No More Hiding
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNo More Hiding: Self Promotion at Work with Gemma Stow is a podcast that celebrates women using their voice to be seen and heard. Self promotion is often seen as a dirty word but there has never been a more important time to showcase strength. Own your expertise. Step into your spotlight.
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146. Why employees feeling safe to be themselves at work benefits companies too
August 14, 2023 08:58 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBWhy employees feeling safe to be themselves at work benefits companies too Today on the show as part of our inclusion at work mini series we have the fabulous Ali Bowen, who describes herself as a wife, cat mother, holiday lover, hedgehog fosterer and general wildlife enthusiast…. She recently embraced country living and her role as a Sector Commercial Manager for VINCI Facilities funds all the above! She has Over 20 years experience working in Construction and the Built Environment...
145. How to be better and work towards full inclusion in the workplace
August 14, 2023 08:45 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBHow to be better and work towards full inclusion in the workplace Today's guest is the fabulous Mulima Muyunda - who is the Race & Diversity Lead at South Yorkshire Housing Association. She oversees the delivery of their Race Action Plan, working in an intersectional way to support SYHA to deliver on their overall commitment to equality and Diversity. She specialises in driving change at a structural level by collaborating with leaders to understand how inequalities are upheld throug...
143. How companies need to recognise the importance of flexible working
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBHow companies need to recognise the importance of flexible working On the show today we have an incredible inspiring woman and that is Isobel Gunn Brown. Isobel is ACCA qualified and has over 30 years’ experience in financial services. She is a Partner at Triple Point Investment Management and heads up the Fund Finance team acting as CFO for their Listed Funds with £2bn Assets Under Management. Listen in to hear more about her career journey that started off in a male dominated in...
144. How Neurodiversity plays an important role at work and gives companies the edge!
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBHow Neurodiversity plays an important role at work and gives companies the edge As part of our inclusion mini series I have an incredible woman on the show today - Laura or Loz Shallcross is on a mission for more people to understand what it means to be Neurodiverse and to make workplaces more accessible. She is a Support Team Supervisor at WDH and has worked there since 2008. Loz has both Tourette Syndrome and ADHD and I have invited her to talk and educate me and you on what life'...
142 How your company can and should make everyone feel recognised and included.
August 11, 2023 06:30 - 11 minutes - 11.7 MBHow your company can and should make everyone feel recognised and included I am back with an exciting mini series especially for Inclusion Week this year which runs from 25th Sept - 1st October. The theme this year is all about Taking Action and Making Impact, a call to action for everyone in the organisations to do what they can to make a difference for and positive impact for their colleagues. I talk alot about gender and more specifically the importance of visibility for women's ...
141. How to celebrate IWD in the workplace - there is no excuse not to!
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBHow to celebrate IWD in the workplace - there is no excuse not to! #Takeaways The impact of supporting women in the workplace Results from my interactive workshops and group programmes Why companies should be celebrating IWD 2023 Ideas for the IWD celebrations It has been great few months with incredible guests on the podcast and I wanted to say thanks so much to each and everyone of you for tuning in - we have had a great number of people downloading the podcast and to be hone...
140. Why we still need to talk about ambitious women having it all with guest Roxann Dawson
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 49.8 MBWhy we still need to talk about ambitious women having it all? I am very excited to have an incredible woman on the show who I met last year. We got talking and well lets just say we didn't stop. So many shared passions around career progression, gender and the intersectionality's that come with being a woman in work. Roxann Dawson is a Business Assurance Director and influential senior leader who has a proven track record of developing and deploying business strategy and leader...
139. Re-release. How important is visibility and self promotion in education with guest Leisa Grace Wilson
February 03, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBHow important is visibility and self promotion in education? Takeaways... How important is visibility for teachers? The potential of a positive impact on education With visibility comes opportunities for individuals and educational organisations and schools With everything that is going on right now and the teachers and public sector strikes we wanted to re-release this epic episode which focuses on education and whether visibility has a place for educators and teachers - you can pro...
