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Episode Description

In this episode, Julia along with Mona Sinha reflect on the Essence series and the discoveries made throughout the expedition. Over the past seven episodes, the conversation has explored the deep internal qualities that shape how women lead. From the wisdom of the body to the influence of ancestors, each discussion has revealed a key piece of what lies at the heart of leadership.

Mona and Julia bring these insights together, highlighting the moments that will stay with them. They revisit the lessons learned and consider how this deeper understanding of essence can reshape leadership for women everywhere.

This episode invites us to step back and reflect on what has been uncovered, offering a powerful close to the journey of exploring essence.

About the Guests

Mona Sinha

Mona Sinha is a global advocate for gender equality and women’s leadership. She is the Board Chair of Women Moving Millions and Equality Now and has worked extensively to advance women’s rights through philanthropy, business, and education. Mona is passionate about creating systems that support women in stepping into leadership with confidence and authenticity.

About the Host

Julia Middleton

Julia Middleton is the host of the Women Emerging podcast and a best-selling author of “If that’s leading, I’m in” as well as two previous books: “Leading beyond Authority” and “Cultural Intelligence”. She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to find their own approach to leading.

In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and in 2022 she lead an expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leading that resonates with women’. She now leads expeditions with women all over the world based on 4Es methodology, discovered in the first expedition.

Prior to that, Julia was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose, which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organisations in the world.
Julia is also an Ambassador for the Aurora Prize based in Armenia, on the boards of Alfanar Venture Philanthropy in the Arab World and Equality Now, which operates globally, and on the Advisory Councils of Fundacao Dom Cabral in Brazil and Synapse in Pakistan.

Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.