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Loose Women in PharmaMen’s life expectancy is less than women’s. Why is that?We are learning lots about the women’s health gap and the impact of the decline in oestrogen on health. But there is SO MUCH MORE being discovered about the impact of biological gender on health. Men’s life expectancy is on average 5 1/2 years less than women’s. Why is that? Could it be the fact that some men lose their Y chromosome as they age?And what impact does the decline on testosterone later in life have on women’s health? Find out more in this week’s Loose Women in Pharma as Sarah and Miriam review som...2025-05-0814 minLoose Women in PharmaINSPIRE! Hi5 is here - future-proof your careersThis week the Loose Women in Pharma, Sarah and Miriam, discuss their upcoming INSPIRE! Hi5 event focused on future-proofing our careers amidst rapid technological changes and all the global uncertainty. They discuss the power of humanity to adapt and evolve and the importance of embracing change even if we feel resistance because of the huge breakthroughs it can yield. They reflect on how opening up to new perspectives has led to significant medical breakthroughs such as for stomach ulcers and cervical cancer.And how research is now indicating that Alzheimer’s Disease is triggered by the Herpes Simp...2025-05-0814 minLoose Women in PharmaEmbracing the Chaos – Control, Randomness & Women's Evolution 👐In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Sarah and Miriam unpack the illusion of control and how it shapes our daily lives. From the unpredictability of existence to the historical journey of women’s rights, they explore the tension between structure and spontaneity — and how learning to let go can be a radical act of self-compassion.Topics we touch on:🔶 Why “control” might be holding us back🔶 The randomness of life and how to navigate it🔶 A brief history of women and autonomy🔶 How self-compassion plays a role in the modern woman's exper2025-05-0814 minLoose Women in PharmaHow comfortable do you feel right now?In this week's episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Sarah and Miriam explore the pervasive sense of discomfort in today's unpredictable world.What will happen next in our industry? What is happening in the world at large? What will this mean for our own lives and for those we love? It’s not easy feeling uncomfortable. We do lots to avoid it. Some of it healthy, some less so. The pace and unpredictability of the changes we are all facing personally and professionally - from the impact of AI on our roles and lives to getting comfortable with...2025-05-0814 minLoose Women in PharmaTake back your power with Dr Hannah RobertsWhile Trump is wreaking chaos around the world, it’s easy to overlook what the impact of his reign on science and women’s health. And when you do open that box, it’s easy to feel scared and want to hide.In this podcast Sarah and Miriam ask Dr Hannah Roberts - what can we do? And we get some pretty good answers. Follow up here:Read Hannah's LinkedIn articleRecord any impacts of the anti-DEI orderWrite to your MP and Financial AdvisorAs founder of Intentional Careers™, author of Amazon #1 bestseller Intentional Careers for STEM...2025-04-0448 minLoose Women in PharmaWomen’s health, weird questions & baby deliveries – Oh my!This International Women’s Day, Miriam and Sarah are back with a brand new, full-length podcast—the first one in ages! This time, they sat down with Consultant Gynaecologist and all-around women’s health champion, Dr Karen Morton, to chat about the classic "bikini medicine" topics (you know, the stuff no one ever teaches us properly). They got the chance to ask all the so-called stupid questions—like what even is a normal period?!—plus deep dives into endometriosis, adenomyosis, hormones, HRT, transdermal absorption, testosterone for women, prolapse prevention, and more!Oh, and prepare for a collective "aww...2025-03-0544 minLoose Women in PharmaNominate for the Women in Pharma Role Model Awards 💥Have you been thinking about nominating yourself or someone you know for the Women in Pharma Role Model Awards? The deadline for entries is FAST-approaching - Friday 31 Jan – so the time to act is NOW! 💥 It’s cold and windy. 🌬️ ❄️ The bank account is empty. So what better way to spend 30 minutes this weekend than to:Nominate yourself (it’s not icky – it’s inspiring!) Or give the ultimate gift by nominating a brilliant colleague, client or agency partner. Why enter? Feel the buzz: Get recognised for your leadership, resilience, and inspiration.Boost your career: Being a role model opens doors and builds yo2025-02-2712 minLoose Women in PharmaThe day after Inspire! 4 UIt's the day after their INSPIRE! 4U event. Miriam and Sarah reflect on what had an impact and thank their supporters.2025-02-2714 minLoose Women in PharmaMerry Christmas & Goodbye to 2024!In the final roundup of 2024, Sarah surprises Miriam, and they reflect on highlights from the year, personally, professionally and for Women in Pharma. It can be easy to get caught up in a frantic rush to the Christmas finishing line but traditionally this darkest period of the year involved closing things down and going inwards. One such German-speaking tradition is Sperrnächte or Dunkelnächte, a period of 13 nights in the run up to 21 December, the Winter solstice (and Miriam’s birthday!). Each night invites a ritual of introspection and self-reflection, one night for each month of the year with...2025-02-2714 minLoose Women in PharmaThe power of gratitudeOn the day after Thanksgiving, the Women in Pharma discuss the extraordinary power of gratitude and launch the 2025 Role Model Awards. Find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRvbJAY9 Snap up the last few industry tickets for INSPIRE!4U here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezKwQZbe2024-12-0214 minLoose Women in PharmaDancing Queens!Dancing Queens!From a fun team building evening at ABBA Voyage to an epic Young Women in Pharma first event, it’s all been happening this week. There’s high energy in the Women in Pharma camp! More than half the tickets for INSPIRE!4U on 16 January 2025 have now GONE in the first week of availability, so be sure to get in quick, especially if you are from the industry side of life. We’re shaking up our format and we would love to have you there if you want more impact at work.2024-12-0214 minLoose Women in PharmaSpooky halloween happenings with personal growth & transformationIn this Halloweeny conversation, Sarah and Miriam reflect on spooky happenings with their personal growth and transformation.