138. Re-Release - Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out with Lauren V Davies
January 27, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 30.8 MB138. Re-Release - Time to Lean In Rather Than Backing Out with Lauren V Davies Couldn't resist sharing this fab episode! It was absolutely amazing to have Lauren V Davis on the show... #Takeaways We chat about personal branding. How important it is for others to see the real you. The importance of leaning in to opportunities. Having female role models to inspire us. Tips on how to make the most of networking. Lauren is sharing her thoughts on why she would love to see ...
137. How your company is missing out if they don't have a women's network with guest Sam MacDonald
January 20, 2023 13:54 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBHow your company is missing out if they don't have a women's network with guest Sam MacDonald We have a wonderful woman on the show today! But before I tell you about her, I wanted to start with International Women’s Day we have something new and excited planned around this year’s theme Embrace Equity. So, if you are intrigued, please get in touch and I could be delivering an awesome and very important workshop to your organisation and to celebrate and most importantly support women in the...
136. How to nail that next interview and secure that promotion
January 13, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 16.2 MBHow to nail that next interview and secure that promotion #Takeaways The importance of applying for opportunities / promotions even if you don't get them Why you need to insist on tangible feedback Reasons that stop you when it comes to selling yourself How you can have the edge next time! Listener's Question: “Gemma I didn't get the promotion I really wanted and now feel deflated - how can I get back on it and make sure I get the next one!’ Today is a quick win episode...
135. How to make sure the menopause doesn't impact on women's visibility at work with Julie Dennis
January 06, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 21.8 MBHow to make sure the menopause doesn't impact on women's visibility at work with special guest Julie Dennis We have an amazing conversation on the podcast for you today! Now As the title suggests we are talking about the big M - no not money, but something that everyone should have more awareness about and that includes the men. Julie Dennis runs one of the UK’s leading menopause consultancies for organisations who want to create positive conversations and behaviours around menopa...
134. How to make sure the term privilege is embraced and not avoided by allies with Sharon Amesu
December 16, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 33 MBHow to make sure the term privilege is embraced and not avoided by allies. So today we have the incredible force of nature that is Sharon Amesu on the show. I have had the honour to see this woman in action and she inspires everyone everywhere she goes - she asked me to be a part of her conference recently and I jumped at the chance not only because I knew it would be incredible but also to meet all of the amazing women who were attending and speaking there. Sharon is a multi award winn...
133. What do you really want to know about visibility and career progression?
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat do you really want to know about visibility and career progression? Takeaways! > Our new 'question time' - let us know yours! > What to do when work commitments mean there's not enough time to be visible? > What 'hiding' really looks like! WE ARE BACK! We are back to it and it’s all for you - my awesome loyal listeners, so make sure you keep in touch and share your thoughts and definitely share this podcast with other people and companies who will benefit from it - y...
132. Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength re-release with Zandra Moore
December 02, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBWhy being vulnerable is absolutely a strength #Takeaways The power of being an authentic role model that inspires Companies can do more to create a safe space for women from all levels to share stories and experiences Leaders hold back from always sharing because they feel like they need to protect others Peer groups and women’s networks are key to shifting the company culture. Women can have it all - when they figure out what their all is Surround yourself with different people so y...
131. How speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility - Re-release with Helen Packham
November 25, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBHow speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility. I enjoyed this episode so much that we had to share it again! Helen is the number one person to connect with if you are thinking about upping your speaking game! How you can utilise speaking at work and beyond Think meetings, networking events and podcasts! Your voice is your asset for visibility - time to use it! I am really excited to share this episode with you where I chat to the amazing Helen Packham - sh...
130 Why feedback is important for women's confidence - Re-release with Michelle Jackson
November 18, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MBWhy feedback is important for women's confidence We wanted to raise this important topic again and what better way than to do it with this great episode with amazing guest Michelle Jackson who is now Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Shaw Trust. Takeaways! Barriers facing women at work Why feedback is important Celebrate the achievements The importance of peer recognition Internal Women's Networks (ERGs) Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it...
129. How do you know when it is the right time to lean in? Re-release with Kat Wellum-Kent
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBHow do you know when it is the right time to lean in? This is such a great episode that we wanted to share it again! Since recording this Kat has progressed her career in so many incredible ways! Go check her out over on LinkedIn and connect with her right here >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/ #Takeaways Finding your own way of leadership really works How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion How to notice if you are playi...
129. How do you know when it is the right time to lean in? Re-release with Kat Wellum-Kent
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBHow do you know when it is the right time to lean in? This is such a great episode that we wanted to share it again! Since recording this Kat has progressed her career in so many incredible ways! Go check her out over on LinkedIn and connect with her right here >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/ #Takeaways Finding your own way of leadership really works How to start making those steps and the importance of building habits with self promotion How to notice if you are playi...
128. How opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard with Lucy Ndlovu - Re release
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHow opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard The importance of gatekeepers to open doors Why mentoring matters and how reverse mentoring is powerful Black women and visibility in the workplace Systemic inequalities and bias Allies and the skills that are really needed Today on the podcast we have an inspiring woman who is passionate about breaking down those inequalities that women of colour, black women and those from ethnic minorities face. Lucy Ndlovu is a...
127. How companies can encourage their women more effectively with Jess Taha - re-release
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBHow companies can encourage their women more effectively with special guest Jess Taha. Re-sharing this amazing interview. Jess has moved on since the first release of this episode and is now the Board HR Director for Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd. #Takeaways The important part that companies can play when it comes to women being more visible. The company culture is vital to identify and empower the top and emerging talent. Being able to be themselves allows women to step up and f...
126. Re-release - There is always more to do when it comes to being seen.
October 21, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MBThere is always more to do when it comes to being seen. #Takeaways When women think they have done all they can to be seen and heard there’s always more to do Finding and trying different strategies and techniques really can make a difference to being comfortable with self promotion Self Advocacy is a crucial part of Self Promotion Getting clear on what women really want from their career is key for knowing the purpose of visibility and raising profiles The internal work and personal...
125. Re-Release - How to Break Your Fear of Success
October 14, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 7.46 MBHow to Break Your Fear of Success Quick Win Episode! How to recognise you have a real fear of success and what you can start to do about it! Diving straight into this quick win episode where I want to follow on from last week where we talked about the impact that women can have when they speak up and how that impact can actually be causing a fear of success for you that’s stopping you from moving forward. The best way to break the fear is to break the habits that keep it strong. We al...
124 Re-Release - What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat happens when women ask for what they want and they get it In today’s episode we are focusing more on what can actually happen when women start speaking up and promoting themselves. I also want to chat about one of the biggest fears that women can have and that they don't often realise they have which is the fear of success. Sounds counterintuitive right? But it is a very real fear for some and can get in the way of actually getting the success and opportunities you deserve. “...
123. Re-release-How to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.66 MBHow to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn Quick win episode: 3 quick things you can do to up your LinkedIn game. Take the test - figure out where you are doing well or where you have gaps in terms of raising your profile I have been talking to a lot of people recently about LinkedIn the thing I have noticed is that they have dipped their big toe into LinkedIn - they have set up their profile and possibly added a photo of themselves. But what I am hearing is...
122. Re-release - How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play
September 23, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MBHow avoiding being visible is a risky game to play Top 3 reasons women avoid taking the risk to be visible Benefits of staying hidden Staying small is not an option when you have big plans Today’s episode is for you if you are still telling yourself that it is too risky to start being more visible. You worry that raising your profile will step on others toes or question yourself and whether you are good enough to even start sharing your opinions and speaking up. This one's for y...
121. Re-release- How to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself
September 16, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBHow to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself Quick win episode - take action today What others cringey tactics mean for your visibility The one thing you can use to feel better about talking about yourself Today is another quick win episode and we like quick wins at No More Hiding HQ because ultimately that's what I am all about - sharing something that will help you take action and get a result. This in turn boosts your confidence and then you'll move onto the next qu...
120. Re-release - How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.37 MBHow to get back into the visibility game after some time out Quick Win Episode! "The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!" As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out. I am hopin...
120. Re-release - How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
September 09, 2022 05:00How to get back into the visibility game after some time out Quick Win Episode! "The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!" As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out. I am hopin...
120. Re-release - How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
September 09, 2022 05:00How to get back into the visibility game after some time out Quick Win Episode! "The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!" As we hit September 2022 I wanted to share this re-release with you from last September! It's always a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out. I am hopin...
119. Re-release - How to get feedback that will help you
September 02, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 7.21 MBRe-Release - How to get feedback that will help you Quick win episode! Women need feedback - they can thrive on it What feedback will help you move forward Questions for your back pocket! How to make sure we don’t solely rely on others 5 ways to build and work on your ‘Emotional Resilience’ Here are a few tips you can take action on and get some quick wins and give yourself great feedback that will build your confidence but also ASK for the right feedback from others that...
118. Re-release - How better feedback can make all the difference
August 26, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBRe-Release - How better feedback can make all the difference I want to talk about the importance of feedback. This is the thing with feedback - if done well it can be a great tool to support growth - if done badly it can really hold women back. I talk about both of these things today and also not forgetting that feedback shouldn’t be the only thing we rely on to grow and move forward and I will share some ways you can do this for yourself too! Have you ever been told “you are grea...
117. Re-release - How to identify and really own your strengths
August 19, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.57 MBRe-Release - How to identify and really own your strengths Quick Win! I promised a quick win episode today on the back of the results I found when working with a lot of women in a short space of time through all the IWD training workshops. The thing that was obvious and a lot of women feedback to me either in the groups or privately was not being clear on their strengths. I find this a lot - as women we often forget what has led us to where we are today. All the life and work experi...
116. Re-release - How the language you use can impact your career success.
August 12, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBRe-release - How the language you use can impact your career success. Paying attention to the language you use 3 Common habits that women fall into the trap of doing How to upgrade your communication Today I want to talk to you about the power of language and how there are small tweaks that you could start to do from today to upgrade your communication. We don't often notice those common habits that we build that actually are doing us no good at all when it comes to our care...
115. Re-release - How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out.
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 9.02 MBRe-Release - sharing this episode to help you nail those intros! How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out. How to intro yourself without using your title Why talking about what you want (not only what you do is important) Today I wanted to get back to basics when it comes to those uncomfortable introductions. I can still remember at events or training when the trainer goes around the room and asks people to introduce themselves or plays some kind of cring...
114. Re-release - How to feel recognised and rewarded at work
July 29, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBRe-releasing this fab episode to share with you the ways you can get back control over your career progression. How to feel recognised and rewarded at work... The importance of moving from invisible to VISIBLE 3 women's stories of making self promotion work for them Get back YOUR control over your career progression So how do you go from feeling invisible to getting the recognition you deserve? Today I want to talk to you about how to feel recognised and rewarded at work an...
113. How to find clarity and confidence when feeling stuck
July 22, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.9 MBHow to find clarity and confidence when feeling stuck We are back! And it feels good - let me know how happy you are that we are back? Takeaways Recognising that feeling of being 'stuck' or overwhelmed The impact of stress on the body The connection between the physical and mental wellbeing The importance of stillness and self awareness to ditch the feelings of comparison Bringing coaching and yoga together for the clarity and comfortable confidence Our full day event in York...
112. How companies need to focus on retaining their female talent - Re-release
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 19.7 MBRe-release. How companies need to focus on retaining their female talent What do women really want Real talk from women who have left companies The 8P's of career progression Importance of recognising Value, Culture and Hierarchies Today I want to share a previous episode with you about the reasons why companies are losing some of their best talent - it frustrates me to see companies who feel like they are doing their best yet see their female employees move on to new roles and...
111. Round Table Discussion: Is remote working impacting on women's visibility to be seen at work?
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 43.1 MBRound Table Discussion: Is remote working impacting on women's visibility to be seen at work? Episode Takeaways! Informal virtual ‘water cooler’ meetings are still so important How to make sure everyone is included in virtual meetings The importance of 'asking not assuming' Senior leadership ‘buy in’ is crucial to supporting visibility for women career progression It has been a few months since we have released an episode on the show. We are BACK! And what better time th...
110. How running a marathon develops the most important part of visibility - resilience
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MBHow running a marathon develops the most important part of visibility - resilience Comfort zones v. Showing up Resilience is the cornerstone of visibility Reflections from the challenge of the Manchester Marathon and lessons learned Today I am going to give you the lowdown and lessons I learned from completing one of the hardest challenges I have showed up for recently and that was the Manchester Marathon - now to all you runners out there you'll get what a big deal this is for me ...
