Katty Kay explores confidence in new podcast series
Katty Kay, a British-Swiss journalist and former BBC presenter, is hosting a new podcast titled Doing It Anyway, which delves into how confidence influences everyday choices and aspirations, reports BritPanorama.
Kay’s own journey has been marked by significant transitions. After a long tenure with the BBC, she took a risk in 2021 by joining Ozy Media, which ultimately faced allegations of fraud, prompting her to leave the role and reassess her career path. She returned to the BBC intermittently while seeking a more stable position.
Her latest venture, Doing It Anyway, stems from the success of her previous podcast, The Rest Is Politics: US, which she co-hosts with Anthony Scaramucci, former director of communications for Donald Trump. The new series features conversations with psychologists and health entrepreneurs, focusing on the concept of confidence, its development, and the challenges faced by women in the workplace.
In episodes of Doing It Anyway, Kay aims to address the troubling confidence gap between men and women, a theme she has explored in her writing and previous work. “Women’s progress in work is stalling,” Kay noted, highlighting a recent decline in the number of women in senior roles across various sectors. She attributes part of this setback to societal backlash against diversity and inclusion efforts.
Despite the obstacles, Kay advocates for embracing risk-taking as a means to foster confidence and resilience. “We have to be prepared to take more risks, and we have to be prepared to fail,” she emphasised, stressing that failure is a shared human experience. This perspective echoes her methodology throughout the podcast, where she encourages practical discussions on leadership and empowerment.
Born in Oxfordshire, Kay’s upbringing as the daughter of a diplomat exposed her to various cultures and perspectives, shaping her career path after transitioning from banking to journalism. She gained prominence during Trump’s first presidential campaign, capturing the attention of audiences as she provided live reporting from a tumultuous political landscape.
Over the years, Kay has maintained her focus on the evolving dynamics of American politics, which she finds fascinating and consequential to global affairs. Living in Washington, she has fostered a nuanced understanding of the country’s complexities amid a politically charged atmosphere.
Kay’s continued optimism about progress, particularly for women, underscores her commitment to discussing these essential issues in her work. “I think that this is a talent profitability issue, not a woke issue,” she remarked, challenging the status quo and seeking tangible solutions for women to advance in their careers.
‘Doing It Anyway With Katty Kay’ is available on YouTube and podcast platforms.
