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Episode 17: After work with...@notsosmugnow (aka Cat Sims) is now live. (link in comments) In this episode Cat explains the joys of being a content creator - creative juices flowing, flexible working, free stuff, invites to great events. But she also highlights the resilience needed in her industry. We discussed: - sobriety - life through a new lens. - how humour propelled her following, at a timely moment during lockdown. - authenticity in content creation and brand partnerships. - growing a thick skin and dealing with trolls. - becoming a WAG if it all goes tits up. 🤩 If you're enjoying our After Work episodes, please do subscribe to our YouTube channel. It makes it all worthwhile to know you're enjoying our work 🤩

Matthew Charlton interviewed me back in 2008. I thought I'd smashed it. He remembers nothing. Episode 16: After work with…Matthew Charlton (CEO, Brothers & Sisters) Brothers & Sisters became a social enterprise back in 2022, which means it operates on a commercial basis, but donates all profits to good causes. Revolutionary. Matthew Charlton explains all in Episode 16. We talked about: -Confidence vs ego -Never hitting a ceiling, after 28 years the industry. -Finding joy in the unexpected. -‘I’ shaped people vs ‘we’ shaped people. -Becoming a social enterprise. To view full episode: see link in comments. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch each episode of After Work, as they go live. #advertisinginterview #socialenterprise #afterwork #leadership

Emotions can creep up on you when you least expect it. Episode 15: After work with...Neil Henderson, CEO @ St Luke's London Neil highlighted the need for time off...to mentally rest and resolve...especially after a period of stress and conflict. We also discussed: - the importance of premise in both film and agency life. - whilst he's not into crystal meth, he has learnt a lot from Breaking Bad about the unexpected. - his eternal optimism in a very tumultuous industry. - the power of a live audience. - applying a business mindset to every part of your life, not just work. - NEVER forget your teams' names during a pitch. - NEVER put the chocolate out of reach of the clients. For the full episode, see link in comments 👇🏼 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch each After Work episode as they go live. #advertisinginterview #afterwork #leadership #podcast _______

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👶🏼 Going back to work after Maternity Leave can be emotionally brutal 👶🏼 And if your employer doesn’t create a transition plan, it's harder than it needs to be. Episode 13: After work with…Hannah White, Managing Director New Commercial Arts. Hannah White has just returned to New Commercial Arts. after having her daughter and generously shared with us an honest and heartfelt reflection on her transition back to work. We also mulled over: -Creating effective transition plans. -Flexing around your employees changing needs. -Not valuing presenteeism. -Managing 6 Founders. -Building a company where you can be authentically yourself. See link in comments to view the full episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch each episode of After Work, as they go live. #advertisinginterview #afterwork #advertising #femaleleadership

Episode 12: After work with…Miranda Hipwell, CEO of adam&eveDDB is now live. We had a cuppa and discussed: -Being labelled as a nice leader. -Saying goodbye to John Lewis. -Challenging the expected, especially in terms of re-pitching. -Stepping into the CEO after 12 years of knowing Adam&eveDDB intimately. -Having patience with your career. -Taking a moment to celebrate the small milestones. To watch the full episode, see link in comments. If you're enjoying our After Work episodes, please feel free to subscribe to our YouTube channel - see link in comments. #femaleleadership #advertising #advertisinginterview #afterwork ----- Miranda Hipwell is CEO at Adam&eve, where she has been for 12 years. adam&eveDDB We are adam&eveDDB, the creative company that puts feeling first. We have the hunger and energy of a start-up with the scale of best-in-class expertise from across our network. We are dedicated to making brands famous and giving them feeling, whilst making them easy to experience and buy into at every touchpoint. We are an agency that believes firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making space for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen and are always on the lookout for brilliant new talent to join us on our journey. -----

After work with…Helen Calcraft, Founding Partner @ Lucky Generals. Episodes 10 and 11. Episode 10 - looking back: -Being an accidental entrepreneur -Searching for the twinkle and the giggle in agency life -Palatable paranoia -Recommitting to vows before starting Lucky Generals -The feeling of failure after an unsuccessful merger between MCBD and Dare Episode 11: present day and looking forward: - guilt and failure associated with working part-time. - lost confidence in our industry. - forgiveness after major mistakes. - putting your hand up for the hard jobs. To watch each episode, please see link in comments. To view our After Work series, as they go live, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. #femaleleadership #advertisinginterview #advertising #afterwork #podcast

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"We often don’t assume we’re going to be punched in the face 5 times/day by random stuff. Assume it, allow for it." Episode 9: After work with…Jessica Tamsedge (UK CEO, Dentsu Creative). See comments for a link to view the full episode *follow Wildwood Talent to watch each episode of After Work, as they go live, fortnightly*. #leadership #afterwork #advertising #compromise #femaleleadership ________ Jessica Tamsedge Jessica is UK CEO, Dentsu Creative, responsible for its four UK offices spanning brand and advertising, entertainment and experience, social and influencer. She also sits on the Board of Somerset House, the UK’s largest creative community and home to multi-disciplinary artists, makers and social technologists. Jessica takes a passionate role in promoting positive change in the industry. She sits on the IPA Council and the Industry Advisory Panel to the Advertising Standards Authority, She is also a Board Advisor to the Women’s Association, a WACL member and mentors diverse talent from across the industry. ________