Gender Bias, Ego and Success: Why Men Appear More Confident in the Boardroom

EP 400 - Is confidence the real reason men succeed more in
business - or are women holding themselves back?


Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den success story Rachel Watkyn OBE
joins us to share her unfiltered take on gender, ego, and the
hidden dynamics behind success.


From male “peacocking” and the confidence gap to the barriers
facing female founders, she challenges what we think we know
about business, identity, and leadership.


Rachel opens up about her personal journey through childhood
trauma, serious illness, and tackles big cultural questions -
from the rise of modern gender ideology to the impact of dating
apps, hookup culture, and why loneliness is becoming a silent
epidemic among Gen Z.


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Spotify Video Chapters:


00:00 BWB with Rachel Watkyn OBE


01:34 Meet Rachel: A Journey of Resilience


02:43 Quickfire - Get to Know Rachel


05:16 Rachel's New Venture: Tackling Loneliness


00:00 The Reality of Loneliness in Modern Society


12:44 Personal Stories and Overcoming Adversity


17:06 Gender Bias in Venture Capital Funding


29:18 Changing Gender Roles and Societal Norms


31:42 A Family's Complex History


32:16 Unraveling Relationships and Secrets


33:33 Impact of Social Shame


34:37 Cultural Differences in Expression


35:29 A Troubling Incident


36:29 Childhood Challenges and Resilience


37:03 Managing Stress and Wellbeing


39:18 The Importance of Conversations


43:18 Navigating Modern Challenges


46:36 Business Insights and Advice


49:40 Business OR Bullshit Quiz!


58:49 Wrap Up


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