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Speech Bubbles with Charlotte Otter

Speech Bubbles with Charlotte Otter

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 Be seen and heard as the leader you are. A podcast that has conversations about reputation, diversity, and leadership with leaders from diverse backgrounds and diverse identities so that we can normalise their success, accept new models of leadership, take back power, and start to change the leadership status quo once and for all.Solid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks Economics
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  • Ethical leadership with Antoinette Daniel

    Ethical leadership with Antoinette Daniel
    Nov 3 2025
    PE teachers could run the world.

    In this episode of Speech Bubbles, host Charlotte Otter talks to award-winning entrepreneur and campaigner Antoinette Daniel — founder of Just Helpers, an ethical London cleaning agency on a mission to transform the cleaning industry.

    Antoinette runs three businesses, has campaigned against modern slavery, and is a TEDx speaker. She believes business should create win–win–win situations for workers, clients, and the company. She shares how Just Helpers pays fairly, fights for better working conditions for cleaning staff, and challenges purpose-washing by showing what truly values-based leadership looks like in practice.

    Antoinette also talks about her path from PE teacher to founder. She argues that great PE teachers could run the world: they learn to read the room, negotiate constantly, manage big budgets, and lead under pressure — all critical skills for entrepreneurship.

    One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Antoinette’s philosophy of interdependence. Growing up in the UK care system, she learned to be radically self-reliant. In her TEDx talk, she challenges the cult of independence and makes the case for asking for help, building trust, and borrowing the metaphorical ladder from your neighbour. That shift — from “I must do it alone” to “we can do this together” — is at the heart of how she now leads.

    We also explore inclusive leadership, reputation, and how emerging leaders can challenge discrimination.

    If you care about ethical business, leadership that’s human, and building systems that help people thrive — this one is for you. Follow Antoinette on LinkedIn · Book Antoinette as a coach or speaker · · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    41 mins
  • Rebuilding after Burnout with Liz Bradford

    Rebuilding after Burnout with Liz Bradford
    Oct 20 2025
    How former MD Liz Bradford found purpose, resilience, and visibility.

    In this powerful first episode of Season 2 of Speech Bubbles, host Charlotte Otter talks to Liz Bradford, former MD and banking leader with an impressive career at HSBC, Merrill Lynch America, and SWIFT.

    After hitting burnout, Liz rebuilt her life and leadership from the inside out — discovering how physical resilience and a renewed sense of purpose helped her not only recover, but thrive.

    A self-confessed hardcore introvert, Liz shares how she rose to senior leadership by leaning into strategic visibility — becoming active in an Employee Resource Group for women, showcasing her transferable skills, and learning how to be seen for the impact she was already making.

    She challenges the idea that visibility is selfish, reframing it as a key part of career growth:
    “Being seen to be doing a good job is just as important as doing one.”

    Liz also explores what it means to bring your whole self to work, warning against the energy drain of maintaining separate work and home personas. Her message is clear:
    “Being yourself is more important than conforming and falling in line.”

    If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, self-promotion, or the pressure to fit in, this episode offers insight, empathy, and actionable wisdom from someone who’s been there — and rebuilt stronger. Connect with Liz on LinkedIn · Learn more about Liz's work · Watch this episode on YouTube · · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    28 mins
  • Neurodivergent Leadership with Laurence Paquette

    Neurodivergent Leadership with Laurence Paquette
    Sep 3 2025
    Inclusion isn't optional.

    'It is extremely vulnerable to show up to work as your whole self.'

    Laurence Paquette is the head of marketing at Vestas in Denmark, a neurodivergent executive, queer mum, leadership coach, podcaster, and brand strategist.

    She also produces short, no fluff videos on leadership, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating work as your full self.

    These have earned her an audience of over 70,000 followers on TikTok and her thought leadership on LinkedIn has gained a following of 14,000 people. Her podcast, Original Minds, is about leadership for introverts, people who are neurodivergent, and non-traditional leaders.

    In this episode with host Charlotte Otter, Laurence talks about her non-linear leadership journey, leading as an introvert, and breaking traditional leadership archetypes.

    This is an episode with a leader who's living her diversity out loud, and shining a light on the path for others to do the same. Follow Laurence on LinkedIn · Laurence's website · Follow Laurence on TikTok · · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    35 mins
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