Wies Bratby is a Negotiation Coach, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Women in Negotiation, and an unapologetic advocate for women getting what they want and knowing how to negotiate.

We talk about all things negotiation, making it about business - not personal. We talk about embracing the things you're good at and… not so good at. How the combination of hyping yourself while recognising your weaknesses is the foundation for confidence. We talk about rejection and handling pushback. Why it's often so much easier to go to bat for others than to bat for ourselves.

Wies also shares the story of being at the epicentre of the largest settlement in the history of her country along with her top three things that you can start doing tomorrow to get better at negotiation.

Links:

• Follow Wies and Women in Negotiation on Instagram - @womeninnegotiation
• Check out website - https://womeninnegotiation.org
• Listen to Wies’s Podcast Winning - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nt661CoCQhRh0zCr2LdH1?si=Sl0M5DGMRbq_bpySK12fjA

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This bonus UPFRONT Moment is the forerunner to Winnie Annan-Forson’s key at UPFRONT and Centre.

Meet Winnie Annan-Forson, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Career and Inclusion Coach, leading the charge to foster a sense of belonging among 140,000 employees at one of the UK's largest employers.

She’s the recipient of prestigious awards including the DEI in Tech Award, Black British Business Award, and We Are The City Award, Winnie is a trailblazer in supporting women to excel in their careers.

We dive into the theme of Winnie's UPFRONT and Centre keynote; being the CEO of your career. Winnie will share invaluable insights on overcoming confidence saboteurs, especially in work environments not conducive to your growth.

We talk about:

• the mindset of leasing out your expertise and your time to your employer
• how organisations buy into your personal brand
• how people will set a path for you if you don’t set one for yourself
• getting in front of key decision makers
• building your own board of directors

Enjoy! If you can’t make it to Birmingham on Saturday, you can buy a digital ticket to access all the replays on www.upfrontandcentre.com

Links:

• Follow Winnie on Instagram and LinkedIn - @winnieannanforson
• Watch the video of our LinkedIn Live session with Winnie here - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7183409423854301184/comments/
• Get your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.com

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In this episode, I reflect on insightful moments from past conversations with three of our remarkable guests who will be our keynote speakers LIVE in Birmingham this Saturday 27th of April: Cindy Gallop, Genelle Aldred, and Dr. Meenal Viz.

Cindy Gallop, a renowned figure in the advertising industry and CEO of Make Love Not Porn, shares her direct, no-nonsense approach that pushes us to elevate ourselves.

Genelle Aldred, a former news presenter turned communication expert and author, delves into the complexities of confidence, particularly in navigating difficult conversations and self-advocacy.

Dr. Meenal Viz gained prominence through her activism during COVID-19, challenging governmental policies regarding healthcare workers' safety. She shares her journey, emphasising the importance of confidence in activism and challenging the status quo.

Each of these incredibly inspiring women brings a unique and powerful perspective that will only be amplified in person.

Join us for this little taster now and on an even deeper level at UPFRONT and Centre, it will be the highlight of your year.

Links:

• Follow Cindy, Genelle and Dr Meenal on Instagram - @cindygallop @genellealdred @drmeenalviz
• Get your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.com
• Listen to our full episode with Cindy, Moment 50: Women challenge the status quo because we never are it https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tIUkDfhRFr9whgvTxVbNM?si=UfQ06fBhQGCL4ivIIvaOZw
• Listen to our full episode with Genelle, Moment 56: The art of confident communication - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R587jTVfuN23VYzLb1XQk?si=YJMWE-ZES3KNaNev4a9hcQ
• Listen to our full episode with Dr. Meenal, Moment 30: How to successfully challenge the status quo https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a74QKMsQOWvzXqsRGuuk9?si=mayJWOEpSLO8-XLku24-bw

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Do you find it difficult to have tough conversations with others?⁠ ⁠

How do you handle conflict?⁠ ⁠

This week's UPFRONT Moment dives into these topics. It's a lil' sneak peek into @genellealdred's keynote at UPFRONT and Centre.⁠ ⁠

You've got your ticket right? Only 11 days left ⏰️⁠

Let’s go!

Links:

• Follow Genelle on Instagram - @genellealdred
• Get your ticket for UPFRONT and Centre here - https://www.upfrontandcentre.com
• Listen to our previous episode with Genelle, Moment 56: The art of confident communication - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R587jTVfuN23VYzLb1XQk?si=YJMWE-ZES3KNaNev4a9hcQ

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Let’s go!

