Marvellous Women: The Podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Lauren Hancock shares her insights about the psychology behind human behaviour, the universal need to be seen and heard, the power of taking up space with intention, creating meaningful human connection, and redefining success through community, balance, and purpose.Lauren Hancock is an experienced Psychologist with a diverse background, having worked across a range of industries, including healthcare, resources, local government, education, and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career, she has provided interventions to individuals and groups across Australia and internationally, supporting leaders and organisations in navigating complex people challenges. Originally trained as a therapist, Lauren has worked in organisational development since 2010, providing programs on leadership and mental health. She brings extensive experience in designing and leading residential leadership programs, having served as Program Director for several multi-day retreats. Her work is grounded in evidence-based methodologies, empowering participants to gain deeper insights into human behaviour and apply these insights to drive meaningful change within their organisations. Lauren is also Adjunct Faculty for the Executive Education arm of two leading Australian Business Schools. Her excellence in program facilitation was recognised in 2024, when she received a teaching award for achieving the highest overall participant satisfaction. As a coach, Lauren works with leaders to develop both intrapersonal and interpersonal skills critical for effective leadership. She believes that self-awareness and the capacity to manage mental health factors are essential to successful leadership. She works with executives and senior leaders, supporting them through career transitions, promotions, and organisational change. A number of her coaching clients have worked with her over several years as they advance in their careers. She is also an experienced team coach, focussing on enhancing team dynamics and performance.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #LaurenHancock

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sally Prosser shares her insights on the power of voice and storytelling, the role of community and femininity in empowerment, overcoming self-criticism, and why authenticity is essential in meaningful communication.Sally Prosser is a voice and communication expert, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the podcast That Voice Podcast. Through her signature concept of the “voiceprint,” Sally helps leaders, professionals, and teams speak with confidence, authority, and lasting impact. A former radio and TV reporter turned media spokesperson, she has coached everyone from executives to Olympians and built a global audience of nearly half a million across social media. Sally is also the author of Voiceprint and was awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year for PR & Media QLD in 2020.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SallyProsser

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Mei Ong explores how recognizing patterns can shape the way we live and learn. She shares her perspective on teaching music beyond just notes and keys, highlights the powerful role of mindset in the learning process, and advocates for a more holistic approach to education.About Mei Ong:Mei Ong is a marketing analyst turned aspiring data scientist who sees patterns everywhere—from sales anomalies that predict revenue risks to the neural pathways that unlock a child's musical potential.During the week, she develops machine learning tools that help businesses make smarter decisions. On weekends, she coaches young musicians aged 6-16 through Irume Coaching, where she applies neuroplasticity principles to build confidence, resilience, and focus—one piano key at a time.Currently pursuing her transition into data science and AI engineering, Mei is passionate about the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence. Whether she's training algorithms or training young minds, her approach is the same: find the patterns, build on strengths, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.Based in Sydney, Mei brings analytical rigor to creative pursuits and creative thinking to technical problems—proving that the skills that help machines learn can also help humans flourish.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #MeiOng

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Professor Nicole Hartley offers thoughtful insights on the power of service and connection, building confidence beyond comfort, growing through uncertainty, and cultivating spaces where knowledge can flourish.About Professor Nicole Hartley:Nicole Hartley is the MBA Director at The University of Queensland. She is also a leading service technology researcher with the UQ Business School. Her extensive research and teaching expertise areas include services technology, virtualised services, marketing strategy, customer-brand relationships, new media, communication, consumer-making behaviour, and consumer psychology. Nicole’s current research agenda focuses upon exploring customer perceptions of the advent of technology and various forms of disruption in the delivery of services. This research is currently focused within the education, tourism and health industries.Further to this, Nicole works closely with companies within the Brisbane technology start-up and social enterprise scene to advise on marketing advertising strategies to launch new-to-market technology-based products and services both nationally and globally.Nicole is a PhD graduate of The University of Sydney and has worked at leading universities through out Australia. Her work has been widely published in leading global journals and presented at international conferences and symposia. Prior to her academic career, Nicole was employed as Marketing Manager/Director for various corporations within the tourism/hospitality, education, and communication industries both in Australia and in London.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #NicoleHartley

