Senior Leaders

Sophie Williams, author and speaker, talks candidly about The Glass Cliff, how we can reframe soft skills and why it’s so important to hire and retain ‘culture-adds’ to change the creative industries for the better.

A behind the scenes look at feminist publishing company, Virago.

Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, discusses the importance of fostering a love of reading in children, the transformation of the publishing industry and how to lead a team with purpose.

Bridget Shine, CEO of the Independent Publishers Guild, talks to us about the changing publishing landscape, nurturing your team and the importance of being truly regional.

A behind the scenes look at the lives of the people bringing the Women’s Prize to life.

Lee Newman, Educational Publisher at Collins, speaks to us candidly about class, imposter syndrome and how we’re all part of the solution to barriers in publishing.

Nelle Andrew on the importance of knowing your worth.

Preena Gadher on creating opportunities and the importance of knowing your values.

Polly Osborn on boundaries, burnout and parenting during lockdown.

Kate Mosse on The Women's Prize for Fiction and the best advice she was ever given.

The Brand & Communications Director on preserving mental health and thriving amidst change.

The CEO of Bonnier Books on integrity, routes to success and the importance of flexible working.

The literary agent on advocacy, negotiation and the language used to describe professional women

Janine Giovanni on on leading a team and her experience of coaching.

The Managing Director of Dorling Kindersley on work-life balance, advice for leaders and the future of publishing.