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Alison Cork MBE | How to Be Fit & Fabulous At ANY Age … Because You Can

by admin | Apr 28, 2025 | Conqueror, Female Author, Female Empowerment, Female Entrepreneur, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast For Women, Transformational Change

Want to be fit & fabulous at ANY age? This episode of the Power Of Women Podcast with Alison Cork MBE clearly highlights it is irrefutable – you can be. Full of powerful insights on how women—especially those in mid-life—can transform their approach to life, health, and well-being. If you’re struggling with weight, looking for a fitness and nutrition overhaul, or simply ready to redefine your next chapter, this episode is for you!

Alison is a London-based entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and passionate advocate for women in business. She’s the founder of Make It Your Business and National Women’s Enterprise Week, and an investor in female-led startups. Now, Alison is rewriting the script on aging with her latest book Fit & Fabulous Over 50, a blueprint for taking control of your health and vitality.

Another fabulous mid-life woman who despite already racking up innumerable accomplishments, is turbo-charging her second act. Alison shares her personal health journey, how she’s embraced nutrition and weight training, and the myths around quick fixes and refined sugar. Alongside Di, she discusses sustainable weight loss, brain health, and why women over 50 should make strength training a priority for longevity. Plus, Alison offers practical tips on your grocery spend, and the vital role of macronutrients in a balanced lifestyle.

Tune in for actionable advice and a dose of empowerment!

In this episode:

💡There is no silver bullet; it requires commitment.

💡Mindset is crucial; it’s never too late to change your life.

💡Age should not define one’s capabilities or potential.

💡Weight training is crucial for women.

💡You cannot out train a bad diet.

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Website www.alisoncork.com

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Karen Faehndrich | A Laser Focus on Leadership Performance & Capability

by admin | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog

In this episode of the Power of Women podcast, Karen Faehndrich unpacks leadership performance & capability, emphasising leadership requires courage and adaptive thinking. She opens up about the power of self-advocacy, the importance of building strategic relationships, and the unique hurdles women often face in leadership. Karen dives into the critical role of listening and understanding workplace dynamics, sharing personal insights on overcoming anxiety and boosting confidence in both academic and professional settings.

Karen and Di Gillett explore the nuances of leadership; focus on emotional intelligence; the value of trust; the pitfalls of artificial harmony in teams, the necessity of cultural sensitivity; the importance of women advocating for themselves and continuously striving for leadership excellence.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Personal Growth

05:54 Overcoming Academic Anxiety and Embracing Confidence

08:53 Building Strategic Relationships for Career Advancement

12:05 Identifying True Advocates in the Workplace

14:54 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Communication

21:05 Challenges Faced by Women in Leadership

24:00 The Long Game: Navigating Gender Bias in the Workplace

32:30 Cultural Sensitivity and Team Dynamics

36:15 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence

40:16 Women in Leadership: Challenges and Advocacy

46:19 Pursuing Leadership Excellence

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Rachel Neylan OLY | The Power of Choices Over Sacrifices

by admin | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog, Champion, Conqueror, Female Empowerment, Podcast For Women

Di talks with Rachel Neylan, former professional road cyclist, Olympian, and all-around powerhouse about the power of choices not sacrifices, on this episode of the Power of Women Podcast. From a young girl watching the Olympics on TV to standing on the podium as a World Championship silver medallist, Rachel’s perseverance is nothing short of inspiring.

We dive into:

✨ The calculated risks and choices [note she doesn’t call these sacrifices] Rachel took to achieve success in professional cycling

✨ How resilience and work ethic shaped her career and personal growth

✨ The importance of identity and purpose beyond athletics

✨ Powerful insights on the parallels between high performance in sports and business

✨ Her transition from elite sports to a new path in performance coaching and consulting

Rachel’s story is a testament to the power of determination, adaptability, and self-belief. Making the transition from athlete to consultant & high-performance coach, Rachel draws on her combined success as a professional athlete and academic knowledge to incorporate her unique insights into high-performance optimisation, resilience-building and team optimisation. What is irrefutable is her passion for empowering others combined with her infectious enthusiasm.

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