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From Your Seat to the Board

Bryony Williams

Hi I"m Bry & I"m on a mission to find out why our male peers always seem to get promoted before us! I"m a mum, sister, wife & high performance coach. I am obsessed with the lack of women on Boards, can you be ambitious AND a woman? Yes. So what"s stopping us? Get ready to be inspired and amused. Hear the women & men I interview on route to a Board seat, sitting on a Board or chasing it through failure, struggle and success and how they have navigated power, male dominance and glass

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#21 Building Your Personal Board: Women Leading...

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2025/06/13

Join us for an inspiring conversation with British entrepreneur Angie Vaux, founder of the Women in Tech Forum supporting over 20,000 members globally. Discover how to build your own “personal board of directors” for career growth, why diverse perspectives are crucial for effective decision-making, and the strategies that are driving real change for women in the tech industry.Angie shares practical insights on preparing for impactful board meetings, the importance of self-care in leadership roles,

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#20 From Stage to Boardroom: Claire Shaw's Vocal...

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2025/05/16

In this inspiring episode, Bryony sits down with Claire Shaw, former opera singer turned vocal coach, to explore how voice training empowers professional development, particularly when you're seeking a Leadership role.Claire shares her fascinating journey from the opera stage to coaching executives and reveals practical techniques for developing presence, confidence, and authentic communication. This conversation is so clever!! We unpack how breath awareness, body connection, and intentional

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00:27:57

#19 Slaying Expectations: Katherine Wintsch on...

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2025/04/25

In this powerful episode, we welcome Katherine Wintsch, author of the acclaimed book "Slay Like a Mother." Katherine shares her transformative journey from chasing external validation to embracing authentic self-acceptance. With refreshing honesty, she discusses the challenges women face in both personal and professional realms, including the pervasive impact of imposter syndrome and the critical need for supportive environments where vulnerability is welcomed.Katherine offers profound insights on

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#18 Moving Beyond Surface-Level Diversity Initiatives...

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2025/03/28

Creating Access: The Key to Diverse Leadership with Sarah-EmilyIn this episode, we're joined by the dynamic Sarah-Emily who shares her fascinating journey from Lawyer to Recruitment to VP of People and her profound insights on creating access for underrepresented groups in leadership positions.From navigating career transitions to addressing the challenges of representation in the start-up world, Sarah-Emily offers a refreshing perspective on how organisations can move beyond simply swapping

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#17 Balancing Energies: The Key to Inclusive Board...

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2025/03/14

In this episode, we're joined by the insightful Elodie Levasseur, Leadership Coach and Founder of Shine Bright Academy. From understanding the integration of masculine and feminine energies to creating psychological safety in leadership spaces, Elodie shares how balancing different approaches can transform your effectiveness at the Board table.As someone deeply connected to embodiment practices, Elodie's expertise reveals how we can tune into our body's wisdom as a powerful Leadership tool. She

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00:21:55

#16 Optimising Your Performance for the Board:...

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2025/02/16

In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Evgenia Koroleva, Founder of One London and The Female Curve. From corporate finance to the fitness world, Evgenia shares how she discovered the power of tailoring your health, fitness, and environment to sharpen your mind and boost your performance.As someone who grew up “outdoorsy,” Evgenia's curiosity led her to uncover how women can optimize their personal physiology to unlock their full potential. She dives deep into powerful strategies like cycle

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00:23:35

#15 Breaking Barriers: Networking your way to...

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2025/01/31

In this insightful conversation with Leadership Coach Helen Tuddenham, we dive into the intricacies of career progression, networking like a boss and overcoming challenges as Women in Leadership roles. Helen shares her journey from the world of Big Four accounting to Executive Coaching and offers practical tips for those looking to advance in their careers, particularly those aspiring to board seats. Join us as we cover the importance of visibility and community, and how diversity and inclusion

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00:25:35

#14 Bloom & Lead: Own Your Voice, Confidence and...

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2025/01/24

In this insightful conversation, we talk to the brilliant Ruth Penfold and dive deep into the importance of creating environments where individuals, particularly women, can truly thrive. We focus on the critical elements of psychological safety, personal empowerment, and leadership energy. Ruth, founder of Bloom, shares her personal journey of creating a platform designed to help women reclaim their confidence and manifest their dream careers. Our discussion covers the unique challenges women face

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00:23:34

#13 The Accidental Board Member: My Unexpected Path...

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2024/12/13

Welcome back to From Your Seat to the Board! In this gorgeous episode, the lovely Richard Shaw MBE shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a key figure in the Teenage Cancer Trust Board make-up. He shares with us the importance of core values, building relationships, and navigating the complexities of board dynamics in the charity sector. Richard reflects on his recognition as an MBE and offers valuable advice for those aspiring to join a board, emphasizing the need for real belief in

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#12 Empowering Women for Board Success with Yemi Jackson

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2024/11/22

Welcome back to From Your Seat to the Board! In this conversation, we talk to the wonderful Yemi Jackson on the critical issues surrounding leadership diversity, particularly the lack of women and people of color in boardrooms. Yemi shares her journey in establishing Engage Transform, an executive search company designed specifically to bridge this gap. We explore the importance of challenging the status quo in board meetings, how coaching women to prepare them for board roles stops them from

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00:24:15

#11 From Grassroots & Zumba to Renewable Energy:...

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2024/11/08

Welcome back!! Join me as I sit down with the absolute BABE that is Jordan Brompton, co-founder of MYENERGI, for an inspiring conversation about female leadership in the renewable energy sector. Jordan shares her remarkable journey from teaching Zumba classes to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the power of passion and adaptability in business - from grass roots to the table! Jordan's story is SO inspiring, in this episode, you'll discover: How Jordan navigated the challenges of

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00:26:00

Don't Underestimate Your Value!

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2024/07/31

Come and join me on Episode 10 of From our Seat to the Board as I sit down with AllBright CEO, Viviane Paxinos. In this episode, Viviane, the dynamic CEO of AllBright, a global collective empowering women in business, shares her insights on the impact of diverse boards on business innovation, AllBright's role in supporting and upskilling ambitious women and her personal story in taking on the challenge. Viviane also touches on AllBright's initiatives, including the AllBright Alliance,

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00:27:26

The OG of Allies

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2024/05/31

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Robert Baker, the OG of Allies, who has made an inspiring 40+ year journey from ex-HR Consultant at Mercer influencing inclusion, to the first man to join the Board of leading global women’s network, PWN Global, to Board Member of European Women on Boards, Trustee of One Loud Voice, advisor to He for She, Ally, Speaker, and many many more accolades. With a rich background in fostering inclusivity and diversity, Rob shares his unique insights on engaging

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00:29:04

Maverick Mum: Balancing Work & Guilt

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2024/04/27

Welcome to the latest episode of From Your Seat to the Board, in this episode we talk to Maverick Mum Prartharna Rao on balancing Work & Guilt to lead a fulfilling career as a mum. In this episode, we delve into the challenges, glass ceilings, and various obstacles that often hinder women, and specifically mums, from pursuing board seats. Our special guest, Prartharna, is a trailblazing mum entrepreneur who was forced into pivoting her professional journey. Prartharna shares invaluable tips and

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00:24:50

Who Did You Sleep With To Get Here?

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2024/04/13

Welcome to another episode of From Your Seat to Your Board, where we bring you inspiring stories of individuals who have climbed the ladder of success and smashed the glass ceiling.In this episode, we have a special guest, Kayleigh Graham, who is the Head of Growth & Partnerships for Telleroo, Kayleigh is a columnist, a culture pioneer and a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speaker. Kayleigh joined NatWest as a young apprentice and climbed the dizzy heights to Corporate banking very

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00:26:07

Being Yourself: The Smart Girl Way

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2024/03/29

Welcome to an empowering episode of From Your Seat to the Board, where we have the privilege of sitting down with Scarlett V Clark, a remarkable female empowerment expert who has triumphed over various forms of bias to establish her thriving business. Scarlett is not only intelligent, but she radiates positivity and openness as she shares her journey of perseverance, self-care, and the relentless hustle required to build an empire. In this captivating interview, we delve into Scarlett's

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00:31:22

How to Lead: Being Commercial for the Board

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2024/03/22

Welcome back to another exciting episode of From Your Seat to the Board, this week we are learning all about 'How to Lead: Being Commercial for the Board' with a strategic goddess!In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Geraldine Butler-Wright (G for short), CPO, board member, total bad a*s and strategic advisor to start-ups, scale-ups and product-led businesses. Get ready to be inspired as she shares valuable insights on how to lead with a go getting attitude in your

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00:25:46

The Personal Brand Builder: Your Network is your Net...

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2024/03/15

Today’s episode is called The Personal Brand Builder: Your Network is your Net Worth, and we have the privilege of talking to Petra Gatto, second time Founder & Personal Brand Mentor & Photographer. Petra has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur following a successful career pivot that came through overcoming a huge personal life shift. Tune in to hear her powerful story and why it's impossible not to feel connected to her and her work.

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00:31:00

Navigating the Boardroom: The War Games

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2024/03/08

Welcome to another exciting episode of From Your Seat to the Board! In this episode we have strategy consultant, Faris Aranki, who is going to take us on an enlightening journey into the realms of IQ and EQ in the boardroom. Get ready to discover the secrets of navigating these two essential elements for success. Our guest is not your average consultant - he's a serial networker, a former McKinsey consultant, and in his words, a little bit weird. But don't let that fool you. His

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00:40:46

Overcoming Obstacles: Boardroom Bias

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2024/03/08

Welcome to From Your Seat to the Board, in this corker of an episode we tackle the crucial topic of overcoming obstacles, focusing on the pervasive issue of bias in the corporate workplace. We speak to our incredible guest, Ngozi Cadmus, a mental health disruptor, second-time founder, and co-founder of Happiworkers, bringing her unique perspective as a doctorate researcher studying the barriers to leadership for black women to life and the workplace. Join us as we delve into the biases that hinder

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