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Ep 074: How to Create True Diversity with Sara Jones

Release Date: 11/04/2022

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

This episode brings mixed feelings as not only is it the 100th episode of the podcast, it is also the last one. In this episode, I'm excited to share some of the lessons that I've learned from having my podcast for nearly 18 months. Hopefully, some of the practices I have put in place will help you in your work too. Here are the highlights: (1:40) Finding my voice and message. (6:05) Taking small steps and being persistent. (8:30) Be consistent and persistent with people. (10:39) Trust your inner voice. (14:52) Hopes for the new podcast. Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and...

Ep 099: Highlights

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

In this special episode of Women At The Top of Telecoms & Tech, it is one of our farewell episodes. Over the past several years, I have had the pleasure to discuss some exciting and challenging topics while speaking with some of the leading leaders in our industry. It was challenging to decide what to include in this highlights episode. However, in my opinion, this episode showcases some of the finest subjects we have covered over the past few years. Here are the highlights: (2:17) Impostor Syndrome. (4:25) Overcoming the feeling of being an imposter. (6:42) Men are four times more likely to...

Ep 098: Women Leading Change Impact on Wider World

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

In today’s episode I am going to be sharing a topic that I will be covering in the new podcast I am launching. This is all part of a new chapter for me, a new chapter in my business and a new chapter in my life and I want to share it with you today! Here are the highlights: (03:50) The benefits of having more women in senior roles (05:33) Changing family dynamics (07:05) A shift in language (08:48) Gender pay gap (13:15) What’s next for the podcast?

Ep 097: How Organisations are Focused on Inclusion

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

We are seeing more and more women coming into senior roles in organisations, and there's a reason for that. So today, I wanted to focus on women-led organisations. I will be highlighting the benefits that women leaders can have on company culture and how this could improve retention, encourage loyalty and make your business more profitable. Here are the highlights: (2.00) Return on investment in the workplace (3.18) The benefits of bringing women into senior roles (5.04) The benefits of loyalty in your organisation (6.14) Women-led organisations leading to more...

Ep 096: How Organisations Are Supporting Women

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

Today, I wanted to look at what challenges women are facing in organisations, explore what they are struggling with and really get a temperature check on what is going on for women in business and the support available to them. So, with that in mind, in this episode, I look at how organisations are supporting women and what more needs to be done. Here are the highlights: (3:56) How to support women and drive policy change. (5:58) What needs to change to create a more inclusive culture. (7:46) Looking at the human style of leadership. (9:56) How to create a more inclusive company culture....

Ep 095: How to Support Women Leading Inclusively

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

Following the news in my previous episode that this podcast is ending, today, I wanted to introduce you to one of the pillars of content which I will be talking about in my new podcast. I talk about my mission a lot. It is very much about helping organisations help more women to those most senior positions, while driving positive change to create more inclusive cultures that are safe and fair for all. With that in mind, in this episode, we explore how we can support women who are leading. Here are the highlights: (4:02) The structure of support for women at different life stages....

Ep 094: BIG News - We're Changing

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

This is a different kind of episode and may feel quite strange. I’m soon going to be closing the chapter on this podcast, but with that opens another… As we approach the 100th episode , join me as I lay out my future plans , the next step of my journey and how you can accompany me on my next great adventure! Exciting times ahead! Here are the highlights: (2:00) The end of an era for this podcast (05:43) Diversity inclusion is a competitive advantage. (11:02) The war on talent (13:23) So why end this podcast? (15:16) Whats next? and how can you stay in the loop? Register your...

Ep 093: 6 Steps to Have Challenging Conversations

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

We all have put off a meeting because we know it’s going to be challenging. In this episode, we look at why we might put off certain conversations, how to manage feeling anxious around certain topics and how to stop feeling like we could make a situation worse. Here are the highlights: (05:49) Why do people avoid confrontation? (07:49) Steps to prepare (11:27) A clear and concise next-step (13:27) Listening to the other person’s emotions Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at Follow me on Linked In here: Download the Overwhelm to On Fire...

Ep 092: Empathy as Leadership Super Power

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

Empathy for me, is a huge part of my life - it’s a critical human skill. I believe empathy is not just ‘nice to have’, empathy as a leader is a superpower and something which is going to help you standout from the rest. Empathy can really help you to build a culture that is safe, fair and inclusive. So in todays episode, we look at how empathy can help you as a leader. Here are the highlights: 5:06 What does empathy look like in an organisation? 6:57 Empathy is linked with having effective teams working together 10:16 What are the symptoms of an empath? 12:41 How to use feelings as...

Ep 091: Leading with Diversity in Mind with Jenny Baskerville

Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech

In this episode, I am joined by Jenny Baskerville. Jenny leads the development and execution of KPMG UK’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity strategy. Jenny is the Chair of the Living Wage Advisory Council, a Non-Executive Director of Progress Together, a Board Trustee of East London Business Alliance and an Access Accountancy Patron Group Member. Today, me and Jenny explore diversity through the lens of career progression. Here are the highlights: (2:12) Nicola’s journey to the head of diversity and equity at KPMG (05:05) The importance of listening to your heart (10:57) Barriers to...

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This week, I’m joined by the fantastic Sara Jones. Sara works for BT, she is the 2nd Line Mobile Operations Director, she was awarded Leader of the Year 2022, so a very recent, shiny award. She's also a STEM ambassador and she's doing some great work going into schools and talking to young women about why telecoms and tech is a brilliant industry to join.

Today our focus is going to be a conversation around how Sara’s got to where she is, and also we discuss why there are not more women at the most senior level in telecoms and tech.

Here are the highlights:

(02:44) Sara’s career
(07:49) Lack of diversity can have a financial impact on your business
(11:10) Companies need to have programs in pace for diverse talent
(19:55) Unconscious bias
(22:43) Working in schools and mentoring at the grassroots
(26:51) Work has got to feel a bit like family and home
(43:54) Sara’s final message

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About Sara Jones:

Sara has been working in the Mobile telecommunications industry for over 21 years, moving from Design Engineering roles into Senior Management. On top of her demanding role maintaining and operating the EE mobile network 24/7, Sara is very passionate about get more women and diversity into technology careers and leadership positions. She is a very active STEM ambassador in the South West of England, an Aleto and Cajigo mentor, and an early careers mentor within BT and externally. She also supports and mentors within BT EDN (Ethnic Diversity Network). Sara leads partnerships for BT Technology including Cajigo and 10k Black Interns, and actively supports CodeFirstGirls and BT's Women Returners programmes. Sara also works with charities such as the National Autistic society to offer placements and showcase technology roles. She was awarded Leader of the Year 2022, and recently been selected to feature on the D list (www.d-list.uk) for all her work, including many speeches, podcasts, panel talks and work with Schools and partners.

Contact Sara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-jones-a269942/

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