It was a real privilege to recently speak with Sally Bruce on The Boss in Heels Podcast. From growing up in a country town of just 1,500 people and the youngest of six children, Sally Bruce’s meteoric rise in the financial sector began when she was 17 years old, working at Macquarie Bank while studying at uni. Sally very quickly found herself in leadership positions, which led her to become the CEO and Managing Director of AMP Bank, where, under her leadership, the bank doubled profits and had a profound cultural shift. Sally stepped down as CEO to spend more time with her family but was quickly head hunted to […]

“If you want to be happy, set audacious goals that command your thoughts, liberate your energy and inspire your hopes.” – Andrew Carnegie. It’s the beginning of a brand new year! I always love the start of each new year because it feels like a fresh start and new opportunity to achieve our goals. And with 2020 now in the rear view mirror, it is time to shift our focus to what can be accomplished in 2021. However, if you have ever set a New Years resolution only for it to fizzle out a few weeks later, you are not alone. A study by The Journal of Clinical Psychology shows […]

Bahar Etminan is a highly regarded author, advisor, mentor and speaker, and founder of women’s lifestyle site Rescu and eLearning platform RescuMe Academy. Rescu is committed to the core content pillars of style, substance and success, providing balanced and insightful specialist commentary on key trends, products and ideas. In 2015, her first book, Rescu Me! The Makeover Guide For A Life More Fabulous was published by Harlequin Australia.  Prior to Rescu, Bahar was CEO of cosmetics industry powerhouse Brandmakers, General Manager of luxury importer BMI where she reigned over the luxury timepieces division and labels like Gucci, Hugo Boss, Bell & Ross, Fendi, Swiss Army and Movado and the youngest ever General Manager at Bobbi […]

With the festive season well and truly in full swing, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share some of my budgeting tips to not break the bank this Christmas. I am by default a naturally generous person, and so sticking to a budget for Christmas, birthdays and other occasions has always been something I’ve struggled with. Over time (and through doing the money mindset work), there are a few practices I’ve put in place to still be able to enjoy the festive season and deliver beautiful Christmas gifts, without breaking the bank. DETERMINE WHAT YOU VALUE One of the most useful practices I’ve developed when it comes […]

Solo Podcast episode with Boss in Heels Founder, Lara Nercessian. It is the 20th episode of The Boss in Heels Podcast, and so many of you have been asking me to record a solo podcast episode – so I thought what better time than right now? In this episode, I get really vulnerable and share my personal story. I talk about how I was bullied growing up, resulting in me staying small and minimising myself. I talk about overcoming extreme shyness and how I began to find confidence. My career journey, from graduating as a Psychology Student to trying to land my first job as a Human Resources Assistant, which […]

This post has been written to provide job seekers with guidance, inspiration and support in finding a new role. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin. This has been an extremely challenging period for many, and my heart goes out to each and every person who has lost their job. My heart truly goes out to all the job seekers who are struggling to find a job in the current market. Through my work as a Head of Human Resources, an RMIT Industry Mentor and Mindset / Career Coach, I have come across many job seekers who have expressed their struggles and challenges throughout this period. To […]

How I Get Myself Out Of A Mid-Year Slump. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle. 2020 has well and truly been a challenging year for many of us. I am yet to come across a single person whose personal or professional life has not been impacted in some way as a result of recent events. Our plans, commitments and routines have been derailed, resulting in many of us feeling overwhelmed, anxious or simply burnt out. Despite our current circumstances, I generally like to take some time out mid-year to reassess my goals for the year. What has gone well? […]

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein. I’m yet to come across anyone who can confidently say they’ve never made a mistake in the workplace. There are several contributing factors as to why we may make a mistake. Being overloaded, overworked, lack of sleep, lack of attention to detail or simply because you a learning or doing something new. One thing I have learned is that as much as we don’t enjoy making mistakes, it’s how we recover from them that counts. We can’t control what’s already happened, however we can certainly control how we respond or react to it. Here are […]

3 Strategies To Seriously Make A Mark In Your Career. “Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” – John Maxwell. A lot has happened for me in the past 10 years of my career. The 2010s took me from a shy university graduate with no real world experience, sitting on the filing room floor of my first HR role. To 2020, a confident woman who’s taken control of her life and career, running HR for corporations, started her own business and coaching others on how to do the same. Let me clear on one thing – this […]

How I’m getting the most out of the new year. “Make your life a masterpiece. Imagine no limitations on what you can be, have and do.” – Brian Tracy. It’s the start of a new month, new year and new decade! The past year has been full of growth, opportunities, challenges, many highs and many lows. As I reflect on the past year my heart is full of gratitude for all the goodness in my life. And as I think about entering into this new decade, I’m excited for the future. I always like to take some time out to ask myself important questions and ensure that I’m on track […]

“You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” – Gordon B. Hinckley. I’ve always been fascinated by what people are willing to sacrifice, or not sacrifice, in order to get ahead in life. I’ve come across many people who have big dreams and big goals, but don’t necessarily have the stomach to do what it takes. There are certain things which I’m absolutely not willing to sacrifice and those include my health, happiness, peace, family (and a handful of close friends I consider to be family), my values and morals. However, there […]

How I Manage My Side Hustle & A Full-Time Job. “It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz. I have been juggling multiple priorities for as long as I can remember. One of the things I’m most frequently asked, is how I manage a side hustle with a demanding full-time job. One of the things I have learned is that there is a real difference between being busy and productive. In order to effectively manage a side hustle, you need to focus on being productive. In this article, I share the key strategies I’ve put in place to be able to […]