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Brave Feminine Leadership
Sharing stories from amazing leaders just like you and me. Breaking down myths of leadership, imposter syndrome & helping us all be braver. Step by step.
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- Brave Feminine Leadership
#196 Louise Adams - Energised by Possibility. IWD Special Interview
In this special International Women's Day episode, we sit down with Louise Adams, Aurecon's incoming Group Chief Executive Officer, for an inspiring…
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#195 Jesseca Tighe - Feeling Disconnected from Your Work? There’s probably more to it..
Meet Dr. Jesseca Tighe - a dynamic career, life, and leadership coach with a PhD in psychology. In this episode, Dr Jesseca shares her journey with Melissa…
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#194 Shirley Chowdhary- Say Yes Until There’s a Reason to Say No
What does it mean to lead with authenticity, courage, and a commitment to inclusion? Shirley Chowdhary, former CEO of the Go Foundation and one of AFR’s 100…
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#193 Melissa Hamilton - From Busy to Boardroom: Breaking the High-Achiever's Waiting Game
Whether you're eyeing a CEO role (33%), planning your next strategic move (50%), or positioning for board opportunities (16%), this episode is for ambitious…
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#192 Matt Tice - Get Out into the Jungle and Understand What’s Changing
In this episode of the Brave Feminine Leadership Podcast, Melissa Hamilton sits down with Matt Tice, CEO of Insurgence Group, to uncover the secrets behind…
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#191 Miss Tee - No Permission Needed: Miss Tee’s Call to Lead, Empower, and Transform
From teaching dance in parks to building an award-winning arts empire, Miss Tee Tamaira Sandifer is rewriting the rules of leadership, resilience, and impact…
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#190 Penny Locaso - Owning Your Expertise: A Conversation with Penny Locaso
Why do so many women shy away from calling themselves experts? Behavioral scientist and international speaker Penny Locaso shares her groundbreaking research…
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#189 Summer Series - Future Fit for your Career?; Leaders share how.
In this episode, we're diving into the minds of three incredible leaders who share their insights on staying future-ready in your career. Join us as we hear…
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#188 Summer Series - It's Not a Confidence Issue. Except Sometimes It Is.
Originally shared as a powerful blog, 'It’s Not a Confidence Issue. Except Sometimes It Is.' dives into the hidden challenges faced by accomplished leaders in…
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#187 Summer Series - What does Brave Feminine Leadership Mean? Leaders Share.
Welcome to the heart of meaningful conversations! On each episode of my podcast, I engage extraordinary leaders with a pivotal question: What is Brave Feminine…
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#186 Summer Series - Three Brilliant Leaders share Breakthrough Career Moments
Join me, as I sit down with three extraordinary executives: Melanie Silva, Juggy Sihota, and Tammy Medard. In this special episode we dive into the pivotal…
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#185 Summer Series - Moving on from burn out: Stories & Advice
As we come to the end of another busy year we often stop and reflect on the busy-ness of these times. One of my personal go-to reflections comes from 2…
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#184 Jane Vandermeer - The Power of Style: Why Fashion Matters
In this episode of the Brave Feminine Leadership Podcast, I sit down with internationally acclaimed style expert Jane Vandermeer. Jane shares her insights on…
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#183 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 6 - Launa Inman - Too Good to Promote? The Hidden Career Trap
Launa Inman, former CEO of Target, Officeworks, and Billabong, shares how being exceptional at her job almost kept her from becoming CEO—and the game-changing…
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#182 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 5 - Lisa Harrison - Got clarity? Got alignment? Go seek momentum!
Welcome to the fifth interview in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices, where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. This episode features Lisa…
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#181 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 4 - Henriette Rothschild - Stop waiting to be the Perfect CEO
Welcome to the fourth interview in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices, where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. In this episode, Henriette…
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#180 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 3 - Carolyn Cresswell - Your career is 1 aspect of the plates you are juggling
Welcome to Interview three in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. Carolyn Cresswell CEO & Founder of…
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#179 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 2 - Bernie Brookes AM - Be Prepared to Step Out of Your Lane
Welcome to Interview two in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. What is the journey to growing a CEO…
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#178 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 1 - Jeanne Johns - Turning Light Hearted Remarks into Career Game Changers
Welcome to Interview One in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. Could a light hearted remark spark a…
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#177 Mark Jones - I'm not used to telling my own story
Are the stories you are telling yourself getting in your way? A panic attack in Bunnings literally stopped Mark Jones in his tracks. For the first time ever…
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#176 Melissa Hamilton - Female CEOs - A glacial pace
Short but not so sweet reflection on the latest CEW Executive Census Report. I coupled this with the top 3 things I observe when I mentor senior executive…
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#175 Alessandra Edwards - Where has my Energy & Resilience gone? Unfool Yourself.
As High Performing senior leaders, often there is an overarching feeling that our bodies are no longer supporting us. We put on weight even when we are doing…
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#174 Melissa Hamilton - Three Practical Tips to Elevate your IMPACT
Does your Team know what winning looks like? How do you zoom out and get an unbiased view of your business? Join as I explore 3 Tips that elevated my influence…
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#173 Melissa Hamilton - Getting out of the Weeds
Operational or Strategic? It's the #1 question leaders reflect on as they move into more senior roles. It's hard to let go of the detail when it has played…
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#172 Kieran Flanagan- People: From Annoying to Amusing
Wasting energy trying to change people is exhausting! What if you better understood what drives people, moves people and lifts them! This is a terrific, fun…
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#171 Dr. Oli Sophie Meredith - ADHD Series Proud to Take the Mask Off
Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". This week we are joined by Dr. Oli Sophie Meredith (she/they). Oli is an…
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#170 Rebecca McLinden - ADHD Series - I thrive in a crisis
Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". Next up in our series we are joined by Rebecca McLinden (Manager Positive…
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#169 Rose Callaghan - ADHD Series - Owning Every Side of me
Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". This week we are joined by Rose Callaghan (Award winning Comedian…
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#168 Julie Robertson - ADHD Series - Chameleon
Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". This week we are joined by Julie Robertson. Julie has over 25 years…
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#167 Melissa Webster - ADHD Series - Beautiful Gift of ADHD
Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". To launch our series we are joined by Melissa Webster (Chief Home, Living…
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#166 Catrina Rangiheuea - Glass Half Full
Optimism is a cornerstone trait of successful leaders and Cat Rangiheuea is a brilliant example! Join us as Cat shares her insights on maintaining a successful…
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#165 Lisa Lynch - Putting my Oxygen Mask on first
Lisa Lynch, Chief Operating Officer of the Royal Women’s Hospital, shares her journey from clinician to executive leader. Lisa has a deep passion to redress…
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#164 Unlock Your Worth: 7 P's to Elevate your Salary Game
Are you negotiating your salary or putting it in the too hard basket? Are we falling for the old story of believing if we were worth more, they would be paying…
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#163 Cherie Mylordis - What do you Dare?
You are not defined by your current role! What if we normalised asking people "What do they dare?" What are their passions? What lights them up? Even better…
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#162 Megan Corfield - Be Brave, Ask for Feedback to Grow
Brilliant, diverse careers don't happen by luck. A hallmark of the leaders I interview is that they are always seeking to grow and it is this drive that…
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#161 Melissa Hamilton - Human on the inside interview
That time I stepped into the #SuccessisHuman Spotlight and was interviewed by Maxme. Join little old me as I reflect on what drives me, the career advice I…
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#160 Natallia Smith - Sleep Tight: Take Charge of Your Money
Financial independence and knowledge is the new black — because counting sheep won't help you save! Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have…
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#159 Dara Simkin - Playful Leadership: A Game-Changer
Have we over-indexed on the whole serious side of life and work? Dara Simkin is Australia's leading play at work expert and has done the serious work of…
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#158 Angela Cross - The influence equation: tips to boost visibility and reputation
Do you see leaders who seem to be everywhere all at once? Who have brilliant reputations and people are clear on what they stand for, who they are as leaders…
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#157 Tasneem Chopra OAM - Don’t come at me with your misconceptions until you know who I am
Tasneem Chopra is a Professional Disruptor and an AntiRacism Champion. Her message is clear - there are so many Diversity & Inclusion roles out there, why does…
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#156 William Cowan - The Master Career Builder
Careers come easily to many incredibly talented leaders. Until one day they don’t. What happens when you find yourself without a job? Who do you talk to? Who…
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#155 Melissa Hamilton - Do CEOs have all the answers?
Addressing a room full of CEOs, I jokingly asked them to share their best knowing nod face with me. Do we have the answers? It seems not when it comes to…
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#154 Katrina McCarter - We all need Wingwomen
Who holds you up, holds you accountable and is right there when your tires need pumping up? Loved my conversation with Katrina McCarter! We explored how to…
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#153 Michael D Watkins - Decoding Strategic Thinking & Executive Presence
Ever heard the feedback that you need to improve your Strategic Thinking or Executive Presence? The good news is that strategic thinkers aren't just born, they…
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#152 Wendy Pavey - Are you visible enough?
Can you answer the question: Why you? Why you are the best candidate for your dream role? It is not a skill that comes easy for many senior female leaders…
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#151 Lisa Martello - Humour works better than Shame
Lisa Martello has been called a ‘truth monster’, a ‘professional mirror holder-upperer’ and a ‘shit stirrer’ and I could not love our conversation more. You…
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#150 Anna Bruk - The Beautiful Mess Effect
Dr. Anna Bruk is a social scientist. While in business school, she fell in love with social psychology. Her research has been published in top scientific…
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#149 Jacqui Clarke - Dream Career Derailed
Placeless, nameless feedback derailed Jacqui’s incredible long-term career at Deloitte. We cover the grief of stepping away from a company you have been loyal…
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#148 Michele Chevally Hedge - Is Nutrition the key to Gravitas?
Is Nutrition the key to gravitas? It’s hard to pull off the witty, relaxed, and confident demeanour of someone with “it”, with Gravitas IF we don’t feel the…
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#147 Kate Christie - 90 seconds to design your best life
Oh what fun! Jump into this conversation if you have ever felt overwhelmed in your corporate career and need a dose of “I’m not the only one.” We cover the…
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#146 Melissa Hamilton - Midlife Woman’s Guide to Fearless Career Change.
Feeling stuck in your career can be paralysing, but you're not alone. Join me on this podcast as I get real about the fears and uncertainties of career…
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#145 Charlie McGillis - Dare to be legendary
Think space is all rocket launches or the astronauts? Think again. To most of us, when we hear the term space, we think of Astronauts. In fact, you’ve probably…
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#144 Simone Clarke - When can we take Gender out of Leadership
Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women, Australia is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of experience in global sustainability, humanitarian development…
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#143 Josephine Sukkar - What Do Construction and Sport Have in Common
A family woman first, every major vocational decision Josephine Sukkar makes includes her family. After falling for the construction early in her career…
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#142 Jacqueline Chow - Being Brave is a Choice
Jacqueline Chow is intensely curious and always has a plan. Key to her success has been the willingness and integrity to share the plan with those around her!…
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#141 Dr John Izzo - Watch where the puck is going
Hurt people hurt people. Everything in this conversation focuses on being whole, bringing the whole person to work, integrating the masculine and feminine. Dr…
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#140 Kay Clancy - You don’t have to go to every meeting in your Diary!
You had me at Hello Kay Clancy. Kay is an absolute advocate for unleashing leadership potential and it all starts with self awareness. Kay's passion lies in…
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#139 Melissa Hamilton - Embarrassed to be a Feminist
Six months ago, a brilliant female executive shared the reaction of her male leader to choosing to work with me. Finally, I am ready to share my own reaction…
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#138 Craig Tiley - Game-Changer
Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia has spearheaded the phenomenal success of the Australian Open, the country’s largest and most prestigious annual…
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#137 Clare Groves - Why Good Mental Health is a Leader’s Best Friend
Yep, you can be the leader you want to be and have great personal relationships - a critical skill to filling your cup. I had a great conversation with Clare…