The D.A.R.E. Podcast (a #successfulmindset podcast) with Host Prof Miranda K. Brawn

D.A.R.E. Ep 16 - Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE: East End's Pearly Queen, ADHD, Imposter Moments & Gender Equity

Miranda K. Brawn

🎙️LAUNCH OF SEASON TWO EPISODE 6 (A.K.A EPISODE 16) for THE D.A.R.E. PODCAST 

FULL Podcast Episode with Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE and 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in July 2024. 

Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the mind of the Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE who is the Founder and CEO of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen. She shares her 30-plus years of experience within the banking and technology industries rising to Technology Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief of Staff levels for various global organisations. 

In this candid conversation, we explore her unique insights and experiences for the future of the gender diversity, hidden disabilities, imposter moment and much more. Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success using a non-conventional route, this 39 minutes interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen. 

In this episode, you will learn more about: 

1. An unconventional journey while entering banking at 16 years old after being raised in Hackney's East End of London before running her own business at 21 years old. She returned back back to corporate life within Technology before becoming a published Author and Founder/CEO.

2. She explains the history behind her family's role of Pearly Queens and Kings for over 100 years including her current role as "Pearly Queen" of the City of London.

3. Her successful mindset and visualisation tips including Mood Boards, Affirmations and Goal Setting techniques are shared.

4. Invisible disabilities and managing ADHD after being diagnosed at 50!

5. Dealing with imposter syndrome vs imposter moments.

6. Importance of the role that male allies have played in her career.

7. How to make the boardroom more sustainable and inclusive with culture change as a must.

8. How to create communities and networks to form spotlights for women promoting gender equity with an intersectional lens as the end goal.

9. Her best and worst advice for success over the decades.

10. Finally, what she dares the audience to do.

Plus MORE!

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Guest Biography:  Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE was awarded her OBE in June 2018 for her services to women and the economy. At the height of her successful 25 year career in the financial services, Vanessa launched the award winning WeAreTheCity.com in 2008 as a vehicle to help women progress in their careers. 

WeAreTheCity.com now has over 140,000 members and provides resources/conferences/awards/jobs to women across the UK. Vanessa is the also the co-founder of UK wide diversity forum Gender Networks. 

Vanessa is also an author and the Pearly Queen of The City of London, a tradition that has been in her family for over 100 years. She is an avid charity worker and sits on various boards.

Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF)

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