Episode 2: A Seat At The Table - Mel Rowsell

‘A Seat At The Table’ is the new monthly podcast from The Icehouse - a place for courageous conversations and empowering diversity and community in business. Regular hosts Liz Wotherspoon, Chief Executive of Growth at The Icehouse, Bryar Stewart, The Icehouse Community Manager, and Melanie Spencer, Co-CEO at Socialites, invite special guests for courageous conversations.

Mel Rowsell, The Human Connection, Diversity in Thought, Self-Compassion and Culture

Introducing the first A Seat At The Table guest, Mel Rowsell. Mel is a leadership coach, an expert in Human Connection at work and the co-founder of Vend.

Mel’s conversation is down to earth, refreshing, constructive and fun. It’s filled to the brim with tactical takeaways and advice that you can implement tomorrow. Mel discusses effective leadership, diversity in thought, the importance of having self-compassion, being okay with silence and getting rid of the noise and the imposer syndrome living in our heads.

The courageous conversation unpacks;

Mel’s business and leadership journey, milestones, and deep-valley moments

Practical advice on giving yourself a seat at the table as a leader

Practical advice on crafting a culture of diversity

How to have courageous and effective conversations over Zoom and in the boardroom

Her observations of the future of business, what led her to Wisdom at Work and what fills her tank

Much, much more!

It’s worth getting your notebooks out for this conversation!

Available now through listening platforms, Spotify, YouTube, The Icehouse’s Podcast Series page and social media channels.

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If you want to get in touch with our hosts, provide feedback, inspiration, guest ideas or more, contact Bryar Stewart at grow@theicehouse.co.nz