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The quiet stretch wasn’t a fade-out. It was a recalibration toward a way of working that respects energy, honours values, and still delivers results you can measure. I’m opening the door on that shift and inviting you to build with me: a humane approach to strategy where we choose channels, cadences, and offers that fit real lives, not imaginary playbooks.

You’ll hear why I’m moving deeper into consulting with visionary women and corporate rebels who want change without burnout. We talk through simple yet powerful pivots: replacing exhausting launches with evergreen systems, prioritising voice when video creates friction, and designing processes that safeguard creative energy. Instead of handing you a generic blueprint, I map decisions to constraints and strengths—time windows, caregiving, appetite for visibility—so momentum lasts. This is leadership that treats people like humans, not production units, and it works because consistency thrives when the work feels good to do.

If you’re stuck in strategies that look “right” but feel wrong, this conversation is your permission to choose alignment. We dig into how to avoid building monsters you can’t manage, how to measure impact beyond vanity metrics, and how to translate these principles inside large organisations that reward theatrics over outcomes. The corporate lens still matters here: safeguarding deep work, setting clear boundaries, and celebrating results, not constant performance. The goal is bold and simple—grow in a way you can live with, and lead work that does good without grinding you down.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s ready to ditch one-size-fits-all advice, and leave a quick review to help more thoughtful leaders find us. Your next step: choose one thing that feels heavy, and replace it with a version that feels true. Then tell me what you changed.

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Menopause shouldn’t feel like a maze with a tabloid at every turn. We bring on menopause and HRT specialist Jane Pangbourne to cut through the noise, unpack the science, and give you a simple path to relief you can take to your GP with confidence. Jane shares how the 2002 WHI study distorted public understanding, why transdermal oestrogen doesn’t increase clot risk, and where the real nuance lies with synthetic progestins versus micronised progesterone. We talk timing too: how pregnancies, breastfeeding, stress, and surgical menopause can shift the onset of symptoms long before your 50s, and how tracking changes for three to six months helps you spot patterns without panic.

If sleep is your weak link, you’re not alone. We dig into magnesium, gut health, and practical tweaks that improve rest while you consider HRT. Curious about delivery options? We compare patches, gels, sprays, and tablets, and explain why GLP‑1 meds like tirzepatide may call for non‑oral progesterone to keep your uterus protected. Then we widen the lens to testosterone: what it does for libido, muscle strength, mood, and cognition, why access can be tricky in the UK, and how many women find it’s the missing piece once oestrogen and progesterone are in place.

This conversation also addresses the people too often left out: partners trying to help, and those assigned female at birth who don’t identify as women but still experience menopause. Expect candid stories, clear stats, and scripts you can use to advocate for adjustments instead of giving up when a first prescription falls flat. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs clarity and get in touch with Jane with your questions https://menopausalnotmad.co.uk/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausalnotmad

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The ladder felt clear, the gold stars kept coming, and the performance reviews said it all - until the applause stopped. Emma shares what happens when a 20-year corporate career powered by “good girl” conditioning collides with the realities of entrepreneurship, where truth beats polish and leadership comes from grounded presence, not perfection. This is a candid look at identity shifts many women face when leaving corporate: losing external validation, navigating sneaky people-pleasing, and learning to value your work without permission slips.

We unpack how childhood rules - be nice, be neat, be early - morph into behaviours that corporate culture rewards, then quietly sabotage a business: over-delivering, undercharging, and diluting your message to avoid offence. Emma breaks down the subtle practices that rebuild self-trust: pausing before yes, listening to your body’s cues, setting clean boundaries without essays, choosing imperfect action, and validating your own gifts. The result is leadership that feels calm and clear, pricing that reflects value, and offers that align with your voice and vision.

You’ll hear language for the shift from performance to presence and leave with practical ways to stop proving and start leading. If you’ve felt soul tired from holding it all together, this conversation offers a grounded path back to yourself - one small, honest choice at a time. Subscribe for more conversations on authentic leadership, share this with a friend who’s tired of chasing gold stars, and leave a review to tell us which practice you’re trying first.

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