Your Permission to Pause

Jo Cowlin

English Business Education How To Management Self-Improvement

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Episodes 39

Avg. Duration 34m

Activity Moderate

Since May 2024

Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

90%

Hosting

feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Your Permission to Pause podcast brings inspiration, wisdom and candid conversations loaded with humour and advice that will support female leaders to rethink how they approach leadership and life. In this podcast you will hear real stories that have fuelled Jo’s growth as well as themes that have emerged from her work in the leadership field. As a self-confessed ‘work in progress’ Jo keeps her content real and accessible by bringing you up front conversations where she and her guests share frankly and transparently their trials, tribulations and lessons along the leadership path. The episodes will leave you with powerful insights and practical ways that will help you grow and navigate your way through leadership and life. Whether you are experienced, new or an aspiring female leader, these conversations will put the spring back in your step. Meet your host Jo Cowlin Jo Cowlin keeps it real. Some people might like to call her ‘a motivational people development expert’ but Jo would rather you didn’t. Jo is a no-nonsense, straight-talking northerner She is also a transformational coach, facilitator and game changer. She has a passion for results and is dedicated to helping leaders realise their aspirations without compromising their wellbeing. She dares individuals to be different by eliminating corporate BS, life coaching, and hand-holding, and instead encourages breaking through barriers to gain clarity and step into personal power for a life without limits. She specialises in taking individuals out of their comfort zones, uncovering obstacles, and reigniting their zest for life, bringing back excitement, purpose, and magic in all areas. Passionate about learning and growth, she is dedicated to delivering results, drawing from her own experiences of overcoming corporate burnout, overwhelm, and a lack of direction. She turned this all around, and created a way forward that brought the balance that she needed to thrive no matter what life threw at her. She is acutely aware of how stress without strategies that help you thrive, not just survive can chip away at your self-esteem and self-worth. Resilience and a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is at the core of all of her work which is predominantly aimed at helping leaders and their teams refocus, regroup and rapidly adjust to change. With a background in pharmaceutical leadership and expertise across various sectors, she offers coaching and leadership programs tailored to individual and organisational needs. When Jo isn’t transforming company cultures, you’ll find her managing her 3 teenage girls’ busy social calendars. She’s a dab hand in the kitchen and true to form, loves to keep her food real. And if she isn’t doing either of those you will find her out in nature walking her dog or lifting a barbell in the gym. Find out more about Jo Cowlin here: https://jocowlin.com/ Connect with Jo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocowlin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-cowlin/

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Recent Episodes

S3E12 S3 Ep 12: What Your Clothes Say in the Boardroom: Clare Chambers on Visual Presence & Leadership

Feb 12, 2026 46m

What role does your wardrobe really play in your leadership journey? In this eye-opening episode of Your Permission to Pause, host Jo Cowlin sits down with Clare Chambers, The Personal Brand Stylist,…

S3E11 S3 Ep 11: Permission to Lead Authentically: Kinnari Ladha’s Lessons in Data and Leadership

Jan 29, 2026 43m

How do you lead authentically and succeed in a rapidly changing, male-dominated sector without losing sight of your wellbeing or identity? Host Jo Cowlin is joined by Chief Data Officer Kinnari Ladha…

S3E10 S3 Ep 10: Why Financial Success Is 80% Mindset and 20% Strategy with Warren Shute

Jan 15, 2026 51m

Why does money cause so much tension with others and within ourselves? Host Jo Cowlin is joined by highly experienced financial planner and NLP coach Warren Shute for an honest, relatable…

S3E9 S3 Ep 09: New Year, Neuroplasticity & The Dog Who Learnt to Open Doors

Jan 01, 2026 25m

How many New Year’s resolutions have you made, only to see them fizzle out before February? In this uplifting episode, host Jo Cowlin offers a refreshing antidote to the traditional “New Year, New…

S3E8 S3 Ep 08: The Meeting Overload Crisis: Why Your Calendar (and Your Team) Need a Break

Dec 11, 2025 27m

Are meetings filling up your days but draining your energy? In this episode, host Jo Cowlin uncovers the uncomfortable truth about meeting overload in today’s workplace and why it’s undermining…

S3E7 S3 Ep 07: Designing Neuro-Inclusive Meetings that Work

Nov 27, 2025 36m

Have you ever left a meeting wondering if you truly heard every voice? In this episode, host Jo Cowlin takes a fresh look at meetings, challenging us to rethink how they’re run and their impact on…

