with a crisis of confidence in a male-dominated workplace and she has since dedicated her life to help women develop their confidence, and inspire organisations to create a better workplace experience for all. In this episode, she highlights common workplace practices that perpetuate gender inequality, such as lack of flexibility and gender bias in promotions. Joy shares insights from her book “Don't Fix Women” and offers tips for individuals and organizations to build more inclusive workplaces, including the use of job sharing. Let's dive in to...2023-04-0119 minThe Equality ConversationAttracting top talent through job-sharing with Donna Kennedy, X4 GroupThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-03-2916 minThe Equality ConversationA job-sharing success story with Laura Walker and Chloe Fletcher, ASDAThe Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for...2023-03-0127 min
D&I Spy - Inclusion, UncoveredJoy Burnford: Gender in the workplace and how men can be active allies to womenHear from author Joy Burnford about the behavioural traits of inclusive leaders (using her PACE model), the need for flexibility in the workplace and how men can be active allies.Joy’s book is called Don’t Fix Women and is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-0945 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubWhat MattersIt's easy to get caught up in the fluff - in work and life. Whether it's focusing on the font family rather than the purpose behind the brand, the endless social media scroll rather than the deep thinking we know we'd rather be doing, or the drive to answer just one more email rather than stopping to rest, we're all guilty of losing sight of the really important stuff. In this Best Bits episode, I look back over my recent conversations and pick out some insights from these extraordinary thinkers and writers on how we can - a...2023-01-1629 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubEpisode 342 - Don't Fix Women with Joy Burnford'How do I .. move from being a curator to a creator? That was a big shift for me, and I think I got there in the end.' People often talk about the value of the finished book - for the author and for the reader. Less talked-about is the value of the process of writing: the connections you make as you research and discuss the ideas, the deepening of your thinking, the shift that you make as an author from consuming and curating other people's opinions to setting out your own. Joy Burnford has b...2022-11-1431 minThe Equality ConversationWellbeing at work with Debbie BullockOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.Today I'm joined by Debbie Bullock, the award winning Wellbeing Lead at Aviva, who shares with me some of the great work the organisation is doing to support its people. This episode is useful for anyone who is responsible for the health and wellbeing of their staff, and anyone who is in search of a he...2022-09-2125 minThe Equality ConversationPermission to pause with Bethan GillOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.Today's guest is Bethan Gill, Associate Director for Inclusion and Diversity at Grant Thornton. Bethan has personally struggled with overwhelm and burnout and is currently on a three month sabbatical from work. She joins me today to share how her health has been affected in the past, and explains how to spot the triggers, how to...2022-09-0525 minThe Equality ConversationTime to think with Sophie StephensonOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.Today my guest is the wonderful Sophie Stephenson who is a specialist in The Thinking Environment and who runs her own company The Thinking Project. Our conversation today is all about having time to think and how this can support our mental and physical wellbeing – whilst at work and at home. The Confidence Conv...2022-07-2524 minThe Equality ConversationHow to find passion and purpose in what we do with Jennifer MossOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career.Today I am delighted to welcome Jennifer Moss to the podcast. Jennifer is the Chief R&D Officer of pladis, the 2nd largest biscuit manufacturer in the world and the company behind British brands including McVities and Jacob’s. Today’s conversation explores how to find passion and purpose in what we do. The Co...2022-07-1126 minThe Equality ConversationFocus on your own wellbeing with Sarah TennantOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. Today I’m excited to welcome the founder of Coach Matters, Sarah Tennant, as my guest and we’ll be talking about how you can focus on your own wellbeing. The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of con...2022-06-2724 minThe Equality ConversationHow wellbeing can build confidence at work with Helen AshtonOur focus for this season is on wellbeing and self-care and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to help you manage your wellbeing alongside your career. It is a pleasure to welcome Helen Ashton as my guest today. Helen is the former CFO of ASOS plc and founder of retail consultancy, Shape Beyond. Today we’ll be talking about managing emotions in the workplace and how looking after your own wellbeing can build confidence at work.The Confidence Conversation podca...2022-06-1335 minThe Equality ConversationUnleashing your potential by giving back (Bonus episode with The Hunger Project UK)Our focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.Today I’m excited to welcome one of my mentors, Manda Lakhani, as my guest. Manda has been an incredible support to me over the years and is also a board trustee and acting CEO of The Hunger Project UK. She’s joining me today to bring you this special bonus episode on unleashing your potential by giving bac...2022-05-2323 minThe Equality ConversationDefining career success with Jennifer McGrandleOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.It is an absolute pleasure to welcome my good friend Jenny McGrandle as my guest today. Jenny is an employment lawyer at Dechert and I'm delighted she's joining me to talk about her own career journey, and why career success is personal.The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and wh...2022-05-0925 minThe Equality ConversationUnderstanding yourself, your mindset and your valuesOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.I'm delighted to welcome Lin Yue as my guest today. Lin is an