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The Boardroom by Heather Elkington

by Heather Elkington

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  • How to run 1on1s with your team (5 mistakes to avoid)

    October 21, 2026 · 31 min

    Are your 1on1 meetings with your team just status updates? Here's how to run one-on-ones that actually work, with the questions and agenda I use. Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky went viral for saying one-on-ones are a waste of time. My take: if…

  • Working from home is hurting your career (6 tips to stay visible)

    October 14, 2026 · 17 min

    Are you doing great work from home but getting overlooked for pay rises and promotions? In this episode, Heather shares how to make working from home help your career rather than hold it back. Proximity bias is real. A UK study of more…

  • The 5 Business Rules That Built My £1M Company

    October 7, 2026 · 29 min

    Heather shares the 5 business rules behind the £1M she’s made since leaving her corporate job, with a team of three. Heather reveals that one of the best emails she’s received is from an angry customer. From there, she breaks down the…

  • How to Manage Up: Dealing with a Difficult Manager

    September 30, 2026 · 20 min

    What do you do when you have a difficult manager? Maybe they’re inconsistent, make empty promises, message you at all hours, fill your diary with unnecessary meetings, or make you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells. In this…

  • Workplace Dilemmas: Friends, Resentment & Difficult Colleagues

    September 23, 2026 · 27 min

    We are back after a two week break, Heather is officially a married woman 💍 and we are finally answering some of the dilemmas you’ve emailed us at hello@theboardroompodcast.com. From navigating friendships at work and managing someone who…

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  • How to Hire Incredible People: Steal This Interview Process

    September 9, 2026 · 31 min

    Hiring someone is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a manager, but how do you actually know who’s going to be great once they’re in the role? In this episode, Heather breaks down the interview process she uses to hire brilliant…

  • How to support your team's mental health without lowering standards

    September 2, 2026 · 32 min

    How do you support someone struggling with their mental health while still holding them accountable for their performance? In this episode, Heather shares: How to balance empathy and accountabilitySupporting mental health and burnoutWhen…

  • Will AI replace middle managers? My tips to stay valuable

    August 26, 2026 · 31 min

    Is AI really coming for middle management? Heather believes that is the wrong question. The better question is which parts of management AI will replace, and which human leadership skills are about to become more valuable than ever. In…

  • How to use Stoicism to become a better leader

    August 19, 2026 · 32 min

    Stoicism has changed the way I lead, handle failure, and respond when things don’t go to plan. In this episode, I’m sharing the Stoic principles I’ve used for years to become calmer, more resilient and more intentional in the way I…

  • Your 7 step guide to become a powerhouse manager

    August 12, 2026 · 27 min

    Becoming a manager is one of those career milestones everyone congratulates you on, but very few people actually prepare you for. Whether you’ve just become a manager, you’re about to step into your first leadership role, or you simply…

  • My 4 biggest productivity hacks to avoid burnout

    August 5, 2026 · 28 min

    Being productive does not mean squeezing more work into every available hour. In this episode, Heather shares the four productivity rules that help her run two businesses while still protecting her health, relationships and life outside…

  • How I manage Gen Z at work (without lowering my standards)

    July 29, 2026 · 32 min

    Is Gen Z really difficult to manage, or do they simply expect better management? Heather explores why Gen Z are often labelled lazy, entitled, or difficult to manage, and why the real problem may be the way workplaces try to lead them. In…

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About the show

The conversations about leadership and work, that normally only happen behind those closed boardroom doors. The Boardroom is a podcast for managers navigating the parts of leadership no one talks about: bias, boundaries, burnout, and building high-performing teams.