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What if the biggest barrier to your success as a leader isn’t your workload, your organisation, or even your strategy… but your mindset?

In this episode, Jacqueline Stockwell sits down with Rachel Hudson, an NLP coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and mindset specialist, to explore how leaders can break free from limiting beliefs and step into a more empowered way of thinking and leading.

Together, they unpack the concept of generative change — moving beyond quick fixes to creating deep, lasting transformation in how you think, feel, and act.

For information leaders and data professionals, this conversation is particularly powerful. Whether you're struggling with stakeholder buy-in, feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, or questioning your impact, Rachel shares practical insights to help you regain control and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between a victim mindset and an empowerment mindset
• How the stories you tell yourself shape your leadership outcomes
• A simple question that can instantly shift your perspective
• Practical tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to manage overwhelm
• Why resilience is built through challenge—and how to harness it

This is not about fixing problems temporarily…
It’s about creating a new way of thinking that supports long-term success.

🎧 Tune in and start living the life you’ve been talking about.

🌱 Ready to take this further?

If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here.

You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace.

🟢 — Start where you are

If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here:

👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan
Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki

🟡 Build clarity and direction

Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall:

👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard
This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard

🔵 Grow with me

If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum:

👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data
I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you. The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data

🚀 Want to keep building?

If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together:

👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event
Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell

👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint
Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move.
https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/

💬 Final thought

You don’t need to do everything at once.
Just take one next step.

And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛

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What does it look like to lead with kindness and honesty in the fast tech world?

In this episode, host Jacqueline Stockwell talks with Peter Rising. Peter is a Senior Partner Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, a writer, and a YouTuber. He knows a lot about technology, but that is only part of his story. He also stands up for women in tech, cares deeply about mental health, and is an autism dad. Peter has Tourette’s syndrome, and he talks openly about his journey to show that leaders can look different than we think.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Peter talk about:

• How Cloud Security Has Changed: How moving data to the cloud changed everything, and why companies need to plan ahead to stay safe.
• Humans and AI: Why tools like Microsoft Copilot are great for helping us work, but still need human minds to guide them.
• How to Be a Real Ally: Why men need to do more than just say they support women—they need to speak up when things are unfair.
• Being Yourself at Work: Peter's experience public speaking with Tourette’s syndrome, and why workplaces need to give real support to people who think differently.
• Avoiding Burnout: How Peter sets boundaries to log off from work, write books, and run his YouTube channel without burning out.

Peter reminds us that "every day is a school day." If you want to learn about cloud safety, AI, or making the workplace a better place for everyone, this episode is for you.

Find Peter Rising:

• LinkedIn: Search "Peter Rising"
• YouTube: @PeterRisingM365

🌱 Ready to take this further?
If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here.
You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace.

🟢 Start where you are
If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here:
👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan
Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki
🟡 Build clarity and direction
Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall:
👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard
This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard
🔵 Grow with me
If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum:
👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data
I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you. The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data

🚀 Want to keep building?
If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together:
👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event
Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell
👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint
Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move.
https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/

💬 Final thought
You don’t need to do everything at once.
Just take one next step.
And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛

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Did you know that five AI prompts consume the equivalent of a full glass of water? Most people associate carbon footprints with planes and cars, but our digital habits are leaving an equally massive—yet invisible—mark on the environment.

In this episode, Jacqueline Stockwell sits down with Rachel Mitchell, Principal Consultant at Leadership Through Data, to peel back the curtain on Data Decarbonization. They dive deep into the physical reality of data: the cooling systems, the millions of gallons of water used by data centres, and the energy consumed by every "like," emoji, and duplicate email trail.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Power of ROT: Why Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial data is a "lose-lose-lose" for your business and the planet.
• AI’s Thirst: The surprising environmental cost of AI prompts and how to use digital tools more consciously.
• Influencing the Board: How to use the "Green Agenda" to finally get leadership to care about information governance.
• Practical First Steps: How to stop the "uncontrolled growth" in OneDrive and SharePoint without overwhelming your team.

Whether you are an information leader, an "eco-warrior," or just someone looking to declutter your digital life, this conversation provides the clarity and confidence needed to build sustainable information practices.

🌱 Ready to take this further?

If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here.

You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace.

🟢 — Start where you are

If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here:

👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan
Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki

🟡 Build clarity and direction

Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall:

👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard
This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard

🔵 Grow with me

If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum:

👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data
I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you. The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data

🚀 Want to keep building?

If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together:

👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event
Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell

👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint
Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move.
https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/

💬 Final thought

You don’t need to do everything at once.
Just take one next step.

And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛

Support the show