Female Further

About Female Further

I'm Aimee Bateman, former recruiter, award-winning career coach and exited start-up founder and CEO. I've created the Seen Heard Valued podcast to elevate you at work, and beyond! Join me every week and I'll help you navigate the workplace, elevate your confidence and visibility so that you can land the recognition and the opportunities that you truly deserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publisher

Aimee Bateman

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

8 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

13 of 17 episodes have a transcript.

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   8 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 16 What Do They Feel When You Enter the Room?

   Aimee Bateman explores the energy you bring into every room and how people actually perceive you, not just what you do, but how you show up, sound, and feel. Learn how to tune your pace, cadence, and vibe so you’re remembered for the right reasons, while staying authentic. A practical look at turning enthusiasm into intentional influence, with real stories of how energy shapes trust, opportunities, and impact. Who this is for: leaders and professionals who want to move beyond skills alone and discover how their energy and presence influence how they’re seen, heard, and valued. Perfect for mid-senior level career women aiming to lead with clarity and authenticity. Join Aimee's free insider session: https://www.aimeebateman.com/find-your-fire (https://www.aimeebateman.com/find-your-fire) Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeebateman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeebateman/)

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   25 Nov 2025

   EP. 15 Rebuilding Professional Confidence After Motherhood with Jacqui Porter

   "Who am I now? What value have I got?" After raising three children, finance professional Jacqui Porter was ready to return to work, but the job market had a different plan. Applications vanished into black holes and she felt small, embarrassed, and invisible. Sound familiar? What makes this conversation essential isn't just Jacqui's raw honesty, it's what she did next. After successfully navigating her own return (yes, she made it back!), Jacqui became an ICF certified coach specialising in this exact transition. In this episode, Jacqui shares both sides: the painful truth of losing your professional identity to motherhood AND the proven strategies that actually work for getting back in. She knows this journey inside out, because she's lived it and now coaches it daily. Perfect for: Women planning their return, currently job searching after children, or supporting someone through this transition.

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   18 Nov 2025

   Ep.14 From Vision to Action: Building Your Career Design Matrix

   In the last episode, you've visualised your perfect career day, so now what? A vision without a plan is just a daydream. In this episode, Aimee introduces the Career Design Matrix, a simple framework that turns your vision into action. It breaks down your journey into four clear areas: Behaviours // Skills // People // Experiences. No more feeling overwhelmed about the gap between where you are and where you want to be. You'll hear exactly how you can use the matrix to make it happen for yourself, from shifting your mindset to building new skills to getting more visible on LinkedIn. By the end, you'll have a practical tool you can use today to stop wishing and start doing. Key Message: Turn your career vision into reality with a clear roadmap across behaviours, skills, people, and experiences. Perfect For: Professionals who feel stuck despite success, anyone with a vision but no clear path, and those ready for authentic career transformation.

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   11 Nov 2025

   Ep.13 When You Have Everything But Something's Still Missing

   Welcome to the Seen Heard Value podcast with me, Aimee Bateman. These episodes are for anyone ready to move beyond surface level career advice and dive into the deeper work of authentic success. This is where career strategy meets self-discovery. So let's go. Hello? Oh my goodness. It feels so good to be back. This. Second season of the podcast is slightly delayed, and by slightly, I mean nine, 10 months delayed. So, thank you for, thank you for coming back. I hope you enjoyed season one, and if you haven't listened to it, go back and have a little listen. There's quite, quite a lot of episodes, fabulous episodes with some lovely guests. If you're new here. But if you are one of my podcast listeners or in my community that has been messaging me saying you couldn't wait for the podcast to come back, thank you so much. Some of you will know that I lost my, my. Gorgeous mum last year and took some time away from the podcast, kept doing my female fear of the program because that is good for my soul and that is the thing I was born to do. But certain things had to go on the back burner. I wasn't wanting to be visible, if that makes sense. I, I was in healing mode. And I'm not sure you ever really heal from losing a parent, but I certainly feel like I'm, I'm through the other side of it. Now we're coming up to a year and, um, yeah, I'm, I'm ready. I'm ready to be seen again. Ready to be heard again. I am here. So this podcast, if you notice the beginning of the trailer, new little jazzy trailer, I got really emotional when Darko, my podcast editor, did that. And sent it to me to listen. I got really emotional. I got a bit teary actually, because I feel like we are going to go deeper. It is time to go deeper. I feel like I've changed a lot over the last year. We're always changing, right? That's the point of being, that's the point of life. But I definitely feel like I'm ready to go deeper. I've been going really deep with my clients on their female Fear program. And this stuff is emotional. When you go deeper, it's emotional. And it should be emotional because our, our careers and what matters to us and how we spend our time and who we spend it with and re-meet ourselves and all that jazz is emotional stuff. And it should be emotional. And if we're feeling things, then we're doing it right. So that's what I want to bring, that energy, that vibe, that message, and that. That transformation to you now through this, through this season of the podcast. So what are we going to start with today? Well, I think. A visualization session would be really, really good. A lovely way to kick off the podcast. So what I'm going to ask you to do, if you can't do this now, just pause this podcast until you can do it. And if you're driving or something, you might want to pause because I really want you to close your eyes for this podcast episode. We're going to do some visualization stuff and we're going to tap in. Deep, my friend. It's about time that we reconnected to who we are. Because as women leaders, we are so many things to so many people and in work and at home that sometimes we just, we just get caught up in it, don't we? And I want us to stop and remember what's important to us. So if you're driving. I give you permission to stop this podcast and go and listen, to go and listen to some awesome tunes. But if you are walking the dog or you are in the office, or you are at home and you are somewhere where it's safe to go and sit and close your eyes and let's do it. Okay? I want you to close your eyes and I want you to take five deep breaths. 2, 3, 4, 5. I'm doing this with you by the way. My eyes are closed. And I want you to imagine a day in the future where you are in a work capacity. So you are in a, your professional environment. It's how you, how you make a living. And I want you to imagine that this is the most perfect scenario for you. We're not worrying about what people expect from you. We're not worrying about people. People want from you. We're not. We're not worrying about anything. It's just your ideal day, the day that's going to make you happy. What are you doing? What work are you doing? Who are you serving? What problem in the world are you solving? Who are you helping? And I want you to imagine where you are sat. What kind of environment are you in? Are you outdoors? Are you working from home? Are you in a really busy office? Are you on location? Where are you doing this? What does your office look like? What does it feel like? What's the environment like? Is it fast? Is it busy? Is it calm? What's it feel like? And then I want you to imagine what you wearing, like what are you wearing? Are you casual? Are you comfy? Are you not even bothered about what you're wearing? Are you in a killer suit? Is that you? What are you wearing? Are you in your wellies? It doesn't matter. What are you wearing? Just picture everything. Focus on everything. And now I want you to think about who are you talking to? Who's around you? What type of people are they? What personalities do they have? What values do they have? What's the energy they're bringing? What's the weather they're bringing? What are you talking about? What projects are you collaborating on? What are you earning? How are you feeling about yourself? You're taking a break. You're going into the toilet, you're washing your hands, and you're looking in the mirror. When you are looking at her, what are you feeling? Who is she? What values is she displaying? What behaviours is she displaying? Okay, so you can open your eyes. And I want you to grab a piece of paper or some notes, and I want you to write down everything. You can pause the podcast, but just write down everything. Just keep it flowing. Keep your hand going. Just write down every little thing. And while you're doing that, I want to share with you. How this was probably the most powerful thing that I have ever done in my career. My 23 years to date. I did this with my coach. It was about seven or eight years ago