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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99. How to get yourself the best mindset to increase your visibility
August 13, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBHow to get yourself the best mindset to increase your visibility. Quick win epsiode! Are your excuses getting in your way of being more visible? Are you in the 'This then That trap'? The power of shifting your mindset around visibility 3 things you can do right now to make that shift! Having the right mindset for visibility is key. If you are forever telling yourself that self promotion and talking about your achievements or what you really want for your career makes me feel u...
98. How your own physical health and well being impacts your visibility
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MBHow your own physical health and well being impacts your visibility Takeaways... Your physical and mental health impacts your visibility How to get control back and carve out space for you! How to ditch the comparison trap with social media Today we have something a little different for you on the show. Now those of you that are connected with me over on Instagram know that I spend a lot of time running and I have set myself some big goals this year and to support my training I ...
97. How the language you use can impact your career success
July 30, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBHow 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 career progressio...
96. How speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility
July 23, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBHow speaking can be powerful in raising your profile and visibility. 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 - she is a speaker coach and verbal communications strategist helping leaders 10x the impact of their verbal communication to engage, retain and maximise the potential of...
95. How companies need to focus on retaining their female talent
July 16, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 19.7 MBHow 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 chat to 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 job and even the competition. Fo...
94. How to nail your introduction so people remember you and help you out
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 9.02 MBHow 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 cringeworthy ice breaker and I could literally feel that dread feeling wa...
93. How to enjoy self promotion and talking about yourself
July 02, 2021 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 nex...
92. How to feel recognised and rewarded at work
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBHow 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 and I share the stories of 3 women that have done just that - it wasn't the easiest thing for them to do in terms of rai...
91. How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play
June 18, 2021 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...
90. How much does your career progression matter to you?
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBHow much does your career progression matter to you? Thing's I chat's about in this episode: 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 have worked with women I have found that when they are feeling frustrated, overwor...
89. How to stop standing on the sidelines and get networking on LinkedIn
June 04, 2021 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...
88. How opening the door helps ALL women be seen and heard
May 28, 2021 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...
87. The power of being true to who you really are
May 21, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 46.8 MBThe power of being true to who you really are “Most people regret the things they don't do, not the things they do” Katie Neeves I want you to think for a moment about those feelings that come up when you are doing something that really pushes you out of your comfort zone, you know those worries about what others will think about you should you dare to speak up or share something publicly - which makes you feel incredibly vulnerable? Maybe you have had those feelings bit held back, ma...
86. How to push past barriers being a woman in a man's world
May 14, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 30.9 MBHow to push past barriers being a woman in a man's world Trust Yourself Use your ‘labels’ to your advantage Speak up Talk from a point of evidence Today we are chatting to a Chartered Construction Manager who has 35 years construction experience. They are a qualified Building Surveyor who graduated with a Degree in Building Surveying from Sheffield nearly 30 years ago, and can also add Asbestos Surveyor and Access Auditor to their list of qualifications. Elaine Armitage is pro...
85. How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes
May 07, 2021 05:00How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes Today we are chatting about roles that can sometimes go unnoticed Like when you work hard mostly behind the scenes yet the value you provide keeps everything ticking over. We have the amazing Nicky Christmas on the show who launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, which has grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Administrative Professionals at all levels of ...
85. How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes
May 07, 2021 05:00How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes Today we are chatting about roles that can sometimes go unnoticed like when you work hard mostly behind the scenes yet the value you provide keeps everything ticking over. We have the amazing Nicky Christmas on the show who launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, which has grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Administrative Professionals at all levels of ...
85. How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes
May 07, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 26.3 MBHow to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes Today we are chatting about roles that can sometimes go unnoticed like when you work hard mostly behind the scenes yet the value you provide keeps everything ticking over. We have the amazing Nicky Christmas on the show who launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, which has grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Administrative Professionals at all levels of ...
84. What is male ally ship and how can companies do more?
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat is male ally ship and how can companies do more? Today I wanted to pull together all the learnings we have had around the importance of male ally ship when it comes to women's career progression. It's been an incredible month with fabulous guests all talking about this topic that needs way more attention. Companies are starting realise that reducing the gender pay gap is not about ‘fixing’ women but is about fixing the culture in organisations so that everyone can thrive in their ...
