Action Over Perfection — Leadership, Resilience & Impact with Natalie Mactier

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, Jolene Levin sits down with Natalie Mactier, CEO of Vivi, for a powerful conversation about leadership, action, and building meaningful impact in education.From growing up in Melbourne to leading a global edtech company, Natalie shares how a career rooted in problem-solving—and the people who “tapped her on the shoulder”—shaped her journey, and how taking action can change the trajectory of a career.She reflects on the importance of customer empathy, the role of technology in strengthening (not replacing) human connection, and the reality of navigating leadership, growth, and life through constant change.What you’ll learn:The value of starting in sales and building a customer-first mindsetWhy action over perfection is the key to moving forwardHow technology can deepen student engagement and teacher impactThe importance of resilience through changing career cyclesWhy mentorship and giving back matter at every stageHow legacy is built by improving the world around youNatalie’s message is clear: success isn’t just about what you achieve — it’s about the impact you make and the people you lift along the way.