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The Coaching CatalystsEp 21: Coaching Supervisee Showcase: Meet Sherry Bevan, Leadership and Team CoachDiscover the critical role of diversification and authenticity in coaching as we uncover the professional journey of Sherry Bevan, a leadership and team coach. Join hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel as they explore Sherry's transition from an accidental coach to a leader in team performance through coaching, workshops and speaking engagements. This episode highlights the importance of quality supervision, well-being practices, and specialisation in coaching to transform client challenges into opportunities.Here are the Highlights:01:35 Sherry’s diverse work in supervision, tech, and law firms.06:10 Importance of quality supervision for skill development an...2024-11-2734 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #178 Gertrude Daly and "Denizens of the Deep"About The Author: Gertrude Daly is an experienced writer and blogger. In her day job, Gertrude writes operation and maintenance manuals for a materials handling company. The company creates automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used in factories and warehouses to move goods.In her free time, Gertrude runs Gert’s Royals, a blog about European Monarchies.Gertrude is also the co-author of two books on Plain English Medical Writing: Plain English for Doctor and Other Medical Scientists (Oxford University Press, 2017) and Diagnosing and Treating Medicus Incomprehensibilis (Oxford University Press, 2018). Gertrude has also contributed some short stories to her wri...2024-07-2423 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#079: Being Fulfilled - The Season Five HeartbeatsLooking back on Season Five, and reflecting on the stories and experiences shared by each of my guests, the word that stands out this season is fulfilment. Our external search for ‘more’ and our internal search for meaning. Whether it’s a quest to give and be more so that we can be the difference that matters for others, or a deep personal need to achieve our own potential, there really is something for everyone in this season: As I look back over the season, there really was something for every woman on a mission: Ol...2023-02-0228 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#079: Being Fulfilled - The Season Five HeartbeatsLooking back on Season Five, and reflecting on the stories and experiences shared by each of my guests, the word that stands out this season is fulfilment. Our external search for ‘more’ and our internal search for meaning. Whether it’s a quest to give and be more so that we can be the difference that matters for others, or a deep personal need to achieve our own potential, there really is something for everyone in this season: As I look back over the season, there really was something for every woman on a mission: Ol...2023-02-0228 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#078: Looking back on "I'd Never Felt Like An Imposter" with Sherry BevanWhat’s the difference between self doubt and full blown imposter syndrome, and why does it matter? If you’ve ever experienced thoughts or feelings that make you feel like a fraud, you’ll know how much even a little self-doubt can hold you back. And when you’ve got a big mission to fulfil, the last thing you need is your mental monkeys running amok, asking who DO you think you are to do this! In last week’s interview (#077) I talked to leadership consultant and coach, Sherry Bevan, about her mission to get more women i...2023-01-2422 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#078: Looking back on "I'd Never Felt Like An Imposter" with Sherry BevanWhat’s the difference between self doubt and full blown imposter syndrome, and why does it matter? If you’ve ever experienced thoughts or feelings that make you feel like a fraud, you’ll know how much even a little self-doubt can hold you back. And when you’ve got a big mission to fulfil, the last thing you need is your mental monkeys running amok, asking who DO you think you are to do this! In last week’s interview (#077) I talked to leadership consultant and coach, Sherry Bevan, about her mission to get more women i...2023-01-2422 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#077: I'd Never Felt Like An Imposter with Sherry BevanWhat makes a true action taker? For Sherry Bevan, it’s her passion for making a difference, the way she can’t NOT take action when something needs fixing and her unwavering mission to get women to rule the world. And in this interview you’ll hear something else. Something that really stands out at a time where it’s suggested that over 70% of us have felt like an imposter – and that’s where Sherry reflects on her career and shares how it has never really occurred to her that she wouldn’t be able to do the roles she’s...2023-01-1555 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#077: I'd Never Felt Like An Imposter with Sherry BevanWhat makes a true action taker? For Sherry Bevan, it’s her passion for making a difference, the way she can’t NOT take action when something needs fixing and her unwavering mission to get women to rule the world. And in this interview you’ll hear something else. Something that really stands out at a time where it’s suggested that over 70% of us have felt like an imposter – and that’s where Sherry reflects on her career and shares how it has never really occurred to her that she wouldn’t be able to do the roles she’s...2023-01-1555 min
Enterprise Digital - the podcastEnterprise Digital Podcast episode 55 – the Leadership one with Sherry BevanSherry is an experienced and prolific trainer and coach, for leadership, particularly for women in Tech. She has come from the IT and service desk world but now focuses on leadership coaching as well as managing change projects. Sherry brings a different and refreshing focus to our discussion with the perspective of how we are developing our leaders and leadership capabilities. The discussion is full of sage nuggets of advice around leadership qualities, the value of coaching, and how we can help to develop people to be more effective in new management roles. This is a fascinating discussion and...2022-10-1044 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#064: Introducing....... Season Five!Ready to meet our next set of guests? Whether you've just found us, or you're a seasoned expert-listener, welcome to Season FIVE of the Women on a Mission Show. In this short solo episode, I introduce you to my latest guest list. I’ll tell you a little about who my guests will be, why I've invited them to join me and what you can expect from our conversations. Welcome to: Andrea Byrne, ITV Presenter and host of the Making Babies podcast Olukemi Ogunyemi, Body Therapist and author of Brown Girl in the Ring Heath...2022-10-0713 min
