Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Ryan Davies, Business Development Manager at NatWest.

Ryan shares how a change in environment shifted his experience from surviving to thriving. He explores the role of psychological safety, the impact of agile ways of working, and why trust and flexibility are critical to high-performing teams.

He also reflects on his work in allyship, his experience taking partner leave, and the broader lessons this brought to his understanding of inclusion and leadership.

Ryan introduces a powerful analogy about value and environment, reminding us that sometimes it’s not about changing who you are, but where you are.

The episode closes with a powerful reflection on value and environment, and why sometimes the biggest shift comes not from changing who you are, but where you are.

To get in touch with Ryan, find him here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandavieskent/

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Mary Taylor (de Sausmarez), Managing Director at Renaissance Global.

Mary shares how a moment of unexpected self-awareness led her to reflect on the unspoken realities women can experience in senior leadership. She explains why naming difficult feelings can create greater understanding within teams and why humour often plays an important role in leadership resilience.

Mary also discusses how a conversation with a colleague during the global response to George Floyd’s death challenged her thinking about diversity and inclusion, prompting a deeper personal journey of reflection and learning.

The episode closes with a powerful reminder that leadership is an ongoing process of growth, honesty and self-awareness.

To get in touch with Mary, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-de-sausmarez/

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Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Chatwin, Vice President Marketing Europe at Fujitsu.

Emma reflects on what consistency has meant across 25 years in one organisation. For her, consistency is not rigidity, but showing up with the same intent - creating stability, trust and psychological safety for others, especially during challenging moments.

She explains why retention is a business-critical leadership choice, particularly when leading a geographically dispersed team in a complex tech environment. Longevity, she argues, is not a lack of ambition, but an opportunity and a choice to evolve alongside an organisation and build real momentum over time.

Emma also shares the story of launching a women’s network in tech in 2013, how it evolved as the industry changed, and why knowing when to adapt - or stop - is part of responsible leadership.

The episode closes with a quote from Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” A powerful summary of a career built on sustained, intentional leadership.

To get in touch with Emma, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-chatwin-fcim-55062037/

Stay tuned for future episodes of the Finding Your EPIC® podcast