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Episode 4: Breaking Barriers: Dr. Manuela Rauch on Thriving as a Female Leader in Law
Guest: Dr. Manuela Rauch, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Germany
About Manuela: Dr. Manuela Rauch is a Partner in the International Labor Law practice group at Eversheds Sutherland in Munich.
She is an experienced lawyer for labour law since 2011. Manuela advises and represents national and international companies in all areas of individual and collective labour law both in and out of court.
Manuela has specialised in providing labour law advice on transactions, including cross-border projects, as well as reorganisations and restructuring measures. Moreover, she regularly provides German labour law advice in cross-border transactions. Manuela also focuses on advice regarding secondments.
Together, with her international colleagues, she manages the Eversheds Sutherland Global Mobility Legal Blog, and she is an author for Hamburger Fern-Hochschule (HFH).
Chambers Europe repeatedly recommended Manuela as "Up and Coming"; she is also recognised for Labour and Employment Law by Best Lawyers, WirtschaftsWoche, JUVE Handbook and The Legal 500.
Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Manuela Rauch, a partner at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss the challenges faced by women in the legal industry and how to overcome them.
Manuela shares her personal experiences, insights on work-life balance, and advice for organisations aiming to promote and retain women in leadership roles.
Key Topics Discussed with Time Stamps:
01:19- 04:45: Balancing family and career in the legal profession
04:52-05:18: Addressing the mental load faced by working mothers
05:19- 07:22: Flexible work arrangements and their impact on career progression
07:26-12:10: Advice for law firms to elevate their women talent
12:11-13.46: Ideas to change legal industry to reduce barriers for women
13:56- 21:22: Overcoming setbacks and using feedback for personal growth
21:23- 23:18: Understanding how conditioning has influenced Manuelaโs career
23:20-25.13: Advice to existing and future lawyer leaders to progress their careers
25:14- 27:31: Advice to corporates about advancing more women into leadership
Notable Quotes:
"I think the biggest struggle is still juggling family and work."
"It's really about flexibility that works very well."
"Just take a second. If somebody else has a different background, a different situation and can do it the same way."
"If you're getting feedback from somebody, just take it and think about it, not fire back immediately."
Manuela's Advice for Organisations:
1. Maintain women's networks for peer support
2. Focus on individual career development plans
3. Offer mentoring, training, and external coaching opportunities
Personal Insights:
Manuela shares her experience of being temporarily removed from the partnership track and how it ultimately strengthened her resolveShe discusses the importance of staying authentic while adapting to male-dominated environmentsActionable Takeaways for Listeners:
Embrace flexibility in your work arrangementsSeek feedback and use it for personal growthStay true to your values and authenticityBuild a support network of peers and mentorsConnect with us: For more information on women in leadership and career development, follow our podcast and connect with Manuela Rauch.
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jim Rottman, Global Head of Culture and Inclusion at Volvo.
Jim shares his insights on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) from a systemic and strategic perspective. Jim shares his innovative approaches to fostering inclusion, driving innovation, and redefining leadership in the modern workplace.
He reflects on his personal journey and how powerful women in his life motivated his commitment to inclusion. The discussion delves into practical advice for organisations to create inclusive environments, enhance innovation through diverse teams, and balance work-life dynamics. Jim also emphasises the importance of listening deeply and leading with generosity.
From micro-habits that create sustainable change to a revolutionary team-level diversity analysis, this episode is packed with practical insights for HR professionals and leaders alike.
Tune in for more actionable tips and inspiring stories aimed at helping ambitious women elevate their leadership journey and organisations foster cultures of belonging where everybody can thrive.
Key Topics Discussed:
(02:04): Jim's personal journey and what shaped his passion for inclusion
(09:11): The balance between "fitting in" and "standing out" in inclusive cultures
(14:23): Implementing micro-habits for sustainable organisational change
(21:45): The 4D analysis: A new approach to team-level diversity
(34:34): The power of deep, uninterrupted listening in leadership
(26:27): Embracing discomfort as a pathway to innovation
(32:15): Values-driven leadership and its importance in career development
(28:29): The future of DEI in corporate environments
Jimโs Biography:
Jim Rottman is currently serving as the Global Head of Culture and Inclusion at Volvo Cars in Sweden. With a career spanning over two decades, Jim has established himself as a visionary in designing and implementing people-first strategies that drive business success in the rapidly evolving global work landscape.
At Volvo Cars, Jim has significantly improved the company's diversity ranking, elevating it from 97th to 16th among 850 European companies in just two years.
His expertise lies in modernising talent acquisition, fostering inclusive leadership, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance employee experiences and organisational performance.
