Empowered Mindset

Empowered Mindset - Episode 8 - JL Moura

When you align what you do with who you are at your core, you create lasting change.”  - a beautiful quote from this week's podcast guest JL Moura. JL is an incredible leader, executive coach, and someone I deeply respect and have personally been hugely inspired by.
In this episode of Empowered Mindset, JL opens up about his journey — from leading Fortune 500 companies to finding purpose in helping others awaken their true potential. 
Some of the many topics discussed:
Leading from your values to create genuine value
The importance of self-awareness and resilience
Awakening potential in others to foster growth and innovation
Navigating challenges, setbacks, and the journey of empowerment
If you're looking for a dose of authenticity and practical wisdom on leading with purpose, I think you'll find this episode valuable.
Enjoy!

Empowered Selling - Episode 6 - Doreen Per

In this latest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Doreen Purnell, CSO at Scaleway, a trailblazing European cloud and AI solutions provider. With a stellar background at Bloomberg, Facebook, and DataIQ, Doreen shares her insights on transforming organisations, building high-performance teams, and embracing innovation.
Highlights of our conversation include:
The power of relationship-building in sales—trust is your true superpower.
How a culture of enablement and coaching drives scalability and talent retention.
Creative strategies for outbound sales engagement—surprise touches, video outreach, and team challenges.
The role of AI in automating mundane tasks and freeing up sales teams to focus on strategic in-person interactions.
The importance of daring to take risks—asking for forgiveness, not permission—and seizing growth opportunities.
Doreen’s growth-mindset, authenticity, and adaptability make her a truly inspiring leader. Her advice? - Be bold, stay curious, and never be afraid to "ask for forgiveness"—the most successful often do.
Enjoy!

Empowered Mindset: Episode 7 - Mike Silverberg

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Mike Silverberg, a seasoned HR leader, coach, and founder of Silver Lining. Tune in for a raw and energising conversation on how to lead with courage, bounce back stronger, and build teams that truly thrive. We also examine ways to navigate change, overcome setbacks, and build resilient leadership skills—super timely in today’s fast-paced world.
You'll also hear inspiring stories from Mike, from his career pivots, to working with LEGO, and relocating to Amsterdam.
As always you'll hear actionable insights on leadership, personal growth, and thriving through adversity.
Enjoy!

Empowered Mindset - Episode 6 - Wendy Gardener

What a guest, what an episode! On Episode 6 I'm joined by the immeasurable Wendy Gardner who is the founder of Ohana Foundation, an organisation which combines corporate rigour with disarming warmth, helping leaders and teams move from surviving to thriving.
In this episode we discover how Wendy's experience working at retail giants and tech firms taught her how to navigate boardrooms and break barriers, but it was her daughter's attempt to end her life that transformed her perspective entirely—showing her that not everything needs solving.
Some of the key topics we dive into:
Why self-love isn't selfish—it's vital for well-being
The importance of compassionate leadership and authenticity
The masks we wear that hide our true selves, leading to exhaustion and disconnection - it’s time to take the masks off!
The struggle to (and importance of!) embracing self-belief
The urgent need for supportive communities that foster connection and open dialogue
 
Enjoy!

Empowered Mindset - Episode 5 - Richard Kuti

Why is it so hard to create real change in diversity, equity, and inclusion?
This week, I’m excited to chat to the incredible Richard Cootie, a DEI specialist and anti-racism advocate, who has dedicated his life to empowering others and making systemic change.
Richard’s journey is an inspiring one, and in this episode, we dive deep into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with key insights on how we can all take action to drive real change:
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of authenticity in leadership and inclusion
Why equity should be the foundation of every organization’s DEI strategy
How to overcome systemic challenges and create equal opportunities for all
The role of mentors, sponsors, and advocates in empowering underrepresented groups
Richard’s powerful thoughts on leveraging privilege to level the playing field
Richard’s perspective is something we all need to hear, especially as we look at the real-world impact of inclusion, equity, and social justice. If you’re ready to get inspired and learn how to take action in your own sphere of influence, listen now!