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Link:

Listen to Ray Dodds podcast Real You, Real Money here: https://www.raydodd.co.uk/podcast

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Let me know what you think!

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She’s a Bond 7 graduate and a regular on the Manchester Poetry Circuit. Fionna has been creating and performing poetry, fiction, theatre and personal essays for over 25 years.

We talked about giving yourself permission to be creative, about finding stillness in our busy lives. We talked about how important it is to look at the role we play in our domestic spaces and how to form your own creativity committee.

Fionna performs two of her poems, ‘Blueprint of a House’ - about the moment she realised she had to separate from her new baby's father. And ‘Bringing Twigs’ - a poem she wrote whilst on benefits, scribbling sums on a notepad, trying to figure out how she was going to pay her bills.

Links:

• Follow Fionna on Instagram - @fionna_inward_allen
• https://linktr.ee/fionna_inward_allen
• Join Bond 8 https://www.weareupfront.com/

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Learn from an industry leader who has harnessed the strength of self-assurance to conquer challenges, drive innovation, and help hundreds of founders achieve remarkable success. From overcoming self-doubt to inspiring teams, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you unleash your inner confidence and take your business to new heights.

We talked about showing up online, building a brand and a community around yourself, your relationship with rejection, and the things that can give you confidence and steal your confidence when you’re aiming high and have big ideas.

Tune in and join the journey toward unstoppable confidence and unstoppable business growth.

Links:

• Follow Hattie on Instagram - @notmyfirstguess
• Check out IfWeRaise - https://www.ifweraise.com
• Listen to Not My First Guess - https://open.spotify.com/show/24LBcqmDrLQd6kppvqV920?si=5c5c01eaee3049db
• Listen to my episode with Hattie on her podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fesy7fsEVgLLrcOs0BIDK?si=f0fe68038d7948df
• Read Sharmadean Reids article on the unpaid labour of female founders - https://sharmadeanreid.medium.com/the-unpaid-labour-of-female-founders-2a101efad24e
• Try angel investing for yourself - https://angelinvestingschool.com

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Stacey talks a lot about her upbringing, her journey of starting Black & Beech and how it has evolved into the brilliant brand that it is today. She talked about motherhood and how it has radicalised her. She talked about her Irishness and how she often feels misunderstood as an Irish immigrant in Britain. Stacey tells us the story of designing her very first t-shirt and how it has gone from that to a brand that has now donated over £13,000 to charities supporting women's rights. She talks about her journey as an accidental entrepreneur and someone who grew up believing you needed to have a safe, steady job with a pension.

Stacey's story is inspiring and one we can all learn so much from.

Links:

• Follow Stacey on Instagram - @blackandbeech
• Check out Black & Beech - https://blackandbeech.com
• Read Disobedient Bodies by Emma Dabiri - https://thefeministbookshop.com/products/disobedient-bodies
• Get your own A Mothers Place Is In The Resistance Tee - https://blackandbeech.com/products/a-mothers-place-is-in-the-resistance-black-scoop-tee?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=183bc073c&pr_rec_pid=4590376353910&pr_ref_pid=8091089502451&pr_seq=uniform
• Support the Abortion Support Network - https://www.asn.org.uk/support-us/

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Joyeeta Das is the co founder and the CEO of Samudra Oceans. She’s a serial deep tech leader, an organisation builder, engineer, climate tech specialist, advisor, and investor. Joy has many hidden talents - including flying a plane! Something which gives her an inspiring perspective and approach to life and business.

This conversation is packed with insight; we talked about confidence and how it’s a bit like flying a plane. We talked about the reality of selling a business and how important it is to think long term about the work you do, your job, and the impact your work is having on people and the planet. We talked about redefining our idea of what success is, and Joy also shares three of her top leadership lessons from 2023.

Links:

• Follow Joy on Instagram - @joyeeta.das
• Check out Samudra Oceans - https://www.samudraoceans.com
• Read Half The Sky - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Sky-Oppression-Opportunity-Worldwide/dp/0307387097
• Learn more about Project Drawdown - https://drawdown.org

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Sol Escobar is a social entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning, tech-for-good social enterprise, Give Your Best, offering the first circular platform where people and brands can donate clothes so that refugees and other communities living in clothing poverty can shop online for free, with the choice and dignity they deserve.

Sol shares with us the moment that changed the course of her life when she volunteered at a refugee camp in northern France. She talks about the importance of connecting and deeply listening to the people with lived experience of the problem that you want to solve.

So if you’re feeling frustrated, hopeless, or angry, this episode will help you think about how you can channel that energy for good. If you’re also somebody with one or two things in your wardrobe that don't fit you anymore, that you keep thinking you'll take to a charity shop and keep forgetting, keep listening.

Links:

• Follow Sol on Instagram - @giveyourbest.uk
• Check out and donate to Give Your Best - www.giveyourbest.uk
• Join Charity Bond https://www.weareupfront.com/charity-bond2

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Do you ever think that no one cares what you think or wants to know about what you have to offer?

Do you ever notice yourself being pulled you into the comparison trap?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions this episode is for you: confidence, competition and comparison.

This week we’re revisiting a LinkedIn Live session with Katy Murray @katycatalyst; Author of Change Makers: A Woman’s Guide to Stepping Up Without Burning Out at Work.

We discuss powerful habits that will reshape your brain and shift your behaviour. We talk about power practices, inner and outer work, understanding privilege, being led by anger and joy, finding your people, and articulating what’s inside you.

Links:

• Get your copy of Katy’s book Change Makers - a Woman’s Guide to Stepping Up without Burning Out at Work 
• Check out Change Makers Collective here Change Makers Collective
• Sign up for Katy’s regular leadership and resilience tips here and your Inclusion Essentials here 
• Connect with Katy on LinkedIn and Instagram - @katycatalyst

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Ayesha Ofori is the founder and the CEO of Propelle. A known expert in the financial investment and property sectors, Ayesha's career has always been centered on helping people to build wealth.

This conversation is for you if you want to start to look at your money mindset and the inherited beliefs about money that you hold. If you want to learn how money grows. No matter your level of financial sophistication, you will get value out of this. Ayesha gives us really concrete advice on how we can start investing for as little as one pound.

Ayesha is bold, she is fierce and she is building something brilliant.

Links:

• Follow Ayesha and Propelle on Instagram - @ayesha.ofori @propelle
• Check out Propelle - https://propelle.io
• Try out Propelle’s Wealth Mapper - https://auth.propelle.io/account/register (once in, you’ll find the Goal Mapper in the Invest > Tools section)

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Calypso Barnum-Bobb is a self discovery coach, speaker and host of the podcast Self-centred with Calypso. As a queer black thought leader, Calypso is on a mission to empower people to be unapologetically themselves.

We talked a lot about self discovery. We talked about this idea of being self centred. What does that mean? What does it look like? We talked about journalling, being more intentional, how to find silence and quiet in our busy days, and the power of asking good questions.

Links:

• Follow Calypso on Instagram - @calypsobarnumbobb
• Check out Calypso’s Website - calypsobarnumbobb.com
• Take a look at Calypso’s Retreats - @peoplelikeusretreats
• Listen to Calypso’s Podcast - Self Centred With Calypso
• Read - The Artists Way by Julia Cameron to learn more about Stream of Conscious Journalling/ Morning Pages
• Listen to our UPFRONT Moment with Suzy Reading - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2j58t25h5zPthmT2sXnXfV?si=5bqmzf46T7aevGj6EnwxgA
• Listen to Atlas and I talk about The Trick - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ziY89O771mBM8ZuHlXmIG?si=0ReMDFqZTP-xC-ncnqMKbA

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⁠We're all trying things that don't work all the time but these platforms don't encourage us to share that side so much. ⁠

I reckon it would be a better place if we did.⁠

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Cate Sevilla is the Editor in Chief of HuffPost UK and the author of How to Work Without Losing Your Mind, an invaluable guide to surviving professional life and fixing your relationship with your work.

We talked about work, identity, the power of therapy, the cultural differences between the UK and the USA, and the power of explicitly asking for what you want and need.

Links:

• Follow Cate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catesevilla/?hl=en-gb
• Read How to Work Without Losing Your Mind - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316822/how-to-work-without-losing-your-mind-by-sevilla-cate/9780241988992#

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Women can get very stressed and manic over Christmas believing the fun is in their hands. Christmas is not your responsibility.⁠

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In the spirit of having a fair play Christmas, I recommend pouring a glass of wine, sitting down with your partner/ family and making intentional choices about how you want to spend the holiday together as a couple, or as a family.⁠

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The past few years have been absolutely brutal for so many. I’m exhausted absorbing the bullshit put on all the women to do all the things to make the end of this hard year “magical”⁠ and be solely responsible for “making memories”

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Let’s revolt! (whilst in pyjamas)⁠

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We’re here to tell you that Christmas is NOT your responsibility.

Listen to this UPFRONT Mini-moment (it's only 3 minutes long 😉) and tell us what's on your December to don't list this year...⁠

📣 CHRISTMAS IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 📣

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Martha Silcott, is the founder of FabLittleBag and she’s on a mission to convert flushers into binners. FabLittleBag is a patented disposal bag for tampons, pads and condoms that opens with one hand. FabLittleBag is dedicated to educating women and girls worldwide about the importance of properly disposing of period products, encouraging them to bin these items instead of flushing them down toilets. Their mission is to prevent clogged pipes, reduce river litter, and protect our oceans from pollution.

We talked about the power of naivety, of what it feels like to be the only woman in the room, the power of using humour to communicate new ideas. She shared her story of turning rejection into frustration and eventually getting her patent after seven years of waiting.

Links:

• Follow Martha on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-silcott-4007737/?originalSubdomain=uk
• Check out FabLittleBag - https://fablittlebag.com

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Stefanie Sword-Williams is changing the way the world views self promotion. She's the founder and author of F*ck Being Humble, a global movement and business helping people to overcome the fear of self promotion and be unapologetically proud of their achievements. As you can imagine, Stef and I have lots in common. We covered a lot of ground and share so much passion for similar themes around self promotion, visibility, confidence, and really connecting with your ambition and self worth.

Links:

• Follow Stef on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/
• Check out the F*ck Being Humble website - https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com
• Read the F*ck Being Humble book - https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/book
• Read Dan Pink, The Power of Regret - https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/
• Listen to our UPFRONT Moment with Viv Groskop - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h0cFhqi9Wz3KX0ddLwhhw?si=IEtzzSFPSRCgRgY4es6WMg

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Discover three transformative insights that will reshape the way you perceive rejection.

Let's go!

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This week we’re revisiting a LinkedIn Live session with Jo Hunter, where we explored the connection between confidence and creativity.

Jo, is the CEO and Founder of 64 Million Artists, a collective of Creativity Champions on a mission to spark change through creativity.

We talked about why creativity is the antithesis of excellence, having more or less confidence in different areas of our lives, confidence rituals, and moments of micro-vulnerability.

Links:

• Watch the original LinkedIn Live recording - https://www.linkedin.com/events/stoplookingforpermissiontobecre7067192107890839553/comments/
• Check out 64million Artists - https://64millionartists.com
• Follow Jo on Instagram - @josephinefhunter
• Join the January Challenge - https://64millionartists.com/thejanuarychallenge

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Genelle Aldred is a newsreader, communication consultant and author who specialises in communicating for change. We talked about confident communication, the superpower of curiosity and asking questions, stereotype, tall poppy syndrome and a lot about reflection, dialogue, nuance and complexity.

Links:

• Follow Genelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/genellealdred/
• Check out Genelle’s website - https://www.genellealdred.com
• Subscribe to Repeat That Again - https://genellealdred.substack.com
• Read Communicate For Change - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Communicate-Change-Moving-Singular-Narratives/dp/0281085579
• Read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319

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We’re diving into boundaries this week with Suzy Reading; a chartered psychologist, qualified yoga teacher, personal trainer, an author of not one, but nine books.

We can tend to the needs of others without completely subjugating our human needs.

Do it for your daughters. Do it for your sons. Reclaim yourself, for you.

Links:

• Follow Suzy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/
• Check out Suzy’s website - https://www.suzyreading.co.uk
• Download Suzy's Rest & Reset Toolkit - https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/the-8-pillars-of-rest/

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This is a new format we're trying out to bring you wee snippets of confidence, agency, self compassion and power that you can listen to in just a few moments. These mini-moments are made up of questions you ask me and questions that women bring to every single Bond.

Today's question is about prioritising ourselves. How do we find the confidence to make space for ourselves when others are always demanding so much of us?

In this mini-moment I talk about unlearning prioritising others, exploring your relationship with saying “no", and shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset.

Let’s go!

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Milly Tamati is the founder and CEO of Generalist World - a global community connecting and providing support for an underserved and misunderstood group of people, generalists. We talked about the power of naive optimism, changing narratives, career paths, turning challenges into opportunities, and building businesses that are women owned and women operated.

Links:

• Follow Milly on Instagram - @millytamati
• Check out Generalist World - https://www.generalist.world
• Listen to the new Generalist World Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generallycurious/

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Gilly McArthur is a cold water swim coach and climber who knows that power well. We talked about the secret to starting, leaning into the cold and discomfort and why cold water is so damn good for us.

Links:

• Follow Gilly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gillymcarthur/
• Check out Gillys website - https://gillymcarthur.com
• Watch Body of Water - https://www.waterbear.com/watch/body-of-water
• Facing your fears with ladders and friends https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/moment-12-facing-your-fears-with-ladders-and-friends/id1618450456?i=1000567786844

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I hope you love listening!

Links:

• Check out AdagioVR for yourself - https://adagiovr.com
• Follow Sanya on socials - @sanyarajpalofficial

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For our first episode of Season 3, I’m joined by the brilliant Viv Groskop, an award winning writer, comedian, broadcaster and performance coach.

She’s the host of the chart topping and award nominated podcast “How to Own the Room”, which is the biggest public speaking podcast in the world with over a million downloads and interviews with people like Hillary Clinton, Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, and Julie Andrews plus dozens more brilliant people talking about public speaking, confidence, and managing high pressure situations.

Bonders will be very familiar with Viv as we love to champion and cheerlead the brilliant work that she puts into the world!

I loved having this time to talk to her one to one about all things confidence, courage, and in this conversation, comedy.

In this episode we talked about:

• Micro moments of confidence and how you can weave them into your day to day
• The beautiful idea of being confidently insecure
• And, the damage that our relationship with the International Court of Confidence can cause us.

Enjoy!

Links:

• Learn more about Viv on her website here - https://vivgroskop.com
• Read Viv’s books here - https://vivgroskop.com/books/
• Listen to Viv’s Podcast “How to Own the Room” here - https://vivgroskop.com/how-to-own-the-room-podcast/
• Follow Viv on socials - @vivgroskrop

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Through funny, honest and eye-opening anecdotes, Cindy opens up about her professional and personal challenges, overcoming adversity, and her vision for a more diverse and inclusive world.

Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and a push to challenge the status quo, this conversation is one you won't want to miss!

https://theygotacquired.com/

https://leapfroghacks.com/

https://makelovenotporn.tv/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/

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(UN report). But what does this really mean? Ruchika Tulshyan explains it perfectly: 

"The same systems that reward confidence in male leaders, even if they're incompetent, punish white women for lacking confidence, women of colour for showing too much of it, and all women for demonstrating it in a way that's deemed unacceptable."

The problem isn’t that women aren’t confident but that confidence in women is not rewarded in the world.

Listen to this bonus episode from a recent LinkedIn Live event we joined with The Female Lead with Edwina Dunn OBE, Founder of The Female Lead.

Tune in as we discuss why “You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome”! We also talk more about UPFRONT’s groundbreaking international confidence course (Bond 7) which we’re proud to join forces with The Female Lead to share. 

Here’s what you need to know:

• Top choice for women seeking to boost their confidence. 
• 6-week course starts on June 5th and runs until July 17th. 
• Flexible payment options: Pay in 4 monthly instalments. 
• Complete the course in your own home, at your own pace. 
• Recommended study time: only 2-3 hours a week. 
• Everything is recorded. Zero risk.

For every Female Lead audience member who signs up for this course, a portion of the profits will be donated to The Female Lead's education charity, supporting our work in schools. By signing up, you also contribute to providing a course ticket for a woman who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to afford it.

Sign up now https://lnkd.in/ezR6xNrf

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Are you in?⁠ ⁠

Let's GO

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Nikki Wilson, Make Birth Better’s CEO, enrolled her entire team on Bond 6 because they were looking for tools to turn their thoughts and ideas into action. Birth Trauma is a cause very close to our hearts so we're really proud of our collaboration with Make Birth Better. The ripple effect of Bond 6 has been tangible and significant for Make Birth Better. As a team, they’re no longer making themselves small as an organisation and they’re leading their charge with refreshed energy, boldness and confidence.

This conversation will be compelling story for other small charities and purpose driven organisations.

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Women building successful, impactful, profitable companies is unusual.⁠ ⁠

In 23 months my profitable, mission led company has gone from zero to 1 million pounds in revenue.⁠

No funding. No investment. No loan. No grant. 1 million pounds.⁠

There I said it.⁠

Now onto the next million.⁠

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I’ve invited Holly Taylor Assoc CIPD, Public Digital’s People Director and Connie van Zanten Public Digital’s Principal Consultant to share their experience of creating the business case for funding the Bond to the impact they’ve experienced in their own roles and across their teams.

What exactly is a culture of confidence? Are you ready to build it?

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I learned about the trick from Robert Webb - his six year old daughter describes the trick as “the thing that makes women get rubbish jobs and makes men sad”

My little boy is 5 and this has become our family code word for gender nonsense and you can use it too! We have introduced the idea to his grandparents too. Giving language to complex ideas is powerful.

Without much conversation at all my little boy could tell me all the ways he sees the Trick tricking him and his friends.

❌ womens are beautiful and men are not

❌ mens drives cars and womens don’t

❌ boys can’t wear colourful nail varnish

❌ only boys can play football

❌ boys can’t have long hair

❌ boys don’t like acting, only girls

He’s FIVE, lives in a country where gender equality is priority and well, I’m his mum! This stuff runs so deep - we have to listen, be pro-active and role model our asses off. Has your child ever noticed the Trick?

Will you try it?

www.the-trick.co

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What's your confidence gremlin? Are you ready to say good bye to it?

https://www.amazingif.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AmazingIf_Confidence-Gremlins_.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXh_qSKCmXA

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Agnes is Founder and CEO Global Black Maternal Health, Founder of The GLOMAMA Awards and Cofounder of The Fatherhood Awards. She's a maternal health advocate and champion of parents everywhere.

We talked about

- The Black Maternal health crisis

- How GLOMAMA saved Agnes' life

- Motherhood stealing your confidence

- Feeling the fear and doing it anyway

This UPFRONT Moment is jam packed with joy, justice and confidence - enjoy!! 

https://glomamaawards.com/

https://globalblackmaternalhealth.org/

https://globalblackmaternalhealth.org/upcoming-events/

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https://fatherhoodawardsuk.com/

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”At the time, I didn’t feel like I could fight it, I felt like shrinking and taking up less space. I started to blame myself for ever speaking up. It brought back some of the terrible experiences in my past, and took me to a dark place, where I didn’t think my voice mattered, or that I even had a right to speak.

However, I’m extremely lucky to have a legal team of amazing women who told me my rights and said what was happening was unlawful. That’s why I eventually got the strength to push back.

I want every person in the same boat to know their rights and have the ability to push back and claim their space.

Today, I stand tall as a survivor and say yes, I am a victim of abuse, Sarah Everard is a victim of abuse, along with so many others who are victims of abuse. We demand the space to be angry, sad, devastated. We demand the space to call for change. We will not back down in asserting and protecting our human rights and we will hold those abusing their power accountable.”

https://www.sheprotectsherself.org/

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We dig into Jess’s work challenging the victim blaming and pathologisation of women and girls subjected to violence and abuse.

You can purchase Dr Jess's books through her website https://www.drjessicataylor.com/books

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”Fix the System, Not the Women” is an attempt to highlight “the interlocking systems of domination that define our reality” – and to pull apart the myth that women are complicit in our own oppression. Laura is exposing the systemic prejudice at the heart of five of our key institutions. Let’s join her.

https://www.beyondequality.org/

https://everydaysexism.com/

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You’ll hear from attendees, speakers, Bonders, future Bonders and the amazing UPFRONT team. You share your favourite parts of the day, your definition of grace and what UPFRONT means to you. 

Listen to be transported back to the beautiful day of March 11th 2023.

There's still time to buy the replay of this amazing conference. You can access the entire day until June 1st. Head over to this link: https://upfront.circle.so/checkout/upfront-and-centre-replay to buy it today.

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How do you learn to trust that good things will stay and last?

How do you trust your success is real and it was you who made it that way?

How do you give yourself the thrill you would give someone else who was showing up in the world the way you are?

It’s time to learn to celebrate yourself.

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After 6 years of building and gathering online, Glasgow is the first place in the world where women and non-binary people will meet in their hundreds to celebrate UPFRONT’s confidence revolution.

The final count down is on - FIVE DAYS TO GO!

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Time to get excited and ready! 

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Kat Vellos (she/her) is a speaker, experience designer, and connection coach who helps others tap into the meaningful connection they crave in their personal and professional lives. She's the author of "We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships".

We talk all things confidence, connection and togetherness. This conversation has totally changed how I’m thinking about making friends in Sweden. I hope you love it. 

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Kat's websites: https://www.katvellos.com/ https://weshouldgettogether.com/

Kat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvellos_author/?hl=en

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Or do you love taking yourself off for alone time, but struggle to justify it to your partner or family?

Does your fear of time alone drive you to unhealthy levels of busy-ness?

Or are you desperate to find just five minutes for yourself?

Is the idea of ‘needing space’ from someone a foreign concept?

Or else, do you struggle to maintain your independence in your relationships?

Do you want to celebrate and benefit from your alone time – however much, or little, of it you get?

Francesca Specter is the woman for you. She’s written a best selling book Alonement, and in this podcast we dig into themes around embracing being alone, whatever your age, life stage or relationship status. 

Francesca’s book - Alonement: How To Be Alone & Absolutely Own It

Francesca’s newsletter theshoulds.substack.com

The radical act of travelling solo https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-radical-act-of-travelling-solo/id1618450456?i=1000565322084

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World https://www.vivekmurthy.com/together-book

Gloria Steinhem Revolution From Within https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Within-Self-Esteem-Gloria-Steinem/dp/B000NZTQDY

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How would you describe or what are the characteristics of a grace-filled friendship?

What are the most important things you have learned regarding grace and friendship?

How would you end this sentence? I need more grace in the area of_______________

I invite you to Settle in and Bond, an online conversation on Monday 13th Feb. This is a chance to meet the team and our community and have all your conference niggles smoothed out. Bring nerves, concerns, questions and ideas. You’ll leave feeling READY to show up in Glasgow on March 11th. 

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Remember you are a leader - regardless of job title, status or age - you can and should lead. Let’s build a world that celebrates and encourages every day acts of leadership from all of us. 

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Last November we invited our clients and business friends to have this conversation with UK Doctor Meenal Viz. This episode is a recording of this event. Meenal became a global figure after her one-woman protest outside Downing Street in 2020 following the death of a fellow health care worker just days before.

Meenal reflects on her decision to protest against the systemic issues health care workers are facing - and what organisations can learn from her approach. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-56498978

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And I introduce three ways you can activate grace in your life. 

UPFRONT and Centre https://www.upfrontandcentre.com/

Year Compass https://yearcompass.com/

Perfectionism and white supremacy https://publicallies.org/perfectionism-and-white-supremacy/

What’s your marathon? https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/whats-your-marathon/id1618450456?i=1000579868836

Permission to stop https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/permission-to-stop/id1618450456?i=1000569467935

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Community: Add to this list. What are you going to double down on?⁠

We'll be back on the January 9th, see you then!

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In the spirit of having a fair play Christmas, I recommend pouring a glass of wine, sitting down with your partner/ family and making intentional choices about how you want to spend the holiday together as a couple, or as a family.⁠ ⁠

The past 3 years have been absolutely brutal for so many. I’m exhausted absorbing the bullshit put on all the women to do all the things to make the end of this hard year “magical”⁠ ⁠

Let’s revolt! (whilst in pyjamas)⁠ ⁠

Will you join me and share a list of all the thing you are *not* doing this December? ⁠

In this episode, I talk you through my December to don’t list and invite you to write your own. ⁠

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Global negativity bias against women https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/mar/05/nine-out-of-10-people-found-to-be-biased-against-women

Pregnant Then Screwed https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

Video of Creative Mornings talk https://creativemornings.com/talks/lauren-currie-on-truth

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Community: Add to this list. What are you no longer waiting for?

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This episode is with feminist campaigner and writer Sophie Walker. You’ll hear her speech from Pregnant Then Screwed’s March of the Mummies. I implore you to listen. Share this moment with every mother you know.

This moment is for all of us - who are angry, exhausted and ready to fight for change.

https://sophiewalker.substack.com/

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/five-rules-for-rebellion-let-s-change-the-world-ourselves/9781785786860

https://twitter.com/SophieRunning

https://www.sophiewalker.uk/

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

https://ecetemelkuran.net/books/

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Listen to hear Donna’s story - feeling of hopeful is guaranteed.

Follow Donna's new company on Instagram @lets.talk.work

https://www.letstalkwork.co.uk/

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

https://valla.uk/

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Vicki Pavitt is an NLP Practitioner, EFT Practitioner and Love + Dating coach for Women with an Anxious Attachment style. Find out more about her here.

The paradox of choice https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choice?language=en

Non-violent communication https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/about-marshall-rosenberg/books-and-products/

Spoon theory https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

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“True belonging doesn’t require that we change who we are; it requires that we be who we are” Brene Brown

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Motherkind website and podcast

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We talk about white feminism, code switching, our biggest fears and why trying is sexy. 

Thank you so much for listening and being here. If you’ve enjoyed this season please give us a review and hit five stars - it would mean the world.

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In this episode I’m giving you permission to stop. I’m sharing my reflections and details from taking January off and my plan to take August off this year.

I answer all your questions;

How will you manage the fear of missed opportunities?

How will you switch off mentally?

Will you delete apps from your phone? 

How will you keep work thoughts/stress to just the once week answering emails?

Often December is considered the rest period, why did you extend it?

How will you manage your income by taking a long time off?

How will you prepare for this and what is the knock-on impact?

Are you taking a full-on social media break?What will you spend time off doing?

As always, thank you for listening 👋

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We talk about; 

- What an UPFRONT confidence culture map might look like 

- White women co-opting the expression of confidence from Black culture

- Why expressions of confidence are not equitable 

Confidence is not a one size fits all approach. It’s complex, intersectional and we’re here to help you find your confidence super power.

Read What's In a Name? Womanism, Black Feminism and Beyond by Patricia Hill Collins

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When was the last time YOU immersed yourself in fear?

This week, I'm here to help you take that plunge - whatever the fear you face.

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This week we're talking about encouraging confidence in your team. I explain why simply TELLING your employees to be more confident not only doesn't work - it can have a negative impact on confidence.

But there is a way to talk about confidence with your team that DOES work. In this episode, I share my tips for building a culture of confidence in your workplace.

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I'm here today to help you identify where you are, so you can do something about it. I hope this episode can help you find a process, or if a process ain't coming, help you get the hell out of the place that has no intention of ever walking its talk.

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In this episode I talk about this experience and the questions that have come up for me and for you. I share three regrets, three recommendations, 12 questions to ask yourself - and I set you your UPFRONT challenge.

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Lauren's TED talk "It's time to be UPFRONT"

Carol Dweck's TED talk on the Growth Mindset

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I know many of you will balk at this question; dismissing it as sexist, patriarchal, out of date, or the ‘wrong’ question. I urge you to consider that even though we desperately wish questions like this were a thing of the past they are not. They are a daily reality for many many different kinds of women. I ask you to empathise and listen to women who are filled with this fear every day because they work in a system that is nowhere near ready to explore leading differently.

My answer is this. You can’t avoid it. In this episode I introduce three steps for you to take when faced with this question.

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What happens when leaders find the courage to distribute rather than hoard power? Creativity multiplies, trust deepens, and inclusivity expands… and a new kind of order emerges.

The Power of Giving Away Power, HOW THE BEST LEADERS LEARN TO LET GO By Matthew Barzun

Mary Parker Follett, or the "Mother of Modern Management"

Sarah Wajid Co-CEO of Birmingham Museums

Brene Brown and her Podcast Update

Ann Miura-Ko

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I see positivity as part of my job, my service to others and my responsibility.

When positivity holds hands with your anger and frustration it gives you more power to take action.

Let's get to work.

UPFRONT interviews on visibility

Jack Monroe's price index

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Tina Roth Eisenberg: Don't Complain, Create

Stacey Abrams: Fair Fight

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Most people will go to any length to avoid failure. I think we should seek out situations to help us stretch our comfort zone. Imagine we looked at failure the way one ought to see learning - like when we learn to ride a bike or learn public speaking; endeavours practically impossible to master without falling and stumbling first.

Let's learn how fail.

Amanda Palmer's talk on “The Fraud Police”

Lauren’s 3 losses and 4 lessons post

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If we want the world to be more UPFRONT - where kind leadership and gentle, imperfect activism is the norm - you NEED to make more money.

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Ramit Sethi's book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Cindy Gallop's website

Hello Seven & Rachel Rodgers' Twitter @RachRodgersEsq

Clare Seal's Instagram @myfrugalyear, and her books: Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing, Real Life Money & The Real Life Money Journal

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This episode is for you.

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Jack Munroe in The Guardian and their Twitter

The Guardian: "Black women in the UK four times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth"

Kelly Diels: "How NOT to Get Swamped By it All"

Munroe Bergdorf: "'Woke' does not exist"

Everyone’s Invited

Emily Joof's books

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Do you know the difference between being nice and being kind? This UPFRONT moment is about YOU being confidently kind in leadership and business.

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