Prior to his role at Volvo, Jim held key positions at Roche/Genentech and American Express, where he pioneered global diversity and inclusion strategies, led future of work initiatives, and advised C-suite executives on critical leadership capabilities. His innovative approaches have earned him recognition, including Roche's Innovation Award for advancing women in leadership and nominated for inspiring global inclusion leader.
Jim holds a Master's in Organisational Development and an Executive Master's in Software Design. His unique blend of HR expertise and technical knowledge allows him to navigate the intersection of people management and emerging technologies effectively.
Committed to creating cultures where innovation thrives and inclusion is paramount, Jim Rottman continues to be at the forefront of transforming how organisations approach talent management and employee engagement in our increasingly diverse and digital world.
Call to Action: Try Jim's listening challenge: In your next meeting, allow someone to speak without interruption until they're done. Share your experience with us on social media using #WomenLeadershipReframe
Connect with Jim Rottman here on Linked in or at [email protected]
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In episode two of Women Leadership Reframe, Podcast co-host Ellie interviews Margot Birbeck, the Executive General Manager of Operations at Prospa.
Margotโs Biography
Margot has successfully navigated early-stage startups, scale-ups, and established enterprises. Her passion for disruptive technology and differentiation through innovation has been a driving force behind her career. She played a key role in the global expansion of an Enterprise SaaS into APAC from Johannesburg, which led her to Sydney, Australia, where she pivoted into Financial Services. Currently,
Margot serves as an executive at ASX-listed Prospa, Australia and New Zealandโs leading non-banking small business lender. It supports thousands of small business owners in running and growing their businesses โ the lifeblood of the economy.
With a BSc in Computer Science, an MBA from the University of Cape Town, and a PMP, Margot has built a career characterised by strategic vision, accountability, and a human-centred approach to leadership. Her specialties in GTM strategy, product distribution, customer acquisition and retention, and business operations have been instrumental in driving business success and sustainable value creation.
As a female leader in sales and operations, Margot mentors female startup founders, embodying the customer in her approach and building pathways that achieve both business and customer success. She is a role model for authentic leadership, demonstrating genuine care for people and the positive impact businesses can have on communities.
Margot leads with integrity, courage, and a commitment to creating future possibilities. Her strategic, visionary leadership ignites passion and action, while her innovative thinking and adaptability keep businesses dynamic and competitive.
Episode summary
Margot shares her journey from a rural area in South Africa to becoming a senior executive in Australia. She discusses the challenges faced by women in leadership, the importance of self-awareness, overcoming perfectionism, and building confidence.
Margot emphasises the need for organisations to create cultures of trust and empowerment and provides practical tips for women to use their voice and build strong professional relationships.
The episode is filled with inspirational advice and tools for ambitious women seeking to rise without compromising their authenticity.
Overview of show with timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Women Leadership Reframe
01:18 Introducing Episode 3: Interview with Margot Birbeck
01:57 Margot's Personal and Professional Journey
02:53 Career Hurdles and Overcoming Challenges
04:01 Building Confidence and Mentorship
04:47 Margot's Career Story and Lessons Learned
08:59 Navigating Major Career Transitions
13:31 Daily Routines and Setting Boundaries
19:54 Empowering Teams and Building Trust
30:23 Integrating Women Leaders and Overcoming Bias
35:56 Conclusion and Staying Connected
Highlights:
โ Margot's morning routine and how it sets her up for success
โ The role of executive coaching in developing leadership skills
โ Overcoming self-doubt and building self-confidence
โ The importance of speaking up and contributing early when in a new leadership role
โ Advice for organisations on developing and supporting female leaders
Quotable Moments:
"I 100 percent see myself as the same person, my personal and professional self. I transition seamlessly between myself, my personal self, my family, my work, my friends, my social. It's very much a holistic person."
"Success comes from within. It's not from that...
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Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with our co-host Hollie Rottman, a seasoned executive coach and HR leader with a diverse global career. Hollie shares her journey from corporate HR roles to non-profit leadership and executive coaching, offering valuable insights on authentic leadership, overcoming career challenges, and fostering workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.
