THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Frustrated and exhausted

Join Resonate’s founder, Ruth Wood, as she delves into the highs and lows of women in leadership. 

Together, we explore what it takes to sustain high performance in leadership roles, and how women can achieve their professional ambitions without sacrificing their sanity or well-being!

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44· High Performance Habits

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking high-performance habits – what they are, how they shape your day, and why they’re crucial for levelling up in life and work.

We’ll break down the mechanics of habits, exploring the science behind how they’re formed and why they stick, for better or worse.

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43· Decision Making In A Complex World with Sonja Oliviera

This week, I’m thrilled to chat with Sonja Dragojlovic Oliveira, Professor of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde and a true powerhouse in the fields of sustainability, design and innovation.

Sonia shares her insights on decision-making in today’s complex world.

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41· Can Leaders Care Too Much? With Helen Whiteman

In this episode, I chat with Helen Whiteman, a seasoned CEO with a fascinating career journey marked by curiosity, learning, and the occasional risk.

Helen opens up about the unique challenges leaders face when they care deeply about their teams, and how that can sometimes cloud judgment.

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40· Space For Me

In this episode, we’re talking about something that often gets lost in the hustle – space for yourself. Life can get so full, and we’re constantly juggling responsibilities, often forgetting to prioritise our own needs.


Today, I’m sharing three simple strategies to help you carve out a little bit of that much-needed space in your daily life.

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39· Standing Out - A Career in STEM with Louise Towler

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Louise Towler, a trailblazer in the fields of science, technology, and sustainability.


In our conversation, we explore Louise's journey from a curious child inspired by Marie Curie to an award-winning entrepreneur impacting the tech and sustainability spheres.

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38· Women Of A Certain Age

Today we're diving into the topic of menopause, a significant phase that affects over 50% of the population.


Today's talk is all about empowering women through information and advocacy.

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37· Reflect and Reset

Today, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect on the year so far, as we're just past the halfway mark of 2024.


In this special episode, we’ll explore what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and how we can set intentions for the months ahead.

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35· Women & Psychological Safety

Join me this week where we delve into the crucial foundation of trust within organisations—psychological safety.

I'll explore why psychological safety is particularly vital for women and how it impacts organisational success and leadership development.

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34· Trust & Self-Trust with Andrea White

Join me today as I talk with Andrea White, an independent fire engineer and influential figure in the fire safety industry.


Andrea is the founder of Women Talking Fire, a support network for women in UK fire safety.

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32· Are You Lonely?

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s often brushed under the rug—loneliness, especially in the workplace. Despite our busy lives and numerous connections, many of us still feel isolated. I chat about the real, often hidden, impact loneliness can have on our mental and physical health.

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31· Leading with Empathy with Claire Urquhart

Join me for this week’s episode where I have the pleasure of conversing with Claire Urquhart, a former corporate lawyer turned co-founder and director of the charity Open Books.

We delve into her inspirational journey from high-pressure legal work to meaningful community engagement, her views on leadership, and the foundational steps of building an organisation from scratch.

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30· Sorry Is NOT The Hardest Word

Welcome to this week's episode!

This week, we're talking about apologies.

Specifically, we're exploring the common perception that women apologise more than men, why this is, and if it's even true.

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28 · A cup of ambition

In this episode we're talking about ambition.

Specifically, how women and girls having ambition can often be looked down upon. Ambition is not a dirty word, but sometimes it can be seen that way.

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27 · Embracing Your Weird

Welcome to our next episode, Embracing Your Weird!


In this episode, we dive into celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique with our delightful guest, Rebecca McLean.

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15 · Woman, Interrupted

As women, we need to be listened to, not just passed over, because we are smart and our ideas matter! So, what do we do when we suddenly get cut off?

This episode will show you how to get your point across with simple tips that can help you navigate everyday conversations.

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14 · Forging Your Own Path

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Caroline Collison, a trailblazer in tax law and an advocate for gender equity.

Caroline shares her unique journey in the legal field, facing challenges with part-time work, navigating personal and professional growth, and championing diversity and inclusion.

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