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Cynthia shared her personal journey of growing up in Northern Ireland and later moving to Canada, reflecting on how both privilege and oppression shaped her leadership journey through various transitions. She discussed h
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A podcast for leaders holding paradox—humanity and strategy. hosts Holding It Both Ways, a business show with 16 episodes published.
Cynthia shared her personal journey of growing up in Northern Ireland and later moving to Canada, reflecting on how both privilege and oppression shaped her leadership journey through various transitions. She discussed h
In this conversation, Cynthia speaks with tech founder Heera Rehman, who spent a decade leading internal communications for large, global companies before launching WorldTone AI. Together, they explore the heart of inclu
In this episode, Amanda Davie and Cynthia get specific about treating emotional intelligence as a skill you practise, not a trait you either have or lack. We talk about coaching moves any leader can use this week, the in
Jeanne Omlor joins Cynthia for a straight‑talk conversation about moving from hesitation to action. We explore how to build a values‑aligned business (or team) by choosing clarity over complexity, getting crystal‑clear o
SMEs run hot: fewer people, faster decisions, and almost no safety net. In this conversation, Heather McDaniel shares how small and medium enterprises can build strong cultures without big‑company budgets. We explore the
Gifty Enright joins Cynthia to get practical about the real pressures facing working mothers—and what leaders can do beyond platitudes. We unpack why parents are the most stressed demographic, how the “good girl” social
In this episode of Gender Equity Rebels, Cynthia Fortlage sits down with Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas to explore the intersections of gender, power, privilege, and purpose within the global fashion industry. As a
In this final episode of the Gender Equity Rebels series, Cynthia Fortlage sits down with Emily Button-Ham, founder of Emily Button Coaching, to discuss the reality behind Pay Gap Day in the UK (15 November 2023). What b
🏳️🌈 Gender Rebel Series: Hormones, Health, and the Workplace Inclusion isn’t just about who’s in the room—it’s also about what’s understood once we get there. In this episode of Gender Equity Rebels, I sit down with R
Dave joins Cynthia to explore what men’s mental health looks like when we move beyond stoicism toward language, curiosity, and connection. Starting from teen years shaped by anger and loss, Dave traces a path through hea
Over the past few years, some of my most viewed posts have been the most personal. When I write about the messy middle of my life, people engage. When I share something raw or unresolved, the response is often overwhelmi
When Abigail Wilmore of People Flow invited me to join her Monthly Mentoring Chat, I knew it would be more than a friendly catch-up. Abigail’s work with HR leaders and change-makers creates space for honest, practical co
I’ve done a lot of interviews across podcasts, panels, articles, and keynotes. Each one offers a different reflection. But one in particular has stayed with me. My conversation with Neil Hudson-Basing on his podcast Paus
Over the years, I’ve done dozens—possibly hundreds—of interviews, podcasts, and panels. Each one is its own little mirror. Sometimes it reflects my identity.Sometimes my leadership.Sometimes my advocacy.Sometimes my fram
Sometimes people focus on my story.My identity. My journey. And I understand why—it’s visible. It’s human. It’s real. But the work I do?The leadership strategy, the inclusion frameworks, and the economic models?That ofte
Welcome to the first official episode of Holding It Both Ways — a podcast about leadership, paradox, humanity, and strategy. In this opening conversation, Cynthia Fortlage and Katie Allen dig into the hard-to-name, often
Cynthia
Wellness Coach · Chingonas Talk About It
1 appearance on this show
Jeanne Omlor
Business Strategist, multi-7-Figure Online Business Coach, Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach
1 appearance on this show
Gifty Enright
author of Octopus on a Treadmill, TEDx speaker, global expert on women’s wellbeing at work
1 appearance on this show
Dave James
coach, mentor, international speaker, podiatrist
1 appearance on this show
Abigail Wilmore
HR Specialist, CEO and Founder of People Flow · People Flow
1 appearance on this show
Cynthia Fortlage
1 appearance on this show
Katie Allen
medical researcher and former Member of the Australian parliament · Aesthetic Center of Gainesville
1 appearance on this show
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