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Finding Your EPIC

Jacqueline Frost

Finding Your EPIC is a podcast for ambitious future talent ready to build impactful, rewarding career.Hosted by Jacqueline Frost, founder of Elevate Talent, each episode features senior leaders at the top of their game sharing the defining moments that shaped career success and the lessons they wish they"s known sooner.We uncover the decisions, mindset shifts and practical strategies that help you accelerate your growth and lead with confidence - wherever you are in your career.Ready to find your

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27:10

S3-E10 EPIC Honesty with Mary Taylor

Finding Your EPIC ·

2026/03/18

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Mary Taylor (de Sausmarez), Managing Director at Renaissance Global. Mary shares how a moment of unexpected self-awareness led her to reflect on the unspoken realities women can experience in senior leadership. She explains why naming difficult feelings can create greater understanding within teams and why humour often plays an important role in leadership resilience. Mary also discusses how a conversat...

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S3-E9 EPIC Consistency with Emma Chatwin

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2026/03/04

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Chatwin, Vice President Marketing Europe at Fujitsu. Emma reflects on what consistency has meant across 25 years in one organisation. For her, consistency is not rigidity, but showing up with the same intent - creating stability, trust and psychological safety for others, especially during challenging moments. She explains why retention is a business-critical leadership choice, particularly when le...

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S3-E8 EPIC Resolve with Donna Herdsman

Finding Your EPIC ·

2026/02/18

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Donna Herdsman, Senior Client Partner and Head of DE&I Advisory (EMEA) at Korn Ferry. Donna shares an early career lesson about sponsorship, and how she learned the importance of understanding decision-makers and their motivations, eventually coining the term "empowering sponsorship". She recounts a pivotal moment where she summoned the courage to approach a senior leader she found intimidating, onl...

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29:57

S3-E7 EPIC Philosophy with Beau Rollins

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2026/01/28

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Beau Rollins, Global Head of Biocompatibility at Convatec. Beau shares his leadership philosophy, explaining how traditional management books felt cold and clinical, promoting competitive "cut the herd" approaches that didn't resonate with him. Instead, he believes that when employees feel invested and passionate, they naturally strive to achieve their objectives, benefiting both themselves and th...

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S3-E6 EPIC Realisations with Kalavati Bhashyam

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2026/01/14

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Kalavati Bhashyam, Senior Director, Hardware Engineering for Robotics and Enabling Technologies at Smith+Nephew Kala shares the epic realisations that have shaped her twenty-year career, moving from technical expertise to senior leadership. She shares her thoughts on the distinction between healthy "good stress" and debilitating imposter syndrome. Kala also explains why she advocates for unpopular decisions. A significant realisation for Kala se...

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28:39

S3-E5 EPIC Fun with Karel van Gorp

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2025/11/26

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Karel van Gorp, Vice President Marketing MEA, India, South East Asia and ANZ & Global VP Consumer Brands at Solenis. Karel shares his leadership philosophy that whilst anyone can sail in calm summer weather, true leadership emerges during storms. He emphasises that current global conditions - economic and social uncertainty; require strong leaders who can navigate rough waters and help others through challenging times. Discussing...

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S3-E4 EPIC Difference with Paolo Beltrame

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2025/10/29

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Paolo Beltrame, CEO Australia & New Zealand at EQUANS. Paolo shares his passion for treating gender balance as a business transformation rather than merely an HR initiative. He believes injecting inclusion at field level is crucial, especially as a high percentage of employees hold technical roles, and many future leaders emerge from these positions. Without inclusion at the base, achieving balance at senior levels becomes nearly impos...

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S3-E3 EPIC Leap with Pamela Thomson-Hall

Finding Your EPIC ·

2025/10/15

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast. In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International and Executive Officer at WTW. Pamela shares the incredible story of how at just 13 years old, she decided to become an international lawyer. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in difficult circumstances, she was driven by a desire for financial self-sufficiency. This clarity of purpose, combined with an innate wanderlust, shaped her early car...

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28:05

S3-E2 EPIC Planning with Doug Campbell

Finding Your EPIC ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Doug Campbell Senior Director, Strategy, Transformation and Operational Excellence at Smith+Nephew. Doug shares how he believes that the best ideas emerge from collaboration rather than lone geniuses, and how he distinguishes between strategic and tactical thinking through simple questions. Doug demonstrates approaches to enable creativity, and advocates for "going slow to go fast" - thorough upfront planning - preventing interruptions and...

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27:59

S3-Ep 1 EPIC Feedback with Dawn Constantin

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2025/09/17

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dawn Constantin COO, Gas & Power Trading Americas at bp. Dawn shares two pivotal experiences: receiving challenging early-career feedback that prompted her to demonstrate hidden strengths whilst remaining authentic. Later, facing a simple question about career aspirations that revealed she lacked direction. Through coaching and self-reflection, she gained clarity about her strengths and identified development gaps. Both experiences underscor...

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S2-Ep 18 EPIC Courage with Kevin Hall and Jacqueline...

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2025/07/23

In the final episode of the season, the tables are turned as Elevate Talent founder Jacqueline Frost takes the hot seat. She's interviewed by her good friend, coach, and co-presenter Kevin Hall. With years of experience and countless stories, Jacqueline shares powerful insights on courage and leadership. One question, asked 14 years ago by the incredible @Eleanor Mills during a panel at the first women’s conference she hosted, left a lasting impact - and helped her further recognise how thos...

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S2-Ep 17 EPIC Voice with Emma Neave-Webb

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2025/07/09

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Neave-Webb, Marine Scientist, Strandings Coordinator, International Whaling Commission. Emma highlights an upcoming all-female expedition to Antarctica led by Sea Women Expeditions, showing how women can raise their voices by organising, collaborating, and setting new standards. The team of 25 women from science, tech, engineering, and the arts will study warming oceans while also challenging the male-dominated history of polar research - p...

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S2-Ep 16 EPIC Risk with Callie Lombard

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2025/06/25

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Callie Lombard Global Head of Corporate Strategic Solutions, Barclays Investment Bank. Callie Lombard recounts her journey of "epic risk," detailing the life-altering decision to leave her legal career in South Africa for a new role in banking on the unfamiliar continent of Europe. Spurred by a traumatic carjacking and a deep-seated desire for a safer future for her son, Callie embraces a move to Gibraltar, a place she had never visited, demonst...

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S2-Ep 15 EPIC Solutions with Parul Patel

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2025/06/11

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Parul Patel, a lawyer and founder of the legal and sports business consultancy, Fuel+Move. Parul explains that her problem-solving prowess stems from a combination of innate curiosity and extensive professional nurturing, particularly during her time at Nike, where there was a strong expectation to "find a way." She emphasises that this skill is not just about legal acumen but also involves understanding people, reading between the lines, and ad...

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S2-Ep 14 EPIC Freedom with Alexandra Foster

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2025/05/28

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Alexandra Foster, Director, Global Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) & Professional Business Services, Fujitsu. Alexandra discusses transforming challenges into strengths. She highlights how self-diminishing language, like "just," can undermine self-worth, advocating for celebrating all wins. Alexandra, who is dyslexic, views this as a source of unique strengths like creativity. She champions creating an "epicentre" of inter...

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S2-Ep 13 EPIC Possibility with Anna Mascolo

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2025/05/14

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Anna Mascolo, Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, Shell Anna discusses key moments that shaped her remarkable career journey. Such as managing self-doubt by acknowledging but not surrendering to imposter syndrome, and how she evolved from trying to blend in to embracing her authentic leadership style. She shares how understanding workplace biases and dynamics helped her navigate challenges and emphasises that real progress begins wit...

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S2-E12 EPIC Curiosity with Isabel Berwick

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2025/04/30

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...

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S2-Ep11 EPIC Clarity with Caroline Brown, PhD

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2025/04/16

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 “w...

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S2-Ep10 EPIC Likeability with Frida Dhal

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2025/03/05

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 qu...

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S2-Ep9 EPIC Elegance with Dr Heather Melville OBE

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2025/02/19

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...

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