In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Isabel Berwick, Working It editor, Financial Times

Isabel describes how curiosity has shaped her career and personal life. Growing up, she moved frequently between schools, developing an extroverted nature and genuine interest in others. She describes herself as a "timid extrovert" who found traditional reporting challenging but thrived when she transitioned to editing roles.

The conversation concludes with Isabel sharing a meaningful quote from Martha Beck: "If you feel like you're blowing up your life, ask yourself if the opposite is true. Maybe you're bringing your real life into being for the first time."

To get in touch with Isabel, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelberwick/

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Caroline Brown, PhD Partner at Deloitte

Caroline reflects on her journey of self-awareness and leadership growth, sparked by a pivotal career setback when she is passed over for a promotion she expects to receive. She shares how this moment revealed a key blind spot: her exceptional ability to see clear strategic steps is not always matched by her ability to bring others along - assuming they share her clarity and failing to explain the “why” behind her direction.

Caroline highlights the power of storytelling and analogies to make complex ideas accessible, especially in pioneering, first-of-their-kind projects. Closing the episode by sharing the mantra she lives by: “Just say yes - Life is so much more exciting and interesting when you just say yes, it’s a much harder path, but oh my goodness, it’s so much more interesting.”

To get in touch with Caroline, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinejbrown/

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Frida Dhal, HRBP Global Controlling & Procurement, Signify.

Frida shares how having a bubbly personality creates positive environments and how this can initially hinder professional perception. She explains how building trust enables honest feedback and support during difficult times like restructuring. She emphasises the importance of making team members feel needed, competent and respected.

Frida concludes with Karen Salmansohn's quote: " When it comes right down to it, whatever business you're in, you're in the people business. After all, people prefer to do business with people and companies they find likeable."

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dr Heather Melville OBE, Partner, Stork & May .

Heather shares her background as a child of Windrush generation parents who instilled strong values and a "can-do" attitude. She discusses how she transforms negative feedback into motivation and emphasises the importance of effective communication in leadership. The conversation concludes with Heather sharing Michelle Obama’s (whom she had the privilege of meeting), famous quote: "When they go low, you go high," which serves as a guiding principle in her approach to difficult situations.

To get in touch with Heather, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-heather-melville-obe-cmgr-ccmi/

Jacqueline and Michelle discuss her career journey, sharing her transition from sales to learning and development at Organon. She emphasises viewing careers as long-term journeys rather than just jobs. Drawing from her childhood love of Lego, Michelle reflects on how early interests often shape career choices. She describes how career paths have evolved from traditional ladders to more flexible trajectories, advocating for finding joy in one's work. The conversation concludes with a powerful quote from Rosalynn Carter: "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."

To get in touch with Michelle, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-stokes-0914106/

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Lisa Ardley-Price, Global Co-Chair, NatWest Gender Network.

Jacqueline and Lisa discuss her career journey: the transition from private practice to an in-house role at NatWest, prompted by the loss of both parents in 2013. The move enabled her to develop broader business skills while maintaining work-life balance. Alongside her legal career, she has become a fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and certified coach, driven by her passion for helping others reach their potential. Lisa shares Eleanor Roosevelt's quote about gaining strength through facing fears and doing what seems impossible.

To get in touch with Lisa, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-ardley-price-78076925/

In this week’s podcast, Jacqueline Frost interviews Julia Kelley, Vice President, Legal and Compliance - AB Volvo Penta. Julia explains her role in the company, detailing her work with Volvo's industrial business unit. She shares her pivotal career moment, which occurred while clerking for Judge Charles Weston Houck, known for his landmark ruling in Faulkner vs. The Citadel. Julia describes Judge Houck's principled approach to justice, his sacrifices, and his influence on her commitment to fairness and excellence.

Jacqueline and Julia discuss the role of female and male role models in shaping careers and the value of persistence and deferred gratification. Reflecting on the ongoing journey toward justice and principled leadership and the importance of tone and authenticity.