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St Mary’s SermonsSermon, November 16, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church
in Portsmouth, RI on The Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost.
2025-11-1710 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 23 - Reimagining Masculinity at Work with Daniele FiandacaSend us a textWhat if the very system we’ve been trained to succeed in is holding all of us back? Inclusive leadership and male-allyship specialist Daniele Fiandaca joins me to explore healthier masculinity, practical ways to include men in DEI, and why empathy is a leadership muscle—not a “female” trait.In this conversation, Daniele (founder of Token Man and co-founder of Hard as Nails) explains why he avoids the word “patriarchy” when engaging men, how “the man box” harms everyone, and what shifts actually move cultures beyond policy in...
2025-11-1247 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 22 - The Power of Permission: Speaking Up With Intention with Ronke Kokoruwe , TEDx CoachSend us a textWhat would change if you gave yourself full permission—not just to lead—but to speak with courage, clarity and intention? In this uplifting conversation, lawyer-turned-coach, TEDx licence holder and “Queen of Joy” Ronke Kokoruwe shares how women can stop waiting to “feel confident” and start speaking from intention, presence and joy.We trace Ronke’s journey from the law to coaching, unpack the myth of confidence, and explore practical ways to move from freeze to flow. Ronke introduces powerful prompts (“Why am I talking?” and “Why am I there?”), the role o...
2025-11-0549 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, November 2, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI
on the Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost.
2025-11-0410 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 21 - Women-Only Leadership Programmes: Fix or Future? with Dr Rob Sayers-BrownSend us a textAre women-only leadership programmes a solution—or part of the problem? Dr Rob Sayers Brown joins me to explore leadership identity, human vs social capital, and why inclusive design must go deeper than “fix the woman.”In this candid conversation, occupational psychologist Dr Rob Sayers Brown unpacks what actually helps women (and other under-represented leaders) thrive. Drawing on his professional doctorate research into women-only leadership programmes—and his lived experience as a gay man—Rob explains why leadership is still shaped by narrow, gendered and heteronormative norms, and what to do abou...
2025-10-2954 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, October 26, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI
on the Twentieth Day After Pentecost.
2025-10-2711 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 20 - Domestic Abuse and It's Hidden Impact at Work - with Vanessa WhiteSend us a textThis week on the She Leads Collective Podcast, host Mary Gregory is joined by Vanessa White, accredited Relationship and Divorce Master Coach, to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together they open up an important and often hidden conversation: how abuse at home can impact confidence, performance, and leadership at work.Vanessa shares her lived experience of domestic abuse and how it shaped her mission to support others through recovery, resilience, and rediscovery. The conversation explores:The subtle signs of abuse and coercive control — and wh...
2025-10-2251 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, October 19, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI
on the Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost.
2025-10-2112 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 19 - Menopause at Work: Helen Tomlinson on Culture ChangeSend us a textReleased the week of World Menopause Day (18 October), this episode features Helen Tomlinson, the UK’s first Menopause Employment Champion. She shares why midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a power stage—and how employers can move from token gestures to real culture change. What happens when a musical-theatre dream becomes a mission to transform workplaces for millions of women? Helen Tomlinson—Head of Inclusion at Adecco and the UK’s first Menopause Employment Champion—has used her voice to shift policy, challenge stigma and help organisations get...
2025-10-1549 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 18 - Baby Loss and Belonging - Compassion in Action at Work with Shelley KaySend us a textWhat happens when the loss that shapes your life is the one the world rarely talks about? In this deeply human conversation released to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October, UK), Shelley Kay—Talent & Development Business Partner and co-lead of the Gender Perspectives Network at the Adecco Group—shares her personal experience of five miscarriages and how she transformed private heartbreak into advocacy at work.Shelley and I explore why baby loss remains shrouded in silence in many organisations, what that silence costs people...
2025-10-0840 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, October 5, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI
on the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost.
2025-10-0711 min
The Poems We Made Along The WayEpisode 30: Mary Jean Chan - Queering clarity through poetryOn today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along the Way Gregory Kearns speaks to Mary Jean Chan about clarity, truth vs fact in a poem and the drafting process as a form of play.Mary Jean Chan is the author of Flèche (Faber & Faber, 2019), which won the Costa Book Award for Poetry. Bright Fear (Faber, 2023), Chan's second book, was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection, the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Writer’s Prize. They co-edited the anthology 100 Queer Poems (Vintage, 2022) with Andrew McMillan and served as a judge for the 2023 Booker Prize...
2025-10-061h 07
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 17 - Beyond the Man Box - How Men Become True Allies with Robert BakerSend us a textWhat does it take to turn good intentions into real change? In this conversation, Robert Baker—founder of Potentia Talent Consulting, board member at European Women on Boards, UN Women UK, and Women in Quantum Development, and former co-president of PWN Global—shares how to engage men as allies and build inclusive, gender-balanced cultures that last. We explore the “aha” moments from his men’s workshops (including stereotypes we don’t notice), how to counter the “...
2025-10-0146 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 16 - Stand Up to Stand Out: Funny Women Awards Founder, Lynne ParkerSend us a textWhat happens when someone tells you “women aren’t funny”? If you’re Lynne Parker BCAa, you build a movement. In this episode, Lynne — Founder & CEO of Funny Women CIC and host of How to Have Fun at Work podcast— shares the origin story of Funny Women, the growth of the Funny Women Awards (from 70 entrants to 2,000+ across performance, writing, film and content creation), and why comedy is one of the most powerful confidence tools in leadership and life.We talk about platforming new talent...
2025-09-2449 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, September 21, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in
Portsmouth, RI on the Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
2025-09-2210 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 15 - From Shadows to Spotlight: How women can shine in a noisy world with Nishma Patel RobbSend us a textWhat if the most powerful intelligence today isn’t artificial — but authentic?In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Nishma Patel Robb — Ex Google Brand Chief, past President of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), and now Founder of Glittersphere, a movement that’s part TED Talk, part Studio 54, all about making women visible.Nishma shares her story of growing up as the youngest of three daughters in a creative South Asian/British household, navigating barriers in the med...
2025-09-1754 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 14 - Beyond Strong and Sensitive: Rethinking Gender and Vulnerability with Zeenat Ahmed-PetoSend us a textTrigger warning: This episode includes discussion of male suicide and mental health.Why is it that men are told to be “strong” while women are labelled “too sensitive”? And what happens when those same societal rules leave both men and women struggling in silence?In this powerful episode, released on World Suicide Prevention Day, I’m joined by award-winning cognitive hypnotherapist and author Zeenat Ahmed Peto. Together, we explore how the very system that holds women back also pressures men to hide their emotions — sometimes with devasta...
2025-09-1038 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, September 7, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI on the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost.
2025-09-0813 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 13 - Emotions at Work: Reclaiming What We've Been Told to Hide with Steph TranterSend us a textWhat if the very thing we’ve been told to leave at the door—our emotions—is actually the most powerful leadership tool we have?In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by executive coach, facilitator, and author Steph Tranter. Together, we explore why emotions are still treated as “undiscussable” in many organisations, what happens when they’re ignored, and how leaders can create cultures where people feel safe to bring their whole selves—feelings and all.Steph shares her journey from the checkouts at...
2025-09-0351 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 12 - Rising Fast and Staying Grounded with India HatfieldSend us a textWhat does it take to lead with impact in your twenties without burning out? In this episode, I speak with India Hatfield, Senior Manager in AI Product Innovation at Capgemini Invent. India shares her journey from GSK’s Future Leaders programme to senior leadership in tech—all before turning 30. We explore how ambition evolves, how to say no without guilt, and what inclusive leadership really looks like in action. India’s clarity, humour, and honesty are a breath of fresh air. Whether you're early in your career or supporting the next generation of leader...
2025-08-2742 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 11 - How to Be a Whole Leader in a Divided World with Dr Louise AustinSend us a textWhat kind of leadership does the world need now?In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Dr Louise Austin—psychologist, senior lecturer, arts-based researcher, and integrative psychotherapist—joins me to explore what it truly means to be a whole leader in today’s complex, divided world.We delve into topics rarely discussed in organisational life: the shadow side of leadership, how shame and power dynamics play out in teams, the role of reflective practice, and why genuine transformation always begins within. Louise brings her rich cross-disciplinary perspective to illuminate how depth...
2025-08-2042 minSt Mary’s SermonsSermon, August 17, 2025, The Rev. Dr. John Gregory PriorA sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. John Gregory Prior at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost.
2025-08-1814 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 10 - She Can Prosper CIC – Redefining Financial Power for WomenSend us a textWhat if true leadership meant leading your finances—not just your team?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diane Watson—award-winning financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of She Can Prosper. Diane shares her mission to empower women at every life stage to take control of their financial future. From navigating money mindsets to challenging outdated societal norms, Diane’s insights are practical, personal, and deeply inspiring.Together, we explore:Why even successful women can hesitate to plan financiallyThe hidden risks of outsourcing financial responsibilityHow to build confiden...
2025-08-1342 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 9 - From Adversity to Advocacy : Leading the Free-From RevolutionSend us a textWhat if the thing that once threatened your life became the foundation of your purpose?Diagnosed with severe anaphylaxis at age two, Julianne Ponan MBE has spent her life navigating a world that isn’t built for people with allergies—and doing something extraordinary about it.As the founder and CEO of Creative Nature, Julianne built one of the UK’s leading Top 14 allergen-free brands, securing listings in major supermarkets, exporting to 16 countries, and supplying seven international airlines. She’s a bold advocate and policy voice, i...
2025-08-0654 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 8 - Lilith: Reclaiming the Lost Voices of WomenSend us a textWhat if the original “fallen woman” wasn’t sinful—but simply refused to submit?In this powerful and provocative episode, I’m joined by historical and mythological fiction author Nikki Marmery to explore the story behind Lilith—the first woman before Eve, banished from the Garden of Eden for daring to stand up to Adam and God.Together, we delve into why this story matters today.We discuss how Lilith, long demonised in religious and cultural narratives, is reimagined in Nikki’s novel as the fierce, wise...
2025-07-3054 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 7 - Running for Her Life: Mr and Mrs Ovary on a Mission to Raise AwarenessSend us a textOvarian cancer is often called a “silent killer”—and like many women’s health issues, it doesn’t get talked about enough. The symptoms are easily missed, the diagnosis often comes too late, and the impact can be devastating.In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Craig McMurrough and Sarah Fritchley—also known as Mr and Mrs Ovary—who are quite literally running across the UK in giant ovary costumes to change that.Craig began fundraising for Ovacome after losing his siste...
2025-07-2336 min
Cup of Coffee and CrimeA Fire, A Family's Grief, and a Chilling Confession: Mary GregoryShe was 94 years old, a strong, determined grandmother battling dementia. Yet despite her diagnosis, Mary Gregory’s independent spirit meant she continued living alone in her modest bungalow in Lancashire, England. When a house fire tragically claimed her life in May 2018, it was written off as nothing more than a heartbreaking accident—a sad end to a long and well-loved life.But just one year later, a comment made during a counselling session would open the door to something far darker. Something no one in her family could have imagined.In this episode, I explore the...
2025-07-2335 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 6 - Beyond AI: The Skills That Still Matter – with Celine Floyd, Chief Skills Officer at CappfinitySend us a textWhat if the future of work lies not just in the tech we adopt—but in the human qualities we choose to preserve?In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Celine Floyd—Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and board-level leader shaping how organisations think about talent, capability, and the future of work.We explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, why some human behaviours will always matter more than AI, and how le...
2025-07-1644 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 5 - Fearless Journalism, Real Reform : Award Winning Journalist Liz PerkinsSend us a textWhat happens when a journalist refuses to stay silent and holds power to account?Award winning journalist Liz Perkins has become an expert in speaking truth to power. In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, Liz shares the remarkable stories behind her fearless reporting—from exposing misogyny in Welsh rugby to influencing landmark Family Court reform through the Domestic Abuse Bill.Currently Night News Editor at The Sunday Telegraph, Liz has also reported from Afghanistan, moderated events at the World Economic Forum, and contributed regularly on Times Ra...
2025-07-0937 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking OutSend us a textWhat happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked?Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that. An executive coach, academic, and bestselling author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out (and What to Do About It), Lucy reveals the systemic blind spots pushing women out of leadership at the peak of their power.Named Business Book of the Year (Diversity & Inclusion) and described by The Sunday Times as “clear, pithy and enraging...
2025-07-0145 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 3 - Authenticity in Action, Leading the Ange Bishop WaySend us a textWhat does it really take to thrive as a woman CEO in the male-dominated world of tech?In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Bishop—CEO of Zühlke UK, global adventurer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership.With over two decades in technology consulting, Ange has built a career at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and cultural transformation. But what sets her apart isn’t just her CV—it’s how she leads: with energy, honesty, and a deep commitment to equity.We tal...
2025-06-2653 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 2 - Finding Voice, My Leadership StorySend us a textBefore I ask others to share their truth, it felt only fair to share mine.In this episode, I open up about the real journey behind my work—what shaped me as a leader, the moments that tested me, and how I came to lead with deeper purpose and clarity.You’ll hear stories of challenge, change, and quiet breakthroughs—from child psychiatry to boardrooms, from reinvention to writing a bestselling book.This isn’t a tale of perfect progression—it’s about navigating self-doubt, holding onto your values...
