Holding Space for Unicorns

A solo reflection sparked by the Easter long weekend and the expectations we can hold around different chapters of life. In this episode, I share some thoughts on the mental load at home, the fulfilment of work, the support of family and friends, and the reminder that both things can be true. A conversation about holding a lot, letting go of how we thought life should look, and giving voice to wha...

In this latest episode, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Johanna “Jo” Korhonen . Jo’s one of those people who shows up exactly as she is — loud, funny, open-hearted — and that’s what makes this conversation so special. We talked about her winding path from wanting to be a history teacher, to falling (a little by accident) into telesales, and then building a career in global tech sales....

Upon realising it's been 15 years since I started in the IT industry, I've done a lot of reflecting lately- and naturally, this led to an idea for a brief solo episode In this episode, I share the winding path that led me from music teaching into my first tech sales role. What began with countless interviews, rejection, and self-doubt became a story of resilience, opportunity, and alignmen...

EPISODE 19! I finally had the pleasure of sitting down with Dani Burns for our 19th episode of Holding Space for Unicorns. Dani a product and business leader with a passion for building thoughtful products, high performing teams, and mentoring others. During our chat, we touched on the following topics: A career doesn't have to have a linear path to be great – From welding to product leadershi...

Today’s guest is no stranger to transformation and impact. With a career spanning over 18 years, Pamela Moodley is a seasoned data and information management consultant who’s helped some of the world’s biggest names — BHP, IBM, Deloitte — harness the power of data across industries. Currently serving as Data Director at Slalom, Pam leads the Data Strategy & Intelligence capability, helping org...

It feels about the right time for another solo episode- but the right time to share about something that is very raw and close to my heart. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 39. I prefer to call myself a Sparklebrain.. i know my brain is wired a bit differently to others, and have learned that this is so, so fine. I wanted to share an honest account of my diagnosis, what I was like as a kid, and th...

Our final guest for 2024, Caity Randall, is a voice that we must hear more of. There hasn't been a time that I've spoken with a guest on this podcast where I've had goosebumps from something powerful that they shared... but Caity brings many of these moments to the conversation. During this special episode, we discuss: Caity's experience in running her own business to challenge traditional practic...

Joining me for this episode is the magnificent Bree Barsanti. Bree is an incredible human being. A mother, daughter, sister, friend and currently, a Senior Solutions Consultant at Nintex. Bree has had a number of career transitions over the years, from being an opera singer (something very dear to my heart), to being a project manager, sales rep and business owner. Her interest lies in continuous...

In this episode, I sit down with Payal Tiwari- a tech executive, board member and advocate for family violence initiatives. Payal is wise, generous and ambitious- and I know that her story will inspire others. We discuss: Our mutual passions- singing, for one, as well as supporting women in technology Using career skills outside the workforce to support those in need and then taking those skills b...

This is short little episode where I get a little vulnerable- but I know this is where the magic is. In this solo episode, I share a a few reflections on the benefits of a recent career break, and what I learned in my sales career about literally taking a pause. It's been a little while since my last episode, but I'm back and can't wait to introduce some inspiring women to you. About A...

Coming to you today with a different kind of episode, a collaboration with another kick arse woman in technology, Hannah Young- who also recently started her own podcast called POV: You’re in Tech Starting out in the world of technology as a marketing coordinator, Hannah made the switch to sales when working for a small tech startup, despite saying she’d never work in sales! And she hasn’t looked...

When I started at Supermetrics, I was fortunate to spend 4 days of 1:1 time with Noora in Melbourne, which was one of the highlights of my career in recent memory. Noora, along with being an incredible sales leader, is the most successful salesperson that Supermetrics has ever had to date. From putting herself forward for a role that there wasn’t headcount for just yet, to spending hours on end pr...

Ten episodes already! Not sure how that happened, but I have loved every minute of putting this podcast together. And I’m doing something a little different to kick off the new year and to stay true to the purpose of this podcast. I want to use this podcast as a platform for kick-arse women in technology to share their triumphs and challenges, their career journeys, their words of wisdom and what...

Happy New Year! Can you feel the energy shift? I am personally really excited for 2024. And I'm thrilled to kick off the year with a very special guest on the podcast, the incredible Heather Bell. This is a really special episode. A former VP of sales, Heather is a sales coach, mentor, and facilitator of the Top Software Sales Performer Program for Women . Her specialisation is working with wo...

On the latest episode of Holding Space for Unicorns, I have the great pleasure in chatting with Lisa Collins. Lisa is such a wonderful conversationalist and time just passed so quickly during our recording! Lisa is a Director of Experience Platforms at Accenture, where she works alongside executives who are reinventing their marketing, commerce, loyalty, sales and service capabilities in order to...

My special guest on this episode of Holding Space for Unicorns is Monique Ly  Born in Adelaide in the 80’s to hard-working and humble Chinese-Vietnamese parents, Monique Ly’s life has been vibrant, full of family and friends and enriching experiences in art, design, travel and technology. Monique’s warmth and genuine passion for people, connection and delivering exceptional customer service has se...

Megha Bhattacharya caught my attention from the moment she spoke on a mutual Zoom call. Her sense of humour, her ambition and her personal power are all qualities I admire. Originally hailing from India and now calling Amsterdam home, Megha has the attributes of a life long learner and has a fascinating story to share. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at HubSpot, Megha continues to...

Lucky us- Digital transformation expert and business leader Rebecca Haly is my special guest on Episode 5 of Holding Space for Unicorns. And when you listen to Rebecca share more about her career, her values and the “A-ha!” moments, you’ll agree that she brings something different and unique, a refreshing perspective, to this conversation.  When Rebecca and I got to talking, I realised how much we...

“Go for it, just follow your instincts”- words of advice from my inspirational guest on today’s podcast, Pearl Tang. Pearl's family is from Hong Kong, but she has spent her life in Melbourne, a city that has her heart (though Pearl is an enthusiastic traveller, and loves exploring and immersing herself in new cultures) A business transformation executive who has over 20 years of experience und...

When I think about the future, and I have conversations with women like the incredible Arzoo Shah, gosh I'm excited. The energy that Arzoo brings to this episode is BRIGHT!! I met Arzoo for a lunch in a Melbourne cafe to discuss recording, and as we talked about the challenges and opportunities in our careers, I knew that this would be a special chat. As a woman of colour, who has experienced...

If a friend spoke to you the way you sometimes spoke to yourself, would you be their friend? And does it really matter what people think of you?  It’s my great honour to welcome Denise Carson as my first guest, on Episode 2 of “Holding Space for Unicorns”.   Denise is a senior sales leader, her most recent role being Regional Sales Director at Mulesoft (Salesforce).  Hear about Denise's sales jour...

Let's get this show on the road! Hi there! My name is Alicia, I'm a mum, wife, daughter, friend. I currently work as an Account Executive for a software company called Supermetrics in Melbourne, Australia. As a female working in IT over the last 13 years, I have grown in my confidence as I found my voice, and loved working with others who were also finding theirs. This passion led me to st...