In this fascinating episode of the Wonder Women podcast, Ria sits down with Heidi Shakespeare, CEO of MEMNON, to hear about her unique career trajectory. Listen as Heidi shares how she always takes every opportunity that comes her way - including an early opportunity to work as a trapeze artist in a travelling circus! Now, that's not something you see on everyone's CV. Throughout Heidi's career, her tenacity and curiosity have led her to enjoy an illustrious career whilst also equipping her with a positive and strong mindset. We discuss imposter syndrome and Heidi's top tips on how to overcome it, as well as why she always encourages people to break the rules, stay open and treat rejection as an opportunity for growth. We also discuss navigating your career as a working parent, embracing life's up's and down's and how transparency at work about your needs as a working parent can empower you and foster better communication and trust with those you work with. Heidi also teaches us that there is no one set path to achieving your goals. Imparting the most important lesson of all - which is to define success by doing something that truly brings you joy.
Join Television Presenter, Ria Hebden in this inspirational new series of the Wonder Women Podcast as she chats to some of the most exciting female leaders in Television, Film and the Creative industries about their illustrious careers and thoughts on the current media landscape. Be inspired, as each woman shares how she navigates life to achieve her career goals, while sharing tangible take-aways, invaluable career advice and the life hacks they've adopted along the way. Take some time out of your busy life, grab yourself a cuppa and listen to these thought-provoking and motivational conversations to give you a boost of ‘Yes, You Go Girl’ inspiration.