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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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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Liz Abrahams is an authentic, passionate, straight-talking technology industry executive, diversity and inclusion champion, wife of 33 years, mother of a 22 year old son and recent Stage 4 Breast cancer thriver. Infectious and Inspiring and full of JOY is how I describe Liz. Liz is facing the potential of 1,000 days left to live and she is intentional, passionate and deliberate about her purpose in that time. None of us know how long we have to live. An advanced Breast Cancer diagnosis in Liz’s own words has given her the gift of an accelerated business plan and she is not wasting a day. We discuss extraordinary periods of prolonged stress, why we don’t look after ourselves the way we should, fear of failing and her reflections on leadership. Liz has 30 years experience working for tier one companies including 10 years with Infosys Technology and prior sales/marketing leadership roles with IBM, Oracle, LogicaCMG and Optus. Don't miss this inspiring chat. Liz’s passion and joy is riveting.
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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 Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Are you happy? It was a simple question from an executive coach that was the final mic drop moment for Janine Hall. It was the sinking feeling, after two years on a high-performance development program of knowing that the ladder she was climbing was on the wrong wall. Janine is proud of herself, proud of her growth mindset and of having the guts and courage to pursue a different dream. A dream that began with a solitary trip to Bali to recover from burnout. Together we discuss the unique perspective she has on professional women, the gritty sand in your underpants feeling of wanting to be a nicer version of yourself, of chasing balance and of needing to “shut up and boot up” to avoid being overlooked at work. Full of practical tips to set yourself up every day to show us as the best version of yourself. Practical, grounded and wise, Janine continues to innovate and remove barriers for women everywhere. Janine is the Founder at escapehaven.com
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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
Are we friends? Connect with Us.
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Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
This conversation left me with a deep understanding as another piece of the jigsaw puzzle clicked into place. That feeling when something finally makes sense and you can start to feel the solution. The research is clear. Women are doing more of the “non-promotable” work in organisations, leading to burnout and being overlooked for promotions. Professor Laurie Weingart, Carnegie Mellon,is co-author of the recently released book “The No Club. Putting an end to Women’s Dead end work” Together with 4 academic colleagues they formed The No Club. Initially in response to their own challenges navigating their careers. Then they realised something much bigger was going on. Together we discuss how do we help women reach and retain senior roles if we can’t get off this merry go round of carrying an additional burden of work in the office. Work that doesn’t lead to promotion. This conversation should be compulsory viewing for leaders, for anyone focused on organisational design and anyone passionate about accelerating women’s careers. If you are ambitious to make a bigger impact, but can’t shake the exhaustion, this conversation is for you.
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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 Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Right from the response to my first question, when Mel Silva shared her favourite Karaoke tune to belt out, I knew we were in for a great conversation. Melanie Silva is Managing Director and VP, Google Australia and New Zealand and in our conversation, shares with generous transparency some of the key moments in her career. We talk about her early days as a “meerkat", popping her head up when she heard about the internet. How that deep curiosity has led to an exhilarating career at the forefront of digital. I ask what would create that meerkat moment for her today?
I love the open and vulnerable sharing of what growing and learning feels like and how sometimes we mistake that for failure. Together we discuss the branding image for imposter syndrome, how her coach helps her manage any self-doubt and how she shifts seamlessly from structured strategic thinker to crazy swan paddling the feet underneath the water. Mel shares a wonderful perspective around parental leave and the opportunity it presents for tremendous organisational growth. I loved my time with Mel. I am sure you will take so much away from this conversation.
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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 Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
You can be mediocre, you can be plain, you can be fat, you can be flatulent and you are still a decent person. Jane Caro is a straight talker. Her superpower is a brilliant brain that turns situations around and views problems from all angles. Together we discuss laundry. Well we don’t, but it does feature heavily. With a career spanning over 35 years as an acclaimed copywriter, Jane's creative genius shines through. From crafting captivating laundry advertisements to delivering her first public speaking gig with a laundry basket by her side, her unconventional approach has left an indelible mark.
Jane's brilliance extends far beyond advertising. As a Walkley Award winner, she has published thirteen books, including the best-selling novel "The Mother" and the insightful "Accidental Feminists," exploring the stories of women over 50. Her appearances on prominent platforms like The Drum and Today Extra have solidified her status as a sought-after social commentator.
Jane is everything ChatGPT describes her as - Witty, Fearless & Intelligent. Together we discuss the bravest thing any of us can ever do..be ourselves. The final part of our conversation about how love is an action and not a feeling will stay with me for a long time.
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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 Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Ever want to switch off without those feelings of guilt creeping back? In today’s podcast Melissa walks through understanding the invisible workload and why we can't switch off from work. She explores the invisible constraints, that in part come from typical gender stereotypes and the traditional roles that women have taken on, that hinder their growth. And that now, it is time for female leaders to put themselves forward. Hear recent startling statistics that contribute to women still significantly underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles, with companies now struggling to hold on to the relatively few female leaders that they have. Melissa shares true practical tips for lightening the load - not the usual unhelpful suggestions that can make you feel worse. Listen today, start to switch off and stop being overlooked.
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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 Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
This week Melissa explores the new research that says women are considered to be as strategic as our male colleagues once they hit 50 years of age. Yes, 50 years. She explores what is strategic thinking, how to navigate your career to become (more) strategic - at any age, the common misconceptions applied to women and their strategic capability and why being the person who gets things done might actually be your strategic downfall. Do you consider yourself strategic?
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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.
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Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Hear from one of our amazing graduates, Tegan Judge. Tegan is Group Manager Service for the NIB Group and recently named one of the top 100 Influencers in the Contact Centre Industry. Tegan graduated from our program designed specifically to help companies retain and elevate female talent. Join our conversation as Tegan shares the impact of our program, her biggest eye opener & the two game changing hot tips she credits with being able to have more time with her family, get the promotion she wanted and continue to be an incredible leader.
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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 Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
In the final prelude to the the 'Festival of Inspiration & Empowerment for Women in Leadership', Melissa shares the final group of 7 incredible leaders who so generously share their tips and tales of their career journey. In this episode she shares highlights Professor Laurie Weingart, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University; Michelle Loader - Managing Director at Future Leadership; Simone Clarke - Chief Executive Officer for UN Women Australia; Tasneem Chopra - Cross Cultural Consultant; Kay Clancy – CEO for WISE Employment, Liz Abrahams - Associate Vice President, APAC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Janine Hall - Chief Happiness Officer for Escape Haven & Creating Futures Foundation. To hear the full conversations, join the Festival by visiting the Brave Feminine Leadership website and secure your seat.
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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 Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Melissa shares the stories behind the conversations for the 7 leaders released in Week 2 of the 'Festival of Inspiration & Empowerment for Women in Leadership'. In this episode she shares highlights of Ann Rhoades - Pres (person responsible for exceptional service) at Peopleink, Selena Rezvani - Leadership Speaker & Author of Quick Confidence, Josephine Sukkar - Principal of Buildcorp, Sadhana Smiles – CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners, Dr John Izzo - Co-Founder of Blueprint, Ilsa Wakeling – Inspector at Victoria Police and Jack Stack – CEO of SRC Holdings. To hear the full conversations, join the Festival by visiting the Brave Feminine Leadership website and secure your seat.
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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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