The Boardroom by Heather Elkington
The Boardroom is a podcast for managers navigating the challenging aspects of leadership that are often left unspoken. Host Heather Elkington facilitates real conversations about bias, boundaries, burnout, and building high-performing teams. The show provides insights and strategies for those in management roles.
Episodes
How to ask for a pay rise with confidence (I went from 85k to 120k)
Want to ask for a pay rise but have no idea where to start?In this episode, Heather breaks down how to prepare for the conversation, build a strong case, choose the right timing and ask with confidence.You’ll learn what to say, what not to say and how to follow up if the answer is “not yet”.In this episode:The exact steps Heather used to grow her salary from £85k to £120kWhy the pay rise conversat
Stop being nice at work (here’s how I stopped people pleasing)
If you’ve ever avoided a difficult conversation because you didn’t want to upset someone, this episode is for you.Heather explores the difference between being nice and being kind at work, and why people-pleasing can quietly hold you back as a manager and leader.She shares personal stories from her own career, including uncomfortable conversations she has had to start, feedback that was difficult
How I stop imposter syndrome getting in my way at work (the full guide)
You go into the conversation with a plan. Then they push back, and suddenly you’re convincing yourself you were wrong all along.In this episode, Heather gets into the part of leadership nobody prepares you for, the moment a difficult conversation goes sideways, and your confidence completely disappears.She covers:Why imposter syndrome hits hardest in difficult conversationsHow to hold your positio
The reasons your team will be accountable (or not)
Some people grow through pressure. Others spend their careers blaming everyone else for where they’re stuck.In this episode, Heather breaks down the “above the line vs below the line” framework, the quickest way to see who on your team is genuinely growing and who is stuck in blame, excuses, and denial.In this episode:The “above the line vs below the line” framework and how to use it as a litmus t
Managing friends at work gets messy (here’s how I made it work)
Most leaders won’t admit this. But Heather will.Nobody tells you that becoming “the manager” changes everything your friendships, your confidence, and how you show up every single day.In this episode, Heather gets real about the moment anxiety nearly stopped her in her tracks, and why asking for help turned out to be her biggest leadership superpower.Why asking for help is actually your biggest le
The Boardroom Trailer: The Conversations That Happen Behind Closed Doors with Heather Elkington
The Boardroom is the podcast for anyone navigating the messy, real, and often unspoken side of leadership. Hosted by Heather Elkington, someone who's been at the bottom, fought her way to the top, and never forgot what the hard parts actually felt like.Whether you're a first-time manager finding your feet, a senior leader feeling the pressure, or somewhere in between, this is the podcast that help
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