109. How to feel more positive about your career wellbeing
October 22, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBHow to feel more positive about your career wellbeing. "People with high career wellbeing are more than twice as likely to be thriving in their lives overall" (Gallop) Career Wellbeing really is a thing! 4 things to try from feeling stuck in a rut to having career clarity If you aren't happy at work then it's hard to be visible Today I am asking you the question about whether you see your career progression as being linked to your wellbeing? Through all the years I h...
108. How else can we make sure women are recognised
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MBHow else can we make sure women are recognised Today we are sharing a previous episode from the end of last year 2020 which had a big impact because it focuses on what else there is to do when it comes to being more visible. Sometimes when you feel like you are doing ALL the things and nothing is changing in terms of your career progression opportunities it can be frustrating to say the least and can lead to resentment. I can see this now especially after the pandemic and people star...
107. How to stop that fear of success sneaking in
October 08, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBHow to stop that fear of success sneaking in Today we are revisiting a previous quick win episode where we look at breaking down the habits that keep our fears strong - with particular attention to the fear of success which we all should know by now is a very real thing. It’s often one of those fears that is not talked about as much yet can be a big barrier for so many women with their career progression and saying yes to new opportunities. We convince ourselves of all sorts of r...
106. How to really own your strengths and celebrate them
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBHow to really own your strengths and celebrate them Importance of identifying your own characteristics and strengths Creating your big deal list How to use stories to your advantage. Today we are going to be revisiting a quick win episode from earlier in the year all about strengths - because let's face it we don’t celebrate our strengths enough do we. And the more workshops and trainings a I do with women in all areas and all industries one thing remains the same and that is t...
105. How to feel comfortable playing the visibility game
September 24, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBHow to feel comfortable playing the visibility game. What is this game we think we have to play Real life scenarios of women playing the game How you can find YOUR OWN way of being visible Today we are considering whether being more visible means you have to play the game. It is an interesting one and comes up a lot with the women I work with - in fact as they don't want to play that game they end up doing nothing at all and we don't want that do we….listen in to hear what you c...
104. How do you stop putting everyone else before yourself and your career?
September 17, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBHow do you stop putting everyone else before yourself and your career? You are not alone - so many women put others feelings before their own careers It's not selfish to go for what you really want 5 things to think about that will help you shift your thoughts and start putting you first Today's quick win episode and we will be addressing the issue that comes up when you hold yourself back because you are worried about stepping on others toes. This happens a lot and not just when ...
103. How to be more visible when starting from scratch
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBHow to be more visible when starting from scratch. Remember you've done more than you think Stay in your own lane - stop comparing yourself! Stay focused on one area of visibility and the others will fall into place One of the hardest parts to this visibility game that I talk about is actually starting from what you think is nothing. If you are telling yourself that you have never done any visibility work then let me stop you there. You have. Visibility and self promotion...
102. How to get back into the visibility game after some time out
September 03, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.37 MBHow to get back into the visibility game after some time out Quick Win Episode! "The antidote to this overthinking is of course taking action and we know that by taking action, confidence grows and results happen!" As we hit September 2021 it would be a great idea to think about how you can get back into the swing of things when it comes to your visibility especially if you have taken some time out. I am hoping that you have managed to have some time away from work over the...
101. How important is visibility and self promotion in education
August 27, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBHow important is visibility and self promotion in education? Takeaways... How important is visibility for teachers? The potential of a positive impact on education With visibility comes opportunities for individuals and educational organisations and schools Today’s episode has a focus on education and whether visibility has a place for educators and teachers - you can probably already guess my opinion on that but I wanted to chat to an amazing teacher Leisa Grace Wilson who is cu...
Ep.100 It's celebration time - 100 episodes in and we are definitely not hiding anymore, are you?
August 20, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's celebration time - 100 episodes in and we are definitely not hiding anymore, are you? Celebrating 100 weekly episodes of the show What does No More Hiding mean for you Are you still hiding? Raise your visibility and get involved in the fun competition Today we are celebrating! It is the 100th episode and I cannot believe it woweeeeeee! We are talking about what 'no more hiding' really means for you and whether you are still hiding. And also giving you the lowdown on ...