The career empowerment podcast for all future leaders - Season 2
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Season 2
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Kat Davis, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Solenis .
Jacqueline and Kat discuss the significance of developing personal strengths and leveraging team dynamics to enhance workplace productivity. Kat uses the Fantastic Four analogy to illustrate the power of combining unique individual strengths.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Karen Jones, Director Europe Marketing Immunodiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Karen faced self-doubt transitioning from academia to biotech and commercial roles. Seeking coaching, she addressed her limiting beliefs, set boundaries, and prioritized well-being.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Prae Sunantaraks, DEI Advisor, Vulcan Coalition.
Prae speaks about navigating the world with visual impairment and the power of insight. Prae shares how her lack of sight sharpened her other senses, enabling her to “see” the world in unique ways. She highlights the importance of listening, suggesting that people should “use their ears for their real purpose.”
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Founder and Executive Chair of fintech Snoop.
Jayne-Anne emphasises curiosity, networking, and seizing opportunities. She discusses how overcoming fears taught her to take the first step and trust her support system.
Her father’s motto, “never give up,” has guided her throughout her career, reminding her to persevere even in challenging times.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Julia Kelley, Vice President, Legal and Compliance – AB Volvo Penta.
Julia discusses her role, her career-defining experience with Judge Charles Weston Houck, and the importance of principled leadership. They emphasise tone, authenticity, role models, persistence, and the ongoing journey toward justice and equality.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Donna Irvine, Associate Director, BPM Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Donna discusses her career transition from redundancy to contracting and return to corporate life. She shares valuable lessons from adaptability, self-belief, to prioritising cultural fit to achieve career success. Her advice: understand the importance of the organisation’s culture and stay open to learning.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Lisa Ardley-Price, Global Co-Chair, NatWest Gender Network.
Jacqueline and Lisa discuss her career journey: the transition from private practice to an in-house role at NatWest, prompted by the loss of both parents in 2013. The move enabled her to develop broader business skills while maintaining work-life balance.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Michelle Stokes, Global Talent Development Lead, Organon.
Jacqueline and Michelle discuss her career journey, sharing her transition from sales to learning and development at Organon. She emphasises viewing careers as long-term journeys rather than just jobs. Drawing from her childhood love of Lego, Michelle reflects on how early interests often shape career choices.
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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.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Frida Dahl, 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 during difficult times and emphasises the importance of making team members feel needed, competent and respected.
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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.
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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.
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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 with awareness.
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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. She champions creating an “epicentre” of internal power and believes true workplace freedom requires psychological safety and valuing diverse thinking.
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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 adapting solutions to diverse stakeholder needs.
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In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Callie Lombard, Global Head of Corporate Strategic Solutions, Barclays Investment Bank.
Callie 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, demonstrating immense courage and a willingness to step far outside her comfort zone.
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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 – proving that action and unity can speak louder than words.
Available: 23rd July 2025
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 those lived experiences became a powerful foundation for helping women unlock their potential.