Mindshare Power Room Podcast

What does it mean to have a mentor, sponsor or cheerleader? Many people are not aware of the benefit of having these key people in your corner. In this two part episode we bestow the merits of having a mentor, a sponsor and cheerleaders as part of your career development “toolkit” and dispel the myths around being selected for a mentor or a sponsorship schemes. Joining us for the second part of this discussion focussed on cheerleaders is WPP's Roots committee members Sherifa Benjamin-Ifiill and Akwa Onuoha.

What does it mean to have a mentor, sponsor or cheerleader? Many people are not aware of the benefit of having these key people in your corner. In this two part episode we bestow the merits of having a mentor, a sponsor and cheerleaders as part of your career development “toolkit” and dispel the myths around being selected for a mentor or a sponsorship schemes. Joining us in this round table discussion is WPP's Roots committee members Mamma Duker, Sherifa Benjamin-Ifiill, Akama Davies and Akwa Onuoha.

In this episode we are joined by Jacqui Harper MBE, a certified executive coach, acclaimed author and presentation skills expert, her career began as a TV news anchor in the UK. Jacqui will provide guidance on how to make a great impression whether in the boardroom, or your team huddle. She will also discuss how to hold the attention of everyone in the room and how to have a meaningful presence even if you have a small part to play. The Power Room Podcast is a biweekly inspirational and practical advice podcast, to bring influential, successful Black leaders to the forefront. An informative, easy paced discussion celebrating success, career development and self-belief.

Learn how to build your professional network and the important things to consider or avoid. How to nurture relationships and remain genuine. How to tap into your network successfully and knowing your own worth in someone else’s network with Carrie Timms, Director of Global Consumer Marketing, EMEA at Meta. The Power Room Podcast is a biweekly inspirational and practical advice podcast, to bring influential, successful Black leaders to the forefront. An informative, easy paced discussion celebrating success, career development and self-belief. *Since the time of recording this episode Facebook, Inc. has rebranded to Meta (Meta Platforms Inc). Any mention to Facebook should be understood as Meta.

Understand the highs and lows of Karen Blackett’s rise to CEO, her work as a government advisor and how she earned her OBE. We’ll discuss what motivates her, the career targets she sets for herself and how she goes about achieving them. The Power Room Podcast is a biweekly inspirational and practical advice podcast, to bring influential, successful Black leaders to the forefront. An informative, easy paced discussion celebrating success, career development and self-belief.

Meet Deborah Harper and Kara McClure the hosts of the Mindshare Roots Power Room Podcast. In this teaser episode, Deb and Kara discuss what you can expect to hear from their guests* over the next four episodes, talk a bit about themselves and their career journey thus far and share some of their favourite podcasts and favorite programs to binge on Netflix.  The Power Room Podcast, is an inspirational and practical advice podcast to bring influential, successful Black leaders to the forefront. It is an informative, easy paced discussion celebrating success, career development and self-belief.  * Carries Timms is the Director of Customer Marketing, EMEA at Meta. This episode was recorded before the rebrand of Facebook to Meta.