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Polly Parker shares her insights on integrating discipline and empathy, the balance of kindness and drive and the importance of self-knowledge in leadership.Professor Emerita Polly Parker is a distinguished academic with an international reputation in career management and leadership development. She holds a PhD from theUniversity of Auckland, and her work is enriched by an unusually interdisciplinary background that spans counselling practice and international gymnastics (New Zealand and the UK). This blend of experience brings a distinctive perspective on leadership, learning, and human potential to her academic career.Polly’s research focuses strongly on peer coaching, demonstrating how coaching among equals can accelerate career learning, leadership growth, and personal development. She is also deeply invested in the intersection of career development and leadership, arguing that the two are inseparably linked through meaning-making, identity formation, and learning from lived experience.She has made significant contributions to higher education as both a researcher and an educator. As Director she led theUQ MBA program from outside the global top 100 to a ranking of 14th worldwide, earning an Australian Award for University Teaching in recognition of this achievement. Her scholarship is widely published, including as lead author of Peer Coaching at Work, winner of the Axiom Business Book Award, along with numerous articles in leading international journals.At the University of Queensland, Polly served as Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Business, Economics & Law and played a major role in institution-wide initiatives, particularly in women’s leadership development. For more than a decade, she co-led UQ’s Career Progression for Women program, helping strengthen leadership capability among academic women and championing reflective, innovative, and peer-based learning practices. She is also the originator and co-developer of theIntelligent Career Card Sort™, now translated into multiple languages and used globally.Recognised by UQ as Professor Emerita, Polly remains actively engaged in coaching and leadership development, with a continuing commitment to supporting women in academia.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #PollyParker

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Merle Singer shares her insights about exploring identity and values, finding the soul in daily life, grounding in turbulent times and navigating internal criticism.Merle has 25 years of senior leadership roles in the technology sector across multi-disciplines.  Her experience spans corporate marketing, leadership development, culture & reputation, corporate social responsibility and global environmental sustainability.  She holds a BA Honours and Masters in Psychology as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.   Merle is accredited in Myers Briggs Type Inventory, Hogan Assessment Inventories and Barrett’s Cultural Transformation Tools and is also a qualified yoga instructor.  Merle has run her own business for over a decade where her focus is on Leadership Development and Cultural Transformation with clients that include large multi-nationals and tech start-ups.   Her pro bono portfolio includes coaching emerging female leaders at Oz Harvest and a regular participant to aqMentor Walks. With a deep love of Jungian archetypes, she hasrecently completed a Research Project through Deakin University’s Business School exploring how a volatile world is changing the leadership narratives of women, both seasoned professionals and early-career millennials in corporate Australia and the USA.  In addition, she was a funded researcher with the Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT) in their update of the Pearson Marr Archetype Indicator.   Merle now uses contemporary archetypes and has recently completed the development of a suite of solutions, Epitome Leadership, all underpinned with a simple and practical set of four feminine archetypes which brings a unique language of understanding to women in leadership.#MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #MerleSinger

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sabina Janstrom reveals the surprising joy in beekeeping, the art of balancing when to step in and when to observe, and why patience, priorities, and purpose matter more than ever. Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about finding what truly counts.She is an experienced Technology Leader with a strong passion for the end-user experience, effective project and portfolio management, and successful solution delivery. With many years of senior management and executive experience, she also brings hands-on capability in delivering technology projects across continents and organisations.She thrives on improving how software is designed and delivered to maximise employee benefit—and equally, on shaping business processes that make technology intuitive, efficient, and easy to use. Her focus is always on reducing the time teams lose to inadequate systems.She believes that to overcome “bad IT,” organisations need clear strategy and direction, a rigorous ICT investment process, and excellence in project delivery. She ensures that the organisations she supports avoid wasting money on inferior technology and avoid relying on quick-fix software to solve deeper people or process challenges.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SabinaJanstrom