They share exciting developments on #beyondbikinimedicine including a collaboration brewing with Paul Simms’ team of rebels and misfits at Impatient Health alongside Kate Womersley of the The George Institute for Global Health who leads the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity) project. This is going to be BIG with opportunities to
get involved so watch this space…In the meantime learn best practices for how your organisation should be considering sex and gender in R&D by joining
the...2024-11-0514 minLoose Women in PharmaConscious network designAs human’s we are hard wired for connection. This week Miriam & Sarah talk about their weeks of connectivity, conscious network design and some juicy opportunities for YOU to come and connect with your Women in Pharma network. 2024-11-0514 minLoose Women in PharmaEnergy black holesFeeling stressed out by lastminititus?
Experiencing energy black holes in your daily work?
At risk of sinking into the Bermuda triangle between commercial, agency and procurement as you just try to get your key projects done with people you trust?
In today’s round-up of the week, Sarah and Miriam delve into the concept of 'energy black holes' within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. They discuss how these black holes manifest as frustrating cycles of restructuring, decision-making challenges, and the complexities of agency-client relationships.
The dialogue emphasises the importance of huma...2024-11-0514 minLoose Women in PharmaDiscussing Challenges in the life sciences sector on a sunny October FridayOn this cold, sunny October Friday, the Loose Women in Pharma discuss the challenges faced in the life sciences sector. They emphasise the importance of maintaining connections, having fun, and prioritising self-care amidst the stress of uncertainty and job hunting. The discussion also touches on the power of asking for help and keeping a sense of optimism in overcoming adversity. Let’s hold each other close people! Have a great weekend. 2024-11-0513 minLoose Women in PharmaLet’s make waves together!In their latest update Sarah and Miriam reflect on the power of waves as they squeeze themselves into neoprene suits down in Cornwall ready for a bit of body-boarding.
There has been a swell of activity over the last few weeks from both the Women in Pharma and others championing the need to close the women’s health gap and improve the health of everyone by adopting a gendered lens in health and medicine.
Miriam Kenrick and Sarah Sowerby have shared #beyondbikinimedicine with numerous groups including the PM Society’s DE&I group, the Deep End...2024-10-0714 minLoose Women in PharmaLeadership with Nicky StuntMiriam and Sarah sit down with Nicky Stunt from RBW consulting to discuss what those working in healthcare agencies say they want from their leaders.
If you’re an agency leader or future leader (of any gender) wondering what’s expected from you in terms of accountability, transparency, trust and communication in a hybrid world, take a listen.
This podcast will challenge you to think about your self awareness, how you set standards and lead by example.
