I am SO excited in this episode to speak to Tara Mohr, an expert in women’s leadership and well-being, and an author, educator and certified coach. Her book, Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create and Lead, is one of my favourite books, and I am constantly recommending it to people.

It provides real, practical tools to help women quiet self-doubt, identify their callings, “unhook” from praise and criticism, unlearn counterproductive "good girl" habits, and begin taking bold action.

In this episode, Tara explains what she means by "playing big", and sheds light on why being more loyal to our dreams than our fears can shift our life's trajectory.

We tackle the pervasive influence of the inner critic, debunk myths around imposter syndrome, and offer practical strategies to harness the wisdom of our inner mentor...and much more.

*Highlights:

• (3 mins) - Empowering women to play big
• (9 mins) - Navigating work and motherhood
• (19 mins) - Managing the inner critic
• (33 mins) - Harnessing your inner mentor
• (44 mins) - Unhooking from feedback
• (52 mins) - Improving communication and visibility
• (55 mins) - Top 3 tips

*Resources

• Playing Big, by Tara Mohr
• The Inner mentor visualisation

*Social media

• @tarasophia

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This episode is with the wonderful Dr Nnenna Osuji, Chief Exec of North Middlesex University Hospital Trust and consultant haematologist.

From her multicultural upbringing in Scotland and Trinidad to her academic journey in medicine and haematology, Nnenna's path is one of resilience and continuous learning. In this episode, Nnenna opens up about profound life lessons and the challenges she faced, including imposter syndrome and being the only person of colour in many leadership settings.

Drawing from her rich cultural background and the influence of her parents, she emphasises the critical importance of mentorship, support networks, and the balance of striving for excellence with being a present mum.

*Highlights:

• Leadership journey (2 mins)
• Defining moments and influences (9 mins)
• Lessons for younger self (11 mins)
• Leadership qualifications and learning (13 mins)
• The importance of sponsors (18 mins)
• Imposter syndrome (20 mins)
• The journey from medical consultant to CEO (26 mins)
• Self care and motherhood (33 mins)
• Balancing work, family and leadership (40 mins)
• Book recommendations and leadership tips (47 mins)

*Resources

• Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman
• The 100 Year Life, by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
• Brene Brown

*Social media

• @nosuji01
• LinkedIn
• @NextGGP/ @nishmanek

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This episode is with Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, a practising GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care, for NHS England.

She has extensive experience in urgent care, having previously been Medical Director the London Ambulance Service, and Clinical Governance Lead for Croydon NHS 111.

As one of very few black female leaders in a senior NHS leadership role, Agatha opens up about how hard it can be to shake her imposter syndrome, and how important it is for leaders from minority groups to have their seat at the table.

*Highlights:

• Early influences (3 mins)
• Becoming a GP (7 mins)
• Advice to her younger self (9 mins)
• Her journey and choosing opportunities (11 mins)
• Proving herself as a minority woman (19 mins)
• Advice to other minority leaders (22 mins)
• Reflections on her role at NHSE (32 mins)
• Juggling, credibility and balance (37 mins)
• Self-care and personal passions (39 mins)
• Quick fire (41 mins)
• A secret surprise (52 mins)

*Social media

• @a_nortleymeshe
• @NextGGP/ @nishmanek

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