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Urmi Hossain opens up about her mission to empower women, the creative drive behind purpose, lessons from experimentation, and the importance of care, wellness, and staying true to your values when making big decisions.Urmi Hossain is a woman who wears many hats. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, podcast host, polyglot, mentor, and holder of both the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designations. Urmi works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she currently resides.Her first book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, reflects her journey as a third-culture kid navigating questions of belonging, culture, and self-worth.Urmi is the host of Stories Beyond Borders, a podcast that amplifies diverse voices and explores stories of identity, migration, language, and what “home” really means.Passionate about women’s empowerment, she serves as the Co-Chair of Women in Leadership’s Montreal Chapter. She is also a strong advocate for continuous learning and personal growth. One of her greatest passions is public speaking — she has been an active Toastmasters member since 2019, having served as both VP of Education and Club President.In her spare time, Urmi enjoys reading thrillers and mystery novels and staying active through boxing, HIIT workouts, and running.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #UrmiHossain

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Lana Johnston shares her insights on the hats we wear across our identities and connecting with others.Lana Johnston is a people and connection strategist, as well as author of "Small Moments, Strong Bonds". With 12+ years of board experience and expertise in people and culture practices, Lana bridges the gap between corporate strategy and personal connection, showing how the skills that make you successful at work can transform your most important relationships – specifically those with your ageing loved ones before it’s too late. Lana believes that transformations don’t have to be complicated – sometimes the simplest changes create the biggest impact. Through both her "Connection with Lana" offerings and "Taking it Forward" consulting, she provides practical frameworks, shaping outcomes and building capability.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #LanaJohnston

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sinead Houston dives into what it truly means to live authentically — exploring self-identity, the power of discipline and resilience, and how failure can become your greatest teacher.Sinead Houston is a competitive masters powerlifter and passionate change professional. For Sinead, success in both powerlifting and life comes from being comfortable with getting uncomfortable. Her approach is about leaning into uncertainty with curiosity and courage, knowing our real strengths lie in discipline, resilience, and the power of showing up – even when things feel heavy.#marvellouswomen #marvellouswomencards #marvellouswomenthepodcast #podcast #sineadhouston

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Amy Thompson explores why patience matters, how small shifts create big impact, and why quick fixes are often a myth. She also shares powerful strategies for moving beyond past limitations and the importance of investing in yourself for lasting success.Amy is a Recomp Certified Coach and ISSN Certified Sports Nutritionist, specialising in Body Recomposition: She helps people of all ages and backgrounds lose fat and gain muscle through science-backed nutrition and strength training methods. With over a decade of experience, she has coached thousands of clients online and in person using a simple but powerful approach . But beyond that, she helps people find confidence, strength, and patience, which carries over into other areas of their lives. Her expertise comes from hands-on experience, mentorship with leading experts in the field, and personal achievements, including setting national powerlifting records on the bench press and deadlift and placing Runner-Up in the 2011 Queensland International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) competition. Amy is passionate about helping people take their strength and body composition to the next level while building the confidence to overcome barriers, just as she did for herself.Since starting her coaching business on the Gold Coast in 2023, she has continued to help clients, from experienced lifters and athletes to busy professionals and everyday people, discover their true potential and reshape their bodies.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #AmyThompson

