In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Anna Mascolo, Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, Shell

Anna discusses key moments that shaped her remarkable career journey. Such as managing self-doubt by acknowledging but not surrendering to imposter syndrome, and how she evolved from trying to blend in to embracing her authentic leadership style. She shares how understanding workplace biases and dynamics helped her navigate challenges and emphasises that real progress begins with awareness.

She shares Sheryl Sandberg's philosophy: "What would you do if you weren't afraid?" noting that by not trying, you are already making a choice that limits growth opportunities.

To get in touch with Anna, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamascolo/

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Isabel Berwick, Working It editor, Financial Times

Isabel describes how curiosity has shaped her career and personal life. Growing up, she moved frequently between schools, developing an extroverted nature and genuine interest in others. She describes herself as a "timid extrovert" who found traditional reporting challenging but thrived when she transitioned to editing roles.

The conversation concludes with Isabel sharing a meaningful quote from Martha Beck: "If you feel like you're blowing up your life, ask yourself if the opposite is true. Maybe you're bringing your real life into being for the first time."

To get in touch with Isabel, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelberwick/

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Caroline Brown, PhD Partner at Deloitte

Caroline reflects on her journey of self-awareness and leadership growth, sparked by a pivotal career setback when she is passed over for a promotion she expects to receive. She shares how this moment revealed a key blind spot: her exceptional ability to see clear strategic steps is not always matched by her ability to bring others along - assuming they share her clarity and failing to explain the “why” behind her direction.

Caroline highlights the power of storytelling and analogies to make complex ideas accessible, especially in pioneering, first-of-their-kind projects. Closing the episode by sharing the mantra she lives by: “Just say yes - Life is so much more exciting and interesting when you just say yes, it’s a much harder path, but oh my goodness, it’s so much more interesting.”

To get in touch with Caroline, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinejbrown/