Her Ambitious Career

Today I am sharing a simple 3-step process to help you take stock of everything you have achieved in 2025. I work with a lot of clients throughout the year and one skill I find a lot of people don't exercise is that of reviewing their progress.  In our coaching programs, we are big on recapping, reviewing and acknowledging the impact we are making... because if you don't, you can easily...

If you want to be successful in an upcoming interview, or internal opportunity for promotion, knowing more about sales could be the differentiator!  My guest today is sales expert Susan Englehutt, Founder of The Way Buyers Buy . Sandra is looking today at how to apply sales techniques to your own process as you look to sell YOU... and it makes for an interesting conversation! In the next 20 minute...

Today we are looking at the humble topic of time management!  Are you running on fumes? Do you need some new ways to manage your time more effectively? Join me as we explore 7 fresh and exciting ways to manage your time that put you firmly in charge of your calendar, energy and SANITY!  Rebecca on making a real impact: " To-do lists are my nemesis! Not everything on your to-do list is equal....

WORK180 is taking the mystery out of your job search - because you deserve to know how equitable an organisation really is, before you apply for roles. My guest today is Gemma Lloyd CEO and co-founder of WORK180, a specialised jobsite used by over 1.5m women globally to find roles that align with their core values. WORK180 champions workplace transparency and publishes data regarding pay gap, work...

Leaders are running on fumes. There are plenty of reasons why plenty of leaders are feeling fatigued right now. In this ep, I am exploring my observations of the issues many clients are struggling with and some ideas to combat it. We are talking about: Navigating constant change and tech moving faster than policy or skill development Dilemmas surrounding forging team connection and collaboration ...

What does it mean to 'feel safe' at work? I interviewed 6 different women to find out!  In today's episode I am exploring the complexities around feeling safe at work. I have spoken to six different women in their 30s and 40s, from a range of different industries, to understand better how they define the concept of 'safety'.  Feeling safe and feeling free go hand in hand....

Chasing a C-level role? Today we explore what sorts of skills and broad experiences to gain in your career if you want to land a seat in the C-suite. My guest today is Tanya Graham, Group Executive Digital & Transformation at icare.    In this episode, Tanya: Talks about her career journey from operations and manufacturing, through to consulting, tech and digital, healthcare, and strategic tra...

Women everywhere are exhausted. High-achievers tend to push themselves harder and harder, shaming themselves as they do it. But what if you could be successful whilst also giving yourself grace? How much more enjoyable would celebrating those successes be? In today’s episode, I am sharing 3 simple, 5-minute exercises with you to help you be more self-compassionate. Something Rebecca said today: &q...

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...