Episode Details

In this special International Women's Day episode of Just Covered, hosts Wayne and Georgia sit down with two inspirational senior leaders from L&G – Victoria Jefferies, Market Development Director, and Jo Coan, Strategic Partnerships Director.

Vikki and Jo share their career journeys into financial services, from Vikki's early days in insurance sales, to Jo's "wild card" job application that led her to implementing over £1 billion in assets within her first year. 

They open up about the challenges they've faced as women in the workplace, including pregnancy discrimination, the pressure to return from maternity leave early and being the only woman in the room. The conversation tackles the harsh reality of financial services' 27% pay gap and explores why vulnerability has become their superpower, rather than a weakness.

The discussion also explores the crucial role mentorship and male allyship can play in amplifying women’s roles in the workplace. Vikki and Jo share practical advice for young women entering the industry, and their optimistic vision for a more diverse, authentic future in financial services.

This episode also covers:

• The importance of how diversity in financial services can bring new experiences, relatability and authenticity to the “people business”. 
• Why "saying yes and worrying later" and "running your own race" are essential mindsets for career growth.
• Actionable ways men can support women in the workplace, from backing up their ideas in meetings to calling out poor behaviour and unconscious bias.

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