What's the GEN?
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Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Guests share insights on topics including women in finance, leadership development, mentorship and sponsorship, workplace inclusion and balancing career progression with life outside work.</p><p>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.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/13/2025
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Recent Episodes
March 9, 2026
Neeta Mundra: Career Journey, Confidence and the Power of Sponsorship
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>A thoughtful conversation about career development, resilience and the importance of supporting others while creating more inclusive workplaces.</p>
February 19, 2026
Gail Izat: Building Confidence at Work and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>A thoughtful episode for anyone looking to grow their career and help create more inclusive cultures across financial and professional services.</p>
February 5, 2026
Amy Paterson & Jayne Currie: Sponsorship, Confidence and Driving Gender Equality
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>A thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, career progression and building more inclusive workplaces.</p>
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- What is What's the GEN??
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Guests share insights on topics including women in finance, leadership development, mentorship and sponsorship, workplace inclusion and balancing career progression with life outside work.</p><p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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