The Heels in the Hierarchy Podcast
We discuss the experiences and challenges faced by working women today, exploring a range of topics, from navigating career advancement to balancing work and personal life without stepping on toes.
Each episode features relevant topics, inspiring stories and practical advice to empower women on their professional journey. Maybe you’re a single parent to teenagers and have a high maintenance dog, you care for elderly relatives, or you’re simply spinning plates outside work too.
You’ll gain new perspectives, practical strategies, and have the reassurance that even seemingly accomplished women leaders face challenges similar to yours.
In each series we’ll share career journeys and expert insights with occasional guests. Like you they weren’t born leaders, and their paths weren’t always smooth. You’ll hear about their stumbles and successes, their mentors and motivators, and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers revealing the real person behind the “polished exterior”.
We hope you’ll laugh, learn, and enjoy different perspectives around women in work and leadership and all that it entails. So, step into an episode of Heels in the Hierarchy - the place where we explore current challenges and opportunities and share extraordinary insights for ordinary women - one conversation at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
Reflections & Revelations: Series 2 Highlights from Heels in the Hierarchy
Hosts SJ and Pegsy reflect on Series 2 of Heels in the Hierarchy, revisiting key episodes and discussions on self-care, emotional intelligence, feedback, trust and leadership. They highlight personal…
Menopause at Work: Breaking the Silence, Keeping the Talent
Hosts SJ and Pegsy discuss menopause in the workplace, covering what menopause and perimenopause are, common symptoms, and why tracking changes matters.
They share statistics, personal stories, legal…
Breaking Bias: Leadership and the Power of Positive Narratives
Welcome to the "Heels in the Hierarchy" podcast, where SJ and Pegsy delve into the intricate dynamics of women in leadership roles.
In this episode, our hosts delve into the profound impact that le…
Finding Strength Through Faith and Community: JJ's Inspiring Journey
Welcome to the "Heels in the Hierarchy" podcast where hosts SJ and Pegsy discuss the real-life challenges and triumphs faced by working women. In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation …
Empowering Vulnerability: Rethinking Feedback in the Workplace
In this episode of the "Heels in the Hierarchy" podcast, hosts SJ and Pegsy delve into the intricate dynamics of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace, especially for aspiring women aiming f…
Emotional Intelligence: The Secret to Thriving in the Workplace
In this enlightening episode of the Heels in the Hierarchy podcast, hosts S.J. and Pegsy dive deep into the crucial role of emotional intelligence in today's workplaces. They explore how self-awarene…
"The Essential Art of Self-Care: Leadership's Secret Weapon"
Welcome to this episode of "Heels in the Hierarchy" where hosts SJ and Pegsy delve into the critical yet often misunderstood concept of self-care. In a lively discussion, they unravel the distinction…
Navigating the Podcast Journey: Behind the Scenes of Heels in the Hierarchy
Welcome to the final episode of Heels in the Hierarchy's first season! Join hosts SJ and Pegsy as they candidly discuss the journey of launching their podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges fa…
Breaking the Silence: Workplace Mental Health
Join S.J. and Pegsy in this enlightening episode of the Heels in the Hierarchy podcast as they delve into the pressing issue of mental health and well-being in the workplace, coinciding with Mental H…
Challenging the Likeability Dilemma for Women in Leadership
Welcome to "Heels in the Hierarchy," hosted by SJ and Pegsy.
In this episode, we delve into "The Likeability Dilemma," a compelling TED talk by Robin Hauser. We discuss the persistent challenges wom…
From Medical Aspirations to Corporate Success: A Journey of Resilience
In this episode of the "Heels in the Hierarchy" podcast, join hosts SJ and Pegsy as they welcome Emma Anderson, the Head of Currency Solutions at Planet. Emma shares her fascinating career journey, …
Feeling Our Fear and Doing It Anyway
In today's episode of Heels in the Hierarchy, SJ and Pegsy record their experiences of preparing for a photo shoot to create marketing materials. They express nervousness and excitement about steppin…
Inspirational Women
In this episode, SJ and Pegsy discuss six inspirational women who have influenced their lives and thinking, discovering interesting overlaps and similarities in their stories.
Join SJ and Pegsy for a…
Dipping Your Toes into Heels in the Hierarchy
Welcome to Heels in the Hierarchy. Today we introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds and explain the concept and rationale behind this new podcast series.
Heels in the Hierarchy will discuss exper…