Ladder Down

It is with pleasure that I, Kate Cousens, invite you to listen to my podcast ‘Ladder Down’ where we chat all things business and career.

Sending the ladder down is the concept of someone sharing their success to help raise others up and, in this podcast, we will explore the ups and downs of climbing the career and business ladder.

This concept is one that is close to my heart as back in 2018 I wrote and self-published a book called ‘Ladder Climbing in High Heels’ where I shared a number of what I called ‘Ladder Lessons’ that I found useful during my 20+ year corporate career.

Since then I have gone on to become co-founder of a UK based firm called DICE which stands for 'Develop, Inspire, Create and Embed', summarising what I do to help owners and senior leaders with their personal development and business growth goals.

I love listening to people tell their story and how they progressed in their career or got to run their own business. I hope that listeners will find these stories helpful and can apply the things they learn along the way in their own lives.

Please let me know what you think of the Podcast and connect with me at: https://linktr.ee/katecousens

Meet Imogen Maguire

Apr 26, 2021

This episode is a twist on the Ladder Down concept as Kate chats to Imogen Maguire who is currently in Year 13 studying A levels in Maths, Business and Physical Education.

She has played football since the age of 6 and now plays football for Birmingham City Under 21’s! She says her ambition is to enjoy football first...

Ladder lesson - keeping the worry weasels at bay

Apr 23, 2021

In this mini ladder lesson episode, Kate shares her strategies on keeping fears and worries at bay.

Meet Steve Bennett

Apr 19, 2021

In this episode Kate chats to Steve Bennett, the Founder and Director of Transition Plus, a business which supports People & Business Development through senior level recruitment.

They help individuals manage and transition their careers, as well as providing Chair, Non-Executive Directors, business mentoring, coaching...

Meet Barry Leahey MBE

Apr 15, 2021

In this episode Kate chats to Barry Leahey, MBE. Barry is CEO of Playdale Playgrounds Ltd who are the UK’s leading manufacturer and exporter of children’s playground equipment around the world.

Playdale has won several national Manufacturing and export awards for their work installing over 23,000 playgrounds in over...

Meet Rebecca Bonnington

Apr 12, 2021

In this episode Kate chats to Rebecca Bonnington, founder and owner of Tricres Business Coaching and Consulting, which she runs with her brother. Rebecca is passionate about business and people fulfilling their potential. Tricres offers bespoke business coaching and consulting, and they are currently developing an...