executive director at Goldman Sachs, and a multi award winning thought leader on the intersection of diversity, culture and psychology to business. She's an amazing thinker and joins me today to talk about her recent return from maternity, and the importance of learning about yourse...2022-04-2533 minThe Equality ConversationIncrease your visibility, impact and influence with Gail MorganOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.I’m excited to welcome Gail Morgan as my guest today. Gail has over 30 years’ experience and is one of only five image consultants worldwide to be certified on both sides of the Atlantic. Today’s topic is about ‘Increasing your visibility, impact and influence’. The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work an...2022-04-0425 minThe Equality ConversationHow coaching yourself can help you progress with Helen TupperOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career.It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Helen Tupper as my guest today. Helen is co-founder of Amazing If and together with Sarah Ellis is host of the Squiggly Career podcast and author of The Sunday Times Bestseller’ The Squiggly Career’ and their new book ‘You Coach You’. I’m delighted she’s joining me today to talk about how get...2022-03-2128 minThe Equality ConversationGender, bias and confidence at workOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’m delighted to introduce this special joint episode with Cityparents’ Anna Richards for International Women’s Day 2022. Today, we’ll be talking about progress in gender balance in the workplace, the main issues for women at work today and how corporates and leaders can help to address them.The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some mo...2022-03-0724 min
WorkLife StoriesGender, Bias and Confidence at WorkCityparents’ Anna Richards talks to Joy Burnford, Founder of My Confidence Matters about progress in gender balance in the workplace, the main issues she sees for women at work today and how corporates and leaders can help to address them.2022-02-2820 minThe Equality ConversationHow job sharing can boost your career with Charlotte Cherry and Alix AinsleyOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. I’m delighted to welcome Charlotte Cherry and Alix Ainsley as my guests today. Charlotte and Alix job-share the role of Director of Talent & Learning at the John Lewis Partnership and are fantastic role models for senior job sharing. Today we’ll be talking about something that really should be more prevalent in the workplace – ‘How job sharing can bo...2022-02-2127 minThe Equality ConversationHow to overcome challenges and obstacles with Parv SangeraOur focus for this Season is on ‘Getting To The Top’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips to inspire you in your career. It is a pleasure to welcome Parv Sangera as my guest today. Parv is Managing Director of The Bathroom Showroom and I’m delighted she’s joining me to talk about getting to the top and how to overcome challenges and obstacles we can all experience along the way.The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford ex...2022-02-0726 minThe Equality ConversationPut your health first with Lilian UgwumaduOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. And today I’m excited to welcome Lilian Ugwumadu as my guest. Lilian is a Consultant Gynaecologist at The Surrey Park Clinic. Lilian brings her clinical perspective as well as her experience of being a mum of two, and a manager to many mid-life women. Today’s...2022-01-2427 minThe Equality ConversationComeback from maternity with confidence with Jessica ChiversOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. It is a pleasure to welcome Jessica Chivers as my guest today. Jessica is a coaching psychologist, author of a book called “Mothers Work!” and host of the Comeback Coach podcast. She’s also the founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, a business whose mission is to keep...2022-01-1026 minThe Equality ConversationRegain control of your hormones with Nicki WilliamsOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Nicki Williams as my guest today. Nicki is an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker, women’s health expert and founder of her business, Happy Hormones for Life. Having been a client of Nicki’s in the past, I’m delighted s...2021-12-2034 minThe Equality ConversationSpeaking out about perimenopause at work with Zoe LatimerOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. Today I'm welcoming my good friend Zoe Latimer as my guest. Zoe is Head of Commercial Strategy at the Ministry of Defence and like me is currently going through perimenopause. Today we'll be breaking the taboo by speaking out about perimenopause at work, talking about the i...2021-12-0623 minThe Equality ConversationHow to manage your periods at work with Julie Collins PowellOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. I'm delighted to welcome Julie Collins Powell as my guest today. Julie works at Rathbone Brothers Plc and was a champion of the period and menopause group at her previous organisation. Today, we'll be talking about something that is still regarded a taboo in the workp...2021-11-2223 minThe Equality ConversationCoping with miscarriage and fertility challenges at work with Emma MenziesOur focus for this Season is the 4 M’s which are Monthlies, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause, and how these can affect women at work. I’ll be talking to some incredible women and experts from around the world to share their real-life stories, advice and tips, to inspire you in your career. It is a real pleasure to welcome Emma Menzies, a Fertility at Work Coach as my guest today. In recognition of Fertility Awareness Week, I’m delighted she is joining me to share her own personal story and her advice for women on ‘Coping with miscarria...2021-11-0327 minThe Equality ConversationWhy you need to let Superwoman go with Joanna MartinOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Dr Joanna Martin as my guest today. Joanna is the founder of One of Many, the fastest growing women’s leadership community in the UK. We first met several years ago when I participated in one of her leadership programmes and she has been a firm supporter and friend of mine ever since. She joins me today to talk abou...2021-10-2529 minThe