Lead and Advance: Building Women’s Leadership, One Story at a Time

Dec 11, 2025
47 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of the Women in Transport Podcast, we spotlight our impactful flagship programs 'Lead' and 'Advance.' Shireen Ali-Khan and guests Laura Tofts, Fi Hamilton, Nkiruka (Nky) Nzekwu, Angela Gainsford, Sonya Byers, and Iain Smith explore how these programs build confidence, leadership skills, and supportive networks. Amongst the guests, past participants and facilitators share personal stories of transformation and empowerment. The conversation also touches on the importance of allyship, representation, and sustaining impactful changes within the industry. Key highlights include the benefits of coaching, the significance of creating safe spaces, and the lasting ripple effects on both personal and professional levels.

Find out more about the Lead and Advance programmes - 

https://www.womenintransport.com/lead

https://www.womenintransport.com/mentoring-advance

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Download the whitepaper here: https://www.womenintransport.com/intersectionality 

Women in Transport is presented by Shireen Ali-Khan from Women in Transport.


The series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

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