Her Ambitious Career

Frustration leads to inertia and anger and can derail your career.  As a Career & Leadership Coach, clients share their frustrations with me daily and I'm here today to let you know you aren't alone in feeling frustrated... and that there is plenty you can do to regain control. In today's episode, I am exploring 7 of the most common FRUSTRATIONS clients come to me with surroundi...

Today I am exploring the concepts of traditional and subtle sexism, based on research conducted by psychologists Michelle K. Ryan and Miriam K. Zehnter, the emotional impact sexism has on women and the impact it has on them at work.    Have you ever been on the receiving end of a sexist comment, or behaviour? One that left you feeling humiliated, angry or feeling like you’ve nowhere to go? Has the...

Whether you're preparing for a promotion, a high-stakes meeting, or wanting to step into that next-level version of you, your styling can have a huge impact on fast tracking that success.  My guest today is Lucy Owens, CEO of Style Rises . Today we are talking about how to find your authentic style to support your success in your career. We are talking about: The common styling challenges wom...

I am super excited because this is our 200th episode and what better way to celebrate this milestone, than to hear from four of my clients and their career successes as a result of working with me!  Today I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to Gill, Jen, Jaime and Isabel, four fabulous clients of mine who have taken control of their careers and been rewarded with some phenomenal results, li...

Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right.  In today’s episode, we are talking about the fact that adaptability and emotional resilience will be some of the most vital skills leaders will need this decade. We are talking about: The core of adaptability: having clea...

Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right.  In today’s episode, we are talking about the essential value of effective communication and accountability. We are talking about: The Effective 4-Step Communication Loop How to reinspire a team The value of over-communica...

Leadership isn't always about setting big picture strategy and chairing Town Hall meetings: it's also about taking leadership micro-steps and getting the basics right.  In today’s episode, we are talking about the importance of both integrity and self- awareness for leaders. We are talking about: Assessing your strengths and weaknesses Being curious and actively asking for feedback Revie...

Have you been told you 'need to be more strategic' but don't really know what that means, or how to deliver it? My guest today is Chris Lamb, an accomplished Chief People Officer and board director. He has worked at the most senior levels in the public and private sectors in Asia Pacific, European and global roles.   In this episode, Chris explains: How to make the shift from operat...

Data from the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Survey 2025 tells us that employers see human-centric skills as essential amidst rising technological advances. But what are those sought after skills? Whilst technological literacy, data and AI skillsets are regarded as priorities and expected to grow rapidly, 2025 data is highlighting the top skills required by employers, both now and in the futu...

Transparency is key for women seeking new roles, in terms of the opportunity, pay, benefits and flexibility. But how do you truly assess an organisation's cultural fit during a short, 60-minute interview?  Work180's 2025 What Women Want  survey found "8/10 women said they’d avoid applying for a role if they were unable to see the company’s employee benefits and workplace policies up...

Women are too often penalised, and prevented opportunities to progress to leadership, because their boss might lead (and deliver results) in a different way to them; this is bias.  In today's episode I am talking about the penalty, that women often unknowingly experience because of how their leadership style is evaluated. I am exploring: What leadership evaluation bias is How women can be jud...

Many victims of sexual harassment stay silent and deal with the aftermath alone. In this vital conversation, we explore the breadth of action that constitutes 'sexual harassment' and advice on the first steps victims can take to move forwards. My guest today is Sarah Cappello, Partner at Law Firm Hicksons Hunt & Hunt. In this episode Sarah explains: What constitutes 'sexual hara...

Have you been told you're lacking confidence? Or have you begun to think you have a confidence 'problem'? Well stick with me today because I'm here to let you know you DON'T have a confidence problem at all...  and how to fix this conundrum so you can shine in your career. In this episode... I am setting out to challenge the notion that you have a confidence 'problem&...

Do you lament the 'strength' of your current network? You aren't alone! A lot of women struggle to network but let's talk about changing all that because your network can become the biggest asset of your career and it might surprise you how quickly you can build it too!  In this episode... I am sharing some reframes to help you think about 'networking' differently and...

Career Sponsorship has become critical to women's advancement to leadership. Today, we are discussing the behaviours and actions the most exceptional Sponsors are taking to ensure more talented women are promoted to leadership. Systemic bias means that men are exposed to opportunities in their careers more readily than their female peers are. Career Sponsors are needed to address that imbalan...

DEI was shaken in early 2025 by both a change in US federal leadership and policy, potentially challenging the future of diversity, equity and inclusion in business as we knew it. My guest and I today are discussing how DEI may be evolving, but is here to stay. My guest today is Bianca Hartge-Hazelman, CEO of Financy and The Women's Index, the only quarterly index released here in Australia t...

Do you have a tendency to say YES - or saying nothing at all - when really, you want to say NO?   Today I am exploring 6 different scenarios where you might need to say 'No!' more often in your career! I am sharing some powerful reframes so that you can say 'no', without having to say 'no' at all! We are talking too about how saying 'no' can result in huge b...

Does your organisation struggle to retain high-potential female talent without knowing why?  Today I am looking at 5 key reasons organisations struggle to retain key female talent mid-career. We are discussing: Culture, inclusion and belonging Transparency  - this is a biggie! Active sponsorship Leadership development Let's be really honest about the barriers women are facing on a day-to-day...

Are you hard on yourself and super self-critical? Or, are you good at setting boundaries and making your needs known? And how does your preference impact your leadership, your parenting, your friendships? Let's dive into this one together! Today I am sharing a self-awareness quiz with you. Score yourself out of 70 across 7 different measures to review how healthy (or unhealthy) your relations...

If you're SUPER strategic, you're always thinking three steps ahead of everyone else which can be extremely useful but NOT if you're losing everyone along the way.   How would I define someone who is SUPER Strategic? Your brain will work quickly and be filled with ideas and ways to connect all those different ideas You'll be solving problems people haven’t even thought of yet T...

Save yourself months, if not YEARS, on the wrong path by taking an objective step back to review your career. Coaching is the ideal partnership to help you become more strategic and chase down only THE BEST opportunities for you and your career. Too often people are lost in their careers, working extremely hard and delivering phenomenal results - but without getting the return for themselves. It c...

Who said career 'success' is only about climbing the career ladder and going UP? Today I am exploring the metaphor of your career being a 'jungle gym' instead full of rich, lateral experiences. In her book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg references the metaphor of a 'career jungle gym' which she credits to Forbes' journalist Pattie Sellers.  It's the idea that &apo...

What if you learned something new that made you think: 'I wish I had known this 10 YEARS AGO!' How might life, or your opportunities, have been different? A number of my clients have said this exact thing to me about the career strategies they learn in my program... let's dive into why getting a coach earlier - even today - will set you up for success. In this ep, I am exploring how...

Your team is full of individuals with different values (preferences and styles). The question I am posing today is: do you see merit in, or do you judge, values that are different from your own? I am looking at two different values-preferences today: 1. Rational vs Emotional 2. Impulsive vs Thoughtful How do you identify with each of these paired groups?  Are there people in your team with the sam...

Are you NOT applying for roles, or asking for the opportunities you want in your career? Could it be that you're doubting your value and wondering if you're good enough? If YES, this is the ep for you! Today I am taking you on a deep dive into this belief 'Am I (good) enough?' Because if you're running this 'story', it will be keeping you small and you won't...