Over the past year, we’ve shared so many inspiring stories, practical advice and thought-provoking conversations from incredible women making waves in tech.
From navigating male-dominated industries to breaking through leadership barriers and embracing a growth mindset, our episodes have covered it all.
But now, we’re turning the mic over to you! We want to hear which episode resonated with you the most, made you reflect, or maybe even inspired your own career journey.
How It Works:
Below, we’ve highlighted our top 20 most-downloaded episodes. Whether you’re discovering them for the first time or giving your favourites another listen, dive into the incredible conversations that have shaped our podcast.
After you’ve had a listen, it’s time to cast your vote! Which episode do you believe should be crowned the Listener’s Choice? Whether it’s the one that gave you new insights into your career, introduced you to a role model, or simply left you feeling empowered, your vote decides the winner.
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An organisation in the United Kingdom is being attacked on average 854 times per week in the last 6 months, that makes it a prominent business risk, not just an IT issue. When you pair that with the impact just one breach can have, from mass amounts of personal data lost to large-scale disruption to our essential services, you begin to paint a picture of just how crucial defending against cybercriminals is.
Currently, the industry is struggling to keep up with the quantity of attacks as a result of insufficient talent to help support businesses and drive innovation. This is why Dr. Dorit Dor, Chief Technology Officer at cybersecurity company Check Point Software is spreading the word about why it’s essential to engage young women about how exciting a career in STEM can be, offering advice from someone who has climbed the ladder herself.
On the surface, it looks like gender imbalance in the workplace is levelling out in tech and that women are being represented fairly.
But, when you delve deeper into the statistics, there’s still considerable work to be done.
In this podcast episode, we take a look at what the current generation of women in tech can do to help move the needle on female representation and how they can be the catalyst that inspires young girls.
Joining us to discuss this is Clare Hickie, Chief Technology Officer for EMEA, Workday!
Clare joined Workday in June 2018. She is not only a passionate technology champion but inspires tech leaders to achieve full advantage from the rich Workday platform. As an IT specialist, Clare started her career in the .com era, moving on to the current times of digital transformation. Prior to joining Workday, she worked for large blue-chip organisations including GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and General Electric . Originally from Ireland, she spent many years living in the UK, but is now based back on the East Coast of Ireland. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies and Business Studies from Brunel University, London.
Your 30s are an important time in your life. People tend to settle down, get married, have kids, see promotions at work, and their salaries increase.
You might even decide that this is the time to change careers and try something new. This is exactly what Beca Parker, Mid-Level Developer at Redgate Software, decided to do.
In this episode, she sits down with us to share her career transition, challenges, and triumphs and hear all about her new career at Redgate Software.
There are more CEOs named Peter leading the top UK companies than there are female CEOs in total. This speaks to a widespread issue of gender diversity in the tech industry but when we compound barriers faced by women with the intersectional characteristic of race, the outcomes are more dire.
It’s no secret that the technology industry has a diversity problem.
On today’s show, we’re joined by Almarni Khan, Inclusion & Diversity Programme Manager at GBG, the digital identity experts.
Almarni shares her own experiences and the challenges that women of colour continue to face, what needs to done, and why we need to challenge the existing structures within businesses to ensure they are inclusive to all. It is critical that women in tech are supported to claim their own space and grow and develop throughout their careers.
72% of women in the tech industry believe their careers are still suffering due to childcare and family responsibilities, according to a survey of 100 female tech leaders by London Tech Week. Thankfully, bold businesses and individuals are starting to bring about change.
To be a successful working mother it takes passion, drive, and courage, but also the support of a good employer. In this episode of Spilling The T, we sit down with Maria Chappell, Analytics Engineer at Dojo, who shares her experience of being a working parent in tech and how the support of your employer can make such a difference.
In this episode of Spilling the T, we delve into the profound impact of AI on commerce and the future of e-commerce with Jayna Kothary, Global Chief Solutions Architect IPG, and former CTO at MRM – an IPG Company. With a wealth of experience in leveraging technology for consumer-centric experiences, Jayna brings invaluable insights into the integration of technology and data to drive business growth. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of marketing technology platforms and the innovative strategies that propel brands forward in an increasingly competitive market.
Both mentorship and sponsorship can be valuable in different ways, complementing each other for a well-rounded professional development experience – but what if you’re being over-mentored and under-sponsored as a woman in tech?
Winter Baker, Principal Consultant, Florida at Capco, Emma Cudal, Principal Consultant UK at Capco and Varenya Prasad, Principal Consultant, Toronto at Capco sit down with us to share their own experiences of both mentorship and sponsorship and why it’s important to have a good balance throughout your career.
Join us as we sit down with two remarkable women from Foundry to delve into their fascinating journeys during their first six months at the company. From their diverse backgrounds to the unique paths that led them to Foundry, Subin Jeong and Gabriela Almeida share their personal stories and experiences.
Discover their onboarding process and gain a glimpse into their day-to-day activities within Foundry. As women in the industry, they open up about the challenges they’ve faced, offering valuable perspectives and advice about overcoming obstacles and thriving at work.
When Merissa Silk, Senior Staff Product Manager at Onfido, started out in product and technology, she was naturally quiet and reserved, and struggled to speak up in team discussions despite being a subject matter expert.
This was amplified in the workplace as Merissa often worked in male-dominated teams. As she took on more senior roles, Merissa realised she needed to build more resilience. She adopted an overly direct and forward communication style like her co-workers at the time, but this just wasn’t “her”.
Sometimes it can feel like a lose-lose for women in leadership, meaning that we are often judged for demonstrating too many classically ‘male’ behaviours and penalised for being too classically ‘female’.
Merissa decided to shift her focus inwards and developed a style that was true to her principles. As part of this journey, she reflected on personal and professional development, finding her leadership style and voice, and becoming more confident and irrepressible.
Merissa joins us today to share her story and give her advice on being your true self at work, while getting your voice heard.
In this empowering episode, we delve into the dynamic realm of women in leadership and the journey of personal and professional growth. Join us as we explore the challenges faced by women in tech, celebrating their triumphs and shedding light on the strategies that have propelled them to leadership roles at Workiva. Our guests share personal anecdotes, offering valuable insights into navigating corporate landscapes, overcoming gender bias, and seizing opportunities for career advancement.
In this episode, Rebecca Wallace, Senior Director, Customer Success & Support at Workiva, and Francesca Van Oss, Senior Director of EMEA Partnerships & Alliances at Workiva, serve as a beacon for women aspiring to climb the career ladder. As successful female leaders, they explore the role of self-confidence, resilience, and continuous learning in fostering a successful career trajectory.
Hear them discuss how organizations can create more inclusive digital experiences that accommodate a broader range of users, regardless of their abilities.
Being the only, or one of the only, women in a room can be intimidating. But choosing the right company can help you not only survive within a male-dominated sector but thrive.
We sit down with Jess Madhavan, Engineering Manager at Checkatrade to share her own experiences of working both in the male-dominated tradesmen sector and the male-dominated tech world.
Dive into the world of tech leadership with our latest episode, where we shine a spotlight on the career journeys of Christie Davis and Julie Roff from Wise.
Join us as we explore their unique paths into leadership roles, unveiling the diverse experiences and challenges they navigated along the way.
Our guests share their inspiring stories, revealing the obstacles they overcame to ascend the ranks in the tech landscape. Hear firsthand accounts of resilience, innovation, and triumph as they discuss the pivotal moments that shaped their careers.
Gain insights from the frontlines of tech leadership and discover how embracing different perspectives fosters innovation and leads to groundbreaking advancements in the tech world.
Interested in a career as a Developer? You’ll want to tune in to this session as we delve into everything you need to know about the role, skills and tips on getting ahead.
To help us explore this further, we’re joined by Ellora Praharaj, Director of Reliability Engineering, Stack Overflow.
Ellora is a technologist with over a decade of experience and tonnes of in-depth knowledge and expertise to share.
If you’re trying to get a job as a Software Engineer, or even if you simply love to code, you may have thought about creating a test automation portfolio.
A portfolio can help show your testing and technical skills and demonstrate that you’re ahead of the pack. But where do you start? What do you include?
To help us explore all things test automation portfolios is Beth Marshall, Senior Quality Engineer, Lloyds Banking Group!
Beth is an active and proud member of the software testing community, recently named by Angie Jones in TechBeacon as one of the “top 10 inspiring women in test to follow” and Testlio as one of “7 powerful female QA leaders across the globe”. She is the creator of “API Test Automation with Postman”, one of the top 10 most completed courses on Test Automation University.
A passionate and dedicated QA professional, with 15 years experience as a Test Manager, Lead and Analyst, using critically applied automation, exploratory and traditional testing techniques.
You’ve made it – you’ve worked hard to achieve your spot in the tech industry, but what next? How can you advance and excel as a woman in tech?
In today’s Spilling the T, we sit down with Ayshea Robertson, People and Culture Director, Zen Internet, to take a look at her career, standing out from the crowd and tips and tricks to excel in the tech industry.
Although Fintech is still largely male-dominated, there are some positive steps in the right direction!
According to a recent report from EY, 76% of women in Fintech believed that their firm is inclusive and 56% felt it was diverse.
Despite this, significant barriers still exist which need to be urgently addressed to bring about equality.
So, in this unbalanced world, how do women achieve success and excel in the Fintech industry? To help answer this question is Keren Ben Zvi, VP of Data at PayU.
With over 15 years of experience in data strategy, Keren specialises in business analytics, machine learning and data architecture. Prior to joining PayU, she served as Vice President of Data at Perion, a global technology innovator in the digital advertising ecosystem.
In this episode, we embark on a journey of professional and personal growth through the lens of Nicole Yip, Principal IT Engineer, Marketing & Channels Technology at The LEGO Group, who shares her own perspective on success, emphasizing the importance of actively seeking diverse viewpoints.
From challenging the conventional wisdom of ‘knowing stuff’ to adopting a growth mindset, she explores the evolution of knowledge from theoretical learning to practical application.
We sit down with Nicole to unpack the concept of ‘Unknown-Unknowns,’ as she illustrates how early life experiences and social networks shape our perspectives. We also discuss the power of empathy, the value of collaborative learning and shared experiences in fostering personal and professional development.
Seeing is believing!
Studies have shown that having role models within STEM is an incredibly effective way to encourage women into the sector; inspire them to be more ambitious; and show them what is possible.
But with a lack of female representation in tech, where can women and girls find role models? And how do we encourage those already in the sector to share their stories?
To discuss this and more, we’re joined by Sue-Ellen Wright, Managing Director of Aerospace, Sopra Steria.
In a career spanning more than thirty years, Sue-Ellen has worked alongside international clients to deliver IT & BPO services to carry transformation programmes across several sectors. She has been with Sopra Steria for 6 years and became Managing Director of Aerospace Defence and Security in January 2020. She also plays a number of additional key roles across the organisation including being a keen supporter engaging in Sopra Steria’s Women in Leadership programme.
Ever felt like you don’t belong? Or that you don’t deserve that promotion? You could be facing Imposter Syndrome!
Imposter Syndrome is a psychological occurrence where an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments. It is often accompanied by a persistent internal fear of being exposed as a fraud.
Imposter Syndrome can affect anyone, even those at the height of their career. Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and Michelle Obama have all questioned whether they were good enough. But according to research, women, especially women of colour, are most at risk of experiencing Imposter Syndrome.
In this episode, we speak to Emely Patra, Regional VP and Head of EMEA Customer Success Strategy and Architecture at Mulesoft. Emely is a pioneer for improving diversity and equality and knows a thing or two about tackling imposter syndrome and navigating a male-dominated industry.
Before moving into the MuleSoft business unit she has worked as a Strategic Advisor in Salesforce.
Emely has 18 plus years of industry experience of working with SAAS, CRM , ERP, Platform and Integration technologies. She holds a MBA in Business Systems and IT and is currently leading a team of highly experience thought leaders and architects in the digital transformation and API Led space.
She’s a Salesforce CTA and an active coach for aspiring CTAs in their journey.
Emely lives in Newbury, England with her husband and son and enjoys being a foodie, reading and biking with the family.
We’ve all seen the headlines in recent weeks – ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘acting your wage’ have apparently ripped through workforces, with employees no longer saying ‘yes’ to the hustle culture!
But is this necessarily a bad thing? With burnout on the rise and a greater focus on mental well-being – should we be setting more boundaries in the workplace?
In this episode, we’re joined by Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer (CMCXO) at WorkForce Software. Sandra will talk us through why it’s important to set boundaries at work, how to stick to them, and why you don’t need to sacrifice your career in return.
Sandra is one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS, and CMO at WorkForce Software, has a strong background in tech, enabling software and technology companies to strengthen their brand and accelerate revenue growth for over 25 years.