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We Are Power PodcastHow Simone Roche MBE Became the CEO Behind Europe’s Largest Gender Equality CelebrationIn this special episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE steps into the hot seat, being interviewed for the first time by Anna Davey. Known for her dedication to championing gender equality and leading the Northern PoWEr Women Awards movement, Simone shares insights into her path from receiving an MBE from the Queen to building a movement that now unites over 120,000 people.Simone opens up about how her upbringing in Liverpool and experiences as an honorary captain in the Royal Navy shaped her advocacy. Her story is all about seizing opportunities and pushing forward...2025-01-2030 minWe Are Power PodcastFinding Peace in the Chaos: Ngunan Adamu's StoryImagine the version of you who has overcome every challenge, embraced resilience, and is living her fullest life. What does she look like? How does she carry herself each day? Tune into today’s episode to unlock the mindset and habits that will help you step into the empowered version of yourself.Join us as Simone Roche MBE sits down with broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ngunan Adamu, as she shares her inspiring journey of resilience, strength, and self-discovery. In this episode, Ngunan opens up about her personal battle with breast cancer and how she found courage in the fa...2024-12-1622 minWe Are Power Podcast2024 Northern Power Women AwardsJoin us for an extra special episode as Simone Roche MBE sits down with the extraordinary winners and commended individuals of the 2024 Northern Power Women Awards 🏆Tune in to hear first hand from our exceptional winners and commended as they share their inspiring stories and incredible journeys.Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the triumphs and reflections of those who embody the spirit of empowerment and excellence in the Northern Power community!Listen to learn:🎙️All about the Northern Power Women Awards🎙️ The stories behind the winners and c...2024-03-251h 00We Are Power PodcastLauren Rosegreen: From Trustee to Influencer, Championing Equality and Social JusticeEver wanted to step outside your comfort zone and make a difference in society? You do not want to miss this episode. Join Simone Roche MBE as she chats with Lauren Rosegreen, a policy and influence manager at MAC, trustee of Greater Manchester Merge Charity, and a young professional juggling numerous roles, who believes in the power of an equal society.Lauren's unconventional career path is a testament to her burning passion for social justice, and today, she invites us into her fascinating world. She shares the highs and lows of her journey, her unique coping mechanisms...2023-09-1819 minWe Are Power PodcastUnited by Collaboration - United for UkraineThis week Simone Roche MBE recorded live as the warm up to Eurovision onboard HMS Mersey. She is joined by Okszana Nepijvoda and Marianna Vaszilyiv, who were awarded the Special Honour Award at this year's Northern Power Women Awards for their work for United for Ukraine since the Russian conflict. Join us for this incredibly insightful conversation about their journey from Ukraine to Liverpool.Listen to learn about: ⚡Their journey⚡️The highlights and successes that they have seen this year⚡The United for Ukraine coalition. United for Ukraine –...2023-05-1511 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Take Small Steps To Create A More Sustainable Planet with Amy KohlAmy Kohl, founder of sustainable and ethical fashion house KOHR, and the founder of KOHR studio, a creative marketing agency is aware that being sustainable often comes from a place of privilege. Amy says: "Everyone has a duty to look after their planet and community. But not everyone can be Greta Thunberg".Join Simone Roche MBE as she chats to Amy Kohl, about inclusive innovation, accessibility, and how we can all take small steps to create a more sustainable planet.Listen to learn: ⚡️What piqued Amy’s interest in sustainability ⚡️What...2023-04-2416 min
We Are Power PodcastThe Debrief: NPWAwards 2023 Winners and CommendedNorthern Power Women Awards Debrief “We are not just for one night”⚡️ Join Simone Roche In this NPW Awards special as she continues to spotlight our winners and commended of the 2023 Northern Power Women awards 🏆 We highlight their experience of the night, what this award means to them and how it could open doors for the future. Listen to hear from: Outstanding Entrepreneur Commended: Zandra Moore Inclusive Innovation Winner: Claire Buckle, Ability Consultancy Small Organisation Commended: Sarah Priestly Turner, Freedo...2023-03-271h 02
We Are Power PodcastHow To Network Your Way To Professional Success With Georgia FitzgeraldGeorgia Fitzgerald networked her way to success. She says you can too.“So I want to say I'm 'lucky', but the opportunities have been presented to me and I've grabbed them. The reason I shouldn't say lucky is because if I look at my network and my profile that I've built, that's why these opportunities come along. I've always done networking.” Join Simone Simone Roche MBE where she chats to Director of The Juice Acadmey Georgia Fitzgerald about all things networking and following your career goals. Listen to learn: ⚡Why networking has critical...2023-03-1317 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to shift the dial through leadership with Leila MckenzieLeila Mckenzie-Delis How To Shift The Dial Through Leadership“Diversity means different things to different people. And that's the beautiful thing about it. Diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, culture, the whole intersection of everything means lots of different things to different people.” Millennial, first time mum through the wonders of IVF, Chinese and adopted by a white British family Leila Mckenzie talks to Simone Roche MBE about her extreme passion about shifting the dial to create a more diverse and inclusive society. Listen to learn: ⚡Where Leila’s passion for diversity...2023-03-0619 min
We Are Power PodcastIOP Ep2 The Unlikely Career Routes Into PhysicsThe Unlikely Career Roots Into Physics “Diane Reid and Royal Navy Commander Nicola Cripps, whose careers have both taken an unusual turn from what is considered the normal following their physics degrees.” Did you know there are so many different roots into various physics related careers? Some you wouldn’t even think of. For the second episode of our 3 part boxset series in partnership with Institute Of Physics Simone Roche MBE chats to Diane and Nicola about their Un stereotypical careers in physics. Listen to learn: ⚡How Diane and Nicola became physic...2023-03-0318 min
We Are Power PodcastIOP Ep3 How To Use Physics To Make A Difference“Everyone is passionate about making a difference, and that's what we focus this episode on” Join us for the last episode of our 3 part boxset series in partnership with Institute Of Physics where Simone Roche MBE chats to Nimrah Munir and Kal Grocott two incredible minds who took two different paths to get to where they are today. Listen to learn: ⚡How Nimrah and Kal use physics within their careers ⚡Why Nimrah and Kal are so passionate about physics ⚡What ways physics is used in day to day lives and how they make that positive differe...2023-03-0313 min
We Are Power PodcastIOP Ep 1 How To Challenge Stereotypical Views Of What A Physicist Looks LikeHow to Challenge Stereotypical Views Of What A Physicist Looks Like “Limitless is the campaign to encourage and inspire young people from backgrounds underrepresented in. To continue with physics after the age of 16.” This is the first episode of our 3 part boxset series in partnership with Institute Of Physics whose Limit Less campaign challenges all of those stereotypical views of what a Physicist looks like. Simone Roche MBE chats to Dawn Watson who is head of Strategy and Technical Infrastructure at Sellafield in Cumbria. Listen to learn: ⚡How physics can be for everyone ⚡...2023-03-0309 min
We Are Power PodcastNajwa Jawahar - How To Become An Active Role ModelFor the final episode of our allyship miniseries sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the multi award winning chartered structural engineer, Najwa Jawahar. Simone and Najwa talk all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How to celebrate your wins and highfive yourself ⚡Why Najwa considers herself as a role model ⚡How to create an environment in the workplace so everyone can be themselves ⚡️What Najwa would tell her younger self Find Najwa here. Find out more about WSP here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out even...2023-02-2312 min
We Are Power PodcastDr Marilyn Comrie OBE - How To Level Up Your OrganisationFor the second episode of our Allyship boxset series sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to the wonderful award winning serial entrepreneur, Marilyn Comrie OBE. Simone and Marilyn catch up and talk all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How Marilyn is working with organizations to level up ⚡How to shift your organisations style ⚡How to be an active ally ⚡️Steps to becoming an ally Find Marilyn here here. Find out more about BURN here. Check out The Blair Project here. Sign up to our Power Platform to c...2023-02-2313 min
We Are Power PodcastAdrian Adair - How to Implement Allyship in RecruitmentFor the first episode of our Allyship boxset series sponsored by Morson Group, Simone Roche MBE chats to Morson Group COO, Adrian Adair. Morson Group has an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, training, screening and people solutions around the world. Simone and Adrian chat about all things allyship in the workplace. Listen to learn: ⚡How allyship plays an important part in recruitment ⚡About Morson’s journey with inclusivity ⚡Why the language you use in adverts is so important ⚡️How to communicate on multiple levels Find Adrian Adair here. Find Morson Group here. Check out the...2023-02-2311 min
We Are Power PodcastStacey Williams: How to create opportunities for everyoneStacey Williams celebrates the release of the 2023 Power List and Future List with Simone Roche MBE Stacey was on the 2022 NPW Awards Future List and is Global head of Treasury services and investigations in global payments and treasury services operations at BNY Mellon, who are the proud sponsors of the 2023 Future List. Listen to learn: ⚡️ Stacey’s experience of being on the 2022 Future List and how it has increased her confidence ⚡️ The importance of bringing your personality to work ⚡️ Her passion for mentoring and creating opportunities ⚡️ Stacey’s advice for everyone on the...2023-02-1016 min
We Are Power PodcastArchie Kalyana - How to beat your 'gymtimidation'Two things have always played a huge part in Archie's life: Cricket and Bollywood. In this conversation with Simone Roche MBE they discuss how cricket "has the power to change lives" but they also discuss something that came to Archie in adulthood - a passion for lifting weights and the internal hurdles she overcame by getting into fitness. As well as that, Archie shares her inspiring career journey and how getting sacked was "one of the best things that happened" to her.Listen to learn:⚡Why cricket needs more women⚡How...2023-01-2322 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Build A Career You're Proud OfSimone Roche MBE chats to Charmaine Connors who is the education and skills manager at Sharp Futures. Simone and Charmaine chat about personal and professional journeys. Listen to learn: ⚡ The importance of soft skills ⚡ What makes a good leader ⚡ Her journey of self-acceptance ⚡️ Why role models are essential, especially to the younger generation Sign up to our Power Platform to check out our events calendar here. Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫2023-01-0920 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Find a Balance in Your Personal and Professional LifeFor the first 2023 Northern Power Women Podcast, Simone Roche MBE chats to Katherine Fairclough, who is the lead advisor to the Metro Mayor and has been appointed the first ever female Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Simone and Katherine chat about her career, work life balance, and mind maps. Listen to learn: ⚡How Katherine has found being appointed the first ever female Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ⚡How she handles pressure and expectation ⚡How she finds a balance and manages her wellbeing ⚡️ How Katherine is her authentic self i...2023-01-0322 min
We Are Power PodcastThe Wrap UpThe Wrap Up Simone Roche MBE chats to the owner and our producer of What Goes On Media, Sam Walker for the final podcast of the year! Simone and Sam reflect on 2022 and look ahead to what they want to focus on in 2023. Listen to learn: Listen to learn: ⚡Their favourite episodes of the year and what they learned from them ⚡Their 2023 goals ⚡All about gaining control of your imposter syndrome ⚡The importance of self-care Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here. Download this epi...2022-12-2817 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Be More YouSimone Roche MBE chats to her wonderful WeArePower Team of 2022! Emma Mason, Leah Middleton, Carla Pearce, Olivia Matlock, Anna Davey and Lydia Wong all join the annual Christmas team podcast to reflect on the year and chat about the ways to ‘Be More You’. Listen to learn: Listen to learn: ⚡Our favourite episodes of the year and how we learned from them ⚡Our goals to ‘Be More You’ in 2023 ⚡All about our newest team members, Carla and Olivia ⚡Who achieved a distinction in their Masters' dissertation!📖 (as well as who moonlights as a Christmas Elf in their spare time!🧝♀️) S...2022-12-1922 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Champion For ChangeSimone Roche MBE chats with Crystal Hicks, Chair of Women In Social Housing North East (WISH) and Final NPWAward Winner 2022 for the Innovation Category. Together Simone and Crystal chat about WISH and the 2023 Wishfest festival. Listen to learn: The purpose behind WISH (Women In Social Housing) and what it does What is Wishlist The Importance of Male Allies Advice for people wanting a purpose-driven career Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here. Download this episode’s Cheat Sheet here. Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn...2022-12-1218 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Make Sport More InclusiveHow To Make Sport More Inclusive Simone Roche MBE chats to Rugby League Player Jodie Cunningham representing Small Organisation winner Rugby Football League. Jodie is also a part of our 2022 Future List. Together Simone and Jodie chat about all things Rugby and making sport inclusive. Listen to learn: What Jodie’s role of National Women and Girls Development Manager for the RFL entails Why at this years Rugby World Cup it was important to combine the Men’s, Women’s AND wheelchair tournaments into one mega tournament How Jodie got into Women's Rugby Footba...2022-12-0520 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Transform Tragedy Into Positive ChangeTo find out Simone Roche MBE chats to Person with Purpose NPW Award Winner Alison Madgin. Together Simone and Alison chat about Samantha's tragic attack and Alison’s purpose to tackle knife crime Please be aware this episode contains descriptions of knife violenceListen to learn: Samantha’s story How Alison is tackling knife crime Why it is important to educate young people, so they do not go down the wrong path What’s next for Samantha’s legacy To find out more about Samantha's story and the work undertaken by Samantha's Legacy...2022-11-2820 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Take Care Of Yourself And Others Simone Roche MBE chats to Mentor Of The Year NPW Award Winner Ali McGrath, Top Mentor on Sabbatical. Together Simone and Ali chat about all things mentoring and knowing when to take care of yourself. Listen to learn: Ali's on Sabbatical journey and why she did it Why mentoring has been such a big part of Ali's life Why it is important to take care of yourself How being diagnosed with ADHD lifted a weight off Ali's shoulder Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here. Download this episode's...2022-11-2119 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Support Those Around Us and Recognise When They Need ItSimone Roche MBE chats to One To Watch NPW Award Winner Debbie Rogers, Founder and CEO of Seans Place. Together Simone and Debbie chat about all things NPW Awards and Debbie's journey as founder of Sean's Place. Listen to learn: How the devastating death of Debbie's brother Sean led her to set up Sean's Place What Sean's Place does to help support others who are also living with grief How Sean's place improves men's mental health and well-being across Sefton and Liverpool City Region What is Debbie's goal for the future Find out more abo...2022-11-1419 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Just Do ItSimone Roche MBE chats to One to Watch NPW Award Commended Claudia Bartholomew founder of Claudia and Caitlin Build A School. Together Simone and Claudia chat about all things NPW Awards and Claudias amazing work building a school in Ghana. Listen to learn: How Claudia remained motivated during the pandemic How Claudia came to build a school in Ghana About Claudias extended family What's next on Claudias list of challenges Check out Claudias Twitter page here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events calendar here. Download this episode's Cheat Sheet her...2022-11-0716 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Prevent the Exploitation of Young People to County LinesHow To Prevent The Exploitation Of Young People To County Lines Simone Roche MBE chats to Person With A Purpose NPW Award Commended Collette Devlin-Smith CEO of EDGE NorthEast. Together Simone and Collette chat about all things NPW Awards and Collette’s work in preventing the exploitation of young people in the County Line. Listen to learn: Why Collette set up EDGE NE What County Lines are and why they pose such a threat About Collette’s success stories at EDGE NE How Collette copes with situations that she hears about Find out how...2022-10-3117 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Take Control of Imposter SyndromeHow To Give Your Imposter Syndrome A Telling Off Simone Roche MBE chats to Transformational Leader NPW Award winner Steph Edusei Chief Executive Officer at St Oswald's Hospice. Together Simone and Steph chat about all things NPW Awards and Steph’s passion for the involvement of public and patients and how she is a strong advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. Listen to learn: • What is Black All Year • How you can get involved in Black All Year • How Steph beats imposter syndrome • About the positive impact winning Transformati...2022-10-2423 min