83. Male allyship is all about action and the impact you can have for others
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 41.6 MBMale allyship is all about action and the impact you can have for others. Today as part of the focus on the importance of male allyship I have a great conversation with a man who is so passionate in developing leaders of the future and all employees reaching their potential and not letting processes or a lack of confidence get in the way of them achieving their goals. Des Johnson, is Organisational Development Service Manager at Wakefield & District Housing and his key role is developing...
82. Asking and listening are the first steps in being a better ally
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 33 MBAsking and listening are the first steps in being a better ally. Another amazing conversation about the importance of male allyship and what first steps men can take to start being a bigger support to female colleagues and every woman in their lives. Today we have special guest Paul Porter as someone raised with 5 Glaswegian Aunties, Paul has always been surrounded by kick ass women. Listen in to hear how thats not changed in fact he is surrounded by even more strong women not only wi...
81. How male allies can support women's career progression
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 36.4 MBHow male allies can support women's career progression What allyship is and what it isn't How we can make it work better The importance of active listening What are those first steps to take for male allies in the workplace Today we are talking to a man who’s role is to make sure that diversity and inclusion are included on every agenda within his organisation. Jonathan Stephen studied at the University of Huddersfield, graduating with a BSc Hons Psychology in 2016. Since then, he ...
80. How to identify and really own your strengths
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.57 MBHow 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 experiences, the go...
79. Why ‘choose to challenge’ is your best strategy for visibility
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 17.1 MBWhy ‘choose to challenge’ is your best strategy for visibility Recap on my IWD sessions and the impact 5 steps to choose to challenge yourself and others Feel sad then get mad at what’s going on in the world for ALL women Are you using your strengths to your advantage Importance of male allyship Today I am wrapping up what has been an incredible month but at the same time an emotional rollercoaster for women. We started off strong with IWD and then came so much frustration, pain...
78. How self care can increase your confidence
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 46.8 MBHow self care can increase your confidence Takeaways: Busting self care myths Why you should bother How self care links to your self belief and confidence How foundation, fuel and focus = fulfilment "Self care can mean different things to different people - you don't have to bake banana bread or have a bubble bath” (Ailsa) “And that's quite powerful. You are making decisions about what's good for you and that's self care in itself...No excuses. No justifications. I just don't...
77. Why listening to your instincts is so important
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBWhy listening to your instincts is so important “Follow your own instincts because they are right for what you need for your life, at that point in time” - Pauline Brogan-Hewitt Today as part of us celebrating International Women's Day (IWD 2021) throughout March is a very special episode with a very special guest. A woman who is my original inspiration. I am so excited for you to hear from Pauline Brogan-Hewitt and her story of following her career dreams whilst raising a ...
76. Are you ready to give yourself permission to be first?
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you ready to give yourself permission to be first? Today we are chatting about how to take care of yourself. Let's face it, so many of us women don’t put ourselves first and there is nothing worse than trying to be visible when all we want to do is hide. The current pandemic and lockdown number 3 here in the UK is taking its toll on women particularly so today we have an amazing guest. Louise Westra who is passionate about helping women to harness their biology to create the he...
75. How can my company celebrate International Women's Day?
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 17.1 MBHow can my company celebrate International Women's Day? Different ideas to continue to celebrate IWD virtually Busting 3 main myths around IWD The importance of Male Allyship IWD is for everyone and how some companies plan to celebrate that! On today’s show I am going to share with you some fun and interesting ways that you can celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. Stay tuned to learn a bit more about the history of this awesome day and why its so special and I ...
74. How to get feedback that will help you
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 7.21 MBHow 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 will develop...
73. How better feedback can make all the difference
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBHow 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 great at your job...
72. Why feedback is important for women's confidence
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MBWhy feedback is important for women's confidence 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 comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working and the impact that this can have on women's visibility and career progression. Net...
71. How to Break Your Fear of Success
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 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...
How to Break Your Fear of Success
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 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...
70. What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 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. “...
What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 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. “...
How to ask for what you want at work
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 6.7 MBHow to ask for what you want at work Quick Win Episode: Book the meeting Don’t make assumptions Practice Ditch the guilt Today I am going to give you a nudge in the right direction for a quick win. These nudges will be short episodes of no more than 5 mins with the aim of supporting you in one area of your self promotion journey. There is no official intro and we dive straight in. Quick wins are crucial when it comes to building confidence with self promotion and visibility. ...
