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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.
Episodes
- Brave Feminine Leadership
#136 Dr Kellie Pritchard - Get On Top of Stress & Burnout
In this episode, Dr Kellie talks about stress and burnout, debunks the common myths and most importantly preventative steps you can take now. Dr Kellie spent…
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#135 Dr Kristy Goodwin - How to stop being ‘Always On’ & Reclaim Joy
I loved Dr Kristy Goodwin’s latest book ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’ and lapped up our conversation with practical brain-based top tips to tame our tech…
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#134 Defying Doubt: I could never do what you do
In this podcast episode I share brilliant insights from leaders as we explore their response to people saying I could never do what you do. Join me and Giam…
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#133 Intentional Leadership Journeys: Aha Moments that Shaped Careers
Join me in this podcast episode as we explore the intentional choices, pivotal decisions, and transformative insights that have defined the leadership and…
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#132 Voices of Impact: Unleashes Brave Feminine Leadership
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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#131 Debra Eckersley - The things you regret are the things that you didn’t do
Deb Eckersley is forging the next stage of her career beyond executive roles. Together we explore all of the excitement and vulnerability that accompanies this…
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#130 Michelle Loader - Are you Future Fit?
Michelle is a board and executive specialist. She is an inclusive and resilient leader with an endless curiosity to ask ‘why?’ As Managing Director at Future…
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#129 Kylie Baullo - Catch you Performing
There is a strong sense in this conversation of the importance of sisterhood and encouraging us all to support and uplift each other. Kylie Baullo, the…
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#128 Selena Rezvani - Life in the Confidence lane.
Selena Rezvani’s signature strengths were like ‘whack-a-mole’. She tried to ignore them but the mole would pop up reminding her of the natural passion for…
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#127 Sarah Kay - Now that’s a role I could aspire to. Is the CEO role finally changing?
The CEO role is changing and it is one that is starting to appeal to women. This conversation is like settling in with an old friend and just sharing life how…
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#126 Jack Stack - One day I woke up, became a leader and lost all of my friends.
Getting the chance to interview Jack Stack was an incredible pinch me moment. Jack’s leadership philosophy had an indelible impact on me and without a doubt…
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#125 Ann Rhoades - If they’re not listening, you shouldn’t be there
Ann Rhoades can pick a true servant leader from 40 paces. Ann has been part of teams who built award-winning cultures at both Southwest and JetBlue airlines…
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#124 One conversation changed it all for me
Have you felt that energy? You know it, I’m sure. It’s invisible to the naked eye but you feel it immediately when you walk into successful businesses or work…
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#123 Ilsa Wakeling - From Elite Athlete to Siege Negotiator to Becoming Me
From the competition of an elite sporting career in softball, to the adrenaline of foot chases and hostage negotiations, Inspector Ilsa Wakeling has always…
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#122 Nicole Sheffield - One nostril above water
Nicole Sheffield, the dynamic Managing Director, OneDigital at Wesfarmers shares one of the best pieces of advice she received in her career. Nicole is a…
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#121 Tammy Medard - Sliding Door Moment: Which door would you choose?
Tammy Medard faced a pivotal choice: a serious Manhattan banking career or the carefree allure of backpackers in Australia. Opting for adventure, she followed…
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#120 Dayle Stevens OAM - Walk slower to get ahead.
Dayle Stevens is a leadership breath of fresh air. In our conversation, she shares her amazing journey from growing up in Ballarat to taking the super scary…
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#119 Melissa Hamilton - Empower Yourself: A 7-Step Guide for Senior Female Leaders to Strengthen Strategic Thinking
Ever received the feedback that you need to be more strategic? This week Melissa explores the seven steps to enhance your strategic thinking without disrupting…
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#118 Rhonda Morris - The “Only”, or the “double only”
Do you have the courage to talk about what our differences are? Imagine being focused on letting the quality, calibre and results of your work speak for…
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#117 Mel Browne - Financial Literacy is a feminist issue.
