23.6 Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian
How do you manage the pressure of being in the hot seat, day in day out? Viv speaks to Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of The Guardian sinc...
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How To Own The Room
Want to own the room? Comedian and radio and TV presenter Viv Groskop talks to inspirational women about the secrets of brilliant speaking. They share the tips and tricks that will get you t...
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23:5 Amy Poon, restaurant owner and food entrepreneur
How do you find the courage to keep changing the course of your career and try something new? Viv speaks to Amy Poon, who grew up in her fam...
23.4 Maria Semple, novelist
How can you use disappointment to fuel your future success? Viv talks to Maria Semple, who wrote the bestselling novel, Where D'You Go, Bern...
23.3 I.Stephanie Boyce, Solicitor and former president of the Law Society of England and Wales
How do you cultivate self-belief when barriers get in the way of your goals? Viv talks to I.Stephanie Boyce, a solicitor who went on to beco...
23.2 Sanna Marin, former Prime Minister of Finland
How can you develop a leadership style that is calm and non-forceful? Viv talks to Sanna Marin, the former Prime Minister of Finland, who wa...
23.1 Cariad Lloyd, actress and comedian
How do you build the confidence to risk being more off-the-cuff in professional life? Viv talks to Cariad Lloyd - the actress and comedian -...
How to Own the Room - Series 23 Trailer
Welcome back to How to Own the Room with Viv Groskop: the podcast where inspirational women reveal the secrets of brilliant speaking. Yes! A...
22.6 Carrie Sun, author
How do you swap a soul-crushing job for one that sustains you? Viv talks to the writer, Carrie Sun, whose new memoir, Private Equity, is abo...
22.5 Kate Stephens, CEO
How do you find the confidence to pursue the work you want and ace an interview? Viv chats to Kate Stephens, the CEO of Smart Works, an amaz...
22.4 Joanna Jensen, entrepreneur
How do you find the self-belief to pursue a brilliant idea, convince investors in your vision and pick yourself after setbacks? Viv chats to...
22.3 Angela Saini, science journalist and author
How do you connect with audiences on a deeper, truer level? Viv talks to award-winning journalist and author , Angela Saini , about combatti...
22.2 Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, presenter and moderator
How do you create the best panel experience? Viv talks to professional moderator, Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, about managing nerves, getting t...
22.1 Patsy Palmer, actress and DJ
How do you learn to say no and do what makes you happy? Viv talks to the actress, Patsy Palmer, best-known for her role as Bianca Jackson in...
21.5 Evanna Lynch, actress and writer - Happy High Status
How do you find your voice and your confidence when people expect you to be only one thing? How can you overcome thoughts that keep you smal...
21.4 Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer-songwriter - Happy High Status
How do you bounce back from a major knock to your confidence? How do you maintain focus and poise even when you're exhausted or overwhelmed?...
21.3 James O'Brien, broadcaster - Happy High Status
Can you be "too confident"? How entitled is too entitled? In this third of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to bro...
21.2 Fatima Whitbread, Olympic athlete - Happy High Status
What happens when you swivel the lens away from yourself? In this second of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to Ol...
21.1 Tom Allen, comedian - Happy High Status
Can you be both insecure and confident at the same time? In this first of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to awar...
20.6 Angela Cretu, CEO
How do you achieve and stay authentic? Viv talks to Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon, one of the biggest beauty brands in the world. Growing up in...
20.5 Lucinda Chambers, fashion director
How do you follow a dream? Viv talks to the fashion legend, Lucinda Chambers, who worked at Vogue from the age of 21, eventually working her...