The career empowerment podcast for all future leaders - Season 3
Subscribe on your favourite podcast player:
Subscribe on your favourite podcast player:
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dawn Constantin, COO, Gas & Power Trading Americas at bp.
Dawn shares two pivotal experiences: receiving challenging early-career feedback that prompted her to demonstrate hidden strengths whilst remaining authentic. Later, facing a simple question about career aspirations that revealed she lacked direction. Through coaching and self-reflection, she gained clarity about her strengths and identified development gaps.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Doug Campbell, Senior Director, Strategy, Transformation and Operational Excellence at Smith+Nephew.
Doug shares how he believes that the best ideas emerge from collaboration rather than lone geniuses, and how he distinguishes between strategic and tactical thinking through simple questions. Doug demonstrates approaches to enable creativity, and advocates for “going slow to go fast” – thorough upfront planning, preventing interruptions and reconsiderations later.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International and Executive Officer at WTW.
Pamela shares the incredible story of how at just 13 years old, she decided to become an international lawyer. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in difficult circumstances, she was driven by a desire for financial self-sufficiency. This clarity of purpose, combined with an innate wanderlust, shaped her early career choices.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Paolo Beltrame, CEO Australia & New Zealand at EQUANS.
Paolo shares his passion for treating gender balance as a business transformation rather than merely an HR initiative. He believes injecting inclusion at field level is crucial, especially as a high percentage of employees hold technical roles, and many future leaders emerge from these positions. Without inclusion at the base, achieving balance at senior levels becomes nearly impossible.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Karel van Gorp, Vice President Marketing MEA, India, South East Asia and ANZ & Global VP Consumer Brands at Solenis.
Karel shares his leadership philosophy that whilst anyone can sail in calm summer weather, true leadership emerges during storms. He emphasises that current global conditions – economic and social uncertainty; require strong leaders who can navigate rough waters and help others through these challenging times.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Kalavati Bhashyam, Senior Director, Hardware Engineering for Robotics and Enabling Technologies at Smith+Nephew
Kala shares the epic realisations that have shaped her twenty-year career, moving from technical expertise to senior leadership. She shares her thoughts on the distinction between healthy “good stress” and debilitating imposter syndrome. Kala also explains why she advocates for unpopular decisions.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Beau Rollins, Global Head of Biocompatibility at Convatec.
Beau shares his leadership philosophy, explaining how traditional management books felt cold and clinical, promoting competitive “cut the herd” approaches that didn’t resonate with him.
Instead, he believes that when employees feel invested and passionate, they naturally strive to achieve their objectives, benefiting both themselves and the business.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Donna Herdsman, Senior Client Partner and Head of DE&I Advisory (EMEA) at Korn Ferry.
Donna shares an early career lesson about sponsorship, and how she learned the importance of understanding decision-makers and their motivations, eventually coining the term “empowering sponsorship”. She recounts a pivotal moment where she summoned the courage to approach a senior leader she found intimidating, only to receive an unexpected reply.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Chatwin Vice President of Marketing Europe at Fujitsu.
Emma reflects on 25 years with one organisation and explores the power of consistency in leadership. She shares why consistency is not rigidity, but about showing up with the same authentic intent, building trust through retention, and creating safe spaces for others to grow. From founding a women’s network in tech to championing career longevity, Emma explains why excellence is not a one-off act, but a habit built over time.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Mary Taylor (de Sausmarez), Managing Director at Renaissance Global.
Mary reflects on a moment when she walked into a room of senior male colleagues and felt an unexpected instinctive fear. Rather than ignoring it, she chose to acknowledge it openly, prompting a powerful conversation about the realities many women experience in leadership.
From humour as a resilience tool to honest conversations about confidence, Mary explores how naming difficult truths can strengthen leadership and deepen understanding in teams.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Ryan Davies, Business Development Manager at NatWest.
Ryan reflects on how the right environment can transform both performance and wellbeing. He shares his journey from feeling stuck in one role to thriving in another, highlighting the importance of psychological safety, trust and being given permission to learn and grow.
Through honest reflection and practical examples, Ryan explores how environment shapes confidence, inclusion and the value we bring.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dr Colin Williams, Customer Field CISO at Computacenter.
Colin reflects on how intention has shaped his leadership, from overcoming a challenging early life to building a career grounded in accountability, self-awareness and growth. He shares how learning to be fully himself became a defining turning point.
Through honest reflection and practical insight, Colin explores how intention influences the way we lead, connect and create meaningful impact
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Barrett, Global Strategic Marketing Director, Innovation at Solenis.
Emma shares how calm has become a defining strength in her leadership, helping her navigate complexity and keep teams focused under pressure. She reflects on how feedback from others revealed this quality and how she now uses it more intentionally.
Through practical examples, Emma explores how reducing noise, staying composed and creating psychological safety can strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Mona Husemöller, Head of Affluent Proposition at NatWest.
Mona reflects on how deep thinking has shaped her career, from international politics and the United Nations to senior leadership in banking. She shares why questioning assumptions and embracing change can become a powerful advantage when approached with intention and curiosity.
Drawing on experiences across multiple countries and industries, Mona also explores how adaptability and thoughtful decision-making can help us build careers that feel both ambitious and aligned.
Available: NOW
In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Gavin Scott, customer experience expert and leadership facilitator.
Gavin shares how years spent in customer service taught him to listen beyond words and recognise the moments that most people miss.
From hearing what isn’t being said to understanding the emotional impact of language, he explains why listening is one of the most powerful – and underrated – skills in leadership, communication, building trust, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful human connection in everyday life.