Podcast Description Summary: In this episode of the Lady Leadership Podcast, host Sam McIntyre interviews Sue Rosen, a CFO and non-executive director, who shares her inspiring journey and insights into finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Key Points: Sue Rosen's career started as a chartered accountant in London, eventually leading her to diverse roles in finance, arts organizations, and recruitment. She highlights the challenges faced by women in finance, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues in hiring, promoting, and supporting women. Sue discusses her transition from a tra ..read more

How is your style?  You're a successful female leader in the corporate world or with your own business who's serious and passionate about what you do.  Do you love fashion and are always dressing fabulously?  Are you thinking you could do with an update but not sure where to look?  Or are you not sure what looks good on you anymore?  Does your style make you look and feel the part? You can be the best at what you do, but it’s easy to be overlooked and not recognised for your talents if that’s what your clothes tell other people. If you’re a female in the workplace t ..read more

Ever felt like you're just not hitting your stride in your career? Join me on our 100th episode as we dive into a common issue that impacts many of us - a lack of career confidence.  In this episode, we explore why traditional strategies like skill-building sprees, seeking external validation, and playing the comparison game often fall short in boosting our confidence. Discover a fresh approach to cultivating genuine career confidence: Step 1: Know Yourself - Start with self-awareness and embrace your unique strengths and quirks. Step 2: Positive Self-Talk - Silence that inner critic and ..read more

Have you ever considered the idea of working abroad? This week on the Lady Leadership show, I had the privilege of interviewing Ursula Lepporoli, a Partner at KPMG specializing in facilitating talent mobility through Tax.  Ursula and I crossed paths on LinkedIn, where she has earned recognition as a top voice for her extensive platform engagement. In this episode, Ursula and I discuss not only the professional advantages of working abroad but also the significance of health, well-being, diversity, and finding one's voice. Benefits of Working Abroad: In our conversation, we dug deep into ..read more

Welcome to the Lady Leadership podcast,  today I caught up with Rita Arigo. Rita has made significant contributions to the fields of technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. Rita Arigo, a seasoned professional and a key figure at CSIRO is also a strong advocate for women in technology.  Today, we are delving into Rita's career and leadership journey, gaining insights into the intersection of technology and women's leadership, and exploring the transformative potential of AI.  Rita believes that AI has the potential to drive positive change and empower w ..read more

Welcome to "Lady Leadership," the podcast that celebrates and amplifies the voices of inspiring women leaders around the world. In this episode, your host, Sam McIntyre, sits down with a very special guest, Meggie Palmer, the founder of PepTalkHer. Episode Overview: Join Sam McIntyre as she delves into a captivating conversation with Meggie Palmer, the incredible woman behind PepTalkHer. PepTalkHer is a platform dedicated to empowering women in the workplace and helping them reach their full potential. In this episode, Sam and Meggie explore the inspiration behind Peptalkher, the challenges wo ..read more

In today's episode of the Lady Leadership podcast I talk about resilience and why it is an important trait and an important skill. I share in this episode where I believe that I have had to dig deep in my life and career.  Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and overcome challenges. It's an important trait that can help us navigate life's ups and downs, and ultimately lead to personal growth and success.  Why Resilience Matters Life is full of challenges, setbacks, and failures. It's how we respond to these challenges that determines our success and happiness in ..read more

In this episode of the Lady Leadership podcast I revisit an episode that I recorded with Dr. Amy Silver on fear.  Fear protects us and warns us of danger but often it can get too loud. Dr. Amy Silver is a highly sought-after speaker and mentor in the area of fear and fear management. Amy is a psychotherapist and is experienced in many therapies, behavioral, cognitive, mindfulness-based stress to name a few.  Amy has worked for many years works in the world of therapy and now works in business and works with people to move through their fears so it does not interrupt communication, c ..read more

In this episode of the Lady Leadership podcast I revisit an episode that I recorded with Rebecca Houghton from BoldHr where we talked about strategy.  One area that the B suite or Middle Managers need to focus there time on is strategy.  Have a listen to this podcast and ask yourself are you thinking strategically in your role . Have you: - Set a vision - Do you know the problems you need to solve - Are you working on the right problems - Are there options?  - What are the knowns and unknowns. B-Suite leaders are today's middle managers, the glue that holds organizations toget ..read more

This week I caught up with Michelle Bowditch and talked or things confidence! And how to build it in your career and business.  Michelle Bowditch is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning agency Door 20A. A powerhouse who facilitates bespoke workshops and keynote presentations as an in-demand business strategist, cheerleading expert, speaker, and event chairperson.  Through Door 20A, Michelle runs a mentoring program, 'Be YOU, Do YOU, Amaze YOU,' that aims to unlock the potential of mentees by shifting limi ..read more