S3E6 S03 Ep 06: Death by Meetings: How to Take Control of Your Diary and Make Every Meeting Matter

Nov 13, 2025 16m

Ever feel like your calendar is running you and meetings are draining the life (and creativity) out of your team? This week on Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin gets real about tackling ‘death by…

S3E5 S03 Ep 05: Why Vulnerability Is the Missing Piece in Leadership Success

Oct 30, 2025 20m

Do you ever find yourself thinking that showing vulnerability as a leader might make you look weak, or even unprofessional? You’re not alone. In this episode of Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin…

S3E4 S03 Ep 04: Nourished Success: New Rules for Women's Health & High Performance

Oct 16, 2025 44m

Ever wonder why “just push through” isn’t working for you anymore? This week on Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin is joined by registered nutritionist and women’s health specialist Liz Sergeant,…

S3E3 S03 Ep 03: Immunity to Change? Here’s How to Stop Self-Sabotaging

Oct 02, 2025 30m

Change. We all know it’s good for us, yet so often it feels impossible to follow through. One minute you’re motivated, the next you’re stuck in the same old pattern, wondering why you can’t quite…

S3E2 S03 Ep 02: How to Stop Quick Judgments and Start Better Conversations at Work

Sep 18, 2025 39m

Do you ever find yourself spiralling from a simple work annoyance into a full-blown story about a colleague's character or intentions? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of Your Permission…

S3E1 S03 Ep 01: Harnessing September Energy: Future Scripting for Year End Success

Sep 04, 2025 36m

Are you ready to embrace a new season? Welcome to season three of Your Permission to Pause with your host, Jo Cowlin. After a restorative summer filled with wellness retreats and family adventures,…

S2E12 S02 Ep 12: Celebrating the Power of Pausing: Wrapping Up Season Two

Apr 17, 2025 30m

Welcome to this special wrap-up episode of Your Permission to Pause with me Jo Cowlin. Today we’re rounding off season two by reflecting on some of the highlights over the past few months, we’ve…

S2E11 S02 Ep 11: Leading Change with Confidence

Apr 03, 2025 26m

Have you ever found yourself faced with change at work or in your personal life and found it overwhelming? In this episode of Your Permission to Pause I explore the intricacies of transformation and…

S2E10 S02 Ep 10: Female Leadership: Defining Success on Your Own Terms with Dominique Kent

Mar 20, 2025 58m

What does it take to become a successful female leader in the modern world? Dominique Kent, Chief Executive Officer of Bluecrest Wellness, shares her fascinating path to becoming a CEO. Recounting…

S2E9 S02 Ep 09: Body Intelligence: Harnessing the Wisdom of the Body not just the Mind

Mar 06, 2025 35m

Feel like you're constantly running on empty and struggling to keep up the leadership pace? Join me to explore the fascinating world of body intelligence and learn about how the wisdom of the body…

S2E8 S02 Ep 08: Nutrition Habits to Enhance Your Performance at Work with Jo Crovini

Feb 20, 2025 41m

Tired of feeling foggy and depleted at work? In this episode, nutritional therapist Jo Crovini joins me to share practical wisdom on fueling your performance through better nutrition choices. Rather…

S2E7 S02 Ep 07: A Slight Change of Plan – How to Better Navigate the Unexpected and Unplanned

Feb 06, 2025 32m

Have you ever set a clear goal and mapped out a perfect plan, only to find life throwing you a curveball? We've all been there. This episode is all about embracing those moments of imperfection and…

S2E6 S02 Ep 06: Why Movement Matters in the Menopause with Jo Hoskings

Jan 16, 2025 48m

Today's episode explores the significance of movement during menopause with our guest, Jo Hoskings. I’m thrilled to share a conversation full of insights and practical advice on how exercise can…

S2E5 S02 Ep 05: Why I Hate ‘New Year, New You’

Jan 02, 2025 16m

Happy New Year! Today, I'm talking about a famous mantra that I'm sure we're all hearing a lot at the moment: "New Year, New You" - and it tends to irritate me! As the clock strikes midnight, we're…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Your Permission to Pause have?

Your Permission to Pause has published 39 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Your Permission to Pause still active?

Your Permission to Pause is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.