Stay in touch with Women in Pharma even...2024-09-1046 minLoose Women in PharmaThey’re back!Find out what Miriam and Sarah did over the summer, the challenges of settling back into the habits that set us up for success and what Women in Pharma has on the Autumn agenda.Places are going fast for our Women in Pharma 'Asthma is 'Worse for Women' webinar on 27 September. Don’t miss out; register here: https://lnkd.in/eRPNkXtq
Women in Pharma is asking for some help. Could you, or someone in your network provide:
- A venue for our next INSPIRE! event one Wednesday or Thursday in November. We ar...2024-09-1014 minLoose Women in PharmaSarah & Miriam discuss the benefits of doing hard thingsThis week Sarah and Miriam talk about the benefits for doing hard things - the things that challenge us, stretch us and grow us. And how brilliant we feel when we have done those hard things.Sarah’s book launch gets a mention too - check it out via the link in bio!#womeninpharma#beyondbikinimedicine#womenshealthgap#WIP#weinspirepossibilities#whatispossible2024-07-0514 minLoose Women in PharmaMission impossible or mission critical?The day after the Women in Pharma INSPIRE! 3 event, Sarah was feeling buzzy and bonkers, while Miriam crashed! They reflect on a fun evening of connection and inspiration and realising that the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign might not be so impossible as it first sounds.If you missed out, be the first to hear about future events by signing up to our mailing list here https://lnkd.in/equqrv7RAnd if you think you might suffer from Imposter Syndrome, check out our quiz and consider our one day masterclass on 20th September https://lnkd.in/enMsBv4D#wome...2024-06-1714 minLoose Women in PharmaCelebration time! We chat to Rina NewtonCelebration time! We chat to @Rina Newton about being a finalist in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards; the power of a supportive network, resilience and kindness. We muse on why women love to share their achievements with others in their team and life and what we learned about imposter syndrome.Plus its the final call for the last few tickets to INSPIRE!3 Tickets almost sold out - again!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-pharma-inspire-3-tickets-897159727897?aff=oddtdtcreator
Make sure you don’t miss out on Women in Pharma news by jo...2024-06-0714 minLoose Women in PharmaNew relationships. Exciting? Tricky? But what about agency-client relationships?Today Miriam and Sarah are wondering how well we set up our relationships - heck what even is a relationship? And what about procurement in that relationship? Mmmmm. Trigger warning everyone!We really want to know:What you think makes a good agency-client relationship?Would a framework for setting up a good relationship be helpful?Where are the flashpoints?2024-06-0314 minLoose Women in PharmaIf public speaking and Imposter Syndrome scare you, you are not alone.If public speaking and Imposter Syndrome scare you, you are not alone. But you can learn to manage those scary monsters in your head.Curious to hear more? Register your interest for a one day Women in Pharma Imposter Syndrome Masterclass. https://lnkd.in/enMsBv4D
And if you haven’t got your ticket for INSPIRE! 3 yet, the bank holiday weekend it the ideal time to get organised and get on it! Connection and inspiration are just a click away https://lnkd.in/ebHBKy
#impostersyndrome
#womeninpharma
#beyondbikinimedicine
...2024-05-2414 minLoose Women in PharmaThe power of connection - networking and supportThis week Miriam and Sarah are excited (what’s new there!) to look forward to hearing from the inspirational speakers at INSPIRE! 3, 13th June, Paddington, London.
Don’t miss out on getting your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/897159727897?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sarita Stefani, our Ultimate Women’s Health Role Model will share how, with her background in pharma and tech, she Co-Founded Amilis, a pioneering egg-freezing platform aimed at empowering women through fertility preservation options, whilst nurturing her own ‘bump’ in the making.
Mehrnaz Campbell, our Agency Role Model will...2024-05-2015 minLoose Women in PharmaCelebrate! Miriam is a finalist in the One of many Lead The Change awards!Whoop! Whoop! Miriam is a finalist in the One of many Lead The Change awards! Sarah and Miriam are powered-up by a weekend conference on women’s leadership and delighted to be so supported in our hashtag #beyondbikinimedicine campaign by the incredible healthcare professionals in the One of Many NHS community. Thanks for showing your support and wearing our tshirts ladies - you ROCKand we are sooooo gratefulAnd YOU can be powered-up too at at INSPIRE! 3. Awesome speakers with inspiring stories to share. The energy of people like you, encouraging you to grow and make your...2024-05-2014 minLoose Women in PharmaDo diseases show up differently in men and women?This week Miriam and Sarah reflect on how much interest there is in the different ways diseases affect women and men, the differences in X and Y chromosomes (quite a lot), and the 8 elements of Beyond Bikini Medicine manifesto:1. Mindset shift to gendered medicine2. Courageous and curious leadership3. Awareness education and training4. Motivate and incentivise all the players in the system5. Retrospective analysis of data on diseases and existing medicines6. Prospective redesign of R&D7. Gender-based clinical guidelines8. Disease prevention by putting wellbeing firstCheck out the White Paper for...2024-05-2014 minLoose Women in PharmaDr Kittie Dalton - Ultimate Women's Health Trailblazer who first identified Pre Menstrual Syndrome and Post Natal Depression. We salute you!This month’s LWIP hears us interview our first man on the
podcast.
This month Sarah and Miriam talk with Dan Dalton, former
professional cricketer, former MEP and
wait for it… grandson of an amazing trailblazer in women’s health, Dr Katharina Dalton.
Kittie as she was affectionately known was a woman on a
mission.
She was one of the first tranche of female doctors who were
admitted to medical school when they opened things up after the Second World
War qualifying on the day the NHS came into...2024-04-2345 minLoose Women in PharmaFrom discombobulation to disciplineFrom discombobulation to discipline
Miriam and Sarah discuss the importance of firm foundations and some new things they have tried this week. Plus an interesting insight into what it's like to be the only man in the room.
#onlymanintheroom
#growthmindset
#beyondbikinimedicine
#womenshealthgap
#WIP
#weinspirepossibilities
#whatispossible
#workinprogress2024-04-2214 minLoose Women in PharmaNegative inner chatter vs connecting to a deeper 'inner knowing'This week the Loose Women in Pharma discuss how negative inner chatter can hold us back. Miriam has read (another) book (of course she has!) and Sarah has been out of her comfort zone in a spin class😱. As they adventure into another growth mindset topic, they realise that they both have different ways of quietening negative inner chatter and tapping into a deeper 'sense of knowing', or ‘feeling', which is where we can live our most joyful life and tap into a world of endless possibilities☀️
@womeninpharma
#beyondbikinimedicine
#whatispossible
#weinspirepotential2024-03-2514 minLoose Women in PharmaWomen spend 25% more of their lives in poor health compared with men. But does it have to be this way?Liz Sergeant is a former Woman in Pharma and Founder of the Well Nourished Club. Now she works with individuals and corporates to help women optimise their health, energy, wellbeing and performance. And who doesn’t need that in their life?
In this episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Miriam and Sarah discover so much about:
Functional medicine and functional nutrition
Liz’s own journey from high achiever, to superwoman to HPA axis dysfunction
The difference between tests for optimal health and what medicine typically looks at in diagnosing disease
The relationship between stress and blood gluc...2024-03-1955 minLoose Women in PharmaWomen in Pharma Role Model AwardsWoo-hoo! It’s the day after the very first Women in Pharma Role Model awards and Miriam and Sarah are still buzzing!
The pom-poms are out!!!They reflect on the last 24 hours, including their attendance at the @PMSociety Awards and the conversations with male allies who are asking 'what can we do to help women rise in our organisations?'
One thing male allies can do is read 'How Women Rise by @Sally Helgesen and @Marshall Goldsmith. This book is the next step from ‘What Got You Here Won’t get you There’, which is a great b...2024-03-1814 minLoose Women in PharmaBridget GorhamIf you are a women living in England, Bridget Goreman’s work should matter to you. Bridget is a Health Economics Policy Advisor for The NHS Confederation. She is tasked with generating evidence for why investing in women’s health is good for individuals AND the prosperity of the nation. Her work aims to secure funding to support The 10 year Women’s Health Strategy for England, beyond 2 years. Prepare to be quite amazed at some of the things she tells us - and not always amazed in a good way. If you care about women’s health this is a must-list2024-03-0542 minLoose Women in PharmaFearFear. It’s so human. But did you know that flight, fight and freeze are not the only responses? Have you heard of the fawn response, the courage response or the tend and befriend response? Until this week, us neither, so this week’s chat is about our responses to fear.
Our Beyond Bikini Medicine webpage is also live so take a look at that here https://www.womeninpharma.network/campaign/beyond-bikini-medicine
Our Whitepaper is available as a download. We really want to know what you think. What you like...2024-03-0514 minLoose Women in PharmaThe Power of CourageThe power of courageThe Loose Women in Pharma discuss why we all need courage and why its so hard to have it sometimes. You can see our brand new #beyondbikinimedicine t shirts and buy one of your own here: https://lnkd.in/eCRD4Y-EThe manifesto discussed will be up in a couple of weeks. If you’d like to be notified when it’s available so you can share your opinions, sign up to our email on our website.If you like this, all our Linkedin posts, and longer guest podcasts, are available where you ge...2024-03-0413 minLoose Women in PharmaEnergetic ContainmentWhat the heck is energetic containment? No, we hadn’t heard of it either, but it makes perfect sense! Listen to find out more.
#podcast#beyondbikinimedicine#loosewomeninpharma#womeninpharma#RoleModelAwards#pharma#INSPIRE#INSPIRE2#WIP2024-03-0413 minLoose Women in PharmaGrowth MindsetSarah Sowerby and Miriam Kenrick discuss their current growth mindset explorations and how important (but difficult) it is to figure out what’s stopping us doing the things that help us be our best, most vital selves.
