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Sharing stories from amazing leaders just like you and me. Breaking down myths of leadership, imposter syndrome & helping us all be braver. Step by step.
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Ann Rhoades can pick a true servant leader from 40 paces. Ann has been part of teams who built award-winning cultures at both Southwest and JetBlue airlines. When she first met Herb Kelleher in a Board meeting, he kept insisting she not stand up… I love her reveal on why. Ann shares the importance of being a strong values-based leader, how critical understanding financials is, and the essential need to be a courageous HR leader who takes a stand on important issues and is a partner that others listen to. We discuss her view on the trend of senior professional females leaving the workplace, her advice to ask for what we need and stories of CEOs who are measured on how they get results, not just on the results. Don’t miss this conversation with a wonderful human being. Ann's brilliant quote, "never be afraid to say what we believe", is especially important in today's challenging times and she shares how she has lived that ethos.
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Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Have you felt that energy?
You know it, I’m sure. It’s invisible to the naked eye but you feel it immediately when you walk into successful businesses or work with successful teams. Their engagement is so high it radiates. And, you just feel it. Exceptional Leadership starts with the energy you bring as a leader. Remarkable leaders – the ones who can inspire this tacit energy within their teams - work on themselves first. They prioritise self-improvement. They focus on their leadership style and build on their emotional intelligence, readying themselves for the inevitable new challenges they will face in their leadership position. They invest in refining their leadership style. Join me in this week’s podcast as I ask the thought-provoking questions to encourage self-reflection on your leadership goals and style. Pop your headphones in, grab your journal or groovy device and let’s start your intentional leadership plan together. And don’t forget to pop them in an email and share them with me.
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Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
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Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
From the competition of an elite sporting career in softball, to the adrenaline of foot chases and hostage negotiations, Inspector Ilsa Wakeling has always loved a challenge. Named in the Australian softball squad in the early to mid 2000’s and playing in the Italian professional league, Ilsa always had a childhood dream of becoming a police officer. In 2006, it became a reality. This is an inspiring conversation as Ilsa shares the electrifying moment as part of the Critical Incident Response team that forced her to rethink her focus and priorities. It led to a brilliant and intentional career plan! I love an inspiring story and Ilsa shares hers so openly. I continue to be inspired by what we can learn from elite athletes.
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Loving the podcast?
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Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
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Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Nicole Sheffield, the dynamic Managing Director, OneDigital at Wesfarmers shares one of the best pieces of advice she received in her career. Nicole is a leader who is fearlessly intentional about shifting industries and striving to become a remarkable CEO. Her transformative journey began when early feedback led her to abandon her law degree and embark on a path of hands-on impact in the world of business. In our conversation, she reveals how she learned to shed her leadership armour and deliberately mastered the world of numbers, complementing her natural talents in the written word and visionary thinking. In her own words, Nicole is loud and fun. She has always been driven by a deep connection and passion for the customer and imagines a future where she delivers what we need the most - TIME. Nicole's impressive background includes executive roles in renowned Australian businesses, driving customer experience at Australia Post and spearheading digital strategy at News Corp Australia. As a regular speaker and commentator on business and digital transformation, she is also a Director of Chief Executive Women.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Tammy Medard faced a pivotal choice: a serious Manhattan banking career or the carefree allure of backpackers in Australia. Opting for adventure, she followed Frank Sinatra's mantra: "If you can make it here (New York), you can make it anywhere." This marked the beginning of her Australian journey. As Managing Director at ANZ, overseeing Australia's largest Institutional banking business, Tammy Medard's background as a child of Cuban immigrants taught her to overcome underestimation relying on her own “scrappiness and work ethic”. In our conversation, Tammy shares challenges still faced by senior female executives and the assumptions she refused to let define her future. Tammy is the epitome of an intentional leader. Her captivating narrative is both motivating and empowering. I think Tammy is an exceptional human being.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Dayle Stevens is a leadership breath of fresh air. In our conversation, she shares her amazing journey from growing up in Ballarat to taking the super scary step to move alone to Sydney that catapulted her global career in all things Technology. Dayle Stevens is the Executive for Data & AI at Telstra, previously the Chief Data Officer at AGL Energy, Divisional CIO National Australia Bank, and IT consultant with PWC working all over the world. She offers great advice of how uncomfortable moments will always bring you the biggest rewards, how feedback can be the best or worst birthday gift - but it is always a gift and to stop leading the way you ‘think a leader in that role should lead’ and instead, let go of the control, be conscious and bring yourself to work. A down to earth conversation that promises everyone will take something away from.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
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Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Ever received the feedback that you need to be more strategic?
This week Melissa explores the seven steps to enhance your strategic thinking without disrupting your life. In the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world we navigate, strategic thinking is an indispensable tool for senior female leaders to leverage. These steps have been tried and tested by successful female executives. The outcomes include the ability to maintain better work-life harmony, the ability to add their voice to key decisions, the ability to lead and influence change and make impact. Take immediate action now: make space for two hours in your diary right away. Use some of that time to listen to this podcast. It's time to empower yourself as a strategic thinker.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
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Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Do you have the courage to talk about what our differences are?
Imagine being focused on letting the quality, calibre and results of your work speak for themselves; yet throughout your career when successful you are questioned about whether that success is due to your race, gender or both? Imagine too that you could intentionally let that go? You would have to be someone special (and generous). Rhonda Morris is that someone special. Rhonda, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has been at Chevron over 30 years, and in 2021 was inducted as a fellow in the National Academy of Human Resources (the highest honour granted in the HR profession). In our conversation, Rhonda shares battling stereotypes to fostering inclusivity, her practical tips, insights on allyship, and the impact of partnerships on careers. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reveals the power of unity amid diversity.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In the “Western world, less than 48% of women are financially illiterate, meaning that they can't answer five simple questions about finance.” Yet A Warwick Business school longitudinal study showed that both men and women outperformed the index when it came to investing in shares and women outperformed men. And this is where Mel Browne steps in. Mel Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor and ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she’s a best-selling author, financial educator and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women live a life by design not default. This is an eye-opening conversation full of tips and insights you can employ today to empower your financial decisions. Mel and I discuss the power of overcoming ‘people pleasing’, that financial literacy is a feminist issue and how it can give you choices all the while in a killer outfit and heels.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
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Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
This is such a powerful conversation. Sadhana and Melissa discuss; the culture shock of boarding school in Australia after growing up in Fiji; the realisation Sadhana could be herself and take off the Teflon jacket in the boardroom; the power of putting the right people around you and training yourself to be present and be where your feet are. Sadhana Smiles is the CEO of REIP (Real Estate Industry Partners, 2013 Victorian Telstra Business Woman and in 2016 was named one of the AFR 100 Women of Influence. Sadhana is passionate about issues of violence against women and diverse gender equality - “our workplaces must reflect the communities we work in”.
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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: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration
Loving the podcast?
Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!
Access Your Free Clarity Tool
Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.
In just 15 minutes, you will:
✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.
✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.
✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.
Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment.
⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.
https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership