Shows
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsChampioning Diversity in the Finance Sector with Caroline WalkerOn the latest episode of the "She Who Leads" podcast, Caroline Walker, Chief People Officer at Trailstone, discusses her career in finance and the lessons she's learned. She highlights her achievements and emphasises the importance of driving gender equity from executive positions. Caroline shares her experiences navigating male-dominated environments, advocating for women to assert themselves and address unconscious bias. She discusses her strategies for championing diversity and inclusion, including engaging senior leaders to drive cultural change. Balancing work and personal life is key for Caroline, and she outlines initiatives to support protecting your well-being in a difficult sector. Caroline...
2024-06-1447 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsEmpowering Women Through Life Transitions with Jade BentwoodIn this episode of "She Who Leads," we sit down with Jade Bentwood, founder of TALO, a platform dedicated to supporting women in the workplace through peer-to-peer mentorship. Jade shares her journey from finance to entrepreneurship, discussing the inspiration behind TALO and its vision for empowering women through key life transitions.We delve into Jade's experiences overcoming obstacles in her career, her proudest achievements, and the invaluable advice she's received along the way. Through the lens of women in leadership, we explore the challenges they face and how initiatives like TALO can make a difference....
2024-05-3032 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsMake Your Career Work for You with Emma SalamanJoin us on the latest episode of the She Who Leads podcast, titled "Make Your Career Work for You" featuring Emma Salaman, VP and Global HR Business Partner for Finance at Capgemini, the business and technology transformation partner of the world's business leaders. Emma shares insights from her remarkable career journey, reflecting on her proudest achievements, overcoming obstacles, and balancing motherhood while advancing her career. Discover strategies to maintain work-life balance, including Emma's approach to managing a four-day workweek while thriving in her career. Gain valuable insights into navigating maternity leave and returning to work and learn about Emma's...
2024-05-2034 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsLeading with Impact with Oli Ikechi-D’AmicoIn this episode, we sit down with Oli Ikechi D'Amico to explore the concept of impact leadership. Join us as we delve into what it truly means to lead with impact, highlighting the significance of the "3 E's" - in shaping impactful leadership. Discover actionable strategies to incorporate these principles into your daily life as a leader, empowering you to make a lasting difference in your organization and beyond. Tune in as we unravel the essence of impact leadership and unlock its transformative potential.
2024-04-2434 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsEmpowering Diversity: A Leadership Journey with Sarah GriceIn this episode, Sarah Grice, Group Head Talent and Interim Head of DE&I at Barclays Bank, shares her career journey and insights into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Sarah discusses pivotal moments, including her transition to HR at Marks & Spencer and her experience of living in Singapore, which shaped her understanding of cultural influence and team dynamics. She emphasises the importance of cultivating a trusted network and utilising data-driven approaches to drive progress in DEI initiatives. Sarah also highlights strategies for inclusive hiring and retaining female talent in male-dominated fields, and...
2024-04-1241 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsNavigating Leadership: Coaching Beyond the Norm with Sophie DabbsIn this episode of the She Who Leads podcast, Sophie Dabbs, CEO of Tompkins Ventures and Managing Partner of Tone Solutions, shares her inspiring career journey and insights into leadership, resilience, and fostering support among women. Sophie discusses her experiences navigating male-dominated industries and overcoming unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles. She emphasises the importance of supporting other women and champions diversity and inclusion beyond gender representation. Sophie delves into the significance of coaching, both personal and business, in empowering leaders and aligning teams towards common goals. She highlights the importance of embracing a holistic approach to...
2024-03-2255 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsUnapologetically Ambitious with Shellye Archambeau Terri interviews Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director, Strategic Advisor, Former CEO, & Author. Shelley sheds light on what it means and how to be Unapologetically Ambitious, the title of her best-selling book.As a mother, Shellye dives into her thoughts on work-life balance- and why she doesn't believe in it. Shellye brings humility and realism to the conversations of imposter syndrome, rejection, saying "sorry," ruthless prioritization, and being intentional in your life and career. "We have to decide what we're willing to be judged on and just let go of the rest."
2024-03-1437 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsArrive & Thrive with Janet Foutty This week, Terri interviews Janet Foutty, Former CEO & US Board Chair of Deloitte Consulting. The two discuss cultivating resilience, learning to pause and reflect, different forms of visionary leadership and authenticity, and more. Janet has done it all- from navigating newborn twins to being the first woman named CEO of Deloitte’s Consulting business and now chair of Deloitte’s U.S. Board, you don't want to miss this week's episode.
