Dec 11, 202546 minS16
In this reflective and practical episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Leaders Plus Interim COO Helen Fraser speaks with Rupert Brown , author of Lost in Transformation and Leaders Plus Senior Leader...
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Big Careers, Small Children
Hosted by Leaders Plus · kids · EN
About this Podcast:
Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our social enterprise Leaders Plus. We believe that no parent should have to choose between progressing the career they love and enjoying their young children. Through the Big Careers, Small Children podcast and our award-winning Fellowship Programme, we have supported thousands of Leaders with young children to make brave decisions about their future. We unapologetically help more mums (and dads with significant caring responsibilities) to get to senior leadership positions, because only by helping parent
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What is Big Careers, Small Children about?
Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE.
Who hosts Big Careers, Small Children?
Big Careers, Small Children is hosted by Leaders Plus. The show has published 232 episodes to date.
What has Big Careers, Small Children covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rupert Brown - Making Better Career and Family Decisions During Times of Transformation" (11 December 2025, 46 minutes), "{CEO Series} Ori Carmel - How to Make Better Decisions About Work and Family" (4 December 2025, 46 minutes), and "[Future of Work] Prof Gudrun Sander - How to Build a Better Workplace that Truly Supports Working Parents" (20 November 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does Big Careers, Small Children publish?
Big Careers, Small Children publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 232 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Big Careers, Small Children?
Booking probability for Big Careers, Small Children is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Big Careers, Small Children requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher. Big Careers, Small Children's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Dec 4, 202546 minS16
In this reflective and deeply thoughtful episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Ori Carmel , Founder and CEO at Sowen. Drawing on his lived experience as a father of two, Ori shares how...
Episode #216
[Future of Work] Prof Gudrun Sander - How to Build a Better Workplace that Truly Supports Working Parents
Nov 20, 202541 minS16In this research-rich and deeply practical episode, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Prof Gudrun Sander , Director of the Institute for International Management and Diversity Management IIDM-HSG at the...
- Nov 6, 202534 minS16
In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Ahed Serhal , HR Director, La Prairie Switzerland, about how she transformed guilt into growth while building a global...
- Oct 9, 202537 minS16
In this honest and inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Heather Blundell , UK CEO at Grayling, and mum of two young boys. Heather shares her personal journey of...
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- Sep 25, 202543 minS16
In this episode of Big Careers, Small Children , part of our brand-new Series 16, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Jess and Darryl Abelscroft about how they navigated shared parental leave and what they learned along the...
Episode #212
[Future Of Work] Dominic Holmes - How Flexible Working Will Redefine Success and Efficiency at Work
May 8, 202548 minS15In this forward-thinking episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dominic Holmes , Employment Law Partner at Kilgannon Law and Leaders Plus mentor. Dominic shares his expert...
- Apr 24, 202538 minS15
In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Rebecca Brosnan , CEO and Founder of The Halo Planner , and Non-Executive Director across several listed and non-profit...
Episode #210
Louise Donaghey FRAeS - How to Lead with Strength and Vulnerability as a Breadwinner Parent
Apr 10, 202550 minS15In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Louise Donaghey FRAeS , Group Head of Engines at International Airlines Group GBS , who will soon be one of Leaders...
Episode #209
{CEO Series} Dr Nara Daubeney - How To Let Go of Guilt and Redefine Success as a Working Parent
Apr 3, 202545 minS15In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dr Nara Daubeney , CEO & Co-Founder of Phaim Pharma and NHS Surgeon . Nara is also a mum of four. She shares her deeply honest and...
Episode #208
Nadia Bunyan MCIPD & Tatiana Pignon - How to Successfully Implement a 4-Day Week Without Sacrificing Impact
Mar 27, 202551 minS15In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Nadia Bunyan MCIPD , Director of People and Impact at Global Witness, and Tatiana Pignon , Associate Director at Autonomy. They...
- Mar 20, 202548 minS15
Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful international career while raising young children - without family support nearby? In the latest episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena Hefti MBE chats with...
- Mar 13, 202538 minS15
In our first Series 15 episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dan Reed, Director, Head of Digital at KPMG UK , about why being a parent doesn’t have to hold back your career...
Episode #205
(C-Suite Series) Steph Hind - How to Balance Leadership, Parenting, and Wellbeing Without Sacrifice
Mar 6, 202541 minS14In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Steph Hind , Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Heka, an employee wellbeing platform. Steph shares her journey of...
Episode #204
(C-Suite Series) Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL - How to Overcome Guilt and Build a Successful Career as a Parent
Feb 27, 202547 minS14In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, experienced non-executive director, broadcaster, and author...
Episode #203
(C-Suite Series) Jane Hollinshead - How to Navigate a Squiggly Career and Find Success on Your Own Terms
Feb 13, 202538 minS14In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Jane Hollinshead , Chief People Officer at Canary Wharf Group, about her squiggly career journey and how she navigated career...
Episode #202
(C-Suite Series) Heather Black - How Upskilling Can Unlock a Flexible and Fulfilling Career
Feb 6, 202536 minS14In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums. Heather is passionate about helping parents build flexible, fulfilling, and well-paid...
- Jan 30, 202542 minS14
In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Sylwia Wołos , Chief Strategy Officer at Ground Truth Intelligence and a Senior Leader Mentor on the Leaders Plus Fellowship...
- Jan 23, 202540 minS14
In this special 200th episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, our Programme and Impact Manager, Helen Fraser, takes the interviewer’s seat to chat with Leaders Plus Founder and CEO, Verena Hefti MBE . Verena...
- Jan 16, 202544 minS14
Are you ready to redefine career success while raising a family? In the first episode of the C-Suite series, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Elizabeth Willetts, Founder of Investing in Women and author of the upcoming book...
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Dan Reed
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Dr. Whitney Casares
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Brigid Schulte
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Director of Better Life Now, New America's The Better Life Lab
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