Equality ConversationAsking for what you need at work with Sonia AstillOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. Today I’m welcoming the wonderful Sonia Astill as my guest. Sonia is the Chief People Officer at Wickes and has an established career in HR in the retail sector. I have got to know Sonia and her team over the last few years delivering our modern leadership programmes to Wickes. Sonia is also a single mum to 2 boys and today we’ll be talking about ‘Aski...2021-10-1126 minThe Equality ConversationReaching the top with a young family with Rachel MacfarlaneOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. I’m delighted to welcome Rachel Macfarlane as my guest today. Rachel is Group Head of Legal at Quintet Private Bank, having been promoted from the role of General Counsel at Brown Shipley. She joins me today to talk about ‘reaching the top with a young family’, confidence and dealing with imposter syndrome. The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, wo...2021-09-2728 minThe Equality ConversationJuggling what life throws at us with Rosie CampbellOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. It is an absolute honour to welcome Professor Rosie Campbell as my guest today. Rosie is a professor of politics and the Director of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London. I was very fortunate to get to know Rosie during the first lockdown when we researched the impact of the pandemic on gender balance in business. We had lots o...2021-09-1321 minThe Equality ConversationSharing the domestic load with Dannii PortsmouthOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. I’m delighted to welcome Dannii Portsmouth as my guest today. Dannii is Vice President of Human Resources at PepsiCo and has held a variety of strategic leadership roles and led management teams throughout her career, and is also about to embark on a new role in the US. Today we’ll be talking about how she found working during the pandemic and ‘Sharing the domestic loa...2021-08-3026 minThe Equality ConversationAvoiding overwhelm & burnout with Karen SkidmoreOur focus for this Season is ‘Fitting Life and Work Together’ and I’ll be talking to some incredible women about their careers, work, family and how they juggle everything life throws at us. It is a pleasure to welcome my friend, business coach and this season’s podcast sponsor Karen Skidmore, as my guest today. Karen is a business life and leadership coach and is also the author of a wonderful book 'True Profit Business: How to play bigger without burning out'. I’m delighted she is joining me today to share her own story, her top tips on putting...2021-08-1631 minThe Equality ConversationHow to stay motivated with Tamara GillanOur focus for this Season is ‘Being Your Best Self’ and it is an absolute pleasure to welcome my good friend, Tamara Gillan, as my guest today. 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Stephanie started out as a commercial media lawyer before switching careers ten years ago, and is now a highly experienced trainer and coach, supporting people to build their confidence, be more courageous and step up in their roles so that they can fulfil their potential – with a particular specialism in helping women going through leadership transitions. She has a very interesting take on gender equality that hones in on what she calls the “paradox...2021-07-1926 minThe Equality ConversationThe power of coaching and mentoring with Sian PriggOur focus for this Season is ‘Being Your Best Self’ and today I’m welcoming the wonderful Sian Prigg as my guest. Sian is the Senior Learning and Talent Manager at Opel Vauxhall Finance, and she has worked in the field of talent and HR for over 20 years. I have been very fortunate to get to know Sian and her team over the last couple of years helping them to develop their company-wide mentoring programme. She also coaches school aged girls and their parents about their career options through her coaching business Start Sooner. Today, we’ll be talking all thing...2021-07-0525 minThe Equality ConversationMaking the most of your network with Julie BakerOur focus for this Season is ‘Being Your Best Self’ and it is an absolute pleasure and honour to welcome Julie Baker as my guest today. Julie is Head of Enterprise, Climate Engagement and Partnerships at NatWest Group and we became friends after she spoke at one of our events a couple of years ago. She has been an amazing supporter and advocate of mine and I’m delighted she is joining me today to talk about ‘Making the most of your network’.The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford explores the world of women, work and what it ta...2021-06-2127 minThe Equality ConversationLessons in confidence with Jeni ThakrarOur focus for this season is ‘Being Your Best Self’ and I'm delighted to welcome Jeni Thakrar as my guest for this second episode, which is about lessons in confidence. Jeni is a Talent and Inclusion Partner at Canada Life UK, and I've had the pleasure to work with her over the last year on matters relating to confidence in the workplace. 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Pro TalksPro Talks with Joy Burnford founder of myconfidencemattersThis episode hosts Joy Burnford, founder and director of myconfidencematters, and all-round awesome person. We spoke about public speaking, organizational structure, empowering women and minorities, and 'family meeting'. Joy's insights are fantastic and I highly recommend listening to this before public speaking, interviewing, asking for a raise, or going into a big meeting - there are so many pearls of wisdom here.
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Transform Mundane Moments Into Memorable Tales With Free AudiobookIncredible Journey Audiobook by Sheila BurnfordListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 160884
Title: Incredible Journey
Author: Sheila Burnford
Narrator: Megan Follows
Format: Unabridged
Length: 03:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 07-05-00
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Classics
Summary:
Fans of Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Shiloh will love this timeless classic about two dogs and a cat that embark on a journey to return to their owner and inspired the movie Homeward Bound.
An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in th...2000-07-053h 00