Empowered Mindset Episode 4 with Jayne Howson

What an episode! This time we're joined by one of the most inspirational and influential leaders I've ever had the great pleasure of working with and for, Jayne Howson. Jayne is currently SVP Global Head of Learning and Development at ServiceNow. In her previous life she enjoyed incredible success in marketing, sales and enablement leadership roles before finding her true calling for, in her own words, “transforming workplaces into a vibrant playground for fun and growth”.
So much wisdom shared and ground covered in this episode including:
How to effectively unlock the potential in/of others
The path to achieving the impossible
The role of courage in Leadership
Balancing work & family life
How to become empowered (+ recover from moments of feeling disempowered!)
Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Heightening your resiliency muscle
Privilege & (True) Equity
Personal Brand & Value Creation
As you'll hear in the episode, Jayne is a masterful storyteller who has achieved the impossible many times and also makes everyone she engages with feel heard, understood and empowered which is no easy feat. Enjoy!

Empowered Mindset Episode 3 with Guest Karen Mangia

In this episode, we're diving into a very timely topic - how to avoid and overcome burn-out. We're joined by the incredible Karen Mangia, a powerhouse thought leader, who shares how she went through a difficult health crisis and came out the other side living by clear values and empowering others to do the same. If you've ever felt or are feeling burnt-out, this episode is a must to listen to!
Our guest, Karen Mangia, is an internationally recognised thought-leader. She is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world whose TEDx appearance, keynotes, blogs, and books reach hundreds of thousands of business leaders each year.
 

Empowered Mindset Episode 2 with Guest Trevor Dias

Join Emily Drew in conversation with Trevor Dias - an inspiring coach, best selling author who is an expert in the fields of resilience, positive mindset, health and fitness and the founder of Time. Listen to Trevor's tangible tips for overcoming (even embracing!) stress, achieving work-life-balance. Discover how to better understand stress and resilience and how the skills of reframing and identifying triggers can be a game-changer! Enjoy! 
 
Trevor's company Time inspires people to continually grow and perform at their highest level, focusing on holistic health and well-being.  
 
Time Coaching is a consultancy and coaching business that works with people in one-to-one coaching (I have worked with people in professional sports, TV Personalities, and C Level executives) to working with some of the world's largest organisations, helping them to get the very best out of their people and leaders. 
 
Time Wellness Centre has also been developed with two other amazing business partners to build a bespoke centre offering world-leading practitioners and facilities in the North West of England. Servicing over one thousand people a month (including many professional athletes) with:
Physiotherapy
Sports Rehabilitation
Recovery room 
Private gym
Psychotherapy
Podiatry & Biomechanics
Audiology
Blood-work 
+ much more

Empowered Mindset: Episode 1 with Bill Sullivan

Ready to start off 2025 feeling inspired? I (boldly!) promise that listening to my guest on Episode 1 of the Empowered Mindset podcast will provide you with at least one ‘AHA’ moment to set you up for a stronger and more empowered year ahead. 
I’m absolutely thrilled (+ honoured) to welcome Bill Sullivan (former US Air Force, now Salesforce Regional Sales Director) as my first guest on the Empowered Mindset podcast!  Bill personifies resilience and empowerment and is also one of the kindest, wisest and impressive leaders I‘ve had the pleasure of working with!
We had an incredible discussion discussing topics such as
Why achieving greater resilience is a life-long journey
How to maintain resilience as a Sales Leader/ Seller
Tactical tips for heightening your levels of resilience
People-first strategies = create lasting impact (+ results!)
How Bill made the (successful) transition from US Air Force to Tech Sales
Importance of mental health and seeking help when needed!
Poetry recommendations ;), the benefits of Heavy Metal music ;)and more!
Enjoy!