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Two words that can strike fear into even the most experienced manager: “I’m pregnant.” For women in leadership, maternity leave and the return to work can feel like an emotional rollercoaster filled with identity shifts, guilt, and the pressure to “prove yourself” all over again. For managers, it can be equally challenging to know the right way to support and communicate through this pivotal transition. In this week’s episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I sat down with Donna Reilly of Donna Reilly People and Wellness to unpack the realities of maternity leave and returning to work from both the…

Here’s a truth that every ambitious woman in leadership needs to hear: all important decisions about you are made when you’re not in the room. That’s why executive presence matters so much. It’s not just about working hard, hitting targets, or keeping your head down. It’s about inspiring confidence in others that you are the person for the job. But here’s the question I hear time and time again: what matters more, looking the part or keeping it real? In this final part of my re-released Executive Presence Mini Training Series, I unpack the balance between appearance and authenticity and…

If there’s one thing every ambitious woman in leadership needs to master, it’s executive presence. Hard work and long hours might get you noticed, but they won’t automatically earn you the recognition, influence, or opportunities you truly deserve. What will? The ability to communicate with confidence, inspire trust, and command a room. That’s why I’m so excited to bring back this re-release of my exclusive Executive Presence Mini Training Series. It was one of the most popular trainings we’ve ever shared on the podcast, and I know it’s going to be just as powerful for you the second time around….

You’ve worked hard. You’ve proven yourself time and again. You’ve solved problems, led projects, and shown up for your organisation with everything you’ve got. But here’s the thing: hard work alone won’t get you noticed. If you want to truly stand out in senior leadership, you need to master the art of executive presence. It’s not about pretending, polishing, or putting on a mask. It’s about inspiring confidence, commanding a room, and leading with authority all while staying authentic to who you really are. And the good news? Executive presence can be learned. In today’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship…

What if the very doubts that make you question yourself as a leader were actually the fuel that could help you grow? In this week’s episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m joined by Heather Elkington, founder of Fresh Start Leadership. Heather’s journey is one that so many women in leadership will resonate with from battling imposter syndrome as a young assistant manager on the shop floor at Harrods, to scaling and selling a tech company, to becoming an Ops Director in a FTSE 100 subsidiary leading five diverse teams across 11,000 employees. Now, she’s using her wealth of experience…

Do you ever look at other successful women and wonder, “How do they do it?” They seem confident. They speak up effortlessly. They set boundaries. They make time for the gym, their families, and still keep moving up the ladder while you’re left second-guessing yourself, juggling endless demands, and wondering where you’re going wrong. Here’s the truth: it’s not that they’re “naturally” more confident or better at leadership. They’ve learned how to lead with clarity, executive presence, and balance without burning out. And you can too. In this week’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain…