Alison Lomax: Leading YouTube, Letting Go of Perfection & Backing Yourself
Just As Well, The Women's Health PodcastShow Notes
What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?
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Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joins Just As Well to talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work.
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Hosted by Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, this episode explores Alison’s journey through politics, digital media and tech, why she believes thriving in ambiguity is essential, and how taking a career break helped her step into her biggest role yet.
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Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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