Her Time, Her Place

Why do we trust some people and sources of information more than others? And how much do our existing beliefs influence what we choose to believe? In this episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb speaks with Dr Michelle Joosse, business leader, author and researcher, about a life shaped by curiosity, continous learning and a willingness to step beyond her comfort zone. From a shy only child to...

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause, without feeling guilty of that you should be 'doing' something else? In this special short episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb is joined by her friend and colleague Lou Wardlaw, recording together from beautiful Phuket, Thailand. They're exploring the location for Xplore for Success's new Her Time Away experience, launching in...

Who decided that career success has to be attained by a certain stage, or wrap up at a certain age? In this episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb speaks with Robyn de Szoeke OAM, Deloitte's Head of Workplace and Group Property, former Chair of Dress for Success and passionate advocate for giving back. From becoming a young mother in Perth to building a remarkable 23-year career at Deloitte,...

What if midlife isn't a time to slow down, but an opportunity to reinvent, rediscover and make a difference? In this episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb speaks with Karen Stein, former Deloitte Partner, turned executive coach, author and founder of MAD about Menopause, about career reinvention, the power of coaching and why menopause deserves a much bigger conversation in our workplaces....

What becomes possible when we dare to think bigger, challenge the way things have always been done and bring people together around an ambitious purpose? In this episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb speaks with Cherie Mylordis, business founder, transformation leader and newly appointed NSW President of Women Chiefs of Enterprise International. Being first in family to attend University, t...

What happens when your body tells you something you have been reluctant to admit to yourself? That perhaps it's time to slow down. In this deeply personal solo episode of Her Time, Her Place , Amanda Webb shares an unexpected health scare that began with chest pain on a flight home from Melbourne and ended with an overnight stay in the emergency department at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital....

What happens when a podcast idea starts taking on a life beyond the podcast? In this solo episode, Amanda reflects on 21 episodes of Her Time, Her Place and shares how its central idea is beginning to extend beyond the conversations, including two very different women’s travel experiences planned for 2027 through Xplore for Success. You’ll uncover: • What the first 20 Her Time, Her Place conversat...

What does Her Time, Her Place look like when you are only just beginning to find yours? In this very personal episode, Amanda Webb sits down at home with her 24 year old daughter, Olivia Rensford, one year into her professional career. They go back to Olivia’s final year of school during COVID, the decision to leave Sydney for Canberra and ANU, her growing fascination with genetics, and the series...

What happens when the idea behind your podcast suddenly becomes the story of your own week? In this solo episode, Amanda Webb takes you through five extraordinary days spent with women stepping forward, leading, building, using their voices and creating space for other women to do the same. From Sydney to Canberra, Government House to Galas, The Board Room to The Women’s Club, women in politics, e...

What happens when curiosity keeps pulling you towards something new? For Leonie Rothwell, some of the most important chapters began before she knew exactly where they would lead. Amanda Webb sits down with Leonie to trace a career that began in government and moved through learning and development, organisational performance, executive coaching, mental health leadership, small business start-ups a...

What happens when the life you built no longer gives you peace? Alex Rowberry knows what it takes to leave, rebuild and begin again. Amanda Webb reconnects with Alex, more than two decades after they worked together in Sydney. Alex describes feeling as though she has lived several different lifetimes, from Air New Zealand and recruitment, to raising twin daughters in Greece, returning to study Chi...

What happens when the work you have spent years doing becomes more urgent, more personal, and more relevant than ever? Fay Calderone grew up in Western Sydney, working in her family’s bakery and seeing early how business decisions affect real people and families. She knew she wanted to study law, and eventually found her place in employment law, where people, business and fairness intersect. Sitti...

What gives you the courage to challenge the way things are, even when speaking up comes at a cost? Avril Henry AM learned early to question what she saw around her. Growing up in apartheid era South Africa, influenced deeply by her grandmother Pearl, she challenged racism and the expectations placed on girls. She fought to study maths and economics, won a scholarship to university, and eventually...

What does living your best life actually look like? For Vicki Hartley, it has meant building a fulfilling career while knowing when family, purpose and life outside work need to come first. In this episode, Vicki reflects on moving from the UK to Australia at 30 and starting a new life, saying yes to opportunities that stretched her, achieving her goal of becoming a CFO - not easy for a young woma...

Thirteen episodes in, Amanda takes a pause to reflect on the conversations, the common themes and the wisdom shared by eleven remarkable women, and on what she has learned from the experience of becoming a podcast host. Episode summary When Amanda launched Her Time, Her Place, she set out to create honest conversations about the moments that shape us. Thirteen episodes later, she pauses to reflect...

Imagine building a career that seamlessly weaves artistry, advocacy, and business into a powerful leadership fabric. Danielle Asciak’s journey from performing her own Cabaret show to CEO, leading Australia’s historic Women’s Club, reveals how diverse skills and unexpected detours can forge extraordinary leaders. Danielle's story challenges the notion that careers and success need a plan, showing i...

What does it take to navigate a career as diverse and inspiring as Laura Berry’s? From her early days in Canberra, where her love of politics was born, to leading Supply Nation as CEO, all while starting her family and stepping into boardrooms, Laura’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and purpose. Discover how her ability to say "yes" even when unsure, coupled with an unwavering be...

Most people underestimate the power of clarity and purpose in shaping a sustained and fulfilling career. Tracey Henderson reveals how understanding what you truly want can unlock your next chapter at any age. Imagine building a 50-year career that keeps you inspired, resilient, and eager to grow, despite challenges like layoffs, unethical work environments, or personal setbacks. Tracey Henderson,...

In this episode of Her Time, Her Place, I sat down with Kathy Rhodes, founder of Held and Free, for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and the path that led her from corporate marketing to social entrepreneurship. Kathy shares how an early academic opportunity shaped her curious, non-linear career, and how roles in PR, the Cancer Council, luxury brands in London, financial services...

Lou Wardlaw, Chair of charity One in Five and Founder of Grounded Together, is one of the optomistic, hopeful and joyous humans I know! In this episode Lou takes us through her journey from curious student to corporate executive, now executive coach and a committed mental health advocate and leader. Lou opens up about the opportunities that came her way and the personal challenges that shaped her...

What do you do when someone else closes the door on your ambitions? For Andrea Hardy, it wasn't the end of the story, it was the beginning of a new one. In this inspiring conversation, Andrea reflects on the moments that shaped her, her lifelong love of learning, and the choices that led to a rewarding portfolio career across leadership, governance and community impact. A thoughtful reminder that...

Episode 6 is a little different ... I've recorded it solo, from Koh Samui, Thailand, during my annual Purpose and Passion Cultural Trip to capture why I created these women-only trips and share what we get up to while I'm actually living it!  You'll get an insight into my passion for helping women make time for themselves and, most importantly, the 'purpose' part - seeing first-hand the impact of...

I've known Alison Hernandez for decades, and always thing of her adventurous spirit. She's full of energy and has always been ahead of the curve. In this episode, I got to uncover more about Ali's back story and found out just where that drive and future-state thinking came from! Alison Hernandez has had the unplanned joy of experiencing diverse roles across four countries, transitioning from corp...

"I was always wired this way!" And so it seems from my wide-reaching interview with Lisa Annese, CEO of Chief Executive Women. Lisa candidly shares her journey from migrant roots to corporate australia and leading Australia's top organisations advocating for diversity and gender equality. She also has a great a take on what it means and takes to be a CEO. Discover her insights on leadership, resil...

Ever felt like you were too much? Licia Heath, CEO at Women for Election Australia, has finally - at the age of 51! - embraced her unique and many talents and candidly shares what it has taken to get here! 💪 "Growing up, I was always told to tone it down. Boys won't like you if you shine too bright." Sound familiar? It took her years to realise that the world needs more people who dare to be bold...