Women on a Mission with Sue Revell#064: Introducing....... Season Five!Ready to meet our next set of guests? Whether you've just found us, or you're a seasoned expert-listener, welcome to Season FIVE of the Women on a Mission Show. In this short solo episode, I introduce you to my latest guest list. I’ll tell you a little about who my guests will be, why I've invited them to join me and what you can expect from our conversations. Welcome to: Andrea Byrne, ITV Presenter and host of the Making Babies podcast Olukemi Ogunyemi, Body Therapist and author of Brown Girl in the Ring Heath...2022-10-0713 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapInterview with Ashley Baich of Accenture to Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthJoining us for another episode of our special National Cybersecurity Awareness Month series is Ashley Baich. Ashley is the Readiness and Crisis Management Security Consultant at Accenture in their Cyber Investigation, Forensics, and Response (CIFR) practice, responsible for helping organizations flex their crisis response capabilities. She chats with host Sherry Bevan about her journey into cybersecurity and why she had her sights set on the field before even graduating. Ashley also speaks on the challenges and possible turnoffs going into such a male-dominated industry, the strides being made to close the gaps, and the opportunities for more women entering...2022-10-0118 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapNational Cybersecurity Awareness Month Special: Cybersecurity Is A Mission, Not A Job With Laura Whitt-WinyardCybersecurity is a mission, not a job. Today’s guest has 20+ years of experience to prove that. As part of our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month miniseries, we talk to Laura Whitt-Winyard, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, a Fellow at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology and International Advisory Board Member at HMG Strategy. Laura got herself to cybersecurity through a slightly unconventional route. Now, she is one of the industry’s respected thought leaders and a role model for women in the space. Tune in as she joins Sherry Bevan to talk about her typical day as a CSO, the chal...2022-10-0119 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapTaking On More Complex Projects In The Cyber Industry With Chloe Acebes Of Sophos To Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthGoing to the next level in your career means having to take on more complex projects. And our guest in this episode has done that while coaching and mentoring women in technology. Sherry Bevan interviews Chloe Acebes, the Director of Software Engineering at Sophos. In this conversation, Chloe shares her career in cybersecurity, taking us along to both the challenging and proudest moments in her career thus far. She also talks about coping with the pandemic, the barriers for women working in the sector, and the future of her career balancing politics and technology. Love the show...2022-10-0116 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapDelivering Trusted, Clean, And Accessible Knowledge With Rebecca Taylor Of Secureworks To Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthTrusted information is crucial in an industry where one wrong move stands between being protected and attacked. This is the heart of Rebecca Taylor’s position as the Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at Secureworks. In this episode, she sits down with Sherry Bevan to tell us more about her role, along with the interesting career journey that took her from studying English and Creative Writing to the cybersecurity space. Rebecca talks about the importance of having trusted and clean knowledge accessible to the right teams. What is more, she also shares some of the challenges she faced as a woma...2022-10-0117 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapNarrowing The Gender Pay Gap Through Leadership CoachingToo often, we question the impact a leadership coach can make. Is it practical, when do you need one, and will it be worth the investment? In this episode, host Sherry Bevan shares tips and important points to consider when selecting a leadership coach. Choosing the right coach can contribute to achieving your goal as a company, team, or individual. Tune in and discover how leadership coaching can work for you. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/podcast/2022-06-2124 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapChallenges And Best Practices In Attracting And Retaining Female Talent In CybersecurityIn the spring of 2022, Sherry Bevan hosted a round table where she invited several cybersecurity companies to talk about attracting and retaining more female talent into cybersecurity. Representatives from Blackberry, ISTARI, Beyond Trust, Redscan, and Adarma Security came along and participated in a fruitful discussion. The looked into attracting more women into cybersecurity, tackling unconscious biases in hiring, retaining female technical talent, internal role modeling, and closing the gender pay gap in the industry. In this episode, Sherry shares her reflections about the round table. Listen in as she breaks down the discussion’s salient points that reveal deep ins...2022-05-3124 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapNational Carers Week: Show Support For Your Working CarersStatistically, three in five women say that their caring role has blocked their career progress. For men, one in five say caring had stopped them from applying for promotion or a new job. As we can see, the act of balancing work and caring responsibilities is a challenge that poses a risk to the growth of both employees and the business. This June, we will celebrate National Carers Week. It brings a good opportunity for you to show support for your working carers. Join Sherry Bevan in this episode as she highlights the difficulties working carers face, what it...2022-05-1723 min
MotherworldlySherry Bevan: WriterThis series of the Motherworldly Podcast is about books.
Sherry Bevan is a life coach, breastfeeding counsellor, mother, and president of the NCT. She tells me about her life and her writing process. This one's right down the feminist end of the conversational spectrum.2022-03-1137 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapDiversity in Cybersecurity: Jess Figueras On What’s Causing The Cyber Skills ShortageDiversity in the workforce is an issue that many industries are striving to improve. But what about cybersecurity? Jess Figueras sheds light on the matter with host Sherry Bevan. Jess is an independent tech industry strategy adviser and the Vice-Chair of the UK Cyber Security Council. She has experienced first-hand the lack of and the need for more women in the profession. In this episode, Jess discusses the cyber skills shortage and factors that contribute to a skewed diversity in the field. Technology is producing information faster than the professionals going in. So, what is putting people off from cyb...2022-02-0827 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapFive Key Trends And Predictions To Close The Gender Pay Gap In The Year 20222021 was a very challenging year for most of us for various reasons. We all experienced a decline in productivity and anxiety brought by the pandemic. Then, just when we thought it was all over, another surge began. And women at work are going through even more burnouts, stress, and confusion. What will the next year await? In this episode, Sherry Bevan explores the five key trends and insights that will impact the gender pay gap in 2022. This way, we could have a clear view of what we could expect this year and decide on the actionable steps we could...2022-01-2524 min
Closing The Gender Pay GapThe Power Of Negotiation: Protecting Your Career From Falling Foul Of The Gender Pay GapAs a woman, you should know your worth. Join Sherry Bevan in this episode as she discusses how women can protect their careers in this complicated world. Closing the gender pay gap requires a two-pronged approach. At the organizational level, we can implement initiatives to tackle female talent development and retention. At the individual level, there are actions that individual women can take to protect their careers from the gender pay gap. But, of course, all of these will still depend on the person's willingness and courage to show their value. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, a...2021-12-2118 minClosing The Gender Pay GapMotherhood Penalty: How It Affects The Gender Pay GapAside from the still unaddressed gender pay gap, women face yet another employment issue: motherhood penalty. Numerous studies show that women's earnings and career are negatively impacted after giving birth to their first child. Moms also earn far less than those who don't have any kids. Sherry Bevan presents the worrying statistics of women not getting the salary they are due just because they are mothers. She also provides several possible solutions to end this motherhood penalty, giving women the earnings they truly deserve. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/po...2021-12-0716 minClosing The Gender Pay GapJoysy John And Hana Abdi: How To Motivate Women To Find A Career In TechnologyPeople who have a career in technology are only composed of 19% women. With this industry dominated by men, what can be done for women to get into this thriving community? Sherry Bevan explores this subject further with Joysy John, CEO of 01 Founders, and Hana Abdi, Tech Leader at 01 Founders and the Founder of Bridge The Gap In Tech. Together, they talk about the strongest motivating factors that push women towards a career in technology, ultimately finding their purpose and building a better world. They also talk about the most daunting barriers that limit women from becoming successful in this...2021-11-2318 minClosing The Gender Pay GapHow Fujitsu Is Working Towards Closing The Gender Pay Gap With Rachel MarshThere’s a lot of talk on how to close the gender pay gap but what are companies actually doing to make it happen? In this episode, Head of People & Culture, Rachel Marsh, shares what Fujitsu has been doing to stay ahead in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She chats with Sherry Bevan on what’s worked and what hasn’t on their end. Rachel also shares how they keep track of their progress and what other companies can do to continually empower and promote the closing of the gender pay gap. They also touch on flexible working, and their...2021-11-0922 min
Tap'd Talks HRVisibility In The WorkplaceIn this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Sherry Bevan, Leadership Consultant, on the importance of boosting your visibility in the workplace. Sherry focuses on how women can increase their visibility at work, how this can accelerate their career development, and how it can ultimately help close the gender pay gap.2021-11-0830 minClosing The Gender Pay GapRecruitment Tips That Will Help You Attract More Women To Apply For Your Job Vacancies With Nicola SpoonerThere has been a shift in organizations where the value of diversity in the workforce is now recognized. But how do we also shift our recruitment strategies to attract more women to apply for job vacancies, especially in presumably male-dominated industries? In this episode, Sherry Bevan sits down with Nicola Spooner of Nicola Spooner Consulting to give recruiters tips on how to achieve just that. An expert in project management recruitment, Nicola has valuable insights on mitigating gender inequalities through your recruitment processes. Tune in and learn how these can help you drive your business forward! Lov...2021-10-2622 minClosing The Gender Pay GapThe Impacts Of Imposter Syndrome On The Gender Pay Gap And What To Do About It With Clare JosaImposter Syndrome is already an issue for leaders, but the stigma imposed by gender only amplifies it. This can manifest itself in your organization in many ways, one of which is through the gender pay gap. Today, joining your host Sherry Bevan is the leading authority on Imposter Syndrome in the UK, Clare Josa. She speaks on her landmark research study about Imposter Syndrome to clearly define the phenomena and its impacts on the gender pay gap. She also discusses concrete examples of how it affects employees and leaders in the workplace. Plus, Clare shares tips for companies on...2021-10-1221 minClosing The Gender Pay GapInitiatives And Actions You Can Do To Close The Gender Pay GapSome women still get paid less than men for the same work in a company. That’s the hard truth that’s still happening nowadays. In this episode, Sherry Bevan gives a broad overview of all the different approaches used by organizations that want to strengthen their female talent pipeline to close the gender pay gap. She dives deep into various initiatives and actions that you can take in your organization, based on whether the evidence tells us it works or not. Also in this episode: Your last chance to book a place on the E...2021-09-2826 minClosing The Gender Pay GapEmotional Intelligence: Does It Affect The Gender Pay Gap? We often hear that women have higher emotional intelligence. How does this affect their ability to take on leadership roles? Sherry Bevan delves into five elements that make up emotional intelligence and the various studies of how men and women score in this area. She explains how this affects women's professional advantage and expertise, their effort to climb the career ladder, and their levels of success in their chosen fields. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/podcast/ 2021-09-1417 minClosing The Gender Pay GapThe Gender Gap In Self-Promotion: How To Encourage More Women To Put Themselves ForwardCertain companies have half their workforce female, but there are very few women in leadership positions. Why does this keep happening, even today? Sherry Bevan explores the gender gap in self-promotion. A self-promotion is an essential tool for career advancement. Women have to realize that they are valuable and worth it. In this episode, Sherry explains why women don't put themselves forward for promotion and shares ideas and how you can address this issue in your organization. It's not just about fixing women; it's also about changing the system and the landscape. How do you do that? If you...2021-08-2417 minClosing The Gender Pay GapHow Performance Feedback At Work Influences Your Gender Pay Gap With Shirin NikaeinPerformance feedback is often used as a tool to measure competency and is, therefore, a gauge for employee success, with good feedback often rewarded with better pay or promotions. Yet, in the case of women in the workplace, it can also be the cause of a gender pay gap. Join Sherry Bevan as she explores this issue with the CEO and Co-founder of Upful.ai, Shirin Nikaein. Shirin and Sherry discuss performance feedback and how it can negatively impact the gender pay gap. They also talk about ways to resolve this issue. A thought-provoking discussion th...2021-08-1027 min
Kids Nutrition PodcastHow To Get Started With BreastfeedingPodcast show notes: https://ukkidsnutrition.com/how-to-get-started-with-breastfeeding-with-sherry-bevan/2020-12-0643 min
The Mindset Pod with Lottie MooreEpisode 4 - Sherry Bevan - The Confident MotherWe are delighted to welcome Sherry Bevan to Mindset Pod! Sherry runs The Confident Mother, an independent coaching practice. She helps ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it, while confidently balance career and family life. A former Global Head of IT Service in a City law firm with over 20 years of leadership experience, Sherry works with women across many sectors and specialises in working with women in technology and professional services. 2019-03-0623 min
Confident ConversationsHow to decide whether you want a career or a businessMany women tell me that they just can't decide whether they want to go back to a career or start a business after maternity leave or a career break. Only you can make the decision. Join me in today's episode to discover the pros and cons of a career vs business plus get some ideas on how to start a business. Mentioned on the show and other useful links Discover your Core Values with my free download Check out my Hell Yes Hell No activity here Find out about my 1 day Career Confidence masterclass (earl...2018-03-2216 min
Confident ConversationsHow to delegate effectively in the workplaceWhen you delegate effectively and with confidence, it puts you in a better position to make a bigger impact in your career because: you and your team get better results you are more productive you are making the best use of the skills and experience available you demonstrate your leadership potential The art of delegation is in how to get people to do what you ask without being too controlling or too hesitant. Listen to today's show for top tips on how to delegate effectively. Mentioned on the show and other useful links...2018-03-1610 min
Confident Conversations3 smart ways to be more assertive on LinkedInOften the smart ambitious women that I talk to every week are not being assertive enough on LinkedIn. This week my theme is about being more assertive in the workplace without getting labelled as aggressive. At the same time I don’t want you to be underestimated. When I work with my clients, whether one-to-one or in a group, I notice that women who present as confident and assertive in the workplace .... well their LinkedIn profile tells a different story. If you want to make a bigger impact and attract the right career opportunities you nee...2018-03-0118 min
Confident ConversationsInterview skills: how to wow the interviewer The last time I had a job interview I was a bag of nerves. And I know that's true for lots of my clients too, particularly if your last job interview was several years ago. That's why I'm delighted to pick the brains of career expert Sarah Archer. Sarah shares her best interview tips so that you can wow the interviewer and get the job! Sarah appears as a career expert for Guardian Careers and is the author of ‘Developing your Inner Coach’. Discover the secrets of success in job interviews as we...2018-02-1528 min
Confident Conversations5 reasons for ambitious women to use LinkedIn even if you're not jobhuntingVery often the women that I talk to about their career strategy, they hadn't even thought about using LinkedIn until they started jobhunting. But actually there are SO many reasons to get active on LinkedIn even if you're not jobhunting because it's such a powerful networking platform. And the best time to start networking is BEFORE you need to network. In this episode I share 5 powerful reasons why ambitious women need to use LinkedIn even when you are not jobhunting: Demonstrate your experience to lateral hires Set yourself up as an expert authority Get speaking opportunities A...2018-01-1813 min
Confident ConversationsHow to tame your inner critic aka the imposter syndromeSo many of the women that I often talk to or work with struggle to tame their inner critic. Those "You're not good enough" thoughts in your head. The fear of being 'found out'. Often these thoughts stop us from doing our best work and making a bigger impact at work so that we can take our career to the next level. Jess Baker is an independent Business Psychologist and Women's Leadership Coach. She’s worked for some impressive organisations in her career including Barclays, HSBC and Aon Consulting. I was intrigued by her...2018-01-0527 min
Confident ConversationsDiscover the best secrets of a successful CVCome January, everybody's turning their thoughts to New Year, New Career. But how do you go about getting that new career or new job if your CV is looking tired and jaded. Especially when you've taken a career break. Today I talk to expert CV writer Orla Cahill. Orla has a background in HR. She is an associate member of CIPD and supports professional mums to re-launch their career after an extended period of absence from the workplace. Based in London, with clients all over the world, from Crouch End to California, Orla runs the CV Clinic. ...2017-12-2133 min
Confident ConversationsHow to improve your promotion prospects on LinkedIn and elsewhereResearch from LinkedIn tells us that men and women present themselves differently on LinkedIn and this affects your promotion prospects. Sad to say, it's not to the advantage of ambitious women. Discover the three things you can do differently on your LinkedIn profile to improve your promotion prospects when you describe: Your experience Your skills Your summary And then I'll tell you what else you need to do in the workplace to improve your promotion prospects. Mentioned on the show and other useful links 10 Day LinkedIn Challenge - join the priority waitlist here B...2017-12-1418 min
