Brave Feminine Leadership

Can you answer the question: Why you? Why you are the best candidate for your dream role? It is not a skill that comes easy for many senior female leaders. Often we have grown up with a narrative of don’t bignote yourself.The truth is there are so many ways you can stand out and given no one is more invested in your career that you - maybe it is time to learn how. Wendy Pavey has turned a 3 decade career in brand-based communication into a mission to elevate transformative leaders to pinnacle roles. The core challenge we discuss is are you visible enough and have you built a story and brand that helps you stand out. Building a strong and compelling Personal Brand has never been more important. Ready to stand out? ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Lisa Martello has been called a ‘truth monster’, a ‘professional mirror holder-upperer’ and a ‘shit stirrer’ and I could not love our conversation more. You know the conversations where you don’t want them to stop, and you just know someone is going to make a big impact wherever they are. Lisa is a senior infrastructure delivery leader with over 15 years working on major rail and construction projects in the UK and Australia and has channelled some of her own less than stellar workplace experiences into a purpose driven goal to advocate and support others as much as she can. Inspiring with practical, actionable insights into the little actions and behaviours that have a big impact on our ability to attract (but more importantly) retain women and other minorities in the workplace. This is a must listen. Lisa is Founder and Content Creator of daily workplace catharsis Instagram and LinkedIn account, Catching_Bees. Go follow now. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Dr. Anna Bruk is a social scientist. While in business school, she fell in love with social psychology. Her research has been published in top scientific journals and global outlets including The Atlantic and Scientific American. Building on the incredible work of Brené Brown (Vulnerability) and Kristin Neff (self-compassion), her work helps us work out how to feel safe while being vulnerable. This is a fabulous story of finding your passion, of deep intellectual and human curiosity. Anna was a joy to connect with and we will follow her research at the University of Mannheim, Germany. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Placeless, nameless feedback derailed Jacqui’s incredible long-term career at Deloitte. We cover the grief of stepping away from a company you have been loyal to for many years. Jacqui shares the fears, the tears and the wakeup call that saw Jacqui back herself into the successful new phase of her career & life. Jacqui Clarke FCA, FTI, GAICD, JP, author of Stop Worrying About Money, is a trusted advisor, board member and veteran business executive. As a personal wealth and money management expert and over three decades of experience, 25 years at Deloitte and PWC helping high-net-worth families, individuals, and business owners to build, manage and preserve their wealth. Her message is simple: with careful planning and effort, you can manage your money, so it doesn’t manage you. A truly brave conversation full of tips to Stop Worrying About Money. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Is Nutrition the key to gravitas? It’s hard to pull off the witty, relaxed, and confident demeanour of someone with “it”, with Gravitas IF we don’t feel the foundation of confidence and self-belief to begin with. Join my conversation with Michele Chevally Hedge, a nutritional medicine practitioner and health author, who was previously a marketing manager at Microsoft. We discussed the moment in her career where her waistline was growing as fast as the company she worked for, the morning she tried to pull on a skirt that was too tight and how she couldn’t bear to look in the mirror. Michele really understands the needs of time poor corporate executives who, family, or not, want health but not hassle. We touch on the pillars of energy, mental well-being, sleep, and productivity. All without giving up wine and coffee. Terrific conversation with some actionable tips. Listen for the exclusive bonus mentioned in this episode. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Oh what fun! Jump into this conversation if you have ever felt overwhelmed in your corporate career and need a dose of “I’m not the only one.” We cover the pressure of bloody cupcakes, of showing up for your kids, of life’s transformational “moments” and how you can design your life. We explore Go Big, Go Small and Go Now goals. What if in 90 seconds you could generate enough energy to open a brand new door? Kate Christie is Australia’s top time management expert to clients including BUPA, Westpac, Specsavers & L’Oreal. Kate is a sought after media commentator, has worked as a corporate lawyer, a senior executive, and run her own businesses, all while managing a family and for the last six years as a single mum. Kate has taught thousands globally how to save 30+ precious hours a month in time and then how to use that time to design and live their best lives. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Feeling stuck in your career can be paralysing, but you're not alone. Join me on this podcast as I get real about the fears and uncertainties of career transitions. I share my own journey from CEO to creating the life I wanted, offering actionable steps to gain momentum and clarity. Stop feeling overwhelmed and start moving forward. Listen as I reveal five actionable steps to kickstart your momentum. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Think space is all rocket launches or the astronauts? Think again. To most of us, when we hear the term space, we think of Astronauts. In fact, you’ve probably used space 30 times a day and didn’t’ even know! This episode, I am joined by the remarkable Charlie McGillis. With over 26 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force and a seamless transition into the commercial space sector, Charlie's insights are enlightening and her passion contagious. Charlie is the Founder & CEO of 2 Polaris & Beyond, LLC, Vice President, Public Sector for The Provenance Chain™ Network, a partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy, Independent Review Board Member for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Mentor for Creative Destruction Lab Space Sector and an Advisor for Project Air Power for the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Previously she held senior VP roles for Slingshot Aerospace after leaving senior military roles. Charlie's strategic leadership, passion for impact, and dedication to empowering girls in STEM shine in this inspiring conversation. She shares how she found clarity, courage, and intentionality in her career, and valuable tips on investing in yourself, branding, and finding satisfaction in your work after she joined my Brave Feminine Leadership masterclass. Discover how space influences our daily lives in ways you may not have realised, and why knowing your North Star is one thing but being audacious with it can lead you to new heights. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women, Australia is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of experience in global sustainability, humanitarian development, and not-for-profit leadership. She advocates for women's empowerment, sustainability, and impactful social programs. With extensive experience at organizations like UNICEF, Save the Children, Telstra, the AFL, and Mission Australia, Simone brings valuable expertise to the table. In our conversation, Simone challenges gender stereotypes and emphasizes the need to focus on leadership rather than gendered labels. Simone shares how she is tackling the very real challenges as a result of the workplace’s historical bias towards men and that gender diversity is not just an issue for People & Culture teams. We talk about being a CEO, the continual need to reflect and the skills Simone is still investing in. Lastly, we reflect on the dramatic change in sentiment we felt towards International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations and the potential trivialisation of a fundamental human right. Another brilliant conversation with a powerful leader driving change. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