We Are Power PodcastHow Can Business Leaders Engage Young PeopleSimone Roche MBE chats to Sharon Davies Chief Executive at Young Enterprise and commended Transformational Leader of NPWAwards 2022. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK. Together Simone and Sharon chat about all things NPW Awards and Sharon's career at Young Enterprise. Listen to learn: What makes a great leader How business leaders invest in and engage young people About Young Enterprise celebrating 60 years of transforming young peoples futures Check out Young Enterprise here. Sign up to our Power Platform to check our out events...2022-10-1717 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Create a Tech Career for EveryoneSimone Roche MBE chats to Arlene Bulfin representing ANS Group, who won the Medium Organisation Award at the Northern Power Women Awards 2022. ANS Group provide digital transformation services including public & private cloud, managed hosting, security solutions, applications, DevOps & data services. Together Simone and Arlene chat about all things NPW Awards and ANS Group's diverse working culture. Listen to learn: What employees at ANS do to help younger generations in their area How ANS has and continues to build a diverse work culture About Arlene's personal passion for getting young people into tech What barriers exist for peopl...2022-10-1022 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Become A Disruptor For GoodSimone Roche MBE chats to Nazir Afzal OBE. Nazir is the first ever winner of the Disruptor for Good Award which was created in honour of the late Jane Turner OBE DL. Nazir was Chief Crown Prosecutor for NW England and formerly Director in London. He was Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners and most recently, National Adviser to the Welsh Government. Together Simone and Nazir chat about all things NPW Awards and what makes a great leader. Listen to learn: What the Disruptor For Good Award meant to Nazir How you begin to be...2022-10-0328 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Accelerate Social Mobility & Celebrate AlliesSimone Roche MBE chats to Karen Campbell-Williams and Jenn Barnet representing Grant Thornton who won the Large Organisation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards. Grant Thornton is one of the world's largest professional service networks of independent assurance, tax and advisory businesses with member firms in over 135 countries. The UK member firm, Grant Thornton UK LLP is one of the largest UK accounting and business advisers.Together Simone, Karen and Jenn chat about all things NPW Awards and promoting social mobility. Listen to learn: What winning the NPW Large Organisation award meant to Karen, Jenn and the...2022-09-2621 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Drive Positive Change Through Personal ExperienceSimone Roche MBE chats to Laura Wood, Northern Power Women Agent of Change award winner 2022 and Co-Founder and Director of Invisible Creations, an organisation that specialises in designing products that support people to live well and independently in their homes for longer. Together Simone and Laura chat about all things NPW Awards and creating a business that helps others. Listen to learn: What advice Laura would give to somebody who was looking to join a Board Why Invisible Creations was a personal journey for Laura How Invisible Creations can help people's physical and mental health What's next for L...2022-09-2016 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Demystify the World of EntrepreneurshipSimone Roche MBE chats to Maggie Chen, co-founder of Girls in Charge who were named Commended for the Innovation Award at the 2022 NPWAwards back. Girls In Charge is an international social enterprise using gamification to help women build confidence and entrepreneurial skills. Together Simone and Maggie chat about all things NPW Awards and entrepreneurship. Listen to learn: What doors have been opened for Girls In Charge after the NPWAwards 2022 Why it is important to make entrepreneurial skills development fun How to take the 'scariness' away from the word entrepreneur How Maggie is making progress on her mission to u...2022-09-1217 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Ride Through Turbulent TimesSimone Roche MBE chats to Liz Ashall-Payne, Northern Power Women Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Winner and co-founder and CEO of ORCHA, the world's leading provider of digital health accreditation and distribution services. Together Simone and Liz chat about all things NPW Awards and... Listen to Learn:What Liz has been up to since being named Outstanding Entrepreneur 2022 and the doors it has opened for her How failure can be looked at as a positive thing How to recognise the key skills and attributes when expanding a team How to reflect on hard work as an entrepreneur locally and glob...2022-09-0521 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: NPW Awards Special - How to Use the Power of Your PlatformAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Emma Mason, Office Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring NPW Awards Winners and their conversations around using their platform for good."In this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award m...2022-08-2938 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How To Build Forward From Working At HomeAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Rob Monks, Operation Director at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ranjana Bell and their experience of working from home."My takeaway is that leaders need to create a safe space for employees to ask difficult questions about language bias, without the fear of reprisals. Honest challenging conversations take real commitment from leaders."Simone Roche MBE chats t...2022-08-2222 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How To Prioritise Progress Over PerfectionAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Leah Middleton, Social Media Assitant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Ravinder Shawe and their advice on how to be fearless."Simone Roche MBE chats to Ravinder Shawe, Senior Legal Counsel for Siemens in Manchester, and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Ravinder talk about the role models that have empowered them throughout their lives and t...2022-08-1516 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How To Harness The Power of PerspectiveAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Lydia Wong, Social Media Assistant at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Dr