In this episode, we sit down with Sue Saikia, Senior Managing Director at North Highland, to explore what it means to lead through transformation. Drawing on decades of experience in management consulting and organizational change, Sue shares how she’s helped global businesses navigate complexity, empower teams, and build cultures that thrive on collaboration.

From reimagining leadership in hybrid environments to addressing the human side of change, this conversation unpacks what it takes to stay relevant, resilient, and purpose-driven in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. Expect thoughtful insights, candid reflections, and actionable lessons for anyone passionate about people, progress, and purposeful growth.

This episode is sponsored by Treatwell, who treated Stef to a gorgeous blow-dry so she could step into the studio feeling like her best self. You can book your own treatment today and get that same “fresh chapter” energy before your next big moment.

This season of In Her Shoes is brought to you in partnership with ⁠⁠RISER⁠⁠. When we spoke to women about how they’d moved through the highs and lows of their careers, one thing came up again and again: network – visibility, connection and real relationships. RISER is the space built to help you do exactly that, at scale.

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Step into the world of Francesca Maudslay – the powerhouse executive producer behind some of the UK’s most compelling television, including hit formats like The Apprentice. Known for turning big ideas into must-watch moments, Francesca has spent her career shaping high-stakes stories, razor‑sharp boardrooms and unforgettable characters that keep audiences hooked from the first frame to the final cut.

In this podcast, Francesca lifts the curtain not just on how top‑tier TV gets made, but how she got there – from her first breaks in the industry and the grind of junior roles, to navigating tough setbacks and seizing the opportunities that changed everything. She shares candid stories about learning on the job, earning trust in intimidating rooms, and making the leap from supporting roles to leading some of the biggest shows on screen.

This episode is sponsored by Treatwell, who treated Stef to a gorgeous blow-dry so she could step into the studio feeling like her best self. You can book your own treatment today and get that same “fresh chapter” energy before your next big moment.

This season of In Her Shoes is brought to you in partnership with ⁠RISER⁠. When we spoke to women about how they’d moved through the highs and lows of their careers, one thing came up again and again: network – visibility, connection and real relationships. RISER is the space built to help you do exactly that, at scale.

Upload your 60-second video CV and let its responsible AI use context (not clichés) to understand who you are and connect you directly with hiring managers, so you can unlock the opportunities and financial gains you actually deserve.

Some people you just know you'll get on with before you ever meet.

Anisah was one of those people for me.

She built her first company as a late teen, and the skills she developed doing that? They're what landed her first job.

A lover of Zero to One, Anisah is fascinated by the idea of taking something from a piece of paper and using technology to bring it to life. The kind of thinking that's driven her career as a startup life reporter at Sifted and Director of Operations at Unlock VC — the women's VC network.

We get into Anisah 15 year career, the twists and turns along the way. This one's full of inspiration, told in the most human way.