now, and I was running my startup career cake, so a successful startup. I was. Exactly where I wanted to be, exactly where I'd planned to be. Everything that I'd ever wanted had happened. It was my, I was living the reality. I was living what I sort of envisaged years before. Through a lot of hard work and a huge amount of intentional actions, I might say, but I was living it, but something fell off and I felt stuck and I didn't know why. And my coach did this exercise with me, and when I opened my eyes, my face was soaking wet because I, my face was streaming with tears. And it was in that moment that I realized. When I wrote down what I had visualized, how far away I was from where I really wanted to be, I had all of this external validation, lots of awards, my salary, you know. Successful e-learning company, all that, working with some brilliant people, investors that I was like, I couldn't even believe that they'd invest in my company. People that were working for me that were so smart, I couldn't believe they actually wanted to work for me. Everything was perfect, but something fell off and I didn't know. And when I opened my eyes, I knew, I knew because I was running this, I was running this e-learning company. So what that involved was. Being in a studio, writing, learning content, working with experts all over the world, 50 odd experts on our platform, 10 million people watching our learning content. There were so many people having impact from my work and the work of my team, and that's what I wanted. I wanted to help people. I wake up. You might have heard me say this, but I, I genuinely feel like when I wake up in the morning, I'm like, how many people can I love today? How many people can I help today? I love that. It makes me feel good. I get a lot of self reward and satisfaction from that. So that box was ticked also, I thought, but what I really missed was connection. I changed since starting my business 10 years. We're all changing, we're evolving. The 40-year-old woman certainly wasn't the the 30-year-old woman, and, and I needed connection and I didn't get, I wasn't having any of it now and again, somebody would send me a message and say, oh, I watched a video. That was great. It really helped me, but I wasn't seeing it. I was just talking to a camera and then putting that content out on LinkedIn learning or wherever it was. I didn't see people's faces. I wasn't feeling it. So what I imagined was when I closed my eyes being in this lovely house. Nothing too grand. But I remember we had a nice driveway and it was white. That's what I envisaged and a nice gravel driveway. And I was sat there in my lounge with about eight or nine other women we'd, we were at the top of our game and what we were doing and. And we were having snacks and drinks and we were, the room was just full of love and gratitude and all of these women were thriving and I was part of that. I was a small part in their journey. I'd mentored them or coached them and I brought them together and we were, yeah, we were just celebrating each other and we were really happy and. And then I opened my eyes and I realized I didn't have that. So I might have been helping millions of people. 25,000 a month, I think on, on our platform through the video content. But I wasn't seeing anyone. I wasn't sat in a room with anyone. I wasn't having real conversations, you know, I'd, I was really missing that, that connection. So that was when I decided I needed to exit my business. What I want you to do is, is. When you are writing this piece of paper, I want you to really think about all of the things that you envisaged when you closed your eyes, and I want you to map out how far or how close you are to that today and what needs to change. We're going to really look at this over the next season of this podcast, but what needs to change? I was very. Clear that I needed to exit my business and create an environment where I was going to be around women leaders in that environment. Hence why I've built my female further program. I run that cohorts three, four times a year, 10 women in a cohort. And we do, we hang out for two months and we work out how they're going to thrive. Like I get to coach and mentor them, and I get to do everything that I used to do on video in real time. And have these really deep, intimate connections and see the transformations. For myself, it took me a few years. I get that, but you need to start with that vision. You need to, you need to know where you're going, but I just think this is such a beautiful exercise because you're giving yourself some time to really imagine and listen to that inner voice to tell you what she needs, what she's really missing. And then you can start making a plan. But this is where it starts, my friend. This is definitely where it starts. This is the journey to come home to yourself because you spent your twenties proving yourself, earning the money, getting seen, all that, all that kind of stuff. I've been there. I've done it. This is the time in your career where it's your turn. Yeah. This is your turn. So let's make this next season, this next chapter, as close as we can get it to that vision. Okay. I hope you find some time to do that. Um, thanks for being here. We've got some more content for you. Next week we're going to dive into how we make this vision a reality. We're going to start looking at designing that plan. So if you enjoyed this, come and join me next week for the next episode, so we can take that next step, and I'll see you soon. Have a lovely week, my friend. Hi. Do you want to spend some real time with me so that we can reconnect to who you are, what lights you up, and map out your next chapter, one that truly fulfils you. Well, each month I hold a live exclusive insider session where we work together to do exactly that, and these sessions are totally free for my brilliant podcast listeners, and that includes you. Now, I keep these sessions really small and intimate, so spaces are limited, but you can grab your spot. The link is in the show notes or just drop me a note and we can get cracking. I cannot wait to see you.

