She Mentors

If your job has recently been made redundant, take a listen to our podcast episode with Advisor, Facilitator and Coach Deborah Daly for tips on how to rebuild your career (and confidence) so you can bounce back.  In this tough economic climate, many people are finding themselves without employment. Deborah coaches how to navigate beyond a redundancy, plan a career transition and take control of yo...

Learn how to negotiate a pay rise or flexibility at work with this how-to guide from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practitioner Stephanie Lam. Following WGEA's decision to publish the Gender Pay Gap of Australian companies with 100+ employees, there is a spotlight on organisations to close the gap. So there's never been a better time for women to ask for what they're worth 🙌 Ab...

Whether you're new to She Mentors or a lifetime member, we would love to invite you to amplify our mission in 2024. Women are still underpaid, undervalued and underrepresented in the workplace. So let's unite for the greater good to drive change. She Mentors has grown and evolved over the last few years and our founder Ali Adey would like to share an update on where we are headed, and wa...

Real talk. Is the work you’re doing right now meaningful to you? Lots of people want to make a difference but don’t know how. The answer lies in identifying your purpose.  In this episode of the She Mentors podcast, we speak with two influential women  who genuinely LOVE their jobs – Stephanie Lam, the Social Impact Lead at Work180, and Cathryn Wills, the founder of ethical handbag brand, SansBeas...

It’s easy to work with others when the relationships flow. But what about when you're up against a professional disagreement with a co-worker, or you're heading into a meeting that you're dreading? Rebecca Christianson , Founder and Director of Thriving People Consulting, joins us to talk us through conflict from every angle and MOST importantly – how to manage it! You'll learn...

Richa Joshi is a soloprenuer who has built, scaled and sold two businesses prior to launching her current innovation, Dual Nation .  Dual Nation was founded with the aim to create culturally-inclusive designs for clothing, bags and more that can serve as conversation starters for people who have blended DNA.  Having gone through the trials and tribulations of building a start-up and living in thre...

What myths have you been told about your own potential? What beliefs have blocked you from going after what you REALLY want? After bouncing back from a career setback during COVID, Vari McGaan recovered in a HUGE way by launching her Courage and Career Coach business. Today we talk about how she pivoted from the events industry into her coaching business after her role was made redundant. “Often,...

LinkedIn is more than a professional networking site. With more than 660 million users spread across 200 countries, it’s become a powerful marketing tool for any professional, business owner or job seeker.  When your LinkedIn marketing strategy is executed properly, it can help you build brand awareness and forge long-term professional relationships. It can also be effective for lead generation. I...

How do our feelings about bodies (ours and other people’s) shape our experience of the world? Weight stigma is a real force in our society and affects us all – whether we’re tackling body images issues or not. In this episode of the She Mentors podcast, Mindset and Confidence coach Andrea Westbrook discusses how transforming the way we think about bodies that don’t fit society’s notion of 'id...

Are you ready to achieve better results at work and a stronger sense of fulfillment in your day? In this episode, we're joined by Laetitia Andrac, a holistic business coach, ‘soul doula’ and Founder of Essential Shift . Laetitia helps womxn leaders & entrepreneurs in creating a soul-aligned business, career & life. She is making ancient spiritual wisdom accessible for busy modern-day...

Struggle with confidence in the workplace? Want to hone your leadership skills but not sure how? In our recent Leadership Huddle we got a much-needed pep talk from Lucy Allen.  We discussed some of the biggest confidence killers (excessive expectations, harsh self judgement, lack of experience etc), and Lucy shared her 'Bey Confidence' action plan: ✅  Have a clear vision of your #leader...

It’s approaching EOFY so now’s the perfect time to get a handle on your business numbers. In the latest podcast we chat with Bookkeeper and Money Coach Lily Hii about business growth. We discuss Most important financial numbers The importance of separating personal and business expenses Accounting software setup  What metrics to look at and how often Business growth case studies What does sustaina...

Ready to take your business to the next level? Need some help but not sure where to start? Welcome to the wonderful world of Virtual Assistants! In today’s podcast episode we chat with Linh Podetti, founder of Outsourcingangel.com , about the benefits of outsourcing and working with a VA.  We know that lots of people struggle to delegate. For some, even the idea of having to show someone the ropes...

