Bloom Talks is a podcast show bringing you guest speakers talking about the topics that really matter for women in the communications industry and beyond.

Meet the presenter:

Susi Castle is a marketer and the founder of Anders & True, a strategic marketing consultancy, with over a decade of experience helping businesses achieve measurable results. A WACL Talent Award winner and Patricia Mann Award winner, she's been part of the Bloom community since 2017, and for four years, a member and proud mentor.

As host of Bloom Talks, Susi loves asking unexpected questions and celebrating people's successes. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, she brings a unique perspective to every conversation – one that helps her spot connections others might miss.

When she's not building brands with her consultancy clients, she's helping professionals get comfortable with discomfort to push them to ever greater growth.

Present with Power: How Action Builds Confidence

In this episode of Bloom Talks, we sit down with Mary Langan who helps people step into their confidence, speak with impact, and push past fear - whether they’re sharing a small idea in a meeting or delivering a keynote on stage.

She takes us through her experiences training professionals across the industry and shares memorable moments from individuals who transformed their careers by finding their voice. We also explore some eye-opening statistics on the lack of female CEOs, the persistent gaps in seniority, the ageism barrier for women in the sector and what this means for future leaders.

Throughout the episode, she offers practical, accessible tips on crafting and delivering a powerful presentation: how to manage nerves, how to structure your message, and how to grow through imperfection. Her message is clear - confidence isn’t innate; it’s built through action.

Mary is the founder of Nua, a boutique people development company helping leaders and teams perform at their best. After a career in sales and leadership at BBC Worldwide, Mary founded Nua to bring fresh thinking to how people grow, lead, and collaborate. My work helps leaders grow in confidence and care, teams build trust and alignment, and individuals communicate with clarity and impact , bringing out the best in people and the organisations they serve. Clients describe my work as both stretching and supportive, helping them think differently and perform at their best. “Mary has been a trusted partner to our Board for a number of years, helping us grow as a team, align around a shared vision, and imagine what’s next. She has a rare mix of sharp insight and warmth. She stretches our thinking, lifts our energy, and is simply a joy to spend time with.” Managing Director, UK, Global Media Agency

CREDITS -

Host - Susi Castle

Contributor - Mary Langan

Post production - Rachel Flynn, Naz Erten, Gina Miller

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