{"podcast":{"title":"The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia","slug":"the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484","podcast_index_feed_id":7098484,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/leadership-stories-sarah-perugia/","website_url":"https://www.sarahperugia.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9d32afd0-1fc2-44b0-a34f-64ab15188d14/PqFTcvGnq9VNYCsHEy-C91BJ.png","author":"Sarah Perugia","episode_count":20,"summary":"Welcome to Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, where each week, the show dives into unscripted, candid conversations with female leaders who share their stories, learnings, and wisdom to empower and inspire others on their leadership journeys. This first series, Women on a Mission, highlights women in leadership who are dedicated to creating change within their organisations and beyond. Through the power of storytelling, this podcast reminds us of the strength we gain from hearing the real-life experiences of others – leaving you feeling energised and reassured you are not alone in the challenges you face. Hosted by Sarah Perugia, an expert women-in-leadership coach, whole-person leadership transformation specialist, and captivating speaker, this podcast will help you build confidence, empower you to take action and discover joy in your leadership journey. If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, and stories that resonate, this podcast is for you. www.sarahperugia.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484"},"episode":{"title":"#8 – Anya Topiwala – Legacy: What Championing Women in STEM Actually Takes","slug":"8-anya-topiwala-legacy-what-championing-women-in-stem-actually-takes","published_at":"2025-05-28T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484/8-anya-topiwala-legacy-what-championing-women-in-stem-actually-takes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484","url":"https://www.sarahperugia.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a93142c6-5c3c-443f-b8d8-083aa196ba47.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anya Topiwala, an award-winning medical researcher, psychiatrist, and lecturer. Anya graduated from Oxford University before going on to complete her DPhil in Psychiatry, and she’s since made an extraordinary impact in the field by exploring the links between alcohol and dementia. Recognised with major research grants from the Wellcome Trust, Anya is a champion for evidence-based medicine, women in STEM, and inclusive leadership in academia. In this episode, we talk about: (05:59) Balancing academia and motherhood (09:21) Gender bias in science research (12:05) How alcohol affects dementia risk (16:16) Aspiring to a coaching leadership style (20:15) Why confidence and collaboration matter (22:54) Championing women in science (24:21) Key takeaways on leadership and legacy Anya’s story is a powerful reminder of how diversity isn’t just a values issue – it’s essential for better science, fairer workplaces, and improved outcomes for everyone. This episode is filled with actionable insights for women and allies looking to lead with impact, courage, and compassion. About the host Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke…","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anya Topiwala, an award-winning medical researcher, psychiatrist, and lecturer. Anya graduated from Oxford University b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1497,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484/episodes/8-anya-topiwala-legacy-what-championing-women-in-stem-actually-takes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-whole-truth-leadership-stories-with-sarah-perugia-7098484/8-anya-topiwala-legacy-what-championing-women-in-stem-actually-takes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}