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!

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!

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:

1. The importance of authenticity in leadership and inclusion
2. Why equity should be the foundation of every organization’s DEI strategy
3. How to overcome systemic challenges and create equal opportunities for all
4. The role of mentors, sponsors, and advocates in empowering underrepresented groups
5. 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!

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!

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.

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!

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Rehabilitation
• Recovery room
• Private gym
• Psychotherapy
• Podiatry & Biomechanics
• Audiology
• Blood-work
• + much more

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!