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. In this episode, I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to Susan Colantuono,  someone who has dedicated an impressive scholarly career to answering the question, how do we get more women to the top of organisations? Susan is the CEO and founder of Be Business Savvy, a c ..read more

Antonia Bowring is a top executive coach from New York city and author of "Coach Yourself! Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, And Thrive".  In this conversation, Antonia shares some down-to-earth strategies and frameworks for DIY coaching, such as the importance of being clear on your values and using them to steer your long-term goals and everyday decisions. And while not everyone has access to a career coach, Antonia has plenty of advice on how to tackle those tough conversations with poise, or perhaps help you become the leader you want to be.  Antonia shares many frameworks in ..read more

In this podcast episode, we explore three key missteps that can hinder career progression and what you can do to avoid them. The first misstep revolves around waiting for promotions. The second misstep highlights the importance of finding one's voices. The third misstep focuses on making one's value visible in the workplace. Tune in as Gillian shares practical and actionable strategies that will help you enhance your professional journey and enable you to shine brightly in your chosen career.   Mentioned in the podcast: RISE Accelerate Program FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: T ..read more

Edwina McCann, Editorial Director at News Corp Prestige, shares insights from her extensive career journey, including 12 years as Editor in Chief of Vogue Australia. Despite challenges in the evolving media landscape, Edwina emphasises the importance of adaptability, business acumen, and team collaboration in her success. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the role of Vogue in societal commentary, initiatives for women in STEM, diversity and representation in fashion, leadership, and the ongoing challenges faced by working mothers. Throughout the conversation, Edwina's passio ..read more

I always find it fascinating listening to the back story of someone's successful career journey. Have you ever wondered how successful people navigate the tough career decisions, how they orchestrate career transitions that seem insurmountable to others? Or how they emerge as respected leaders, despite very challenging business landscapes. Well you're in for a treat today, because I have the pleasure of sitting down with Emma Hogan, a true trailblazer in both corporate and government realms. From her senior roles at Foxtel to leading the Department of Customer Service, Emma has achieved a care ..read more

How often do you catch yourself feeling a bit guilty about indulging in that extra serving or not shedding those last stubborn kilos you've been eyeing? Maybe it was the temptation of the leftover muffin from the team morning tea that threw you off your game. Well, we've all been there, haven't we? That desire to be at our peak health, performing at our best and looking and feeling good. I think it's universal. But let's face it, the path to good intentions and great practices is often paved with many challenges. And today I'm thrilled to bring someone onto the podcast who gets all of this. It ..read more

As 2023 draws to an end, now is the time to reflect on the year that has passed. Transformative growth occurs when you pause, when you look in the rearview mirror and draw wisdom from the lessons learned. In this episode I’ll be sharing my five lessons from the year. I hope they offer you some inspiration for the year ahead.   FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion RISE Accelerate Program Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to ge ..read more

Ever felt that sting of regret downplaying an accomplishment only to watch others claim the spotlight. That frustrating feeling of wondering why they succeed seamlessly, while you let recognition slip through your fingers. Well, if this hits close to home, then you're in for a treat. This episode is tailor-made for you where I dive deep into the art of strategic self-promotion. You’ll also get access to my free guide Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion. Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entre ..read more

Elevate. It’s a terrific word Elevate, isn’t it! If you’ve attended my programs, you will hear me say things such as ‘that style of conversation will elevate you”, and  “You will feel more elevated if you…”.  I use it because I love the idea of elevating the women I work with.  In this podcast, I am joined by two incredible women who have taken that thought to a whole new level. In fact, they have written a book called Elevate, their word of the year is elevate and elevating others is their mission. Shannah Kennedy, who you might remember from an earlier podcast, is a legendary ..read more

Wellbeing... We hear a lot about it and we know it's important. We're bombarded with advice on meditation, plant based diets, workouts, fasting, ice baths, infrared saunas. And frankly, it can feel overwhelming, right? If you're tuning in, I'm assuming you're eager to develop professionally and improve your career. And let's face it, a healthy, balanced life is a big part of that journey, but let's make it practical. And that's why I've got the incredible Beck Melville, our wellbeing expert on the show today. She's here to demystify a few things for us and help us to create sustainable wellbei ..read more