In the “Western world, less than 48% of women are financially illiterate, meaning that they can't answer five simple questions about finance.” Yet A Warwick…
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#116 Sadhana Smiles - Be where your feet are
This is such a powerful conversation. Sadhana and Melissa discuss; the culture shock of boarding school in Australia after growing up in Fiji; the realisation…
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#115 Liz Abrahams - Joy
Liz Abrahams is an authentic, passionate, straight-talking technology industry executive, diversity and inclusion champion, wife of 33 years, mother of a 22…
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#114 Janine Hall - Mic Drop Moment
Are you happy? It was a simple question from an executive coach that was the final mic drop moment for Janine Hall. It was the sinking feeling, after two years…
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#113 Laurie Weingart - Breaking the dead end cycle: the invisible workload that's holding women back
This conversation left me with a deep understanding as another piece of the jigsaw puzzle clicked into place. That feeling when something finally makes sense…
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#112 Melanie Silva - The feedback & breakthrough moment that led to an intentional career
Right from the response to my first question, when Mel Silva shared her favourite Karaoke tune to belt out, I knew we were in for a great conversation. Melanie…
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#111 Jane Caro - Witty, Fearless & Intelligent: Chatgpt told me so.
You can be mediocre, you can be plain, you can be fat, you can be flatulent and you are still a decent person. Jane Caro is a straight talker. Her superpower…
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#110 How Women in Leadership are Being Overlooked
Ever want to switch off without those feelings of guilt creeping back? In today’s podcast Melissa walks through understanding the invisible workload and why we…
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#109 Unlock the Power of Strategic Thinking for Women Leaders
This week Melissa explores the new research that says women are considered to be as strategic as our male colleagues once they hit 50 years of age. Yes, 50…
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#108 Tegan Judge - I Know I Can Have it All
Hear from one of our amazing graduates, Tegan Judge. Tegan is Group Manager Service for the NIB Group and recently named one of the top 100 Influencers in the…
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#107 Melissa Hamilton - Open to explore the link between joy & intention?
In the final prelude to the the 'Festival of Inspiration & Empowerment for Women in Leadership', Melissa shares the final group of 7 incredible leaders who so…
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#106 Melissa Hamilton - Committed to unlock your full potential?
Melissa shares the stories behind the conversations for the 7 leaders released in Week 2 of the 'Festival of Inspiration & Empowerment for Women in…
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#105 Melissa Hamilton - Craving access to brilliant mentors on your own time?
Melissa shares why she created the 'Festival of Inspiration & Empowerment for Women in Leadership' to launch her next interview series, highlighting exclusive…
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#104 Tracy Hailstones - I AM ambitious
Let me introduce you to Tracy Hailstones, General Manager Roadside Services at RAC WA and one of our amazing graduates. Tracy is courageous and ambitious…
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#103 Tegan Judge - I Know I Can Have it All
Hear from one of our amazing graduates, Tegan Judge. Tegan is Group Manager Service for the NIB Group and recently named one of the top 100 Influencers in the…
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#102 Renske Kleinsmann - Women Driving Sustainable Business: A 5x5 Discussion on Creating Positive Impact
In this podcast episode, Renske Kleinsmann, a senior marketing executive at Google Asia Pacific, shares her expertise on sustainability. The conversation…
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#101 Melissa Hamilton & Kelli Hayes - Mixing it with the CFO. Why financial acumen skills are the new black.
In this week’s podcast, I have invited my amazing business partner, Kelli Hayes to talk with me about leading through the numbers. The research is clear that…
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#100 Celebrating 100 Episodes with Melissa Hamilton
I am thrilled to be recording our 100th Podcast Episode. I am pinching myself how my idea during lockdown has been so well received by you, our listeners, that…
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#99 Clare Groves - Why Good Mental Health is a Leader’s Best Friend
This week, my podcast focuses on how you can support your own mental Health and well-being as a Leader, Founder or Owner; be the leader you want to be and…
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#98 Tanya Abbey - How to Find Your Rewarding Career Today
I had an amazing conversation with Tanya Abbey, talking all things Recruitment. A critical area in the current landscape. Tanya is the CEO of Recruitcorp…
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#97 Bite Size: David Thodey #human - Creating a culture of inclusiveness
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! David Thodey is one of Australia's most respected and influential leaders. He was part of the original eight male CEOs asked to be on…
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#96 Dr Kristy Goodwin - How to stop being ‘Always On’ & Reclaim Joy
I loved Dr Kristy Goodwin’s latest book ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’ and lapped up our conversation with practical brain-based top tips to tame our tech…
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#95 Kelli Hayes & Melissa Hamilton - Vulnerablity
The tables are turned in this week’s podcast as Kelli Hayes, co-founder of The Brave Group, interviews Melissa Hamilton, co-founder of The Brave Group and…
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#94 Baxter - How to Thrive Midlife
I loved my conversation with Baxter, founder and CEO of With Baxter. Baxter is a world-traveller-Yoga Therapist, who has cheffed on yachts, flew planes in the…
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#93 Dr Kellie - Get On Top of Stress & Burnout
In our series: 5x5 Top Tips for Senior Professionals to Thrive and Find the Joy in Leadership podcast, I invited Dr Kellie who talks about stress and burnout…
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#92 Bite Size: Sally Bruce - Patience & playing the long game
Sally Bruce joins me this week for our Brave Feminine Leadership Podcast Bites. She is the COO & CFO for Culture Amp, the world’s leading employee experience…
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#91 Bite Size: Peggy O’Neal - Does it make my heart leap?
Peggy O’Neal is Chancellor for RMIT and appointed Chair for the Commonwealth Games Victoria 2026 Organising Committee. In 2021, she was named Melburnian of the…
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#90 Bite Size: Michelle Winzer - My perfectionism made others feel they weren’t good enough
Michelle Winzer is a truly brave feminine leader. She's open, down to earth, vulnerable, and always learning. Michelle has operated at the highest levels of…
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#89 Bite Size: Sally Haydon - When you stop fixating on the ladder, the opportunities show up
Missing out on her dream role gave Sally Haydon the space to really find her voice. Her passion for customers and people has led her to a global career in…
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#88 Bite Size: Juggy Sihota - Be right or be successful
Juggy Sihota-Chahil is Vice President of Consumer Health for TELUS, one of Canada’s largest Telecommunications companies. She was listed as one of Vancouver…
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#87 Bite Size: David Thodey #human - Creating a culture of inclusiveness
David Thodey is one of Australia's most respected and influential leaders. He was part of the original eight male CEOs asked to be on the then titled Male…
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#86 Bite Size: Kathryn Fagg - Told anyone what you want lately?
Kathryn Fagg AO is without a doubt one of the most highly respected leaders in Australia today. Any wonder our initial conversation is still one of the most…
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#85 Bite Size: Kate Mason - Pop your Brave plates on. We are all learning.
Kate Mason, Ph.D., is a storytelling debate champion who elevates women’s’ communication through her coaching program so they can lead with impact and…
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#84 Bite Size: Prof. Laura Kray - The evidence of gender bias is real
I loved my conversation with Professor Laura Kray. Laura is an expert on the role of gender stereotypes and mindsets about gender on workplace behaviour…
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#83 Rani Puranik - At 35 I spoke up for myself, the hardest thing I have ever done
Rani Puranik has used her upbringing in two countries, India and the United States, to lead her path to success. Rani shares that she spent so long trying to…
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#82 Sathya Gnanakaran - A Career by Design
Sathya Gnanakaran fell into Immigration law, but five years ago started questioning her purpose and asking what she was truly passionate about. A chance…
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#80 Catherine Fox - Men are from Earth, Women are from Earth. Deal with it.
Catherine Fox is an innate Optimist who thinks we can change. In her own words she is at a stage in life where she can say and do things that women in…
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#81 Kristi Mansfield - I’ve finally figured out how to do self-care
Burnout, juggling a demanding career as a single mother, weaving in and out of Senior Executive Roles and the Philanthropic sector. Kristi Mansfield is on a…
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#79 Peter Tonagh - We wanted to stand out for being employers of female engineers
Sometimes it is as easy as making the decision. Peter Tonagh shares a story of a startup CEO who opted to keep roles vacant until he found the right female to…
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#78 Cheryl Hayman - Ready to play in a team of equals?
Cheryl Hayman and I have a fabulous conversation about women getting younger as we age, about the joy of Board roles continuing to provide opportunities to…
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#77 Elizabeth Broderick, AO - It takes courage to step up into these roles
One of the hallmarks of the leaders I spend time with, leaders who are driving real change, is incredible generosity. Liz Broderick stands out. Liz puts…