The Formidable Over Forty podcast is for anyone who needs a boost to find direction in their life. Are you feeling stuck, telling yourself that you have more years behind you than in front, or letting fear hold you back? This podcast will encourage you to go for ‘it’ - whatever your ‘it’ is. With the Formidable Over Forty podcast, you will learn how to take your ambitions to the next level, how to pivot when life requires yo ...
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Sheridan Stewart is an Australian broadcaster and author of I Am Enough – the book which recounts a 90-day challenge to find contentment through spending less, feeling happier, and focusing on the things that matter the most. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Sheridan shares the story of how she changed her approach to life. We hear how, after suffering with feelings of burnout and the demands of being pulled in so many different directions, Sheridan wrote her book as an antidote to the constant pressure we are under to do more, have more and be more. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Sheridan:www.linkedin.com/in/iamsheridanstewart/www.instagram.com/sheridan.stewart/‘I Am Enough: the 90-day challenge to find contentment’:www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Enough-90-day-challenge-contentment-ebook/dp/B0BLT9Y7ML?ref_=ast_author_dp Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Jo Feeley is Chief Executive at TrendBible, who forecast the future of life at home. Across her career as a trend forecaster spanning more than 20 years, Jo has won multiple awards and advised retailers, brands, charities, investors and governments all over the world. Her insights have been featured in publications including The Independent, Financial Times, and Radio 4. The purpose of Jo’s work is to help companies make meaningful change by using trends for good. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh and Jo discuss what led Jo to a career in trend forecasting, how defining your niche will enable you to go far in business, breaking out of self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, and how Jo looks ahead in her own life and career by building small nuggets to create exceptional things. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Jo: www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-feeley-85919716/Interested in trend forecasting? www.trendbible.com/The Female Scale Up: www.instagram.com/thefemalescaleup/ Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Lisa Kaplowitz is the Executive Director at the Rutgers Center for Women in Business, who remove barriers, build community, and empower women with the confidence and skills necessary to succeed as business leaders. Lisa combines industry and academic expertise to drive gender equity and equal representation and equal pay at all levels, from the home through to the workplace. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Lisa shares her learnings in gender equity, explaining how we need to reframe our approach and unlearn societal norms, moving from policy, to practice, to culture. Lisa also gives valuable insight into finding your passion at the intersection of what you love and what you’re good at, and feeling empowered to pivot when you need a change of direction, learning lessons rather than staying stuck. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Lisa: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kaplowitz/ The Rutgers Centre for Women in Business: https://women.business.rutgers.edu/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Nicola Wood is a hairdresser for one day a week. She spends the rest striving to change the world for people with cancer and hair loss. Nicola founded The Wonderful Wig company, who offer personal, bespoke hair loss services, real hair wigs, and are an NHS-approved supplier to over 15 different hospitals and trusts around the North of England, and is passionate about educating others and lobbying for change in the industry. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we hear all about Nicola’s life and journey, from her cancer diagnosis, to finding her mission to support people experiencing hair loss, through to growing her business and impact - all with her amazingly positive ‘do it now’ attitude, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love .… Connect with Nicola: www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-wood-hair-loss-specialist/ The Wonderful Wig Company: https://wonderfulwigs.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
Bianca Robinson runs the national charity CEO Sleepout. CEO Sleepout call on business leaders, business owners, and senior executives to spend a night under the stars to unite to fight homelessness and poverty across the UK. Because of Bianca’s work, countless lives have been changed, with more than 5000 executives raising over £3million, which has been donated to over 100 charities. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we learn more about the social value and impact that Bianca is creating. From New Zealand to the North East, we follow Bianca’s journey through adversity and cancer diagnosis, to developing her leadership values, to challenging leaders to use their power to create greater social impact. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Bianca: www.linkedin.com/in/birobinson/ CEO Sleepout: https://ceosleepout.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/