Your Brilliant Career

In this episode, we sit down with Kath Kennedy, the General Manager of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf — the company behind brands like Nivea and Elastoplast. Right from the outset, Kath shows her leadership style. For her, leadership isn’t about pretending everything’s fine; it's okay to admit when things are tough. It’s more about how you show up and recover when challenges hit.

I'm joined by Michelle Redfern, an award-winning leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her new book, The Leadership Compass, is a must-read for ambitious professionals who are serious about their careers. In this conversation, we discuss mentoring, personal branding, and networking, reframing these familiar topics in a way that will have you rethinking your own career strategies.

How often do you show kindness to others but forget to extend it to yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Hayley D Quinn, a compassionate business coach, speaker, and former clinical psychologist, to explore how self-compassion can transform the way we navigate challenges like stress, setbacks, and doubt.

In this episode, we’re joined by Margo Ward, founder of KidsXpress, a non-for-profit organisation transforming children’s lives through expressive therapy. We dive into the realities of leading in the non-profit sector, challenge assumptions, and explore the creativity, resilience, and self-belief needed to create lasting change.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Gina Cleo, a habit change expert and author of The Habit Revolution, back to the podcast. Her groundbreaking research and approachable insights have made her a trusted voice worldwide. Gina combines evidence-based strategies with real-life applications, which makes her guidance all the more practical and impactful.

In this episode, Jess Spendlove shares her expert insights into achieving success, and staying successful, while maintaining well-being. Jess's unique approach, driven by personal experience, helps her clients reach their goals without sacrificing their health and happiness.

Backing yourself isn’t arrogance—it's clarity about your value. A concept that becomes critical as you advance in your career. Particularly when self-leadership and confidence in your abilities are expected, but you may not have that same level of support you had earlier in your career

If you have an appetite for growth, this episode is a must-listen. Naysla is Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Member Experience at American Express, and her story is a testament to the power of courage, determination, and the importance of making meaningful connections.

I'm joined by Jenny Mitchell, a senior coach and author from Canada. Jenny's book, Embracing Ambition, explores women's experiences with ambition through interviews with 12 senior women.

I put out the call in a recent newsletter to "Ask me anything!" This episode is all about answering your questions. I've selected five that seemed to be top of mind for many of you. Drumroll please!!!

Join me as I bring you Part 2 of my 10 steps to a better career. In this episode, I'll be sharing the remaining 5 steps. I hope they fuel lots of new thoughts on ways to achieve more in your career.

Many organisations excel at providing generic leadership and management training, yet they often overlook the unwritten rules crucial for a woman's successful navigation through her career. Elements such as business, strategic and financial acumen. These are pivotal and can significantly impact career advancement.