Key Topics Discussed With Time Stamps:
01:11 - 02:40: Hollie's adventurous career path across multiple countries and industries
03:31 - 05:07: The importance of aligning career choices with personal purpose
05:08 - 14.26: Strategies for overcoming burnout and managing mental load
14:46 - 20:01: How to define success, not just accomplishments
20:02 - 26:34: The role of self-awareness and authenticity in leadership
24:55 - 27:34: Building and maintaining meaningful professional relationships
27:35 - 33:07: Cultivating courage and resilience in one's career
34:30 - 42:16: The significance of empathy in creating inclusive work environments
42:25 - 43:36: Advice for organisations on supporting and retaining female leaders
About Hollie:
Hollie Rottman is a Co-Founder of Feminine Warrior Mindset, an ICF and Co-Active certified coach, and a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of global leadership experience. With a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Hollie has navigated diverse roles in corporate banking, NGOs, and executive coaching.
Her expertise spans strategic leadership, diversity and inclusion, executive coaching, and culture change. Hollieโs personal experiences with work-related burnout, motherhood challenges, and international relocation during the pandemic have informed her coaching approach, emphasizing authenticity and resilience.
At Feminine Warrior Mindset, Hollie partners with organisations to elevate women leaders and foster inclusive cultures. She co-developed the transformative โShe Mavens Career Accelerator Programโ and โFuture-Fit Cultures Initiativesโ, which empowers women to master confidence, clarity, and connection in leadership roles and organisations to create cultures of belonging where everybody can thrive.
Hollieโs mission is to create workplaces where all employees can thrive, leveraging her deep understanding of talent management, learning and development, and mental fitness. Her work combines strategic HR insights with personal growth techniques, helping leaders and organizations navigate the complexities of today's business world with empathy and effectiveness.
Notable Quotes:
"If you don't know the janitor's name, I don't want you to work for me because I want you to know everyone in the school. Everyone plays a role. Everyone's important."
"I won't do it if I don't love it."
"When we stay curious with one another and our customers, this helps us be better listeners."
Hollie's Top 3 Ingredients for Success:
DeterminationCourageHeartAdvice for Organisations to Grow and Sustain Women in Leadership:
Invest in top female talent early in their careersCreate a "future fit" culture emphasising empathy, curiosity, and careImplement mental fitness programs for teamsActionable Takeaways for Listeners:
Define your personal purpose and align it with your career choicesPractice self-compassion and empathy to build stronger workplace relationshipsCultivate courage by focusing on gratitude and building supportive networksInvest in continuous learning and personal developmentDonโt be afraid to ask for what you want in your career
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For too long, the story has been about low women leadership participation and barriers preventing women from progressing into leadership roles.
What if we could rewrite the story and talk about the strides women are making in business?
๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ค๐ข๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฐ๐ณ๐จ๐ข๐ฏ๐ช๐ด๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ญ๐บ ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ช๐ณ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ญ๐บ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ค๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ!
It's time for a new storyโone where more women see themselves as leaders, define leadership on their own terms, and lead with authenticity.
Often, we need to see it to become it, and this is what our podcast is about.
The Women Leadership Reframe Podcast
Welcome to the Women Leadership Reframe Podcast, the premier platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring women to excel in leadership roles without compromising their authenticity and work-life balance.
About the Podcast
The Women Leadership Reframe is a bi-monthly podcast designed to help women advance in their careers without compromising their true selves.
Hosted by Ellie and Hollie, Co-Directors of Feminine Warrior Mindset, our episodes feature insightful conversations with influential leaders who have navigated their careers on their terms. Our goal is to share valuable strategies and practical advice to support women in their leadership journeys and to support organisations to foster cultures where everyone can thrive.
Our Hosts:
Ellie and Hollie bring over 40 years of combined experience in HR, leadership development, and organisational transformation. As Co-Directors of Feminine Warrior Mindset, they have a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities that women face in the corporate world. Their expertise allows them to facilitate meaningful discussions that resonate with our audience.
Often, we need to see it to become it, and this is what our podcast is about.
The podcast aims to:
โ Empower women, not fix women
โ Help remove barriers that the system has put in place
โ Create the dialogue and conversations to lead this change and help women rise without compromising their authenticity and wellbeing.
โ Provide authentic and practical tips to help aspiring and established women leaders rise without compromise!
Each episode offers:
๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ: Hear from women who have broken the mould and led with their unique styles.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐: Gain actionable tips and strategies for leadership success.
๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: Engage in honest discussions about the challenges and triumphs of women in leadership.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Arm your organisation with the tips you wonโt get in employee engagement surveys and feedback.
We believe that by sharing these stories, we can help more women envision themselves in leadership roles and provide them with the tools to lead confidently and authentically.
๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐:
Follow us at www.femininewarriormindset.com for updates, episode releases, and exclusive sneak peeks!
Letโs come together to rewrite the story of women in leadership and help them rise without compromise!
โ Contact us on [email protected] if you have an inspiring story to tell and would like to be featured on our podcast!
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