Listen "The only woman in the room: how one junior diplomat built real power"
Episode Synopsis
Jenny Wilcox reveals the hidden reality of diplomatic life—where managing powerful personalities, navigating male-dominated spaces, and leading through crises requires mastering the small details that make big outcomes possible.From her early days in the Foreign Secretary's private office to serving as Deputy High Commissioner during international crises, she shares the unexpected skills that translate from diplomatic corridors to corporate boardrooms.I write more deeply about what I learn from my intervieweesalong with insights from 20+ years as a diplomat and army officer - in my weekly newsletter, Diplomatic Dispatches.You can also find me here:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-s-uptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtodiplomat/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@howtodiplomatThe views expressed in this episode are the personalreflections of the guest. They do not represent the official positions of the UK Foreign Office or any government. This podcast shares human stories and transferable lessonsfrom diplomacy - not day-to-day operational details.
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