69. How to ask for what you want at work
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 6.7 MBHow to ask for what you want at work Quick Win Episode: Book the meeting Don’t make assumptions Practice Ditch the guilt Today I am going to give you a nudge in the right direction for a quick win. These nudges will be short episodes of no more than 5 mins with the aim of supporting you in one area of your self promotion journey. There is no official intro and we dive straight in. Quick wins are crucial when it comes to building confidence with self promotion and visibility. ...
68. How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBHow to encourage your women to speak up for what they need Today I am talking about how employers and line managers can encourage their employees to speak up for what they want. I have rerecorded this intro after the current announcement here in the UK that we are in yet another lockdown. Although you know it is coming and is so much needed to fight the spread of Covid19 it is still always a shock to the system when the reality sets in. This will yet again impact many people in many d...
How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBHow to encourage your women to speak up for what they need Today I am talking about how employers and line managers can encourage their employees to speak up for what they want. I have rerecorded this intro after the current announcement here in the UK that we are in yet another lockdown. Although you know it is coming and is so much needed to fight the spread of Covid19 it is still always a shock to the system when the reality sets in. This will yet again impact many people in many d...
67. How to be ready for success in the new year
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBHow to be ready for success in the new year It is 2021! Happy New Year and let’s hope that this year is better than the turbulent 2020. All the uncertainty and unknown. I am excited for the new year and all that it brings and I am all about supporting women to set themselves up for success when it comes to owning their expertise and their career progression. In this episode I will get you thinking about what you really want and reviewing what has gone before so that you can buil...
How to be ready for success in the new year
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBHow to be ready for success in the new year It is 2021! Happy New Year and let’s hope that this year is better than the turbulent 2020. All the uncertainty and unknown. I am excited for the new year and all that it brings and I am all about supporting women to set themselves up for success when it comes to owning their expertise and their career progression. In this episode I will get you thinking about what you really want and reviewing what has gone before so that you can buil...
How to get that last confidence boost from 2020
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 7.41 MBHow to get that last confidence boost from 2020 It's Christmas!!! So short one from me today but something that will pack a punch for you in terms of giving you a well earned confidence boost! Celebrating the wins is a habit worth building so will you start now and take on my mini challenge?? Let me know how you get on! Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over...
66. How to get that last confidence boost from 2020
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 7.41 MBHow to get that last confidence boost from 2020 It's Christmas!!! So short one from me today but something that will pack a punch for you in terms of giving you a well earned confidence boost! Celebrating the wins is a habit worth building so will you start now and take on my mini challenge?? Let me know how you get on! Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over...
There is always more to do when it comes to being seen
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 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 pers...
65. There is always more to do when it comes to being seen
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 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 pers...
64. Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength
December 11, 2020 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 ...
Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength
December 11, 2020 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 ...
Who is responsible for women's career progression?
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBWho is responsible for women's career progression? #Takeaways That there is a dual responsibility between companies and individuals Companies need to create a culture that embraces progression and promotion Individual women need to own their expertise and not be afraid to talk about it Self promotion is crucial to being recognised and rewarded at work Communication is key - talk about career plans more than once per year Offer networking opportunities in working hours Recogni...
63. Who is responsible for women's career progression?
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBWho is responsible for women's career progression? #Takeaways That there is a dual responsibility between companies and individuals Companies need to create a culture that embraces progression and promotion Individual women need to own their expertise and not be afraid to talk about it Self promotion is crucial to being recognised and rewarded at work Communication is key - talk about career plans more than once per year Offer networking opportunities in working hours Recogni...
How networks can be your biggest support
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MBHow networks can be your biggest support #Takeaways Seeking the right support networks can help through career obstacles Why female mentors in specific industries can make a huge impact The power of having male allies Using opportunities that allows talent development in other areas Don’t underestimate the power of connection and building relationships Companies need to ASK their people what THEY need to retain their women in tech On today's show I am talking to the awes...
62. How networks can be your biggest support
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MBHow networks can be your biggest support #Takeaways Seeking the right support networks can help through career obstacles Why female mentors in specific industries can make a huge impact The power of having male allies Using opportunities that allows talent development in other areas Don’t underestimate the power of connection and building relationships Companies need to ASK their people what THEY need to retain their women in tech On today's show I am talking to the awes...