Penny de Valk specialises in helping ambitious, talented women be successful leaders. With over 20 years experience as a Chief Executive, she is a qualified coach, expert commentator and an inspiring conference speaker on topics ranging from work/life balance to leadership in the 21st century.

Grit in the Oyster
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Penny de Valk specialises in helping ambitious, talented women be successful leaders. With over 20 years experience as a Chief Executive, she is a qualified coach, expert commentator and an inspiring conference speaker on topics ranging from work/life balance to leadership in the 21st century.
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Recent Episodes

January 23, 2025
Episode 36 - with Professor Ellen Taaffe
In this episode I speak with Professor Ellen Connolly Taaffe author of the best selling book the Mirrored Door. We explore how to break through the often invisible barriers that can lock successful women in place in their careers.

July 8, 2024
Episode 35 - with Sally Helgesen
Sally Helgesen’s top-selling book 'Rising Together' is rich with wisdom and practical advice and here I explore with Sally some of its contents. From the impact of the pandemic on creating divisions through to how we can all be better allies helping shift the conversation to create cultures of belonging.

May 18, 2023
Episode 34 - with Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon
Loved talking to Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon voted the most influential woman in tech about her book She’s In CTRL. We talk about how women can take back tech - to communicate, solve problems and protect themselves in a digital world. She’s such an inspiration!
36 total episodes available
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- What is Grit in the Oyster?
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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