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   4 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep.12 Reframing Success: A Heartfelt Season Finale with Rosie Sweetman

   In the season finale, host Aimee Bateman sits down for an inspiring, down-to-earth chat with award-winning leadership coach Rosie Sweetman, all about the twists and turns in how we think about success. They dive into how big life change, and even those tiny, everyday moments, can completely shift what "making it" looks like. Rosie talks about how tuning into what really matters can help us make choices that feel right, whether it’s about work, relationships, or personal growth. Aimee shares her own story of how she moved from being laser-focused on career goals to finding a more balanced path that includes personal well-being. It's a warm, reflective episode packed with relatable insights and real-life tips to rethink what success means to you. Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeebateman/ Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-sweetman-pec-bb65223b/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   28 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep.11 Choosing Joy: Redefining Balance and Finding Fulfilment with Raquel Braganza

   Empowerment Life Coach Raquel Braganza dives into emotional independence, gratitude, and finding joy. She explains how celebrating small wins over failures helps, and redefines work-life balance as focusing on what matters most in the moment. Raquel shares practical tips for adding joy to everyday life, like creating a "joy menu," and inspires busy professionals to make choices that bring fulfilment. Follow her on Instagram for more life coaching insights @raquelbraganza_lifecoach (https://www.instagram.com/raquelbraganza_lifecoach/#) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   21 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep.10 Silencing Self-Doubt: 4 Ways to Master Imposter Syndrome

   Aimee Bateman offers a warm and insightful discussion on the challenges of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, helping to untangle the subtle differences between the two. Drawing from her own experiences, Aimee provides relatable examples and practical advice to guide listeners through these feelings. She emphasises the importance of recognising and naming these emotions as the first step to moving past them. With helpful tips like keeping a 'brag file' of positive feedback, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and speaking your truth to align your actions with your genuine goals, Aimee gives listeners tools to feel more empowered. The episode presents a flexible, 'pick and mix' approach to help you overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, offering encouragement and support so you can confidently move forward in both your personal and professional life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   14 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep.9 Navigating the Return to Work After Maternity Leave with Holly Fawcett

   Aimee sits down with Holly Fawcett, the Director of Content Strategy at Social Talent, for a heartfelt and open chat about the challenges of juggling work and motherhood. Holly opens up about her own journey, from returning to work after maternity leave to grappling with the guilt of being away from her kids, and how she navigated finding her professional identity again as a mother. Together, they talk about the power of self-compassion, the importance of having a supportive workplace, and practical tips for staying productive. It’s a conversation full of honest insights and encouragement for moms in similar situations, reminding them to be gentle with themselves as they chase both personal and professional dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   7 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep.8 Making BIG Things Happen For Yourself.

   Aimee Bateman, award-winning career coach and former startup founder, dives into how you can conquer imposter syndrome and fear to thrive in your career. She shares powerful insights on how shifting your focus to the positives can transform your mindset, and explains how our brain’s reticular activating system influences what we see. Amy offers practical strategies to beat procrastination and emphasises the importance of visualising success. Aimee also encourages you to ask yourself the right questions to fully embrace those bold career goals. This episode will motivate you to take action, reminding you that by pushing past fear, you can not only benefit yourself but also uplift your colleagues and drive positive change in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    30 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.7 Self-care Tips for Busy Professionals with Dr Mahrukh Khwaja.

    Aimee Bateman sits down with Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja, founder of Mind Ninja, to dive into the world of self-care. Mahrukh opens up about her personal journey through difficult times and the tools that helped her, such as therapy, mindfulness, and creative activities. They chat about innovative ideas like 'temptation bundling' to balance chores and guilty pleasures and share actionable tips for busy professionals to weave mindfulness and resilience into their everyday routines. This episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice for enhancing your well-being amidst a hectic life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    23 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.6 How to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search

    Aimee Bateman, shares practical tips and heartfelt advice for job seekers feeling a bit lost. Aimee talks about how creating a plan can help you feel more in control and motivated. She encourages building genuine relationships with potential employers through a 'hot list' of dream companies and emphasises the importance of nurturing these connections. Aimee also shares how a gratitude journal can boost your positivity, the benefits of surrounding yourself with uplifting people, and the value of consuming motivational and industry-specific content. She highlights the joy of giving back to feel valued and offers tips on self-compassion and staying kind to yourself during tough times. This episode is perfect for anyone needing a motivational boost on their job search journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    16 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.5 Expert Insight: Overcoming Mum Guilt with Leila Green.

