- Frances Fitzgerald FG MEP Guest on the Women In Leadership podcast June 2020
- Michelle Cullen, Accenture. Picture by Shane O'Neill, SON Photographic Ltd.
- Martina Fitzgerald on Women in POlitics inIreland and the historical challenges women faced and still do in politics
The Women In Leadership podcast brings you fascinating audio interviews with inspirational Leading Women.
In each interview, journalist and broadcaster Angie Mezzetti will explore the individual’s journey to her current leadership position and hear what challenges she may have met along the way. You can learn what advice Pearls Of Wisdom she can offer to both and men and women who want to see more women represented at every level of decision making in organisations, in politics, in the boardroom, in science and technology, in academia and education, in sports, in social justice, in banking, in entrepreneurship and in philanthropy.
You can hear how they how they balance the demands of private and family life with the day job. Listen as they share how they have been influenced by others and learn what inspires them in good times and bad. Listen to their go to music choice. Hear how they manage their finances and what was the best bit of money advice they ever got. How are they helping the environment. It’s all there. Have a listen now.
Latest Episodes

Sarah Perugia Be Authentic Not Perfect
Sarah Perugia talks to Angie Mezzetti and discusses the challenges women face in leadership, including imposter syndrome and micro-aggressions. She highlights the importance of leadership development, noting that 94% of people cite it as a factor in their job retention

Carolyn Watson Conducting Her Way
Women Conductors of orchestras, why do reviewers comment on their costume rather than their conducting? Why do women conductors still face unconscious bias? Dr Carolyn Watson shares insights from her research, also optimism and wisdom on this podcast.

Dr Jackie Maalouf – Motivate yourself and don’t expect support
Dr Jackie Maalouf says that despite advances for women worldwide, there will always be impediments because of the pull of the motherhood and caring roles she believes. Her motherhood role however was her ignite button, she is unstoppable! She shares her Pearls of Wisdom and ideas about not setting limits for yourself. You’ll be amazed what you can achieve she says in the latest podcast. Listen Now!

Nuala Walsh Tune In to Lead Smarter
Nuala Walsh author of “Tune In, How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World” joins the podcast with Angie Mezzetti to discuss the importance of making better not quicker decisions when in leadership roles. Walsh emphasises the need to confront biases like overconfidence and to challenge confirmation bias. As a neuroscientist as well as a banker for many years, she has researched the whole area of whistleblowers in particular – people who were not listened to when they should have been!
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