#152 Menopausal Leadership, Career Pivots and Gen Z with Barbara O' Malley, Chief People Officer at Irish Life Group

Do you ever feel like your career is stuck, even though you know you"re capable of so much more? You’ve climbed the ranks and have the accomplishments to prove it. Yet, despite all you"ve achieved, something feels off - maybe you"re itching for a change but worry it"s too late, or you’re struggling to find the balance between career success and a personal life. In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Barbara O"Malley, Chief People Officer at Irish Life Group, to talk about making courageous career moves, setting clear boundaries, and the importance of advocating for ourselves as women in leadership. Barbara’s story is so inspiring -she moved from finance to HR at a senior level without adding extra degrees, using her existing skills and passions to find a role that truly fits. This episode is packed with insights and actionable steps, especially for any woman ready to take control of her career path and find a new level of balance. Tune in to discover: [00:02:00] How Barbara Pivoted From Finance to HR Executive Level [00:05:15] How to Leverage Your Existing Strengths for a Career Shift. [00:09:45] The Power of Using Your Voice To Create Your Own Path [00:15:30] Barbara’s Journey Of Setting Boundaries & Finding Balance [00:26:45] Menopause in the Workplace and Reshaping Workplace Culture [00:30:55] Gen Z Advisory Board: Listening to the Next Generation [00:35:10] Must Hear: Barbara’s Top Takeaways for Women in Leadership Want more? Download My proven 5-step Survive to Thrive method™️ to give you the tools to thrive in high-pressure environments, without sacrificing time with your family or compromising your performance, even if you don"t believe it"s possible yet! What are you waiting for? 🔗 Get the blueprint now Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Lucy’s podcast, it’s so useful." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more women -- just like you -- move towards achieving their leadership career goals faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding new episodes all the time and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!