Confident ConversationsHow to survive Christmas without a crisisFollowing last week's episode on beating burnout in the workplace, and given that Christmas is often a time that pushes our stress levels to the max, I invited Val Stevenson to discuss how to survive Christmas without a crisis. Val is an independent coach and consultant who specialises in building resilience in organisations and individuals. In this episode Val shares her knowledge and experience as we explore: How can we survive Christmas without a crisis? Christmas can often be a ‘groundhog’ day experience, how can we do something different but still keep the spirit of a fami...2017-12-0722 min
Confident ConversationsBeating burnout in the workplace with Sarah SparksIn this episode I explore burnout in the workplace with Sarah Sparks. Sarah is an award winning Executive Coach, Speaker and Trainer who works with senior leaders in the Corporate World helping busy professionals have career success as well as health and wellbeing, and in particular helping them work differently so they avoid damaging stress and burn-out. Together we discuss the signs of burnout, how to avoid burnout and whose responsibility it is to spot the signs in the workplace. GUEST: Sarah Sparks HOST: Sherry Bevan Mentioned on the show and o...2017-11-3029 min
Confident ConversationsHow I beat imposter syndrome in the Life Coach of the Year AwardsLast year I let the imposter syndrome get the better of me in the Life Coach of the Year Awards. This year I didn't. What happened next? I was shortlisted in The Coaching Academy International Coaching Awards though I nearly talked myself out of it. But I beat the imposter syndrome and submitted the portfolio. I was gutted then delighted to make the Final 3 in the Life Coach of the Year Awards. (And I'll share a special offer to celebrate my 'win'). I share the questions you can ask yourself if you are...2017-11-2316 min
Confident ConversationsHow to talk to your boss about your menopauseDid you know that by the year 2020, it is estimated that one in three British workers will be over the age of 50? Menopause is going to become more and more prevalent in the workplace. Julie Dennis works with organisations to make it easy to introduce the right menopause policies and practices and also with individual women. Julie's on a mission to get employers and business to take menopause more seriously. Julie’s previous career was in global communications for a FTSE100 in London. After redundancy, she retrained as a personal trainer and nutrition adviser. She now works as...2017-11-1624 min
Confident Conversations5 ways to nail it and get the career success you deserveAt this time of year, many women are feeling cross and frustrated with themselves because it's already November and those plans to change job, go back to work or get that promotion, have fallen by the wayside, and already we're on the run-in to Christmas. Instead of focusing on how little time you have left, I encourage you to focus on how much you can get done in the time available. And that's why I have launched #NailItNovember. Join me to discover how you too can nail it in November and get the career success t...2017-11-0140 min
Confident ConversationsHow to use LinkedIn to get noticed improve your career prospectsLinkedIn has more than 467M users; there are 6.5M active job listings; and 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates. The facts are hard to ignore. LinkedIn IS an essential tool in your career toolkit, whether you are looking to return to work after a career break or redundancy, thinking about your next career move or applying for promotion. To get noticed on LinkedIn to improve your career prospects, you need to: demonstrate your knowledge and expertise showcase your achievements and experience establish your personal and professional brand prove that you have the right connections provide soc...2017-10-2515 min
Confident ConversationsHow to reinvent your career with career strategist Louisa ShepherdFollowing on from last week's story about career change, Louisa Shepherd shares practical tips on HOW and WHAT to do to reinvent your career. Louisa is a shining example of career reinvention having started out as an orchestral clarinet player, she moved into marketing, and is now a Career Strategist and Social Innovator. Louisa now works with high performing, non-conforming individuals to design meaningful careers, foster creative entrepreneurship, and cultivate impact driven leaders. She also serves as the Innovation Director at Let’s Innovate through Education, where she designs programming for aspiring entrepreneurs. Very often the...2017-10-1924 min
Confident ConversationsHow to change career and find work you loveLast week was about that all important pay rise negotiation but what if you don't enjoy the career you're in? This week I talk to Ali Bickers about her dramatic career change that enabled her to find work she loved. Having gone through many difficulties in her past and despite being sceptical, Ali turned to counselling for help. To her amazement, it made an incredible difference to all aspects of her life. This experience inspired her to train to be a counsellor herself so that she could help others. Despite the challenges, Ali pushed on th...2017-10-1323 min
Confident ConversationsDiscover how to ask for a payrise with Michelle Gyimah at Equality PaysLast week we explored how to negotiate a flexible work schedule. Today discover how to negotiate a pay rise. Money empowerment educator, Michelle Gyimah, shares her top tips on how to negotiate a payrise. Very often money is an emotive subject for women however you have to stop making it personal. It's not about you. It's not about your worth. What gets overlooked so often is that it's not just your salary ... it's your benefits too. The more you get paid, the bigger your pension pot. Listen to this #ConfidentConversations podcast episode to get clarity on...2017-10-0431 min
Confident ConversationsHow to request a flexible work schedule Anna Meller is the Work ReBalance Mentor and works with ambitious professional women who want to balance their corporate career with their family life. Through her Balanced Leader group programmes and bespoke coaching/mentoring, Anna empowers women to make choices that work for them and their employers. Over the summer the EHRC was the latest body to add its voice to mounting calls for greater access to flexible working as a way of reducing pay gaps and helping women progress. Legislation already exists allowing any qualifying employee to ask for flexible working and m...2017-09-2828 min
Confident ConversationsPersonal resilience to boost your career and leadership confidenceLouise Ladbrooke, is a keynote speaker, facilitator and coach, who specialises in personal resilience. Her career has taken her from marketing milk to setting up and running her own nursery when she struggled to get childcare that worked. Louise’s business was a phenomenal success - winning prizes, accolades and living the dream, she loved her work. However the world would have been stunned to know that try as she might, she only ever felt that she wasn’t enough and spent her time wondering when she was going to be caught out. We discuss how...2017-09-2034 min
Confident ConversationsHow being 'in flow' boosts you and your career | Leadership | ConfidenceDiscover what it means to be "in flow" and how that benefits you, your team and ultimately your career Personal leadership coach, Sue Revell is my co-host On The Tipping Point. In this week's episode we explored "being in flow". This is a specialist area for Sue and she runs a Find Your Flow Challenge. During the recording, SO many lightbulb moments went off for me about how and when I do my best work. I knew immediately I wanted to share these insights and learnings with you too. Sue tells us what it means t...2017-09-1429 min