The podcast Sarah raves about is Andrew Huberman and Adam Grant on unlocking potential, motivation and unique abilities.
#podcast #beyondbikinimedicine#loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #RoleModelAwards#pharma #INSPIRE#INSPIRE2 #WIP2024-03-0414 minLoose Women in PharmaReorganising habits and being the person we want to be with Hazel MartinIn this conversation with Hazel Martin, Miriam and Sarah discuss ideas for reorganising habits for the new year and making sustainable changes, which are SO difficult because we are human!So get your headphones on and take a listen - especially if your new year intentions have already slipped😬2024-01-2245 minLoose Women in PharmaHello new habits!Miriam and Sarah chat about how they are embedding their new year habits and how disrupted plans disrupted their thinking in a brilliant way!Plus, for those of you who had a few twinges at The Cycle of Stuckness, or just love to grow, they trailed the upcoming the 'Be a Role Model group coaching programme’ and they look forward to seeing many of you at INSPIRE!2 this Thursday evening, 18 January 2024.•Enter the Role Model Awards Here https://lnkd.in/evNjjwz5•Get the last couple of INSPIRE!2 tickets https://lnkd.in/ebEkFQbg•Sign up to Sarah’s 'w...2024-01-1514 minLoose Women in PharmaAre you stuck? Clue number five with Daphne and Velma - barriers to growthThe 'Cycle of Stuckness’ has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button’. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the 5th of five 'shorts’ on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues are uncomfortable to you, lean in, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network
#podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma #Inspire2 #stuck2023-12-1305 minLoose Women in PharmaAre you stuck? Clue number four with Miss Moneypenny🙄 - I’ve got what I wantedThe 'Cycle of Stuckness’ has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button’. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the 4th of five 'shorts’ on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues pique your interest, stay tuned, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network
#podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma #Inspire2 #stuck2023-12-1303 minLoose Women in PharmaAre you stuck? Clue number three with Hercule Poirot - more inside, inner conflict and comfortThe 'Cycle of Stuckness’ has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button’. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the third of five 'shorts’ on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues jingle your jangle, notice it, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network
#podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma #Inspire2 #stuck2023-12-1305 minLoose Women in PharmaAre you stuck? Clue number two with Inspector Morse - physical, relationships, enthusiasmThe 'Cycle of Stuckness’ has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button’. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the second of five 'shorts’ on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues ignite curiosity in you, tap into it, because in January we will be announcing something to help.
Watch this space!
Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma #Inspire2 #stuck2023-12-1304 minLoose Women in PharmaAre you stuck? Clue number one with Miss Marple - working longer and longer hoursThe 'Cycle of Stuckness’ has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button’. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the first of five 'shorts’ on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues resonate with you, hold that thought, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space! Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network
#podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma #Inspire2 #stuck 2023-12-1304 minLoose Women in PharmaINSPIRE! 2 - the first two speakers are revealed!Join us at our second INSPIRE! event at the IQVIA offices in Paddington, January 18th starting at 5pm. It’s January, it will be dark and cold, so what could be better than putting on something sparkly and getting inspired and energised by your fellow Women in Pharma?
Early bird tickets are available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-pharma-inspire-20-tickets-768951202747?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Our first two speakers are announced:
Emeritus Professor Sian Harding fro...2023-12-1109 minLoose Women in PharmaThe cycle of stucknessWhat on earth is that? Good question.
Having listened to lots of Women in Pharma over the last year, Miriam and Sarah discuss what they have learned and what they have created to capture their insights.But is it right?
Does it resonate with you?
WE NEED YOUR VIEWS!
Post in the comments or message us directly.2023-12-0614 minLoose Women in PharmaSelf care in the Silly SeasonChristmas is coming😱 It’s a time when life gets more and more hectic for Women in Pharma. The work, social and family demands on us can feel overwhelming. What should be enjoyable can be a tearful time.
Miriam and Sarah chat with Giovana Pezzi, a Woman in Pharma and pharmacist who has worked agency and client side. Giovana came very near to burnout, recovered, and now wants to provide wellness support to other women in the industry.
If you’d like some ideas on how to turn down invitations in a beautiful way, look after y...2023-11-2446 minLoose Women in PharmaWomen in Pharma are celebrating the Men in Pharma 🥳This week the Women in Pharma are celebrating the Men in Pharma 🥳
19 November 2023 is International Men’s Day so Miriam and Sarah reveal some of the things they have learned about men; the challenges men (especially young men) face; what toxic masculinity is and why its bad for men AND women.
They ask whether, to succeed the Women in Pharma need to show up in a more masculine energy? Or if there’s a different way?
The organisations/people mentioned in the pod...2023-11-2014 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 9: This Girl KAM - Liv Nixon on inspiring Women in Pharma and guinea pigsIt’s so wonderful to find a kindred spirit who shares your purpose. Thought leader, Liv Nixon is a woman on a mission. Like us, she has realised the significance of a support network for women in the industry, and her focus is especially those in field based roles. In her podcast, This Girl KAM, Liv’s a cheerleader for the power of hearing others’ stories, to provide inspiration, confidence, curiosity and empathy.
Her podcast explores the fascinating stories of many incredible Women in Pharma WHO ARE JUST LIKE YOU!So pop your headphones on and find out...2023-10-2641 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 6: An unconventional career in pharmaMiriam and Sarah talk to Jayne East.
Jayne has had a very unconventional career in pharma. She started in insurance. She ‘fell’ into pharma. And then she did EVERYTHING differently! If you’re inspired by creativity, curiosity, courage, collaboration and the power of putting yourself forward, this is a great listen!
Jayne explains that she has never been afraid to ask “why?” She is Jayne, with a “y" for a reason!
From leading a Brownie Pack, to being a mum of 4, to setting up a Facebook g...2023-10-0651 minLoose Women in PharmaGetting comfortable with being uncomfortableMiriam and Sarah have both had difficult weeks. It’s made them feel uncomfortable. So this week they discuss feeling uncomfortable and how sometimes it can be a really good thing. #podcast #womeninpharma #beinguncomfortable #difficultweek2023-10-0513 minLoose Women in PharmaRocking our inner MadonnaThe day after the CONNECT Women in Pharma September networking event, Miriam and Sarah reflect on what INSPIRED them about those who showed up. They trail our upcoming wellbeing events, and there is singing🙄💃 If you are a Madonna fan, best to stop listening just before the end!2023-09-2611 minLoose Women in PharmaGetting into holiday mode, getting out of holiday mode. How was it for you?OMG, they’re back! After an August break from Women in Pharma, Miriam and Sarah discuss the energy shifts associated with powering down for a holiday and then powering up again when you get back to work. As we all transition to a 'September way of thinking’ they wonder, ‘How was it for you?'
2023-09-0414 minLoose Women in PharmaHolidays and the art of 'letting go’We all carry so much with us. Holidays are meant to be the time when we stop working and rest our brains. But often we peek at those emails or check in with the office.
In this week’s round up the Loose Women in Pharma talk about 'letting go’. And in that spirit they are taking August off from Women in Pharma, to return refreshed, recharged and raring to go in September!2023-07-2715 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 7: Compliance joy with Rina NewtonIf you have ever felt like the ABPI/EFPIA Codes of Practice are all about scary ‘NOs’, this will come as a breath of fresh air!
Rina Newton, Code expert and Co-Founder of 'Code Clarity' explains what posts you CAN like and share on social media. Rina is absolutely passionate about compliance and makes it accessible and enjoyable. Yes, you really did read that! Enjoyable!
Rina and Code Clarity’ Co Founder Jean Woolcock, believe that compliance confidence should belong to the many, and not just the few. Hurrah for that!htt...2023-07-1329 minLoose Women in PharmaWhen do you think about your personal development?When is the right time to think about how you are going to grow your capabilities or mindset?
As we approach the summer break and some well needed distance from the day job, Miriam and Sarah discuss growth mindset and the two programmes that Women in Pharma is offering in September.
1. Aspiring leaders with expert coaches Kate Hesk and Louisa Pau
Louisa and Kate have created this bespoke coaching course for Women in Pharma. There are still a few places left.
2023-07-1314 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 6: What the heck is bidirectional mentoring?In a rapidly changing world we have plenty to learn from those who are less experienced than us, or working in a different discipline. In this episode of Loose Women in Pharma, we chat with Kaya Patel and Kat Gridley about how mentoring doesn’t need to be a one way street, with experience passing from a more experienced person to a less experienced one. In fact, a two way mentoring relationship can help both parties grow - and can have some surprising upsides!
Women in Pharma is running a bi-directional mentoring pilot project. If...2023-06-2951 minLoose Women in PharmaBe more Ted LassoThose of us who work in agencies, are good at making plans - and reconfiguring them to adapt to circumstances. But we all have those up and down weeks. In this round up Miriam and Sarah talk about how important it is to have techniques to manage ourselves and our emotions, especially in those up and down weeks. They also let you in on who’s speaking at the EMPOWER! event on 22 June.If you would really like to come to our EMPOWER! event, but the cost is prohibitive, we have some free tickets to giveaway! Please get...2023-06-1413 minLoose Women in PharmaRe-framing challenges as opportunitiesThings don’t always go to plan. But when we are thwarted at every turn, how can we open our mind to see new possibilities? Miriam and Sarah, discuss how power of mindset can help overcome challenges and help improve over all wellbeing.
Miriam offers up a personal anecdote that shows when you are determined to reframe, reframe and never give up on the reframe you will be rewarded!2023-06-0818 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 5: Why all Women in Pharma need a coachThis month the Loose Women in Pharma get under the bonnet of coaching. What it is. How it can help. How coaching is different to mentoring. What bi-directional mentoring is. And how coaching can help women working in the pharma industry and the agencies that serve it.
Agency coach, Louisa Pau, explains how her own burnout experience was a wake-up call that now fuels her passion for coaching others. From the industry side, Miriam Kenrick talks about her unexpected journey to becoming a coach inside the pharma company she works for.
If you are running a...2023-05-3059 minLoose Women in PharmaLive from the Women’s Health Innovation SummitMiriam and Sarah report live from the very first Women’s Health Innovation Summit in the UK. From Professor Dame Lesley Regan to Carolyn Harris MP to a whole range of femtech entrepreners and investors, they have been inspired by women shaking up the system to improve health for women and the whole of society.2023-05-3012 minLoose Women in PharmaQueen energyOn the Bank Holiday after the Coronation we are inspired to explore the power of 'Queen Energy’ in our lives. This is one of five power types that all women can tap into as an alternative to Superwoman - you know her, stressed, juggling like crazy, putting everyone’s needs before her own on the brink of burnout and not showing up as the woman she really is. We have all met her, worked with her and probably been her.
If you are interested in finding out more about Queen Energy check out https://oneofmany.co.uk2023-05-1007 minLoose Women in PharmaAn abundance of wellbeingMiriam and Sarah discuss how wealth has nothing to do with money, conference joy, best places to work, leaning into feedback with a growth mindset, The Infinite Game at work AND last week’s #I am Remarkable webinar.
Check out Google’s #I am remarkable programme
https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com
Paula Sheridan https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-sheridan/ is a trained facilitator.
#I am remarkable must always be run for free, so why not contact Paula and run it for your team?
If you want to find out more about The...2023-05-0320 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 4: Michelle Riddalls. Secret Heroine. Maxing the Adjacent Possible & the Wonders of CalpolIn our latest Loose Women in Pharma podcast Miriam Kenrick and Sarah Sowerby chat to their inspiring guest Michelle Riddalls about her impressive career. In her current role as CEO of PAGB, Michelle has played an important role in The Northern Ireland protocol, advising the Government and ensuring that medicines are available to the people of Northern Ireland. We wanted to know how Michelle started in pharma, who inspired her, how she has juggled motherhood with a big career and what her missions are for the future.
It's an inspiring story that shows what is possible with...2023-04-1745 minLoose Women in PharmaWhat’s your favourite neurotransmitter?After the replenishing Easter weekend Sarah and Miriam discuss dopamine.
Dopamine is typically associated with pleasure and reward. But, inspired by Andrew Huberman’s recent podcast on how dopamine can be used to optimise effort and overcome procrastination, they explore how they both use the power of dopamine for motivation and drive in their work lives.
Listen to discover how dopamine is part of the Tiny Habits methodology (Miriam is a Tiny Habits coach) and how Sarah used the power of dopamine at work this week to zip through a big...2023-04-1413 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 4: Women in Pharma INSPIRE! Stories Series - Michelle Riddalls. Secret Heroine. Maxing the Adjacent Possible & the Wonders of CalpolIn our latest Loose Women in Pharma podcast Miriam Kenrick and Sarah Sowerby chat to their inspiring guest Michelle Riddalls about her impressive career. In her current role as CEO of PAGB, Michelle has played an important role in The Northern Ireland protocol, advising the Government and ensuring that medicines are available to the people of Northern Ireland. We wanted to know how Michelle started in pharma, who inspired her, how she has juggled motherhood with a big career and what her missions are for the future.