Joanna Berry and their advice on mentoring.Simone Roche MBE chats to Dr Joanna Berry, mentor extraordinaire and Associate Professor and Director of Durham Energy Institute at Durham University, as they spotlight the PoWEr of mentoring. Listen to LearnWhat 3 things make a su...2022-08-0818 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How to Work Better TogetherAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Simone Roche, CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Cherylee Houston MBE.My biggest takeaway from Cherylee is not to build a ramp because I'm in a wheelchair but other people will benefit from it. This manifests wider when we make decisions on how we can make small adjustments to support wider accessibility."Simone R...2022-08-0118 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How To Level The Playing FieldAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Philly Strahan, Operations and Partnerships Manager at Northern Power Women has chosen this episode featuring Rina Sowler."Rina's passion for getting girls into cricket shines through and it is amazing to hear about the positive impacts this sport can have on everyone's lives.""Simone Roche MBE chats to Rina Sowler, Asia Investment Manager at The Leith Planning Group, Mandarin T...2022-07-2517 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites: How To Accelerate Change TogetherAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Alex Cousins, part of the Liverpool Power Circle, member of Northern Power Women Steering Board has chosen this episode featuring Afiya Amesu. My top takeaway was Afiya's top tips on being a good ally. As a white woman you want to support but are sometimes too scared in case you are seen to be taking over th...2022-07-1815 minWe Are Power PodcastTeam Favourites : How to Show Up & Break BarriersAs part of our summer look-back, here at Northern Power Women we're each choosing the one episode that has had the most impact on us from the last year of the podcast. This week Aby Ndiaye, Northern Power Women Intern has chosen this episode featuring Barbara Bray MBE, she says:I really admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation. I also admire Barbara's statement on the importance of visibility and how it plays a crucial role in our generation."Simone Roche MBE chats t...2022-07-1114 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to PoWEr On, together: NPW 5th Birthday SpecialSimone Roche MBE chats to Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire. Together Simone and Sam reflect on the last 5 years of the Northern Power Women Podcast and all they've achieved, and their plans for the future. Listen to Learn: How Simone's career journey led her to found Northern Power Women Why Northern Power Women focuses on taking action and making real changeHow you can get involved in the Northern Power Women community Why you should nominate someone for the Northern Power Women Awards 2023 Book your place at our next PoWEr Up Networking Event...2022-07-0421 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Be Intentional In Creating A Diverse WorkforceSimone Roche MBE chats to Leyla Tindall, Managing Director at Robert Half Executive Search. Together with Simone, Leyla talks about her career in recruitment where she is helping people with their personal and career development, discusses what organisations should consider when attracting and retaining emerging talent and how organisations can be intentional with their actions. Listen to Learn: How every day is a learning day when working in recruitment and what has kept Leyla motivated throughout her 20 years of experience How clarity is the key for a company to attract and retain emerging talent Leyla's thoughts on a...2022-06-2720 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Increase The Visibility Of Black Owned Businesses & Prioritise Your Mental HealthSimone Roche MBE chats to Monique Kufuor, Founder of BOBExpo, Senior Associate at Grasp International and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Monique talk about the importance of investing in ethnic minority small businesses and prioritising mental health. Listen to Learn: How to enjoy the 'now' and learn to celebrate your wins Why Monique decided to set up BOBExpo How you can support Black owned and female led businesses Why we should encourage employers to look beyond the traditional cv route Find out more about BOBExpo here. Book your place at our next...2022-06-2016 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Use Your Moral Compass & Find Your DirectionSimone Roche MBE chats to Lindsay Garvey-Jones, National Retail Manger at Holiday Extras, Chairwoman for AWTE, gender and equality champion, Co-Founder of Travel Talks Menopause, Certified Life Coach and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Lindsay talk about the importance of using your power for good to destroy the "dark side". Listen to Learn: How Lindsay has used her personal experiences to create platforms for those without a voice Why it was 'love at first flight' between Lindsay and the travel industry How we can all be active allies Why leaders need to set the e...2022-06-1321 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Create Real Change with KindnessSimone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Jones, North East Entrepreneur, Charity Worker & Volunteer, Founder of Kind Currency and Michelle Jones Weddings, and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Michelle talk about how we can all use kindness to create real change, in our local communities and across the world. Listen to Learn: How we can all pay kindness forwardWhy you should stand up, use your voice and share your storyHow Kind Currency is tackling climate change and poverty with kindness Why jumping into fear not only propels yourself forward, but also drives change forward Fi...2022-06-0619 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Pin-Point your Purpose & Create your CultureSimone Roche MBE chats to Faye Dyer, Managing Director of ACC Liverpool Group and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er, and Kerry Mulloy, Director of Events & Operations at ACC Liverpool Group. Together Simone, Faye and Kerry talk about how having a clear purpose brings alignment to your culture and allows your people to bring their best to their role. Listen to Learn: How to have the emotional maturity to acknowledge your own limits Why you need to be continuously willing to grow and improve as a leader How concrete culture and purpose enables you to get the best...2022-05-3021 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Embrace the Fear & Grab Life by the HandlebarsSimone Roche MBE chats to Hayley Bell, Innovation & Growth Consultant at Innovate UK EDGE, founder of Women Riders World Relay (the world's largest motorcycle relay performed entirely by women) and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Hayley talk about their shared passion for adventure, and how motorcycling has changed Hayley's life for the better. Listen to Learn: How to face your fears head on Why feeling the fear and doing it anyway is always better than wondering "what if" How breaking away from the "life funnel" might be the right decision for you Why the r...2022-05-2319 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Make the Change: for your Career and your BodySimone Roche MBE chats to Rebecca Hirst, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for EY UK, TEDx speaker and Founder of Glorious Wellness, working with senior leaders on health and wellbeing. Together Simone and Rebecca talk about using nutrition to meet your body's needs, and how practice can help you find and use your voice. Listen to Learn: How to get over your fear of interjecting and speaking up during meetings Why you're already the perfect person to stand up and create representation for others How to change culture from the inside out Why it's not one headline for e...2022-05-1621 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Problem Solve with Tech and TunesSimone Roche MBE chats to Dr Penny Trayner, award winning paediatric clinical neuropsychologist, honorary lecturer in clinical health and psychology, creator of Goal Manager®, DJ and 2022 Northern Power Women Future List-er. Together Simone and Penny talk about Penny's background as a neuropsychologist, and how these skills and experiences have enabled her to develop her side-hustles. Listen to Learn: Why neurodiverse employees need to be considered as we redesign hybrid working How Goal Manager® helps to coordinate and communicate accurate patient information Why accountability is such a valuable part of the rehabilitation process How BPM Rehab Ltd helps pa...2022-05-0915 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Prioritise Progress over PerfectionSimone Roche MBE chats to Ravinder Shawe, Senior Legal Counsel for Siemens in Manchester, and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Ravinder talk about the role models that have empowered them throughout their lives and the power of harnessing a growth mindset. Listen to Learn: Why asking for advice is more valuable than asking for feedback How to let your fearlessness out (and be more like Princess Leia!) Why we need to continue to pay it forward as role models How celebrating diversity in film & TV positively impacts everyone If you want to pay it...2022-05-0216 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Go with your Gut & Lead the ChangeSimone Roche MBE chats to Linzi Boyd, Founder of One Earth, best-selling author, global speaker and 2022 Northern Power Women Power List-er. Together Simone and Linzi discuss why purpose and brand are such vital tools for entrepreneurs. Listen to Learn: - Why it's so important to remember who you are and where you're going throughout your business journey - How to harness the power of collaboration - Why vocational learning is so valuable - How to let your purpose, vision and determination lead you For information on how to com...2022-04-2518 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Silence the Voice of Imposter SyndromeSimone Roche MBE chats to Rachel Lee, who has joined the NPW Future List of 2022 and is the co-founder of Teleport London, which is a virtual reality travel company. Like the name suggests, the company literally teleports people to different locations around the world. Together Simone and Rachel share their top tips and advice for anyone who is starting their own business. Listen to Learn: Why having a strong support network is vital for innovation How being a migrant founder can create invisible barriers when launching a start up Why the metaverse is such an exciting plac...2022-04-1817 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Find Your Own PathSimone Roche MBE chats to Michelle Barry, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Director of Product and Development at global cyber security expert NCC Group. Together they discuss the different definitions of success and progress, and how to see the value in a zigzagging career path. Listen to Learn:- Why tech is such an all-encompassing career opportunity- How to identify your transferable skills during a career change - Why Michelle loves working in cyber security - How to pay it forward through mento...2022-04-1116 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to turn Pressure into PassionSimone Roche MBE chats to Ann Cairns, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Executive Vice-Chair at Mastercard, global chair of the 30% Club and the chair of the Financial Alliance for Women. Together they discuss how we can accelerate the talent pipeline for young women in the financial industry. Listen to Learn: -Why we need to pay attention when it comes to eliminating bias - How Financial Alliance for Women is combating gender inequalities in finance - Why Ann loves the North so much- How...2022-04-0418 min