2024-03-1245 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsEmbracing Discomfort for Growth with Natasha EnganSVP of Global Sales at Deltek Natasha Engan joins Terri for tea to discuss building businesses in your twenties, her 12 years at IBM, how to handle constantly being in the pressure seat, and the beauty of perseverance.
2024-02-2734 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsCreating Confidence with Peggy PauwelsTerri interviews Partner at Deloitte Legal Peggy Pauwels about her journey cultivating confidence and authenticity, taking risks and embracing opportunities, and what it means to lean into your true self. Who are you, and what makes you feel good?
2024-01-2336 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsStepping Outside of your Comfort Zone with Crina PupazaTo kick off 2024, Terri interviews Nymbus' Chief People Officer, Crina Pupaza. The two chat about navigating life and career transitions, finding and using your unique voice as a female leader, and learning to find comfort in the uncomfortable.
2024-01-0851 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsNavigating Motherhood & the Executive Boardroom wiith Ketelyn JesusTerri interviews VP, CFO Americas at IBM, Ketelyn Jesus. From cultural transitions to boardrooms, Ketelyn discusses the nuanced dance of motherhood as a female executive leader and corporate ascent. Ketelyn's story, a testament to resilience and grace, explores the delicate definition of success- and what it should mean to you.
2023-12-0633 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsGender Allyship & Tackling "Manterruptions" with Jeremy StockdaleTerri interviews Jeremy Stockdale, CEO and Founder of Ylead. Jeremy gives our listeners a new perspective on She Who Leads- not only as our first male guest- on tackling how to practice what you preach and embody what it means to be a true Gender Ally.
2023-11-2844 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsBalance & Boundaries with CFO Ashley CrandallTerri interviews Ashely Crandall, CFO Americas at Capgemini. The two discuss achieving balance, quality over quantity, setting boundaries in life and the workplace, and telling a story with numbers.
2023-11-1539 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsNavigating Mentorship with a CFO with Hope JohnsonTerri Lecheva (née Wickett) interviews Hope Johnson, CFO of Haven Technologies on this week's episode of Tea with TE: She Who Leads ☕Terri and Hope delve into changing career paths, following your passions, and mentorship at all levels.
2023-11-0347 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsBe Bitter or Be Better with Namita SmithTerri interviews Chief People Officer of OSF Digital Namita Seth about having the confidence to speak up, being a female immigrant in the world of HR in the early 2000s, striking deals with the devil, and how to deal with your employer asking you to go grey because you look "too young" on client calls.
2023-10-2346 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsThe Importance of E.G.O.- with Samantha Wilson JonesThis week, Sarah interviews Samantha Wilson Jones, Chief of Staff at Spark Therapeutics and the Founder & CEO of Jewels Advancing, Nurturing & Empowering (JANE) Inc. The pair discuss the importance of positive EGO- but not the "ego" you're thinking of. At JANE, EGO means something deeper: Exposure, Guidance, and Opportunity. EGO is everything a woman needs to succeed in her career and life.
2023-10-2332 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsHow to Work Your Network: Advice from a Female CROThis week, Sarah interviews Helee Lev, SVP of Operations at Conservice. Helee and Sarah chat about all things networking, being a female in finance, and putting it all out there.
2023-10-2329 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsWhat is Joy- And How to Find Yours with Tenaya BrittonSarah chats with Marketing Executive Tenaya Britton on this week's episode about small moves and big changes: finding your joy, embracing your femininity, healing, and honing your craft.
2023-10-2337 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsBuilding a Career as an HRD in Finance- with Chantal CantleTerri interviews Chantal Cantle, Chief People Officer at Balderton Capital. The two discuss the importance and variation of mental health, Balderton's successful wellness initiatives, men as an ally, flotation therapy, and much more.
2023-10-2339 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsYou CAN have it all, you just have to understand what "it all" means to you- with Suzie RuffleyIn this episode of Tea with TE: The Empowered Women Series, Terri interviews Suzie Ruffley, Head of Culture and People at Foresight Group, as she shares what it means to her to be a female leader in 2023. This week, Suzie discusses the benefits of executive coaching, female empowerment programs she has created within Foresight Group, realistic goal setting, social media in and out of the workplace, the permanent state of "want," and more.
2023-10-2336 min
Tea with TE: She Who LeadsPilot - Empowered Women Empower WomenWelcome to Tea with TE, a video podcast featuring Executive Search leaders Sarah Herrmann and Terri Lecheva focused on spilling all the tea about women in leadership. In our first episode, Terri and Sarah go into detail about their backgrounds, passions, and motivations for creating a podcast surrounding the experiences successful women endure in the workplace. Looking forward to seeing who's going to be featured on episode 2? Make sure to subscribe!
2023-10-0523 min