Ahead of our exciting new monthly ' Leadership Huddle ', we chat with executive coach Ann Pocock, to understand the top four challenges that women are facing in the workplace right now. While the world continues to evolve, women are still facing real obstacles when it comes to obtaining (and retaining) leadership in business. With only 25% of ASX200 executive leadership positions held by...

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to delegate? In part 2 of our time-saving series, our resident Time Saving Queen Nicole Smith shares how to declutter an overflowing inbox, plus strategies for delegating and automating repetitive tasks. Missed the first ep? Go back to How to Design Your Day for Max Productivity and learn how to time-block your ideal day. Nicole is available for 1:1 Mentor Hours ins...

Stuck in constant meetings? Manically checking Slack, LinkedIn and email notifications? We hear you! With a constant stream of calendar invites and notifications, it can be hard to stay focused and productive. Worse still, we forget to carve out personal time for coffee breaks, walks and exercise, which can have a detrimental impact on our mental health. Nicole Smith , our resident Time Saving Que...

In this episode of our Discrimination Series, we have a truly thought-provoking chat with thought leader, Winitha Bonney on how to be a better advocate to people of colour. We discuss Calling out and tackling workplace racism What to do when you experience or witness racism How popular culture frames our perspectives Shame, guilt and reverse racism Identifying unconscious mico-aggressions in our d...

In the latest podcast episode we talk about religious discrimination in the workplace. We have two guests Soaliha Iqbal and Soraya Sultan who are both Muslim women working here in Australia. We discuss Religious discrimination in the workplace Assumptions and stereotypes Micro aggressions White feminism Inclusivity in the workplace The importance of listening Emotional labour If you want to connec...

In the latest She Mentors podcast we interview Ashleigh Wilson, a neurodiversity advocate with Asperger's Syndrome. Ashleigh is one of Brisbane’s Top Women In Tech and has spent the last year changing the conversation around Asperger’s Syndrome and encouraging employers and business owners to see the benefits of hiring neurodiverse talent. We discuss 👉 Living and working with Asperger’s Synd...

In the latest podcast episode we chat with Bedi Othow, co-founder of DivTal , an online jobs platform that helps under represented minority groups find work in Australia. Bedi and her family migrated to Australia in 1998 after feeling civil war in South Sudan. After graduating from Swinburne University in Melbourne, she spent over a year trying to find a job. It was only when she joined an inclusi...

As part of our mission to give back and drive change in 2021, we are continuing to offer free/ discounted memberships to women in need. The Mentor Hour had a HUGE impact on our members in 2020, helping restore faith in those who had lost their jobs or businesses.  One of our Core Values is ‘Purpose Before Profit’, so while She Mentors is a self-funded startup (on a teeny-tiny budget), we have buil...

Listen to inspiring stories from women in business who've battled COVID and supported each other throughout 2020. In this episode, we share the recording of our Mentor Awards Party and celebrate the strength and resilience of the She Mentors community . It was a night filled with laughter, tears, nostalgia, JOY and new beginnings. This year, our members joined us virtually all over Australia...

Want to know the biggest reason women don’t join the She Mentors membership ? They battle feelings of self doubt, inadequacy and low confidence. In this episode we take a closer look at how some of our members perceive themselves. By gathering lots of feedback in The Mentor Hour, it has become apparent that lots of our members struggle with mindset and self belief, even though they are successful....

Want to deliver constructive criticism or feedback at work? Need to call out toxic behaviour, discrimination or bullying? Develop your leadership skills and learn how to have genuine, non-threatening conversations to achieve a positive outcome.  In today’s She Mentors podcast episode, workplace psychologist and leadership development coach Leisa Molloy shares her framework for having challenging c...

Want to inspire a global movement? Scale your business world-wide and find the right kinds of people to partner with? In the latest She Mentors episode we speak to entrepreneur and trailblazer, Abigail Forsyth, co-founder of KeepCup. We discuss the early days of designing and launching reusable coffee cups; the struggles of scaling; and lessons learnt along the way. Abigail also speaks to COVID-19...