A family woman first, every major vocational decision Josephine Sukkar makes includes her family. After falling for the construction early in her career, Josephine has rare insight into female leadership in that sector, and what it takes to get more women involved. Josephine shares her short and long game thinking on how to approach this. Josephine Sukkar is the Principal of Buildcorp,a Non-Executive Director, President of Australian Women’s Rugby in Australia, and Chair of the Australian Sports Commission. She is a fellow of the University of Sydney and in 2017 was recognized for her services to the community, the Arts and Sports in the Queens Honors Birthday List. Josephine's passion and influence, her logical and strategic approach to change systems, encourage equality of participation and remove barriers for all workforce and sporting participants shines. A fascinating insight into a leader who brings so many worlds together and approaches all of them with the same down to earth approach. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Jacqueline Chow is intensely curious and always has a plan. Key to her success has been the willingness and integrity to share the plan with those around her! Together we discuss the role great sponsors played in her career by expertly guiding her to stay close to where the economic value was created in business. She shares the deeply personal experience of working for a leader where the “chemistry” was off and how after trying everything she could to “fix” things, it felt silly to stay any longer. This experience took 18 months to recover from. As Jacq said, we join an organisation and leave an individual. We discuss what inspires her, and what she looks for when recruiting a CEO. Jacq is a non-executive director of Boral, Charter Hall, Coles Group and nib holdings. She has over twenty-years operational experience running large, blue-chip multinationals, including Fonterra, Arnotts & Kellogs across Asia Pacific, the US and Latin America. A beautiful conversation about following whatever you are intensely curious about. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Hurt people hurt people. Everything in this conversation focuses on being whole, bringing the whole person to work, integrating the masculine and feminine. Dr John , a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has advised over 800 global companies invites us to lead a certain way. We discuss toxic masculinity and how the messages of being strong, stoic and not asking for help is at the core of male wellbeing (or not). We discuss how the masculine paradigm has dominated leadership with traditional energies of power, status, competition valued above anything else.We discuss how you find joy as a leader and how we have never been trained in being resilient and staying happy. Dr. John shares the three-step framework they use at Blueprint, a collaboration with University of British Columbia to enhance the well-being of men and communities. Insightful and thought-provoking. I love his advice to watch where the puck is going. He is based in Canada. Yes, puck. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

You had me at Hello Kay Clancy. Kay is an absolute advocate for unleashing leadership potential and it all starts with self awareness. Kay's passion lies in the intersection of culture, leadership, and change. As the founder of her own consulting firm, specialising in leadership, change, and culture, Kay firmly believes that leadership is not just a mental exercise but a deeply rooted "feel." In our conversation, Kay highlights the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in leadership. She challenges the prevailing culture of busyness and discusses the power of embracing doubt and finding strength in moments of growth. Kay also addresses the underrepresentation of women in top leadership positions. Join us for an inspiring discussion as we unravel the essence of effective leadership, cultivate self-awareness, and embrace the power of authenticity. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Six months ago, a brilliant female executive shared the reaction of her male leader to choosing to work with me. Finally, I am ready to share my own reaction to his words. Am I a feminist? I thought it time to tell this story and to acknowledge what a complex layered relationship so many of us have with the word feminist and the label feminine. I get down and personal, sharing my own childhood and how despite the incredible vision my parents set for my future they never suggested CEO. Love to hear your thoughts. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia has spearheaded the phenomenal success of the Australian Open, the country’s largest and most prestigious annual international sporting event. His transformative leadership has propelled the tournament to new heights, breaking attendance records and captivating global audiences. In our conversation, he shares the brilliant routine he has every single day that builds on the relationships he has. We discuss the direct links between his coaching success and leadership success, how every overseas plane trip is a chance to make a new friend and how, during the challenging COVID times, he had to get the noise out of his thinking. Craig is clear that much of the change we need to see is on the men to change. Craig's profound passion for people fuels his extraordinary success, making this conversation truly impactful and memorable ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Yep, you can be the leader you want to be and have great personal relationships - a critical skill to filling your cup. I had a great conversation with Clare Groves, Founder and Director of Founding. Clare is my guest expert, having been the Founder and CEO of Clarity Health Care which treated people with acute and complex mental health, and the Manager of Epworth Psychiatry where she developed a model of care that assisted the hospital in achieving its accreditation, as well as spending 6 years in Crises Assessment teams both in Australia and Canada, Clare has turned her attention to her passion. A passion for supporting the mental health of founders, business owners, business partnerships and their loved ones. A seasoned business owner who has founded, owned, run and sold companies- whilst in parallel being committed to clinical care for clients with any form of mental health concern, she shares her hot tips on Why Good Mental Health is a Leader’s Best Friend. Listen now. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, Dr Kellie talks about stress and burnout, debunks the common myths and most importantly preventative steps you can take now. Dr Kellie spent the first decade of her career working with Olympic athletes and world-record holders in Australia and Europe, where she honed her deep passion for health and performance. However, whilst she was busy supporting others, she neglected her own health and experienced a debilitating burnout which was the catalyst for change and launched the next chapter of her career. She founded her health coaching business, Dr Kellie Rose, where she is passionate about enabling professional women to recognise the signs of burnout and empower them with the knowledge and skills to prevent it, rebalance their health, and continue performing with confidence in their career. A great and relevant conversation. Listen to her top tips now. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

I loved Dr Kristy Goodwin’s latest book ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’ and lapped up our conversation with practical brain-based top tips to tame our tech habits. Habits that in recent years has seen us living in an ‘always-on’ digital culture - and we know this is contributing to burnout. Do you feel it? As one of Australia’s digital wellbeing and productivity experts, she is focused on the neurobiology of peak performance with her latest book sharing practical tips on how we can ‘tame’ our tech habits. She has worked with top organisations such as Apple, Deutsche Bank, Bank of Queensland, Challenger, Westpac, DLA Piper, Westpac, McDonald’s, Westfield, Randstad, the Reserve Bank of Australia, Cuscal, State Street, National Broadband Network and Foxtel. Hear her top tips in our conversation and give yourself a head start to down your digital tools and reduce your tech stress. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

In this podcast episode I share brilliant insights from leaders as we explore their response to people saying I could never do what you do. Join me and Giam Swiegers, Laura Berry, Sheree Rubenstein, Natalie Charles, Sarah Harden, Ann Sherry AO and Mei Ouw as we unpack the resilience, determination, and unique perspectives that fuel their remarkable journeys. Get ready to redefine your potential and answer the question: Why not you? ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Join me in this podcast episode as we explore the intentional choices, pivotal decisions, and transformative insights that have defined the leadership and careers of Melanie Silva, Michelle Loader, Rhonda Morris, Sadhana Smiles, Janine Hall, Ilsa Wakeling and Dr John Izzo. Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspiring leader, tune into these conversations that delve into the heart of intentional decision-making, offer inspiration, guidance, and practical wisdom to fuel your own leadership journey. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don’t Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn