The Strategic Salary Series: Confidence, Career Growth & Pay Rise Strategies for Women

“What gets in the way isn’t a lack of knowledge, it’s the high expectations women put on themselves when they come back.”In this conversation, Vicky Millar an experienced parental coach, explore the challenges faced by individuals returning to work after parental leave, particularly focusing on the confidence gap that arises from a perceived loss of knowledge and high self-expectations. She discusses the importance of aligning expectations with managers and the transition from HR to coaching,

“It is never a no. It is a redirection.”Amina, an award winning CEO, shares a fast track from retail and HR to C Suite by filling business gaps, keeping receipts on impact and advocating early. Her playbook is simple: flip what is your current salary to what does this role pay, ask often to build the confidence muscle and time requests with the economy while weighing total compensation. She treats rest as strategy, uses rapport and second degree networks to open doors and stays sharp with trusted

“Somebody tells you no? You are asking the wrong person.”In this candid episode, Louise DiIulio, Chief Client Officer at Advertising Week, traces her accidental entry into media to more than twelve years building global events powered by deep relationships. She reframes sales as advanced relationship work with clear scoreboards and unpacks why many women hesitate to move from account management into sales. Her negotiation playbook is simple and sharp: start with the business need, show proof of

“Know the number you want to ask for and say it out loud until your brain and your voice are comfortable with it.”In this engaging conversation, Jo Vaughton, CMO of Popeyes UK, shares her unique career journey from aspiring journalist to marketing leader. She discusses the impact of her recent ADHD diagnosis on her personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of understanding neurodiversity in the workplace. Jo provides valuable insights into salary negotiations, the significance of

“Success to me means freedom…freedom of time, freedom of money, freedom of location.” In this inspiring conversation, Nishma Patel Robb, former Google Marketing Director and Founder of Glittersphere, takes us on her journey from starting out in an analogue world at Teletext to shaping the future of brands at Google and beyond. After a decade leading marketing at one of the world’s most powerful companies, she chose to step away and build something of her own. Nishma opens up about the courage it

“You stepped into a CEO role 6 months pregnant”In this engaging conversation, Katie Streeter Hurle, CEO at SMG, shares her journey from Procter & Gamble to leading one of the UK’s most influential commerce media specialists. She redefined what leadership looks like when she stepped into the CEO role six months pregnant and opens up about the realities of balancing ambition with family life. Katie discusses the differences between client-side and agency work, the value of quiet leadership, and

"Taking a pay cut was one of my smartest career moves"In this engaging conversation, Alice Anson, Director of Digital Retail Media at Nectar360, known as the queen of UK retail media, shares her unique career journey from law to retail media, her experiences with neurodiversity, and the importance of workplace culture. She discusses the significance of curiosity in career development, the challenges of self-doubt, and the value of having a supportive network. Alice also emphasises the importance of

"You are a marketable asset."In this conversation, Pete Markey, former CMO of Boots UK & Ireland, a seasoned marketing leader, shares insights from his extensive career journey, discussing the importance of passion for customers, embracing failures, and the nuances of salary negotiations. He emphasises the significance of having a development plan and understanding one's self-worth in the workplace. Pete Markey also highlights the value of creativity and personal growth through experiences like