We Are Power PodcastNorthern Power Women Awards Winners Special: How to Use the PoWEr of Your PlatformIn this #NPWAwards special, Simone Roche MBE chats to some of the winners and commended from last week's Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY. Together they reflect on what winning a Northern Power Women Award means to them, and discuss how they plan to use their platform for good.Listen to hear from: Mentor of the Year Winner: Ali McGrath Person with Purpose Winner: Alison Madgin Agent of Change Winner: Laura Wood Agent of Change Commended: Dianne Richardson One to Watch Winner: Debbie Rogers Large Organisation Winner: Grant Thornton, represented by Jenn Barnett Outstanding Entrepreneur Winner...2022-03-2838 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to be an Authentic Leader On the day of the Northern Power Women Awards 2022, sponsored by EY! Simone Roche MBE chats to Helen Tonks, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is the Managing Director of Hydraulics Online Ltd and InspiresMe Consulting Ltd. Together they discuss the importance of supporting the next generation and approaching leadership with authenticity. Listen to Learn: Why it’s alright not to have all the answers How enabling young people at the start of their career can help your business to stay relevant Why you can’t pour from an empty jug Why wor...2022-03-2118 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Show Up & Break BarriersSimone Roche MBE chats to Barbara Bray MBE, who has joined the NPW Power List of 2022 and is a PhD researcher in healthy ageing nutrition. Together they discuss the importance of visibility when it comes to breaking barriers and building relationships. Listen to Learn -Why the future is in the hands of those who show up -How celebrating your own achievements encourages others to do the same -Why finding the right mentor for the right stage you're at is so important -How Barbara found the courage to set up her o...2022-03-1414 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Celebrate our Achievements on International Women's DaySimone Roche MBE chats to the Northern Power Women team, as they take a moment to celebrate each other and their achievements ahead of International Women's Day 2022. Together they answer the questions: -Who is your Super Person? -What are you most proud of? Listen to hear from: Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton, Olivia Catlow, & Lydia Wong Partnerships & Operations Executive, Philly Strahan Office Manager, Emma Mason Operations Director & Northern Power Man, Rob Monks Freelance Writer, Gina Buckle Catch up on last week’s Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity Webinar, in partnership with BNY Mellon...2022-03-0716 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Harness the Power of 'What Happens Next?'Simone Roche MBE chats to Kellie Rixon MBE FIH, Founder of Rixon Associates and Chair of the Institute of Hospitality. Together they discuss what you can do to change the cards you’ve been dealt, by harnessing the PoWEr of Kellie’s mantra: ‘What happens next?’ Listen to Learn Why you should always be open to new lessons and challenges How to realise the you’ve already got what it takes to succeed Why you shouldn’t listen to those who say you can't How to take control over your outlook Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Insta...2022-02-2820 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to PoWEr through The Great ResignationSimone Roche MBE chats to Anu Kaura, Head of Legal of Malhotra Group PLC. Together they discuss embracing change in our work-life since the pandemic and how employers can retain their staff within (in other words) The Great Realisation. Listen to Learn The benefits of mentoring How we can help build forward better Why we need to embrace change and the opportunities that come along with it Why caring for your employees is valuable Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫2022-02-2115 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to be Fearless Simone Roche MBE chats to Gloria Hyatt MBE, Liverpool’s first Black Head Teacher, and recipient of an MBE for services to education. Together they discuss the impact that amazing teachers can have on our lives, and the power of paying it forward. Listen to Learn Why it’s so important to build strong relationships How to find the power in being yourself Why you are already a role model to someone How to be fearless, and not fearful, when it comes to creating real change Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Find out more abo...2022-02-1416 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Work Better Together Simone Roche MBE chats to Cherylee Houston MBE, Coronation Street star and co-founder of TripleC, a collective which increases access to the arts for disabled performers. Together they discuss how we can start conversations around disability and access, and the power the media has in changing perceptions. Listen to Learn How to work with, not against people when it comes to education and change Why everyone benefits from greater accessibility How to be an intentional ally to disabled peopleWhy disability should be on your agenda from the get-go Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Find out...2022-02-0718 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Make Tech Diverse & Equal Simone Roche MBE chats to Annette Joseph MBE, CEO and Founder of Diverse & Equal, which equips adults from under-represented groups with the necessary skills for careers in tech. Together they discuss who belongs within the tech industry and how can we encourage more people to see themselves in a career in tech. Listen to Learn Why role models and representation are so important when trying new things How Diverse & Equal works to make tech more accessible to all How tech and creativity intersect How organisations can contribute to solving social mobility issues and eliminate the glass ceilin...2022-01-3117 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to PoWEr Up your NetworkSimone Roche MBE chats to Tami Kuboye, Digital Project Manager at Barclays, and Laura Smethurst, Barclays Financial Assistance CIO, as they reflect on last week’s PoWEr Up Networking session and how networking harnesses the power of perception. Listen to LearnWhy everyday is a learning day, regardless of your seniority or experience How Barclays are dismantling preconceptions about careers in tech through their partnership with the PoWEr Collective Why speaking to individuals from different sectors is so valuable How networking can help you plot the route from where you are to where you want to beC...2022-01-2423 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Use Tech for GoodSimone Roche MBE chats to Catriona Campbell, Senior Partner, Global Advisor and UK&I Client Technology & Innovation Officer at EY, as they discuss technology for good, spotlighting the PoWEr of role models, empathy and authenticity. Listen to LearnHow to find the time for yourself as well as others Why the human element of technology is so valuable How the Northern Power Women Awards, sponsored by EY, engender ambition across the North Why EY’s new Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence in Manchester sets the standard for inclusive workplacesFind us on Twitter...2022-01-1724 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Harness the PoWEr of PerspectiveSimone Roche MBE chats to Dr Joanna Berry, mentor extraordinaire and Associate Professor and Director of Durham Energy Institute at Durham University, as they spotlight the PoWEr of mentoring. Listen to LearnWhat 3 things make a successful mentoring relationshipHow redirected confidence can be just as useful as boosted confidence Why you can learn just as much from being a mentor How Northern Power Women harness the PoWEr of communityIf you’re ready to feel the benefits of mentoring and networking, sign up to our one-hour PoWEr Up Networking Event, in partnership with Barclays. F...2022-01-1018 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Set Achievable GoalsSimone Roche MBE chats to Sam Walker, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster and NPW co-host extraordinaire, as they discuss their goals for 2022 and how they plan to achieve them. Listen to LearnHow asking for an outsider's perspective can bring you closer to achieving your aimsWhy you should invest in yourself in 2022How to set concrete and measurable parameters around your goals Why it’s important to be kind to yourself when it comes to setting targetsGet in touch on social media and share your 2022 goals with us! Find us on Twitte...2022-01-0320 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Reflect Back & PoWEr OnIn the final episode of 2021, Simone Roche MBE is joined by the team at NPW as they reflect on what they have achieved over the last year, as well as each sharing one thing that they have learnt that they will be carrying on into the new year. Listen to Hear from our Social Media Assistants, Leah Middleton, Olivia Catlow, Lydia Wong & Cam Barr Partnerships & Operations Executive, Philly Strahan Office Manager, Emma Mason Emma Mason Operations Director & Northern Power Man, Rob Monks Content Executive, Gina Buckle Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫2021-12-2716 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Crack On with AuthenticitySimone Roche MBE chats to the CEO of Young Enterprise, Sharon Davies, as they reflect on the last twelve months and what lessons they’ll be taking with them into 2022. Listen to Learn Why smart business means investing in and listening to your people How opportunities and support are the keys to place based social mobility Why we need to harness the diverse thinking of future talent How Sharon is bringing financial education to the next generation Find out how you can support Young Enterprise in their mission of...2021-12-2018 min
We Are Power PodcastHow To Build Forward From Working At HomeSimone Roche MBE chats to Director of RBA Equality and Diversity with nearly 40 years of experience Ranjana Bell MBE. She reflects on her experience and views on why working from home is better for employees and business and the opportunity for safe places for individuals in the workplace. Listen to Learn Why continuing to work from home benefits employees How to build forward better in our new world What are the things we can all do to improve the landscape of diversity and equality across businesses and organisations What is Ranjana’s safe space platform Make sur...2021-12-1322 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Level Up TogetherSimone Roche MBE chats to Alex Cousins, Founder and Managing Director at Alex Cousins Consulting and Non-Executive Director at ACC Liverpool, as they reflect together on how we have delivered on the 3 asks in our 2020 Levelling Up by Powering On Report. Listen to LearnWhy Levelling Up is about people How we’re going to get the nation mentoring Why you are already a mentorWhy we’re writing to Michael Gove with the answer to Levelling UpFind us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫2021-12-0616 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Level the Playing FieldSimone Roche MBE chats to Rina Sowler, Asia Investment Manager at The Leith Planning Group, Mandarin Tutor and Cricket Coach, about the importance of support and sponsorship, as well as the PoWEr of sport. Listen to LearnHow sport can develop leadership and teamwork skills, particularly in young womenWhy your uniqueness is your superPoWEr How everyone can do something to advocate for othersWhy seeking support from your network and communities is so important to your growthHelp us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by completing our quick Lev...2021-11-2917 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Pay it Forward with PurposeSimone Roche MBE chats to Jan Brown, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Liverpool John Moores University about the PoWEr of mentoring and the real impact it can have on the confidence and careers of young people. Listen to Learn How mentoring can boost confidence and raise aspirations Why mentoring relationships benefit mentors as well as mentees How to be both passionate and purposeful Why bringing every aspect of yourself to work is the way forward Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up...2021-11-2220 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Use your PoWEr for Good Simone Roche MBE chats to Sharon Watson MBE, CEO and Principal at Northern School of Contemporary Dance about the importance of role models and investing in the arts. Listen to Learn How real role models can make a difference Why having passion for what you do is essential to levelling up How we can overcome barriers to careers in the arts Why the North is full of opportunities in the dance industry Help us measure how much the NPW community has levelled up over the past year by complet...2021-11-1516 min
We Are Power PodcastHow to Accelerate Change TogetherSimone Roche MBE chats to Afiya Amesu, future barrister and co-founder of She Leads For Legacy all about the importance of bringing different voices to the table, spotlighting diverse talent and the power of collaboration. Listen to learnWhy setting short, medium and long term goals enables us to break down barriersHow supporting black owned business is a great way to be an allyWhy we should all undertake reverse mentoring and unconscious bias training How important listening is in addressing racial and gender diversityFind us o...2021-11-0815 min