Confident ConversationsPulling rank over a bag of lego as charity trustee | Leadership | CareerBeing trustee for a charity pays dividends for your career because it demonstrates integrity, responsibility and self-motivation. Karen Hall is going one step further and is in the running for NCT President. In this interview, Karen explains why she thinks it is really important for there to be a second candidate in the presidential elections so that the membership has a choice. Even though putting herself forward feels scary and vulnerable! We discuss the responsibilities of trustees and how this differs from the management board of a commercial organisation. Karen encourages you to put yourself forw...2017-09-0725 min
Confident ConversationsHow to spot the scary signs of career burnoutWould you recognise the scary signs of career burnout? Would you know what to do or say to a colleague? Discover the 5 scary signs of career burnout that you might recognise in yourself, your partner or a colleague. Learn from my experience and check whether you are experiencing one or more of these and other signs of sliding into burnout. Mentioned on the show and other useful links The Confident Mother book Listen to Episode 2 of On The Tipping Point when Sherry learned to worry "Am I working hard enough?" Book your complimentary burnout rea...2017-08-3111 min
Confident ConversationsBoost your career confidence by bigging yourself up | women in leadershipOnly the other day I heard myself downplaying what's involved in writing a book. Downplaying my achievements. So many women do this all time time. 'Bigging yourself up' is a key part of your career strategy to boost your confidence and attract the right career opportunities. In this episode, I share 5 simple things you can do today to boost your career without fear of coming across as cocky or arrogant: Quantify your achievements Ask for recommendations Talk it through Record your achievements Save the praise Mentioned on the show and other useful links The C...2017-08-2415 min
Confident ConversationsHow to baby proof your career | Law Firm | Women in LawListen to one lawyer mum's story of how she struggled and survived her first year back in the law firm environment. Discover the lessons that Caroline Flanagan learned on how to beat overwhelm and conquer guilt to triumph as a working parent. Caroline shares the successful skills and strategies that work for her and work for her clients. To beat overwhelm, Caroline encourages you to: Make mornings matter Exercise (reminding me that Wellness is one of the key elements in The Confident Mother philosophy) Start with No To conquer guilt, it's about:...2017-08-1648 min
Confident Conversations6 simple steps for ambitious women who want to go back to work after a career breakDiscover the 6 simple steps that I share with all my one-to-one and group coaching clients on how to go back to work with confidence after a career break, no matter your reasons for going back or how long you have been out of the workplace. In this episode, you will discover the importance of: Evaluating your skills, strengths and values Creating your career story Understanding your mindset Identifying gaps Building action plan with goals and milestones Getting support, encouragement and accountability I have been coaching and working with ambitious women in technology and professional services sin...2017-08-1017 min
Confident ConversationsHow to inspire our future generation of leadersDiscover how Helen Bennett inspires our future generation of leaders by bringing together deserving teenagers and business leaders in Bennett's Business Bash. Helen is the founder of Human Reality, a training & human resources consultancy. When Helen got involved with a local school to conduct mock interviews, she realised that for some, their lack of confidence could be attributed to a lack of social skills and aspiration. Determined to change this, Helen organised the first Bennett's Business Bash for a small group of disadvantaged teenagers to sit down for dinner with senior business and organisational leaders...2017-08-0332 min
Confident ConversationsCompetence or confidence - which comes first for career success?It's a curious question - which comes first for career success, competence or confidence? In today's show Natalie Benamou shares top tips which are so easy to put into practice to boost your career confidence. Natalie is Division Vice President at Exhibitus. She is also a speaker on confidence and hosts a podcast, Rock Your Trade Show. Natalie has a passion for energising women to be empowered. Her personal approach to life is summed up in this quote from Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you di...2017-07-2731 min
Confident ConversationsCC029 What scares you today wont scare you tomorrowCaroline Arnold reminds us that what scares you today won't scare you tomorrow. We discuss how expanding your comfort zone boosts your confidence so that you get the career that you really want. She also lets us in on the secret of why being a member of a band is such a clever career strategy. Work is an inevitable part of life. However, you do have a choice: you can passively allow your career to consume you OR take responsibility for your own happiness by investing in a more meaningful, satisfying work life. When you express yourself m...2017-07-2031 min
Confident ConversationsCC028 How to avoid common jobhunting mistakesSo many women that I work with find themselves in the situation where they take any job to cover the mortgage. Because so much of our self-worth and self-image comes from current work, it can be hard to recognise and identify your strengths. Jesu Martin has a passion for talent and successful careers. She runs The Confident Job Hunter and she recommends that you: base your confidence on facts take an inclusive approach and look at the feedback from others identify the things that people come to you for Jesu herself has changed industries four ti...2017-07-1330 min
Confident ConversationsCC027 3 key things on LinkedIn to attract the right people to your profileDiscover the 3 key things you need to think about to attract the right people and the right opportunities to your LinkedIn profile. First you have to get the basics right in your profile. The show starts with a brief overview of the 7 essentials (explored in more detail in episode 013) i.e. your photo, your headline, your summary, your experience, recommendations, groups and connections. Once you have created a powerful LinkedIn profile, you need to focus on 3 key things: Strategy Consistency Authenticity Discover what you need to consider to create an effective strategy, what i...2017-06-2918 min
Confident ConversationsCC026 Women in accountancy, the flexible careerIn the UK, nearly half of those joining accountancy are women. However at accountancy firms, women make up 23% of all partners, according to Catalyst, although 49% of all accounting employees. As you might expect, there is a “falling off” among women aged between 30 and 40 (although that is only partly explained by motherhood according to Rhonda Martin, head of ICAEW’s Women in Leadership team). Award-winning Archna Tharani took a different route back into accountancy after a career break and now runs her own practice. Archna has partnered with Lucy Whittington to bring the Your Own Practice programm...2017-06-2238 min
Confident ConversationsCC025 Time management tips for busy womenSo often the women I talk to feel overwhelmed and that they have too much to do. Maybe there's a better way to manage your time. Project management consultant Serena Nalty-Coombs shares her experience to help you get more productive and use your time more effectively at work and at home. In episode 025, we discuss: How to pace yourself evenly How to manage expectations Project management tools to help you be more effective Mentioned on the show and other useful links Serena on Twitter @SNMCons On Facebook SN Management Serena Nalty-Coombs on LinkedIn Project ma...2017-06-1626 min
Confident ConversationsCC024 The best practices for employers to be jobshare friendlyLast year 56% of employers were unable to fill full-time vacancies and attrition was estimated to cost UK businesses a massive £206 billion. With retirement planning, returnships and portfolio careers part of the new world of work, companies need to get creative to attract and retain talent. And the demand for a different work-life balance is greater than ever resulting in 30% of departures. It's time for employers to be more jobshare friendly. Despite 15 years in commercial management and an MBA, Sara Horsfall struggled to find part-time roles at senior level. While understandable that roles can't always be scaled to part-time...2017-06-0827 min
Confident ConversationsCC023 Women on boards - the career strategy that worksStephanie Morgan believes passionately that you have to think about ‘ME Plc’ to drive your own career and build your own brand. Keynote speaker and Director of Learning Solutions at Bray Leino Learning, Stephanie challenges the traditional thinking on blended learning solutions. What she loves is people: meeting them, building long term relationships and helping them shine. Business-wise, it’s her job to build a fantastic team. Stephanie has worked with a number of women on boards and here she shares her experience on: Why there aren't more women working at board level What can women do diffe...2017-06-0125 min
Confident ConversationsCC022 What do we mean by inclusive leadershipIn this week's episode, I talk to inclusion and diversity consultant, Thais Compoint. Thais initially contacted me for help in running her first online conference on Inclusive Leadership. I loved her event so much I invited her to join me on Confident Conversations. Thais is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, trainer and consultant specialising in inclusion and diversity in corporations. She is the founder of Déclic International, a consultancy that helps companies to better understand their customers and increase engagement, productivity and innovation by building more inclusive and diverse teams. What is inclusive lea...2017-05-2528 min
Confident ConversationsCC021 How to build emotional resilience and why it mattersIn this week's episode, I talk to independent consultant and coach, Val Stevenson about emotional resilience and why 20 is the magic number! Val specialises in building resilience in organisations and individuals. Here she shares her knowledge and experience to discuss: what is emotional resilience why does it matter the six different aspects that make up personal and team resilience the key skills to develop to build your own emotional resilience Val's top tip: make time for things that are important to you. GUEST: Val Stevenson HOST: Sherry Bevan Mentioned on the show and o...2017-05-1825 min
Confident ConversationsCC020 How and why employers make flexible working work effectivelyFollowing the interview with Terrence Donovan in Episode 019, this week Kristal McNamara of Flexology discusses how and why employers make flexible working work effectively. We discuss the different types of flexible working, the benefits to employer (and employee), whether all roles are suitable for flexible working, how senior management lead by example, and the importance of getting your flexible working strategy in place first. Kristal is qualified and experienced in Change and Programme Management, with many years experience in Financial Services as a senior leader. An accomplished people manager experienced with hiring, establishing and managing lar...2017-05-1128 min
Confident ConversationsCC019 How working as a part-time lawyer affects your careerHow working as a part-time lawyer affects your career – Episode 019 Terrence Donovan is the Head of the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Department at City law firm Kingsley Napley. And a loving Dad. His medical work has always focused upon brain injury cases, particularly children with cerebral palsy as a result of birth injury, but over the years he has dealt with claims involving virtually every type of medicine. Terry's personal injury work centres on serious and catastrophic injuries. He has recently acted in two high profile cases, both of which concerned fatal accidents abroad. 2017-05-0429 min
Confident ConversationsCC018 How to live a life of happiness with Janet JonesJanet Jones is the founder of Happiness Millionaire. She motivates and inspires people to live happier and more successfully using the Power of Positive Images. Janet's life fell apart after her Dad committed suicide. As a photographer, Janet discovered how the power of images can change people’s lives - starting with her own. Janet is now a leading breakthrough and happiness expert in the UK, and has shared her unique approach with audiences all over the world. In today's conversation we explore: Her feelings after her Dad's suicide The power of positive images Why...2017-04-2737 min
Confident ConversationsCC017 Networking with confidence with Heather WhiteFor ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women’s leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Today's conversation is about networking with confidence. Heather White is the CEO and founder of Smarter Networking Limited. She is a Networking and Personal Brand Expert and for the last 15 years has not only trained thousands on how to access the...2017-04-2025 min
Confident ConversationsCC016 How to get promoted when on maternity leaveHow to get promoted when you are on maternity leave Many women spend their maternity leave worrying about the impact on their career when they go back to work. In this episode, I talk to Lynn Christison who was promoted while on maternity leave. Lynn worked as a geophysicist in the oil and gas exploration industry for 15 years. When she went on maternity leave, she was a team leader. While she was on maternity leave, she was asked to come back to a promotion, as the manager of 2 data processing teams. Not only that, Lynn s...2017-04-1328 min
Confident ConversationsCC015 Get a better night's sleep and wake up refreshed for workFor ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women’s leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Find all the Confident Conversations episodes on iTunes . How to get a better night's sleep and wake up refreshed for work - Episode 015 So many women that I talk to struggle to get a good night's sleep and thi...2017-04-0635 min
Confident ConversationsCC014 How to make a bigger impact at workFor ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women’s leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Find all the Confident Conversations episodes on iTunes . How to make a bigger impact at work - Episode 014 Many women that I talk to feel invisible at work and want to make a bigger impact so that they can take...2017-03-3029 min