    Aimee chats with Leila Green, founder of the 'F**k Mum Guilt' movement, to talk about the real and often overwhelming pressures that working mums face - both from society and their own inner expectations to be perfect. Leila opens up about her own journey, from raising triplets to confronting deep-seated childhood struggles, which ultimately led her to create a space where mums can release the weight of guilt and focus on nurturing themselves. Aimee and Leila also share compassionate advice for working mums who feel stretched too thin, offering gentle reminders to take small breaks, focus on what truly matters, and extend the same kindness to themselves that they give to everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    9 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.4 Salary Secrets: Navigating the pay raise request.

    Aimee Bateman dives into the ins and outs of how to ask for a pay raise in a way that feels comfortable and confident. She breaks down the key steps—from setting the stage before making your request, to handling the conversation smoothly, and dealing with any potential pushback. Aimee really highlights the value of being well-prepared, doing your research, and building a ‘brag file’ full of your accomplishments to back up your case. She also shares advice on when to ask, how to craft a persuasive story, and why it’s so important to understand things from your company’s point of view. Aimee’s goal is to help you approach the conversation in a way that’s positive and works for both you and your employer. With her wealth of experience in recruitment and career coaching, she offers practical tips and insights that can make a real difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    2 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.3 Expert Insights: Turning Fear into Action with Jo Wright.

    Aimee Bateman welcomes Jo Wright, a leadership expert and bestselling author, for an inspiring conversation on conquering self-doubt and embracing personal growth. Jo opens up about her transformative journey over the past seven to eight years, revealing how she uncovered deep-rooted self-doubt and limiting beliefs during her coaching qualification. She shares how learning to take control of her inner critic completely shifted her path and offers practical, actionable steps—like changing your self-talk and building a circle of supportive people—to help you do the same. Jo introduces powerful tools like mantras, self-coaching questions for career success, emphasising the value of a growth mindset and the ongoing pursuit of learning. Her insights are a powerful reminder that you have the strength to believe in yourself, silence self-doubt, and chase your goals with boldness and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    2 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.2 Your Tribe Triangle: The key people you need for career success.

    Aimee Bateman dives into the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to shape a successful and fulfilling career. She draws inspiration from Jim Rohn’s well-known saying, "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with," and introduces her concept of the ‘tribe triangle.’ This framework includes peers who walk the same professional path as you, mentors who provide invaluable guidance, and mentees who benefit from your knowledge. Aimee highlights how intentional and strategic relationships are key to unlocking your full potential and shares actionable advice on how to build and nurture these connections to truly transform your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    2 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Ep.1 Revealing my 'WHY' and purpose behind all that I do.

    Aimee Bateman shares the deeply personal 'why' behind her 23-year career, shaped by the challenges she faced growing up in foster care. She opens up about the pain of feeling invisible and undervalued in her early years, and how those experiences ignited her passion to help others uncover their purpose and reach their true potential. Aimee reflects on her rise in the recruitment industry, the creation of her successful Careercake YouTube channel and e-learning platform, and her unwavering mission to make sure people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Her story is one of remarkable resilience, empathy, and a powerful sense of purpose—one that challenges listeners to recognise their own worth, embrace their potential, and show up fully in every aspect of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    2 Sept 2024

    Ep.1 Revealing my 'WHY' and purpose behind this new podcast.

    Aimee Bateman shares the deeply personal 'why' behind her 23-year career, shaped by the challenges she faced growing up in foster care. She opens up about the pain of feeling invisible and undervalued in her early years, and how those experiences ignited her passion to help others uncover their purpose and reach their true potential. Aimee reflects on her rise in the recruitment industry, the creation of her successful Careercake YouTube channel and e-learning platform, and her unwavering mission to make sure people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Her story is one of remarkable resilience, empathy, and a powerful sense of purpose—one that challenges listeners to recognise their own worth, embrace their potential, and show up fully in every aspect of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Ep. 16 What Do They Feel When You Enter the Room?

Published 8 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They help us understand what we bring to the table, where we can grow. But what I really want to consider, and we don't always do this because we're busy, is what else? do we need to ask for feedback on? Because it's not just the tangible stuff. It's also about the energy that we project and how that energy makes people feel. So think about your own experience for a second. Have you ever worked for a leader who was always rushing around? So super chaotic, always multitasking, like a complete tornado spinning through the office. And then ask yourself how that made you feel. I've worked with people like that. […]

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