Wonder Women: Power Reimagined

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to share power at a systemic level?  Wendy Tyrrell, an independent consultant, has spent her career working at the intersection of mining, sustainability and community partnerships.  In this episode, Wendy reflects on how industries can move from ‘power over’ to ‘power with’ communities. Sharing stories from Australia, Canada and Peru, Wendy explores how leadersh...

Send us Fan Mail For Kudzai Kanhutu, power is deeply connected to dignity.  As a physician, academic and leader in healthcare, Kudzai has seen how power operates in clinical relationships, cultural contexts and gender dynamics.  In this episode, Kudzai explores how power shapes autonomy, identity and voice, drawing on her experiences as both doctor and patient. She also introduces a compelling ide...

Send us Fan Mail How does trust shape leadership?  Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz, CEO of the Association for Tertiary Education Management, explores the relationship between power, authority and trust in organisations.  Reflecting on her journey from specialist roles to CEO, ML speaks candidly about the discomfort many leaders feel in taking up power - and the risks when leaders avoid doing so. The con...

Send us Fan Mail Maria Govers’ story begins with a powerful childhood experience - starting school without speaking English.  That early sense of exclusion shaped a lifelong commitment to creating opportunities for others.  In this episode, Maria reflects on how power can grow when it is shared. From early supervisory roles to her work as a non-executive board director with not-for-profit Opendoor...

Send us Fan Mail Does power only come with hierarchy?  Kate McLoughlin, Senior Manager at Toyota Australia and former board member of the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club, challenges that idea.  Drawing on experiences in both corporate and volunteer settings, Kate explores how influence, respect and relationships can create power even without formal authority.  The conversation highlights the r...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Wonder Women: Power Reimagined explores how power shows up in our lives, relationships, organisations, and society. Through conversations with a diverse group of women, this season moves from inner confidence to influence, leadership, dignity, and systemic change. Together, these stories reveal that power is not a fixed possession, but something relational, contextual,...

Send us Fan Mail What does fashion have to do with power?  In this episode, Michelle Pacey, Brand Director at Cotton On, explores how the way we present ourselves shapes how we feel, how others perceive us, and how we take up space in the world.  From growing up in rural Queensland to leading global fashion brands, Michelle reflects on how confidence, authenticity and identity influence the way po...

Send us Fan Mail Power can be a loaded word - something we’re taught to avoid, downplay, or view with suspicion. But what if power isn’t the problem? What if the issue lies in how we relate to it? In this final episode of Season 1, we reflect on what it means to reimagine power - from the early experiences that shape our understanding of it, to the habitual responses we’ve learned, and how we migh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what it really means to work politically, and why political savvy is essential for women in leadership. We unpack the differences between politics, influence, and networking, and examine the emotional and cultural barriers that can make engaging with these dynamics feel uncomfortable or inauthentic. Through real-world examples and reflective questions,...

Send us Fan Mail In this companion to The Politics of Power , we dive into the practical side of navigating influence, power, and networking in organisational life. This shorter episode offers concrete strategies for working politically with clarity, confidence, and integrity, without compromising who you are. You’ll learn how to map power structures, build alliances, and strengthen your network i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the dynamics of power through Barry Oshry’s powerful framework of Uppers, Middles, and Bottoms, revealing how systemic roles shape behaviour, perception, and tension. We explore how people can use power with greater awareness from wherever they sit in the system, and how privilege and intersectionality influence these dynamics. A thought-provoking co...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you begin to step into your power. In this episode, we explore the resistance that often arises when you begin to change - both from within and from those around you - and how to navigate it with awareness, courage, and clarity. We name the subtle and overt ways power is policed - especially for women - and how fear of judgement, loss, or failure can hold us back...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Wonder Women: Power Reimagined , we look at how childhood, school, and social life form our earliest 'power scripts' - the often-unseen patterns that shape how we respond to authority and step into leadership today. For women in leadership, these inherited scripts can influence how power is perceived, claimed, or resisted in professional settings. The...

Send us Fan Mail Wonder Women is a podcast hosted by Melbourne-based coaches and consultants Nuala Dent and Jane Lowther. They explore the complex nature of power, especially as it relates to women in the workplace. In this episode, they unpack why conversations about power can feel uncomfortable—particularly for women—due to societal norms and organisational expectations. Drawing on personal stor...

Send us Fan Mail A podcast the dives deeps into power, leadership and the dynamics of being a woman at work. Hosted by Nuala Dent and Jane Lowther, this podcast is you guide to rethinking power - not a a tool to wield power over others but, instead, as a way of working more effectively with others to influence, create change, and get stuff done Wonder Women: Power Reimagined explores how women exp...