Life lessons can be learned at any point in our lives, and particularly throughout times of adversity. At various points throughout each year, I like to carve out some time to reflect on some of the lessons in my life. What has gone well? What hasn’t gone so well? Is there a lesson that I can learn from this experience or experiences? Given that it is my birthday on 01 October, I recorded this podcast episode to share the life lessons I’ve learned by 35. The past 12-18 months have been particularly challenging and disruptive for a multitude of reasons, and have been a test of mental strength and resilience, […]

Rebekah Campbell is a serial entrepreneur, best known for being the Co-Founder of food order app Hey You which facilitates over 125,000 food and beverage orders per week. Rebekah is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship, with Hey You being her fourth startup. Rebekah started a music management company at just 22 years of age and broke artists such as George, Matt Corby, Evermore and Lisa Mitchell, developed an online concert ticket promotion company which she sold just two years later, and, most recently, started Zambesi.com, the Air B&B for education, which offers online masterclasses with leaders from Google, TedX, and Facebook. Rebekah is also an author, having just […]

Jade Spooner may look like an overnight success: the nutrition company she created with best friend Amal Wakim Equalution, has seen revenue has grow almost 1,000% in the past two years. Jade and Amal have hundreds of thousands of devoted followers on social media, and are scorching hot in the business world having just made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find an incredibly inspiring story that transcends business success and is a lesson in working towards a higher purpose. Before going into business together, Jade and Amal kept each other accountable to lose a combined 50kgs. Through this weight loss journey they found […]

Have you ever landed your dream job, only to find out your boss is not the supportive, motivating leader you thought you met during the interview? Do you feel like you are trying really hard at work, but nothing seems to be good enough? What if you really enjoyed your job but the boss you loved left, and has been replaced with someone you’re not seeing eye to eye with? If any of these questions resonate with you or if you are simply looking to optimise your working relationships at work, this may be the episode for you! In this episode, you’ll learn: 5 key strategies to win over your […]

Growing up, I suffered from extreme shyness and a real lack of confidence. I know what it feels like to have a voice but to be too afraid to use it for fear of being judged or not being ‘good enough.’ Whether we choose to admit it to ourselves or not, we all have limiting beliefs – that tiny voice in our head that tells us that we can’t do something, and that we shouldn’t dare to try. Through going on my own personal development journey and having a powerful and inspiring ‘why,’ I have found myself in many situations where I’ve had to face my fears. Feeling the fear […]

Today’s guest is the co-founder and CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats, Australia’s first and only female led ice cream company. When Cass Spies couldn’t find the ice-cream that she and her family could enjoy without feeling guilty afterwards, she created her own. Twisted Healthy Treats are now found in Woolworths and school canteens across the country, as well as in Costco’s both in here in Australia and in the US. In this episode, Cass Spies and I discuss: • How Cass took her company from idea to empire. • How and why Cass was able to pivot the company during COVID. • Her all-female executive team. • How to take […]

To call Janey Martino an overachiever is an understatement. After starting a successful PR company at age 25, the serial entrepreneur was involved with a number of startups as an early investor, advisor, and CEO. She developed a digital platform named Shout for Good, which pairs communities and causes together, which sold to ANZ in 2015. She’s authored a number of books, including the successful Thank You series and, most recently, a series of children’s books for Penguin. Janey was a finalist in the Telstra Young Business Women’s Awards and a former board member of the Melbourne Football Club. Most recently, however, Janey is Chair and Co-Founder of the acclaimed […]

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 […]

Janine Garner is a global thought leader on powerful networking, collaboration and transformational leadership. She is obsessed with unleashing the brilliance in individuals, teams and companies, helping others reclaim and reignite their influence. As an expert in connected leadership, Janine specialises in building high performing leaders and teams to create extraordinary results. She has 20+ years experience creating award-winning marketing campaigns and strategies for high profile brands including Ralph Lauren and Oroton. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, podcaster, educator and author, Janine has worked with thousands of high-profile leaders from around the world and helped countless of Australia’s top 50 ASX companies and multinationals – EY, CBRE, DXC Technology, […]

I am frequently asked about how I have climbed the corporate ladder and continuously been promoted to positions of increased authority. In this week’s episode, I share my 7 key strategies on how to seriously make a mark in your career. I go into the granular detail on my tried and tested methods, and provide my own personal insights and experiences. In this episode, I cover: The importance of having a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset: How taking the approach of the student and constantly seeking feedback and opportunities to improve has served me in my career. Personal & Professional Development: How investing in your growth can help give you […]

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 […]

Carmella Galasso is a highly successful Executive, and is the Head of ANZ Banking Group’s Small Business Banking Division, which is one of the bank’s largest sectors. Her relentless dedication to investing in the next generation of female leaders is admirable, and has earned her several awards, including Mentor of The Year at the 2018 Women’s Finance Awards and a finalist in 2019.  Carmella runs ANZ Bank’s Advancing Women in Management Program, ensuring that aspiring leaders are provided with the tools, confidence and personal encouragement to succeed in their careers. She is an Expert Advisor at Coote Connex where she is considered a leading contributor and expert within her field. Carmella is a true inspiration – not only has she accomplished incredible success in […]