2025-06-2513 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenEpisode 1 - Welcome to the She Leads Collective PodcastSend us a textWhy do so many brilliant women still question their confidence? Why do some of the biggest challenges leaders face never make it into the boardroom conversation?In this first episode, I introduce the why behind the She Leads Collective Podcast—and the stories we need to hear if we want to lead with more courage, clarity, and humanity.You’ll hear the themes we’ll explore—confidence, bias, allyship, and the ‘undiscussables’—and why I believe now is the time to change the conversation.This podcast is for women lead...
2025-06-2514 min
She Leads Collective Podcast: stories, allyship and confidence tools for womenWelcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast – launching 25th June!Send us a textWelcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast – launching 25th June!I’m Mary Gregory, and in this short trailer, I’ll give you a taste of what this podcast is all about.Each week, I’ll be in conversation with women leaders, business owners, and the allies who support them—sharing honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kinds of leadership truths we don’t often talk about out loud.If you're ready for a more human, inclusive, and real conversation about leadership—you're in the right place.
2025-06-0702 min
Stage or ScreenMary PoppinsWith special guest, Caroline Sheen (Mary Poppins, 9 to 5, Grease, The Light in the Piazza, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Les Miserables, The Witches of Eastwick, Mamma Mia, Into the Woods, The Plaza Suite, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods and many more). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-041h 20
The Business Awards ShowEpisode 151: Judges Tips for Awards Success with Aarti Parmar & Mary GregoryJudges Tips for Awards Success is the next in a special series of the Business Awards Show focusing on how to enter awards and why you should. Judge Aarti Parmar, an award-winning brand consultant, shares her thoughts on judging the Best Businesswomen Awards. Aarti offers excellent advice to anyone thinking of entering or who has not won previously. Mary Gregory, leadership coach and winner of the Best Coach 2024 has decided to sponsor the awards this year. Mary suggested we create a new category - Best Female Leader. So we did! And we are delighted that s...
2025-05-1427 min
Rebellious Wellness Over 50The Hidden Path to the Body's Wisdom with Dr. Mary SandersIn this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, I welcomed Dr. Mary Sanders, a medical intuitive and chiropractor with over 30 years of experience. We explored how our bodies communicate with us through chakras, energy medicine, and intuitive healing. Dr. Mary shares her journey from traditional chiropractic practice to becoming a medical intuitive and offers practical wisdom on how listeners can tap into their body's innate intelligence.I'm always intrigued by the idea--science really--that says our body holds on to traumas, big and small resulting in pain, anxiety, a constant feeling that something isn't right. Mary expands...
2025-04-0240 min
Be Truly HeardConfidence – Myth or Mastery? With guest Mary GregoryConfidence is one of those things we’re told we just need more of, but what if that’s not the full story? In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Gregory. Mary is a leadership coach, consultant, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in helping leaders navigate through challenging changes, meet ambitious targets, and build trustworthy relationships. She is also a thought leader on the Forbes Coaches Council, where she shares her insights on leadership, empathy, connection, and the future of work. Mary’s work involves coaching senior leaders, designing and facil...
2025-03-0628 min
Cover To CoverDr. James R Gregory Dr. James R. Gregory, a renowned business author and entrepreneur, co-founded a highly successful global brand management consulting firm in New York City alongside his wife, Evelyn Clyburne. Their 40-year journey in business culminated in the sale of their company in 2013. Post-retirement, Dr. Gregory’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to earn a doctorate from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida.
Transitioning from business to literature, Dr. Gregory began writing a series of captivating novellas under the collection ‘Small Fortunes,’ featuring the memorable characters of Steve Stackhouse and Nancy Crocker...
2025-01-1129 min
The Business Awards ShowEpisode 127: Overcoming Your Ego with Mary Gregory Overcoming Your Ego with Mary Gregory talks to the trailblazing winner of the Best Coach at the 2024 Best Businesswomen Awards. She opens up about her unique path from the corporate world to becoming a seasoned leadership coach. Her captivating journey, enriched by stints at prestigious companies like Ralph Lauren and Tesco, sets the stage for a deep dive into the complexities of ego in leadership. Mary's expertise, rooted in her psychology background, sheds light on the crucial role of self-awareness and the all-too-common pitfalls of ego traps. She specialises in empowering purpose-driven leaders to maximese their potential...
2024-11-1330 min
The Dave Allen Show10/22/2024 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robb Reel, Mary Ann Claytor, Anthony Lewis, Mike StuartMore on Robb Reel’s walk from Charleston to Morgantown, Democratic candidate for WV State Auditor Mary Ann Claytor, Anthony Lewis from HD Media and the Touchdown City podcast and State Senator Mike Stuart.
2024-10-2253 min