What’s the GEN? is the podcast delivered by Scottish Financial Enterprise’s Gender Equality Network, exploring the experiences of women working across Scotland and the UK's financial & professional services sector.
Through honest conversations with leaders from across the sector, each episode dives into career journeys, leadership challenges and the realities of building confidence and progressing in the workplace.
Guests share insights on topics including women in finance, leadership development, mentorship and sponsorship, workplace inclusion and balancing career progression with life outside work.
Whether you're an early-career professional, an aspiring leader, or someone passionate about improving diversity and gender equality in financial services, What’s the GEN? offers practical insights, personal stories and inspiration from those shaping the future of the industry.
Neeta Mundra: Career Journey, Confidence and the Power of Sponsorship
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Neeta Mundra reflects on her career journey and the experiences that have shaped her path across the financial services sector.
Having built a career across the US, India and the UK, Neeta shares how her ambitions evolved over time and the lessons she learned navigating male-dominated environments while balancing parenthood and career progression. She also reflects on the importance of strong support systems, including the advocates and sponsors who helped open doors throughout her career.
Neeta discusses why she became involved in professional networks such as Women in Banking and Finance, the impact of taking a sabbatical and how returning to a smaller team helped her rebuild confidence and perspective.
A thoughtful conversation about career development, resilience and the importance of supporting others while creating more inclusive workplaces.
19 Feb 2026
Gail Izat: Building Confidence at Work and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In Episode 7 of ‘What’s the GEN?’, we’re joined by Gail Izat for an honest conversation about career journeys, leadership and building confidence in the workplace.
Reflecting on her career journey, Gail shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, developing a passion for leading teams and the importance of strong support systems and relationships in shaping career progression.
A thoughtful episode for anyone looking to grow their career and help create more inclusive cultures across financial and professional services.
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Amy Paterson, Head of Consumer Credit Solutions at AXA UK, and Jayne Currie, Director of Membership Services at Scottish Financial Enterprise, share reflections on their career journeys and leadership experiences within the financial services sector.
Together they discuss navigating senior roles, building confidence and the importance of sponsorship and strong support networks in supporting women in leadership. The conversation also reflects on the progress that has been made around gender equality and social mobility, as well as the importance of creating workplaces where people feel able to bring their authentic selves to work.
From developing credibility and using your voice to supporting others and challenging the status quo, the episode also touches on some of the biases that still exist today and what organisations can do to drive meaningful progress.
A thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, career progression and building more inclusive workplaces.
16 Jan 2026
Mandy Rawlinson & Sarah Collins: Career Growth, Inclusion and Navigating Change
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Mandy Rawlinson, Head of UK & EMEA at Aberdeen Investments, and Sarah Collins, Director at BDO UK, share reflections on their leadership journeys and careers within the financial and professional services sector.
Together they discuss leading through change, building inclusive workplace cultures and what meaningful progress on gender equality looks like in practice. The conversation also touches on the realities behind senior leadership roles, including balancing career ambitions with family life and the importance of being authentic at work.
From practical advice on career progression to honest reflections on the challenges and opportunities that come with leadership, Mandy and Sarah offer thoughtful insights for anyone looking to grow their career and help create more inclusive workplaces.
18 Dec 2025
Louisa Barnett & Isabel Kershaw: Careers in Tech and Shaping the Future of Financial Services
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Louisa Barnett, Chief Technology Officer at Aberdeen Investments, and Isabel Kershaw, Director at Synechron, share their experiences of building careers in technology within the financial and professional services sector.
Together they reflect on navigating senior roles in tech, the importance of inclusive workplace cultures and how organisations can create meaningful opportunities for women in technology. The conversation also explores how the industry is evolving and the role individuals and organisations can play in driving positive change.
From personal career journeys to practical insights on inclusion and progression, Louisa and Isabel offer thoughtful perspectives for anyone interested in careers in technology, financial services and creating more inclusive workplaces.
11 Dec 2025
Tracey Davidson: The Journey to CEO at Hampden Bank
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, we’re joined by Tracey Davidson, CEO of Hampden Bank, who shares the story of her career and the journey that led her to the top of the financial services sector.
Tracey reflects on the experiences that shaped her path to becoming CEO, the lessons she has learned along the way and her perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing women in financial services today.
From insights on leadership and career progression to reflections on how the industry is evolving when it comes to gender equality, Tracey offers thoughtful perspectives for anyone interested in careers in finance and creating more inclusive workplaces.
27 Nov 2025
Marina Carson & Jenna Page: Women in Tech and Building Inclusive Workplaces
In this episode of What’s the GEN?, Marina Carson, Executive Director, and Jenna Page, Vice President at Morgan Stanley, share their experiences of building careers in technology within the financial services sector.
Together they discuss the opportunities and challenges facing women in tech, the importance of inclusive workplace cultures and how organisations can create environments where everyone can thrive.
Drawing on their own career journeys, Marina and Jenna share practical advice and reflections on leadership, career development and supporting greater gender equality across the industry.
A thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in careers in technology, financial services and building more inclusive workplaces.
13 Nov 2025
Sue Dawe: Leadership, Inclusion and Driving Change in Financial Services
In the first episode of What’s the GEN?, Sue Dawe, Chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise and Managing Partner of EY Scotland, joins the podcast to share her perspective on leadership, inclusion and driving meaningful change across financial and professional services.
Sue reflects on her career journey, the experiences that have shaped her leadership approach and the role organisations and individuals can play in advancing gender equality in the workplace.
As the opening conversation in the series, this episode sets the tone for the discussions ahead, exploring real experiences, practical ideas and the importance of building more inclusive workplaces across Scotland’s financial services sector.
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