Why You’re Probably Undervaluing Yourself – Lessons from Top CEO Lindsay Pattison
Lindsay Pattison, former Chief People Officer at WPP and past President of WACL, joins Rachel and Marco to reflect on a career defined by bold leadership, relentless energy, and championing inclusion. From pitches gone wrong to the power of sponsorship, Lindsay shares unfiltered wisdom on mentorship, confidence, taking leaps—and why she’s choosing to pause now. Plus, we go behind the scenes of her work with the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Chapters:
02:33 – Lindsay’s Career in 60 Seconds (Sort of!)
06:45 – From CEO to Chief People Officer: Career Milestones
08:36 – The Power of the Pause: Why Lindsay Stepped Down
11:08 – Behind the Scenes of the Women’s Rugby World Cup
13:36 – Mentorship vs Sponsorship: What's the Difference?
21:02 – Biggest Career Mistakes and What They Taught Her
29:11 – Return to Office & Bridging the Generational Gap
33:00 – Advice for Team Leaders: Building Culture & Connection
40:14 – Women, Confidence & Championing DEI
44:55 – Public Speaking Tips & Pitching Advice
46:15 – The Best Life Advice Lindsay Ever Received
47:47 – Building Your Ally Network & Taking the Leap
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Mentor
MENTOR is a podcast that shares the lived experiences of senior leaders across industries.
In each episode, guests open up to founders Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi of TheZoo.London about their careers, mistakes, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. It’s smart, relaxed, and packed with real-world insight. Whether you’re a future leader or simply curious about how others have navigated the world of work, MENTOR delivers valuable takeaways and thoughtful conversation.
Brought to you by TheZoo.London and Viral Tribe.
- No. of episodes: 9
- Latest episode: 2025-07-08
- Education Business Self-Improvement
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