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5 Shifts To Build Confidence, Lead Authentically and Handle Conflict with Heather Elkington

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…

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7 Steps to Confident Leadership: How the 360 LeadHERship Method™ Helps Women Ditch Self-Doubt, Own Their Power, and Lead Without Burnout

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…

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The Real Reason I Almost Shut Down This Podcast after 200 Episodes Despite Being #1 Show (And It’s Not What You Think)

Have you ever looked back six months and realised… nothing has really changed? You’re still overthinking every email. Still second-guessing yourself in meetings. Still people-pleasing instead of leading with certainty. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many brilliant women in leadership fall into the trap of learning without taking action. You listen to podcasts, attend workshops, read the books but nothing actually shifts in your career or life. Why? Because insight without action is just distraction. And that’s exactly what I’m unpacking in today’s very special 200th episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast. This milestone episode is a…

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How 3SIXTY Empowered This Finance Director and Pharma AVP Through Company Restructures, Health Scares & Career Moves

Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations in your head after a meeting? Second-guessing your words… shying away from conflict… feeling like something invisible is holding you back from truly fulfilling your leadership potential? Maybe, on top of your demanding role, you’re balancing everything else raising children, caring for aging parents, trying to prioritise your health, or even, like one of today’s guests, navigating a life-changing medical challenge. In this weeks’ episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m joined by two phenomenal 3SIXTY Leaders Club members, Avril Whitty and Danielle Buggel who share their raw, honest journeys from self-doubt and…

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From Playing Small to Leading Boldly: How ONE Decision Fueled the Confidence + Career Acceleration of Two Senior Managers in STEM

Isn’t it time you played a bigger game in your career? Too many brilliant women in leadership are showing up as a diluted version of themselves masking their true brilliance, overthinking every move, and second-guessing their voice in the boardroom. But what if you could drop the mask, step into authentic, confident leadership, and still have time for the moments that matter most? In this week’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I sat down with two incredible 3SIXTY Leaders Club members, Sandra and Marie, who have done exactly that. They share how they went from self-doubt and hesitation to…

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Still Waiting for More “Wins” to Feel Confident? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 5 of 5)

Are you waiting for one more win, promotion, or project to finally feel confident enough to go for what you really want? For so many high-achieving women in leadership, confidence feels just out of reach like it lives on the other side of success. But what if that thinking is keeping you stuck? In this final episode of this powerful five-part mini-series, I revealed the fifth mistake so many women in senior leadership make: believing that confidence is something you earn, not something you choose. This mindset mistake is more common than you think and it could be costing you…

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Is Lone-Wolf Leadership Costing You? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 4 of 5)

Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders because you think asking for support is a sign of weakness? For many ambitious women in senior leadership, independence is a badge of honour. You’re capable, competent, and proud of your ability to figure things out on your own. But behind closed doors, it’s exhausting. In today’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast mini series, I revealed the fourth hidden mistake so many high-achieving women make: trying to do it all alone. From perfectionism to people-pleasing to the pressure to “prove” you deserve your seat at the table, this…

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Are You Still Putting Yourself Last? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 3 of 5)

Are you waiting for things to calm down before you prioritise yourself? Be honest. How many times have you said, “I’ll do that when work eases up…” but that quieter season never actually comes? In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I uncovered mistake number 3 of 5 on the most common and costly habits high-achieving women leaders make. And this one? It’s personal. Because putting yourself last is a mindset pattern that runs deep and it’s holding brilliant women like you back from creating true work-life balance, executive presence, and lasting leadership impact. Tune in to Discover: How…

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Are You Addicted to Work? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 2 of 5)

Do you feel like your value is tied to how much you do? If your to-do list feels like it’s never-ending… If you find it hard to rest without guilt… Or if you’re secretly afraid that slowing down might make people think you’re not committed… This episode is for you. In part two of this powerful five-part mini-series of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I talked about the second mistake she sees even the most senior women in leadership making: equating busyness with value. This is more than just being organised or efficient. It’s a deep, often subconscious pattern that stems…

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