Influence & Impact for Leaders

Employee happiness is gaining traction as an essential element of the employee experience. A happy person is more engaged and productive, performs better and positively impacts clients and customers. This week, I speak to Aoife O’Brien, the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent. We discuss: The value of workplace happiness for both individuals and organisations Aoife’s three core elements of having a good “fit” with your role How to identify your values and strengths and work to them The future of work and hiring with cultural fit and diversity in mind After listening, I encourage you to think about what your needs and values are at work and how you can align better with them. CONNECT WITH AOIFE Aoife O’Brien is the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent. She is passionate about ‘fit’ and specifically how creating the right environment can help individuals to reach their full potential and support organisations to thrive. Her podcast, Happier at Work, features a combination of interview-based episodes as well as solo podcasting. She has lived and worked in Dublin, London, Perth, and Sydney and has a MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour, a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching and a Certificate in Career Coaching.  Happier At Work: www.happieratwork.ie    Happier At Work Podcast: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/    Imposter to Empowered: www.impostersyndrome.ie Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie  Follow on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/happieratwork FREE MASTERCLASS: HOW TO BE A RESPECTED LEADER My popular free masterclass - How To Be A Respected Leader Without Being Any Less Likeable – is available to watch this month only! Learn how to: Avoid the 3 BIG mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas as a leader Use my #1 tool for tackling difficult conversations Finally unlock the secret to being a respected leader without being any less likeable Watch The Masterclass: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/respected-leader PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

This week is another medley, showcasing the most impactful tips and insights from previous guests and episodes. Our topic is how to present to senior stakeholders and colleagues with confidence. In this episode Sandra Francis, Rupal Patel and myself cover: Speaking the language of senior stakeholders How to feel comfortable dealing with interruptions Owning your expertise and authority with senior leaders or in a male-dominated space How to present information so it lands for everyone in the room I hope this episode gives you practical tips and lots of inspiration.   EPISODES FEATURED Episode 93: Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Environment with Sandra Francis: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-93-succeeding-in-a-male-dominated-environment-with-sandra-francis Episode 98: From CIA to CEO with Rupal Patel: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-98 Episode 82: Speaking the Language of Senior Stakeholders: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-82-speaking-the-lanuage-of-senior-stakeholders   CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Sandra Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanfra/ Rupal Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/    WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

This week I’m celebrating 100 episodes of the Influence & Impact for Female Leaders podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting the show. I was recently speaking at a conference and was asked a brilliant question by a woman in the audience. She asked: “How can I, as a female leader, support and champion the women in my team? How can I do my bit to overcome gender bias and give them the most opportunities possible?” In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ways you can champion the women in your team with a medley of the best tips and ideas from past episodes. Episode 70: Women with Influence Interview with Mylene Sylvestre: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-70-women-with-influence-interview-with-mylene-sylvestre Episode 72: Women with Influence with Monique Carayol: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-72-show-notes-women-with-influence-with-monique-carayol Episode 84: Breaking the Bias: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-84-breaking-the-bias Episode 87: Having the career conversation with your Line Manager: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-87 I hope this episode gives you some practical ideas about how you can champion the women in your team. If you found it helpful, then please do share it with other leaders, whatever their gender, so they can also help to create more gender equality in the workplace. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Mylene Sylvestre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylene-sylvestre-she-her-609b399/ Monique Carayol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-carayol/   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!    Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Mary Ann Sieghart has been on my dream guest list for a while so I’m very excited to share this interview with you. Mary Ann is the author of the best-selling book The Authority Gap: Why We Still Take Women Less Seriously Than Men, a BBC Radio 4 presenter, speaker and advocate for women’s equality in the workplace. We discuss: The impact of the book The Authority Gap and why it’s so important that male leaders read it Conversational manspreading Whether woman need to change how they behave to be seen as more competent Unconscious bias about women, by women and how to be aware of it What men can gain by narrowing the authority gap Mary Ann shares so many fascinating studies that demonstrate the authority gap in action which are both surprising and validating for women's experiences at work.   MORE ABOUT MARY ANN Mary Ann Sieghart is the author of the best-selling book The Authority Gap: Why We Still Take Women Less Seriously Than Men. She spent 20 years as Assistant Editor and columnist at The Times and won a large following for her columns on politics, economics, feminism, parenthood and life in general. She has presented many programmes on BBC Radio 4, such as Start the Week, Profile, Analysis, Fallout and One to One. She chaired the revival of The Brains Trust on BBC2 and recently spent a year as a Visiting Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. She is a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, Chair of the judges for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022 and sits on numerous boards.   BBC RADIO 4 EPISODES Speak Up: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ydx0 Why Are Even Women Biased Against Women?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pl66d A Job For The Boys: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003t9y   CONNECT WITH MARY ANN The Authority Gap: Why We Still Take Women Less Seriously Than Men: https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/ Vist Mary Ann’s website: www.maryannsieghart.com Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ann-sieghart-17a27891/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/masieghart?lang=en Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masieghartwriter/   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

In this week’s episode I speak to Rupal Patel, a CEO, business consultant, coach and former CIA Intelligence Analyst. Rupal’s high-octane career has taken her from jungles and war zones to corporate boardrooms and international stages. We discuss her inspirational career journey so far and Rupal shares how her experiences at the CIA translate to practical leadership tools, including profiling, tactical ignorance and a personal energy map. We also talk about being influential as woman, person of colour and young leader in a male-dominated environment. MORE ABOUT RUPAL After a thrilling career at the CIA, Rupal Patel earned her MBA from London Business School and started her first award-winning business over ten years ago. Called a ‘Power Woman’ by Harper's Bazaar Magazine, Rupal is a sought-after international speaker and business consultant who has spoken in front of thousands. As a sitting CEO, author, advisor, coach and mentor, Rupal helps founders, executives, and next generation change-makers reset their mindset and make the possible impossible. Her book From CIA to CEO provides a powerful new toolkit for leaders and entrepreneurs that reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help anyone find their voice and thrive in the world of business without conforming to stale stereotypes or dated “best practice”. Rupal’s Website: www.rupalypatel.com From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder: www.ciatoceo.com Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/ WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!      Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Gender and ethnicity pay gaps are a very real issue in the UK and worldwide – so how do we change that?  This week’s episode is part two of my interview Michelle Gyimah, the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. We discuss what organisations need to know about tackling the gender and ethnicity pay gaps and how they can take action to make the changes that are needed. In part one, we talked about how to ask for a pay rise or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role. You can listen to that episode here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/podcast   MORE ABOUT MICHELLE Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work. Michelle’s unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy. She has over 8 years’ experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester.   Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/ Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/ Read Michelle’s Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087   RELATED EPISODES Ep 58: The Challenges We Face As Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace Ep 84: Breaking The Bias: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-84-breaking-the-bias     WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1     CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  

Ever wished you knew how to ask for a pay rise?  Or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role?  We don’t talk about money enough and that’s exactly what I’m talking to Michelle Gyimah about in this episode.  Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps.  We’ve recorded two episodes together – this one is all about what you can do to close your own pay gap. Then in episode 97 (released on Monday 6 June) we’ll be focusing on how organisations can close the gender and ethnicity pay gaps. MORE ABOUT MICHELLE Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work. Michelle’s unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy. She has over 8 years’ experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/ Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/ Read Michelle’s Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087 RELATED EPISODES Ep 79: 6 Ways To Increase Your Visibility At Work: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-79-6-ways-to-increase-your-visibility-at-work Ep 87: Having The Career Conversation With Your Line Manager: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-87 Ep 58: Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

 If you’re a parent, carer or someone with a busy life, you want to make sure you’re doing your best at work, while making the most of your time outside of it. In this week’s episode, I interview Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters. Rachel works with organisations on inclusion and changing cultures to engage and support their employees, with a special focus on parents and carers. We discuss: How to set boundaries as a working parent or carer How to integrate work, parenting/caring and time for yourself Making sure a part-time role really is part-time What it means to be a good enough parent Rachel’s tips are helpful for anyone at work so this is worth a listen even if you’re not a parent or carer.   ABOUT RACHEL:   Rachel Vecht founded ‘Educating Matters’ in 2001 and provides guidance on inclusion, changing cultures and bespoke training. They help Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, L&D, HR teams and Employee Resource Groups to support and enhance the wellbeing of employees, so these employees are focused, productive, empowered, loyal and motivated. Rachel’s practical support draws on her experiences as a schoolteacher but also the real, everyday experience of being an ‘imperfect but good enough’ mother to 4 children and the challenges of integrating work and family. She aims to equip parents and carers with the skills necessary to maximise the quality of precious time they spend with their children at home and get the very best out of them. Educating Matters Website: https://www.educatingmatters.co.uk/ Parenting Matters Course: https://rachel-vecht.mykajabi.com/parenting-matters-1 Connect With Rachel On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelvecht-educatingmatters/ HELPFUL LINKS The Future of Time with Helen Beedham: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-90-the-future-of-time-with-helen-beedham   BE BOLDER Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4-week course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour online workshop, starting on Wednesday 8 June. Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder-june   CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!    Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

In this episode, I’m talking about some impactful things that I wish every woman knew. If I had known these a long time ago, my leadership journey would have been easier. As you listen, I encourage you to reflect on my words for your own life. I hope they make a transformational difference for you. To help, I’ve noted down the key points for you to come back to or write down for yourself. You are not broken. Bias is real and it creates imposter feelings. It’s normal to have imposter feelings and a vocal inner critic. You are enough exactly as you are   WORK WITH CARLA. As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Are you a woman working in a technical or male-dominated environment (or both!)?  If so, this week’s episode is for you. I talk to Sandra Francis, an accredited coach who helps technical leaders to become confident and inspiring leaders. Sandra spent 25 years working in challenging technical environments and was often the solo female voice amongst the leadership. We discuss: Sandra’s career experiences in both technical and male-dominated environments How to lead and support teams and senior leadership through organisational change Ways technical leaders can be more people-centric in their team management Being heard, being yourself and getting support as a woman in a male-dominated workplace   MORE ABOUT SANDRA Sandra is an AOEC accredited coach, her focus is in helping technical leaders get out of their comfort zone and develop their skills to become confident and inspiring leaders, enabling them to accelerate their careers. So often the sole female voice, early in her career, her passion now is aligning technical and business expertise with people centric leadership. Having held senior positions and collaborated with leaders at all levels of the organisation, she has a unique insight into the skills required for strong leadership. Website – Real World Coaching: https://www.realworldcoaching.org/ Leading With Impact Programme: https://www.realworldcoaching.org/courses/leading-with-impact LinkedIn: www.linked.com/in/esanfra   BE BOLDER Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4-week course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour online workshop, starting on Wednesday 8 June. Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder-june   WORK WITH CARLA As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!    Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/