Amy Paterson & Jayne Currie: Sponsorship, Confidence and Driving Gender Equality

In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Amy Paterson, Head of Consumer Credit Solutions at AXA UK, and Jayne Currie, Director of Membership Services at Scottish Financial Enterprise, share reflections on their career journeys and leadership experiences within the financial services sector.

Together they discuss navigating senior roles, building confidence and the importance of sponsorship and strong support networks in supporting women in leadership. The conversation also reflects on the progress that has been made around gender equality and social mobility, as well as the importance of creating workplaces where people feel able to bring their authentic selves to work.

From developing credibility and using your voice to supporting others and challenging the status quo, the episode also touches on some of the biases that still exist today and what organisations can do to drive meaningful progress.

A thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, career progression and building more inclusive workplaces.