Alison Lomax: Leading YouTube, Letting Go of Perfection & Backing Yourself

2026-02-27

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What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”? . 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. . 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.

What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?

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.

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.

Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership.

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