It's an inspiring story that shows what is possible with...2023-04-1345 minLoose Women in PharmaWhen self-care goes out the window and AI adventuresIntense weeks are all part of being a Woman in Pharma. In the middle of a busy week, Miriam and Sarah reflect on how easy it is for self care to go out the window when you need it most and Miriam recounts what she learned at an event about AI in medicine.2023-04-0413 minLoose Women in PharmaCheerleaders and angelsThe day after the Women in Pharma launch INSPIRE! event Miriam and Sarah discuss still feeling a bit ‘wired’, overly excited and what they learned from the amazing speakers (Rina Newton, Anna Maxwell and Liz Jackson) and the brilliant audience.
If you’re feeling curious about Women in Pharma check us out on our freshly launched website womeninpharma.network. 2023-04-0414 minLoose Women in PharmaThe morning after the night beforeThe morning after the PM Awards, the day beforeMiriam and Sarah discuss the 2023 PM Society Awards in London. We discuss the fabulous 'Give your Fanny Five' campaign by Havas, for The Lady Garden Foundation, raising awareness of gynaecological health. Once again we reveal more than you might expect!Check out this gynaecological educational campaign here https://lnkd.in/eCAHGgJJhttps://lnkd.in/efg2WU5q2023-03-2209 minLoose Women in PharmaReimagining networkingThis week Sarah and Miriam discuss what they learned on Tuesday’s webinar on Reimagining Networking. They also reveal plans for Young Women in Pharma and explain how you (yes YOU!) can get involved by being part of our virtual advisory board on evening of 19 April.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/po...2023-03-1013 minLoose Women in PharmaInspiration in our genesAs we approach International Women’s Day Sarah and Miriam discuss their amazing grandmothers. They both led extraordinary lives in a time when women just didn’t have the opportunities we have now and we reflect on the inspiration and power in our genes. Sarah reveals TMI about a recent trip through airport security😬 and we look forward to our forthcoming events.2023-03-0913 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 3: Interviewing Kate Hesk, Founder/CEO and Chief People Officer of CognomieIn this 'Loose Women in Pharma' podcast, we chat with @Kate Hesk, from coaching company, Cognomie.
As a former Woman in Pharma herself, her Cognomie mission is to bring mental fitness to all. In this episode you can discover what mental fitness is; the benefits of bringing your whole self to work and importance of psychological safety. Plus, Kate explains how compassionate leadership could be more beneficial than empathetic leadership. Our conversation is rooted in a new Cognomie report; Women, Wellbeing and the Workplace. Have a listen. Have a read. And let us know what you think?2023-03-0745 minLoose Women in PharmaCareers in PharmaIn this week’s round up we discuss what we discovered during our time at the PM Society careers event last Wednesday; our networking webinar on 7th March and upcoming in-person launch event on 23rd March 2023.
When we recorded yesterday, we were excited that our Women in Pharma Linkedin group had almost 400 members…and today we are thrilled to announce that over 400 of you have joined🎉 Huzzah!
Please do share your thoughts in the group and join the conversations.
Today’s question is ‘How did you get into the industry and what encouragement would you g...2023-03-0113 minLoose Women in PharmaPlanning to be spontaneous!We discuss 'spontaneity weekend', good vibes and some inspirational books we have been reading this week; how they have affected us and what we have learned.
Check out:
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
Positive Leaders, Positive Change by Graham Keen2023-03-0113 minLoose Women in PharmaManaging energy in challenging circumstancesThe Women in Pharma group now has well over 300 members. We have had amazing support, so Miriam and I thought we’d start a little round up of our weeks so you can find out more about who we are, and why we have started this crazy journey!
Here’s 10 mins on this week; how we manage energy levels in challenging circumstances…and what’s coming up for the group.2023-03-0111 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 2: Unmet needs in women’s health – hidden in plain sightMiriam and Sarah chat to their lovely guest @Hannah Marcus about the startling level of unmet needs in women’s health, both in conditions that affect women/people with cervixes/uteruses etc e.g. endometriosis and those that are experienced by both men and women e.g. heart disease.
The discussion is inspired by The Women’s Health Strategy for England and fuelled by Hannah’s personal passion and professional research on Unmet needs in women’s health at discover.ai for the Women's Health Tech HIve, and her work with discover ai on periods, for the charity Bl...2023-02-0135 minLoose Women in PharmaEpisode 1: Loose Women in Pharma – Start with whyIn this first episode Sarah and Miriam introduce themselves; explain why they set up Women in Pharma; how Loose Women in Pharma fits in and what they plan for the podcast.2022-12-0230 minLoose Women in PharmaIntroducing Loose Women in PharmaIntroducing Loose Women In Pharma 2022-12-0200 min