Uncovering the Patterns That Shape Your Emotional Intelligence with Scott Allender
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Release Date: 04/29/2025
Confidently Humble: A Leader’s Guide to Starting Again
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Ever had life bring you to your knees in that quiet, private way that makes you feel deeply human? I'm in that season. In this episode I share the health news I’m navigating and the leadership reset it sparked: why going back to basics isn’t a setback, how to be confidently humble, and the seven foundations I’m using to rebuild in body and leadership. If you’re facing uncertainty - career, health, motherhood - this is a gentle, practical companion for beginning again. f this episode shifted how you’ll handle your next tough conversation, share it with a fellow working mum leader...
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When Brilliant Women Hit Broken Systems: Introducing the Empow-Her® Collective
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In this special conversation, Nicky welcomes friends and co-founders Clare Radford and Harri Demetrios to introduce the Empow-Her Collective - a new, research-led collaboration reshaping how senior women are supported in leadership. Together, they unpack why “fixing women” misses the point, the systemic patterns that stall brilliant careers, and how psychologically safe, evidence-based development can create real change. You’ll hear the origin story, the themes they’re already seeing in their study, and how you can lend your voice. If you’ve ever felt like you’re leading with one...
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Cultures That Care: The Mental Load as a Leadership Issue interview with Mille Holst Barry and Jeremy Casupanan from UKG
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The mental load isn’t just yours to carry - it’s a leadership issue. Learn how cultures that care can ease the juggle at work and at home. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a global speaker series we delivered to our client, UKG, to explore why the mental load isn’t just a personal struggle - it’s a leadership issue. Together we unpack how invisible responsibilities at home and at work impact wellbeing, retention, and culture, and why building ‘cultures that care’ matters for every organisation. Joining me to share the story are two inspiring UKG leaders who...
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Conversations That Save Lives - And Your Next Meeting, Interview with Nigel Taberner
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What if the most powerful negotiation skill isn’t talking…but listening like a life depends on it? In this jaw-dropping episode, I speak with former hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner, who’s attended over 130 high-risk incidents without a loss of life. Nigel dismantles the myths (no Jedi mind tricks here) and shows how the exact skills used in armed sieges translate to leading teams, navigating conflict, and yes, parenting a strong-willed tween. You’ll hear how negotiators influence when there’s nothing to trade, why echoing works better than endless questioning, and the simple...
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The Mental Load Is Breaking Us - Here’s How We Fix It - interview with Kate Mangino
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of running both your home and your career, you’re not alone. The mental load - the relentless planning, remembering, and anticipating that keeps family life moving - falls disproportionately on women, and it’s leaving many of us exhausted, resentful, and stretched too thin. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kate Mangino, gender expert and author of Equal Partners, to uncover the truth about the mental load: what it really is, why it matters, and how we can begin to share it more equally at home. This isn’t...
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Back-to-School: Easing the Transition for Working Parents & the Line Managers Who Support Them
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The school gates are calling and for working parents, that means more than buying new shoes. In this episode, I share practical, research-backed strategies to ease the back-to-school juggle, plus a powerful guide for line managers on how to support parents in their teams without losing productivity. Whether you’re navigating uniforms and lunchboxes or leading a team through this transition, you’ll walk away with tips you can use today to make September smoother, saner, and stronger. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s take the conversation...
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A Seat at Their Table: My Guest Episode on The Evolving Leader
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In this special episode, I join Jean Gomes and Scott Allender on The Evolving Leader podcast - an acclaimed show known for deep, thought-provoking conversations with global leadership experts. We explore my journey from burnout to balance, and what it truly means to thrive as a leader, mother, and woman. A powerful conversation on mindset, wellbeing, and redefining success - without the sacrifice. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s take the conversation further. - designed to support you in leading with confidence and living with...
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Sanity-Saving Summer: The Leadership Toolkit Every Working Parent Needs
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This summer, leadership at home matters more than ever. In this episode,I share the real strategies keeping working parents afloat during the school holidays - not magic fixes, but practical systems that act as your sanity-saving scaffold. Discover my top 5 family SOPs (including 3 free resources you can use right now) and learn why true leadership is about supporting yourself as much as your family. Download your free toolkit at and take the pressure off this summer.
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Ask This Book a Question: How to Outsmart Decision Fatigue with Vicki Tan
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Mind feeling full? The mental load and decision fatigue are real and they’re exhausting. In this episode, I’m joined by Vicki Tan, Pinterest’s Design Lead and author of Ask This Book a Question, to explore why our brains get overwhelmed and how to find clarity in the chaos. We dive into the surprising power of cognitive biases, how to work with your brain (not against it), and why asking better questions can shift everything. If your head’s spinning and your to-do list won’t quit, this conversation is the pause you’ve been craving. Whether you’re contemplating a career change,...
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The Quiet Power of Marginal Gains: How Tiny Changes Can Transform Your Life
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What if your next breakthrough didn’t need to be big? In this episode, I explore how tiny 1% shifts- known as marginal gains- can lead to extraordinary results. You’ll hear insights from elite sport and leadership psychology, and I share how these small changes have reshaped my own life and work. Because long-term success? It often starts with something small. If you’re a high-achieving woman craving a more sustainable way to grow, this one’s for you. 🔗 More details: Connect on LinkedIn: Follow on Instagram: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s...
info_outlineEmotional intelligence is often hailed as the secret to thriving in leadership, relationships, and life, but truly mastering it requires more than just surface-level understanding.
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Scott Allender, emotional intelligence coach, Enneagram expert, and author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence. Together, we explore how the Enneagram, a profound personality framework, can help you develop radical self-awareness, emotional mastery, and more authentic connections both at work and at home.
I also share my personal Enneagram journey and the surprising lessons I uncovered about success, vulnerability, and emotional connection.
If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do, or if you're ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, this conversation is a must-listen.
Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and empowered.
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