Confident ConversationsCC013 7 Essentials for your LinkedIn profileIn this week’s episode, discover the 7 essentials for your LinkedIn profile whether you want to go back to work after a career break, change role, or get noticed by prospective recruiters, employers or clients. Your LinkedIn profile is an essential item in your career strategy toolkit and it needs to show WHO you are and WHAT you do even if you are not currently jobhunting. You might feel your profile is already in good shape however it makes sense to review on a regular basis. Sign up to join my next LinkedIn Challenge. HOST...2017-03-2321 min
Confident ConversationsCC012 How to use coaching skills to lead more confidentlyConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women’s leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Find all the Confident Conversations episodes on iTunes . How to use coaching skills to lead more confidently - Episode 012 In this week's episode discover how to use 3 coaching skills; skills that I use...2017-03-1625 min
Confident ConversationsCC011 Deal with your teenager's anxiety with confidence - talking to Caroline CavanaghConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women’s leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Dealing with your teenager's anxiety with confidence – Episode 011 In this week’s episode I’m talking to expert Caroline Cavanagh, author of Anxiety Alchemy. Having the knowledge and confidence in how to suppor...2017-03-0932 min
Confident ConversationsManaging a large team on part-time hoursConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work as a women's leadership coach helping ambitious women get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. Managing a large team on part-time hours – Episode 010 In this week’s episode about the imposter syndrome, I’m talking to Julia Bramble of Bramble Buzz. While Julia, mum of 6, is now an award...2017-03-0231 min
Confident ConversationsHow to tell if you're suffering from imposter syndromeConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work with ambitious women to help them get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. How to tell if you're suffering from imposter syndrome - Episode 009 In this week's episode about the imposter syndrome, I’m talking to Rebecca Pintre who runs Artemis Mindset Coaching. Rebecca provides mindset coaching and tra...2017-02-2343 min
Confident ConversationsHow to handle difficult conversations at workConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work with ambitious women to help them get clear on what they really want then find the confidence to do it. How to have a difficult conversation in the workplace - Episode 008 This week's episode is about how to have those difficult conversations in the workplace, and especially when it's about poor attitude at work. ...2017-02-1625 min
Confident ConversationsSpeaking up confidently in meetings with Susan Heaton-WrightConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work with ambitious women to help them get clear on the career they really want then find the confidence to do it. How to speak up confidently in meetings - Episode 007 This week's episode is about speaking up with confidence in meetings. I’m talking to Susan Heaton-Wright from Executive Voice. Susan helps peop...2017-01-1219 min
Confident ConversationsGoing back to work after a career breakConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work with ambitious women to help them get clear on the career they really want then find the confidence to do it. Going back to work with confidence after a career break This week’s episode is about going back to work after a career break and how you can do this with confidence. I invited former client Ashley Aspin ...2017-01-0527 min
Confident ConversationsHow to get the work-life balance that is right for youConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. A former Global Head of IT Service for a City law firm, I now work with ambitious women to help them get clear on the career they really want then find the confidence to do it. How to get the work-life balance that is right for you This week's episode is about work life balance and how you can achieve it. I invited Clara Wilcox at The Balance Collective to join me to...2016-12-1520 min
Confident ConversationsIn conversation with BBC Apprentice candidate Rebecca JefferyConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. Because I love having conversations about career and confidence. This week's episode 004 Following last week's conversation with former BBC Apprentice candidate, Aleksandra King, this week I talk to Rebecca Jeffery fired in Week 6, after confusing tagine with tahini and soup for soap. And anyway, how's a Manchester girl supposed to know how far Streatham is from Canary Wharf. Known as Becs, she is a freelance copywriter, bookworm, mum, tea dr...2016-12-0821 min
Confident ConversationsIn conversation with Aleksandra King BBC Apprentice candidateConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. Because I love having conversations about career and confidence. This week’s episode 003 This week, I talk to Aleksandra King, Communications Consultant, and better known (this month) as the BBC Apprentice candidate who quit before she was fired. The day after she quit the show, I wrote a post for Birds on the Blog about whether she was right to quit. My take was that she had quit BECAUSE she...2016-12-0122 min
Confident ConversationsSigns of stress and overwhelm in our partnersConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show for ambitious women about confidently balancing work and life, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. Because I love having conversations about career and confidence. This week’s episode In a previous episode (CC001) I talked about overwhelm: signs we might notice, why we experience it, and how we can cope or even better prevent it. This week’s episode is about how to spot the signs of stress or overwhelm in our partners and how to deal with it. I turned...2016-11-2425 min
Confident ConversationsHow to cope with overwhelmConfident Conversations is a weekly podcast show, hosted by me, Sherry Bevan, Author, Coach & Speaker. I love having conversations about career and confidence. In my podcast I interview ambitious women as well as those employers who value female talent. This first episode is about how to cope with overwhelm. My name is Sherry Bevan and I run The Confident Mother. After more than 25 years in professional services, I set up my own business so that I could balance work and life more confidently. Now I help other ambitious women get clear...2016-11-2423 min
The Science of Successful Job HuntingEP 7: Confident Job Hunting...with Sherry BevanMy guest on Episode 7 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast is Sherry Bevan - a “confidence guide”, mentor and coach.
Sherry specialises in building women’s confidence for returning to work after a career break or maternity leave, but the advice she gives in this episode is great for anyone lacking confidence in their work life.
In this episode we talk about…
*how confidence affects your job hunting;
*how to communicate confidence on your CV or LinkedIn profile;
*the best way to prepare yourself for returning to work after a career break or maternity leave;
*...and why being 'm...2015-08-2733 min
Get Soul SCENT.ered with RiaEpisode 3 with Sherry Bevan - The Power of SimplicitySherry Bevan, The Confidence Guide shares the power of simplicity and the importance of working in your zone of genius. For more information visit http://www.victoriacasebourne.com/episode3
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