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, we sit down with Heidi Mayhew-Sanders as she shares her inspiring journey from country girl to HR professional, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Heidi opens up about the changing dynamics of the workforce, the future of work and why agility matters, and how growing up in the country shaped her perspective on balance and resilience. From embracing change and stepping into entrepreneurship, to cultivating the right mindset and drawing strength from role models, Heidi’s insights are both practical and deeply inspiring.A powerhouse in the world of people and leadership development, Heidi’s story begins not in a boardroom, but in the heart of the country. From those humble beginnings, she carved out a global career spanning over two decades across continents, cultures, and corporate corridors. Her journey is not just one of professional triumph—but of true resilience, fierce determination, and unapologetic authenticity.She’s a certified trainer, a postgraduate-qualified HR executive, and a proven leadership mentor with hands-on experience in some of the world’s most high-pressure industries—from investment banking and private equity to professional services and beyond. But what truly sets herapart is her ability to lead with heart while backing it up with strategic brains. She’s walked through fire—both personally and professionally—and turned each challenge into a catalyst for growth, purpose, and impact.Through her business RESULTS WITH NATOLI, Heidi now channels her lived experience into empowering others. Heidi founded this practice with a mission to unlock the potential within leaders ready to rise, even when the odds are stacked against them.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #HeidiMayhewSanders

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Cass Barker shares her insights about exploring creativity and energy, embracing contradictions in personality, and authenticity and being beautifully strange.Cass Barker is a professional matchmaker for marketers, dedicated to connecting businesses with the marketing leaders and specialists who can transform their brand’s impact. With 15 years of global experience, Cass has an exceptional track record in finding the right cultural and strategic fit — from CMOs to specialists in CX, Digital, Insights, Sponsorship, Brand, and Creative. Her extensive network, deep industry knowledge, and relentless determination enable her to uncover top talent that others can’t, ensuring marketing strategies have the perfect blend of skills, chemistry, and creativity to drive success.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #CassBarker

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Steffi Andruchiw shares her insights about the essence of optimism, navigating the 5% of negativity, the concept of reset moments and holding your nerve in career transitions.Steffi Andruchiw is Group Executive – Corporate & Strategy at Tourism & Events Queensland, where she works with a dynamic team to drive growth across the state’s tourism and events sector. With a background in international finance, strategy, and corporate services, Steffi brings deep multi-sector experience from both privately owned and ASX-listed companies—including Budget Direct, Harcourts, and Flight Centre—following her early career at Deloitte.Known for her ability to translate complex ideas, influence across functions, and enable commercial problem-solving, she is focused on delivering strong ROI, strategic alignment, and sustainable growth. Steffi thrives leading multidisciplinary teams and driving performance through collaboration, education, and disciplined execution.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SteffiAndruchiw

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Dr. Dianne McGrath shared her insights about defining impact and its importance, adapting to change and ambiguity, and finding balance and mindfulness.A bold visionary and passionate sustainability advocate, Dr. Dianne McGrath is an international speaker, consultant, and catalyst for change. With diverse leadership experience spanning corporate, government, not-for-profit, emergency services, and education sectors, she combines a deep understanding of systems with an unshakable belief that nothing is insurmountable.A shortlisted Mars One astronaut candidate and TEDxMelbourne speaker, she brings unique insight into human potential, sustainability, and the power of perspective—what astronauts call The Overview Effect. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering focused on food waste, and a global track record of adventure and impact, she helps individuals and organisations break free from limiting orbits and design futures worth striving for.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #DrDianneMcGrath

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Alison Shamir shares her insights about understanding vulnerability, self critique vs. criticism, and the power of small habits. Alison Shamir stands at the forefront of tackling one of the most pervasive challenges in today's professional (and personal) world - Imposter Syndrome which is estimated toimpact 70% of individuals in their lifetime. And her powerful voice has been received around the world with Alison having spoken to thousands of individuals across 6 continents and 23 countries to date. But it wasn't always this way. In 2013, a major bout of Imposter Syndrome unexpectedly altered the course of her life, propelling her on a journey of self-discovery, self-mastery and transformation. From that pivotal moment, Alison emerged as the renowned Expert & International Speaker she is today, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations understand and overcome the crippling effects of ImposterSyndrome and unlock their true potential.#MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #Alison Shamir

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Rachael Cook shares her insights about making hard decisions as a leader, balancing self-care and care for others, the importance of sleep and health, and overcoming negative self-talk.Rachael Cook is a highly experienced, multiple award-winning, CEO, Business Owner, and Strategic Leader, on a mission to inspire Australians to prioritise social connection as a vital health requirement. She successfully led major organisational transformations, cultural changes, and capability development across all business levels to achieve exceptional results in various industries, including the Health and Aged Care, Finance and Retail sectors.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #RachaelCook

It has taken a while to compile, but this is part two of the “Best of 2024” episodes to celebrate the insights and wisdom shared by nine marvellous women who have been guests on the podcast. In Part 2, we revisit the powerful stories, experiences, and wisdom of these inspiring humans. This best of will have you laughing, feeling, and thinking.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #BestOf2024 #podcast

This is the first of two special “Best of 2024” episodes to celebrate the insights and wisdom shared by 10 marvellous women who have been guests on the podcast. In Part 1, we revisit some of the most thought-provoking conversations, highlighting their unique perspectives on leadership, resilience, creativity, and making a difference in their fields. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice, or simply the joy of hearing from extraordinary women, this episode is a treasure trove of powerful moments. Don’t miss part 1 of this journey through the standout stories of the year!

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Suzie Thoraval shares her insights about the power of mindset, overcoming adversity and labels, and reinvention and embracing opportunities. Suzie Thoraval is an expert in leadership, mindset, resilience, and preparing for risk and uncertainty. With 25 years of experience across government, corporates, not-for-profits, and universities in Australia and internationally, Suzie brings deep strategic insight from her diverse leadership roles. Her career includes 13 years in government and 15 years practicing law in large corporates and major law firms. Suzie has guided numerous leaders and teams through changes that were outside their control, equipping them to remain composed in the face of uncertainty. As an experienced board professional, she also oversees long-term organisational resilience, always thinking strategically about sustaining long term growth and strength. Grounded in a personal journey of resilience from an early age, Suzie is confident in her ability to face any challenge. She is passionate about empowering leaders and teams to maintain equilibrium amidst complexity. Through her coaching and workshops, she provides them with the tools to not only survive but thrive in today’s unpredictable world. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SuzieThoraval

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Helen Glazebrook shares her insights about embracing challenges and boredom, the influence of stubbornness, taking risks and breaking free from limitations. Helen Glazebrook is a leading criminal intelligence expert who has applied her skills across a broad range of intelligence environments over the last twenty-five years including law enforcement, national security, regulatory, corrective services and for the last fifteen with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Helen’s first position in intelligence was at a prison west of Brisbane – Borallan Correctional Centre.  Helen has contributed to a number of Australian Government initiatives such as the National Counter Terrorism Committee Plan and operationalised intelligence in response to the Independent Review of Airport Security and Policing (Wheeler Review) for the Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police Service and the Office of Transport Security. More recently, Helen delivered the Queensland Corrective Services Intelligence Review providing both a high-level strategic response as well as a deep dive operational review into intelligence practice, process, technologies and legislative amendments to improve proactive sharing of intelligence between correctional and law enforcement agencies.   #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomencards #podcast #HelenGlazebrook

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Joni Sytsma shares her passion for aerospace and adventure, her insights on embracing failure as a path to success, planning for emergencies, and balancing planning and stress management. Joni Sytsma is a driven and enthusiastic technology evangelist, internationally experienced science and technology leader, research and development scientist and engineer, innovator, mentor, and diversity advocate with a track record of leading teams to develop deep tech products, projects and programmes towards ambitious launch dates. She is passionate about utilising cyber-physical systems and manufacturing in emerging technologies in aerospace applications to deliver immense value for civilian and defence customers. She has experience in executive leadership, strategic business partnerships, product management, lean startups, systems engineering, program management and major government programmes in Australia and the US. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #JoniSytsma

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Jennie Henzell shares her insights about the patchwork quilt of life, the role of accomplishment in self-esteem and building confidence and overcoming self-doubt. Jennie is committed to personal growth and a positive mindset.  She is dedicated to becoming the best version of herself and encouraging those around her to do the same. She acknowledges what people can do rather than what they can’t and encourages them to see this in themselves. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #JennieHenzell

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sue Anderson shares her insights about understanding self-esteem vs. self-worth, the power of choice in emotions and feedback fitness and resilience. Sue Anderson has worked across many industries including with Leaders in government, education and training, manufacturing, mining, electricity, gas, water and waste services, transport, healthcare and finance. She is obsessed with Feedback Fitness. Sue has developed the world-leading and unique Feedback Fitness framework that provides a step-by-step structure to ensure feedback conversations promote psychological safety. Sue has worked in more than 35 different local councils as well as many State Government departments.  Sue also provides mental skills coaching for elite athletes and is a qualified Mediator. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SueAnderson

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Mandy Napier shares her insights about the power of mindset in achieving success, overcoming mental blocks and pushing through challenges and leading with authenticity, kindness and compassion. With over 19 years as a High-Performance Mindset and Executive Coach, Mandy has empowered thousands of people to breakthrough their limitations and achieve extraordinary results, guiding them to profound self-awareness. She assists entrepreneurs, leaders, high-achieving business professionals, and athletes to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in all areas of their lives.  Mandy is known for getting to the core of their problems, having a ‘no fluff’ approach, and being obsessed with results. Her life experiences include representing Australia in ultra-distance triathlons, competing at the gruelling Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, and six years of travelling the globe, with many solo adventures. With a background in managing and leading high performing sales teams, she excels at igniting the spark within to bring out the best in people. Mandy's clients often refer to her as the ‘Mindset Alchemist,’ and she is known for her persistence and determined nature. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #MandyNapier

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Michelle De Souza shares her insights about the importance of quality relationships, finding inspiration and overcoming setbacks, and the courage to embrace change and take risks. Michelle has varied experience in intelligence leadership and learning development. With 16 years in the Australian Defence Force, she filled roles such as an Intelligence Planning Officer, Senior Instructor, and Head of Department at the Defence School of Intelligence. Here, she honed her skills in developing, delivering, and assessing intelligence training courses while leading teams in high-stakes security environments. Transitioning from military to corporate, she served as an Executive Manager at Aldi Food Stores in South East Queensland, where she led and managed diverse teams. She was then the Associate Director for Learning & Development at Protegas Australia, where she analysed, designed, and delivered training programs for clients around the globe, overseeing a dedicated team of training professionals. As of January 2024, she embarked on an exciting new chapter as a full-time student at Bond University, pursuing a Bachelor of Psychological Science with aspirations to become a registered Clinical Psychologist. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #MichelleDeSouza

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Mina Silvestre shares her insights on the power of storytelling, embracing change and reinventing yourself, and the importance of open-mindedness and staying open to opportunities.   Mina Silvestre is a strategic marketing, digital marketing and communications professional. Mina has more than twenty years experience in growing brands, creating exceptional customer and partner experiences and driving growth for leading global IT organisations. She is passionate about the power of story telling and thought leadership to connect people and create positive impact.   A downturn in the IT industry caused Mina to reassess her future, taking her on a transformative journey. Mina is now boldly experimenting with new life and career experiences like public speaking, travel, volunteering and networking.   Following her north star, Mina is stepping out of her comfort zone, making meaningful connections and living with a renewed sense of purpose and service. Mina believes success is a team sport and is exploring a new focus to help young professional women thrive early in their careers.   Serving the sight-impaired community, Mina volunteers on radio reading the latest news. An aspiring drummer and lifelong learner, she is grounded in her faith and enjoys the rowdy chatter at lunch with her husband and extended family. Mina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.   #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #MinaSilvestre

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sandra Poon discusses embracing imperfection and silencing the noise. She emphasizes the value of creating space, maintaining an open mind, and stepping into uncomfortable situations for personal growth. Sandra's secret super-power is her ability to understand an organisation’s landscape quickly and identify ways to make it better. She is a strategy advisor, transformation specialist and experienced facilitator, with over 25 years in senior management and consulting. She bring her experience from working with large corporations right through to start-ups in strategy design, implementation and operations. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SandraPoon

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Kylee Leota shares her profound insights on harnessing the power within ourselves to create positive change. She shares how self-awareness helps us to tap into limitless potential and open doors to endless opportunities for personal growth and fulfilment. Kylee Leota is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success - a global organisation delivering transformational experiences to individuals, teams, and organisations. Earl Nightingale defines success as “the progressive realisation of a worthy goal or ideal”. Kylee wishes to empower people of all ages so that they can develop the confidence, skills, and tools they require to live a life of their design and purpose. She believes that you have the knowledge within yourself to create success and gives you the right tools in your toolbox to help you make these goals and ideals, reality! As a lifelong learner and educator she has taught all ages and stage and sectors of schooling including guest lecturing at tertiary level. Kylee consults to and works collaboratively with, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other professionals to create sustainable behaviour change for her clients in her coaching role. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #KyleeLeota

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Marianne Vosloo delves into the profound power of reflection and the delicate balance between ego and humility. Her wisdom offers a fresh perspective on personal growth and self-awareness. Marianne Vosloo offers 30+ years’ experience in both the Business & IT domains across a broad range of market sectors in Australia and abroad. She founded 2 Lean start-up businesses and grown them into saleable assets. The experience of founding and growing a company from the ground up has been invaluable throughout my career. I continued to use the Executive Leadership platform to drive real business change and turn around stakeholder trust by turning challenges into opportunities. Commercially savvy, resilient and innovative with strong leadership and communication skills underpinned by technical, business and political astuteness all of which fuelled a passion to make a difference. She is very self-aware with an authentic focus on others inspiring action. She works with an optimism which cascades out and aims to inject energy in how people perceive their own contributions. She carries herself with great poise and conduct her interactions with a great sense of honesty and integrity; underpinning consistent hard work, dedication, focused and relentless delivery.Delivering complex transformation in a lean and agile way, she aims to create high-performing teams by continuously challenging “we’ve-always-done-that’ thinking and encouraging participation to drive change from within. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellouosWomenThePodcast #podcast #Marianne Vosloo

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Hayley Van Loon reminds us that it's not about what others can do for us, but the profound impact we can have on their lives. She talks about the power of support, shifting perspectives, building meaningful connections, embracing change and creating a positive impact. As an accomplished security intelligence professional, Hayley Van Loon's career began with dedicated service to the Australian Government in Counter Terrorism. Concluding her government tenure in 2014, she embarked on an eight-year journey in the United States as a high-ranking executive at a leading intelligence advisory firm headquartered in Washington. Throughout her career, she has partnered with a multitude of Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, and provided vital support to the biotechnology and life sciences sector during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. Renowned for strategic innovation, she excels in merging forward-thinking strategies with innovative approaches to drive success and growth. In her current role as the Deputy CEO at Crime Stoppers International (CSI), she leads strategic initiatives to enhance the safety and security of communities worldwide. Collaborating closely with the CEO, she oversees operations, secures funding, guides the team, advocates at key events, and ensures program evaluation. Leveraging my expertise in global security, intelligence gathering, analytical skills, partnership development, communication, and financial management, she works to create innovative solutions and foster enduring relationships with diverse stakeholders. Beyond her responsibilities at CSI, she is the Founder of Magnolia Intelligence, where she leads a team that recognizes the significant risks businesses encounter from human factors. Their mission at Magnolia Intelligence is to empower clients with the knowledge and resources necessary to defend against persistent threats that could compromise their information, reputation, and overall success. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #HayleyVanLoon

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Rachael Watson shares the importance of self-awareness and understanding what is normal for you. She explores how our personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs shape our unique perspectives on life. Rachael is a Paralympic Gold Medallist in the 50m Freestyle S4 at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Due to a deterioration from CIDP, Rachael has since been reclassified to S3 however will still be aiming for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. She shares part of her journey to raise awareness about this rare neurological condition to advocate for better research into treatment options and earlier diagnosis to improve patient recovery outcomes. Rachael is extremely passionate about inclusion and accessibility and holds numerous voluntary positions on committees advocating for people with disability and helping to create change in society. She also has experience in government policy and clinical health programming. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #RachaelWatson

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Nicki Burton shares about starting from the root - addressing the things that piss you off. Then, craft tiny systems to tackle them head-on. Nichola Burton (she/her) is an author, podcast host and a Business Consultant based in Brisbane, Australia. Managing multiple enterprises in the Music Industry, Nicki is an expert in Brand and Business Development. Over the past three decades, Nicki has worked in partnership with Agents, Artist Managers and Festival Producers around Australia and is the author of Industry substack, The Musoverse. As the host of the historic lockdown podcast, The Music Real, Nicki conducted 200 interviews in the first 8 months of lockdown with key musicians and industry figures from across the globe sharing their perspectives and experiences during the single worst event in the history of the Music Industry. Outside of work, Nicki is a mother of four and a lala of three. Her passion is sharing stories about the remarkable women in her family tree via Let A Woman Do It - a second substack authored by her. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #NickiBurton

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Jessie Sadler takes center stage as my special guest, sharing profound her experiences and insights based on her strong values, goals and willingness to share ideas with other to find answers. With a diverse background in customer-facing and internal roles across various industries, Jessie's curiosity for change has led her to work in leadership positions within emerging markets such as carbon, energy, and adaptive fashion. Her experiences span the globe, and through them, she's honed her skills in fostering positive transformation. As the Founder and Head of Growth at Christina Stephens, Jessie's vision is to reshape how people with disability are perceived by bringing Australia's most recognised adaptive clothing brand into the mainstream fashion scene. You can see Jessie's work at https://www.christinastephens.com.au/ #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #JessieSadler #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Kim Madison reminds us that in a world that often pressures us to conform or rush, we must honour our unique paths resonates deeply. Whether it's pursuing dreams, healing from setbacks, or simply finding our footing, Kim's advice encourages us to trust our instincts and embrace our individual timelines. Kim Madison is a writer and independent filmmaker who loves to deep dive. In this episode of Marvellous Women, Kim talks about how she finds creative inspiration and deep dives into the artistry of Kate Bush and Hilma af Klint. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #KimMadison #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Ann Braithwaite inspires the listeners to embrace confidence, navigate life's fluctuations with grace, and tap into their limitless potential. Anne's life has unfolded as an adventure of diverse experiences in various corners of the world including NZ, the UK, Australia, the USA, and the vibrant Pacific Islands. Her work world has traversed the unique landscapes of the business world, public sector and NGOs - from the Board room to the frontline. These experiences have infused her work with unique insights and practical approaches that have been tried and tested in a range of, often very challenging, settings. In a world that refuses to cooperate, she specialises in building capacity for innovation and transformation through collaborative approaches at organisation, sector, system and country level, to address the toughest challenges of our times. When asked how she can help, she has a couple of answers. Go with the one you like best. She works with leaders to pool collective brain power, realise strategic intent and address the toughest challenges of our times. Using collaborative approaches, we can build capacity for innovation and transformation that works in today’s complex, dynamic world. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #AnnBraithwaite

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Abby Reynolds graced the virtual stage as a special guest. Known for her authentic leadership style and selflessness, Abby delved into the heart of what it means to lead with purpose and genuine passion. Abby is the Business Partnership Manager within UQ Business School’s Executive Education unit, working closely with clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to design and deliver bespoke learning and development programs. In addition to her work with strategic clients, Abby has spent the last 14 years’ of her career working within the higher education sector, which has developed her passion for lifelong learning and the enablement of education to assist learnings in exploring new pathways and different ways of thinking. Abby strongly believes that within education, we have the ability to constantly create change in the way people think, act and provide them with the tools and inspirations to challenge the status quo and deliver real impact within business and society. She is deeply passionate about unlocking capabilities and widening opportunities for people and business through strategy-led approaches and has made a conscious choice to design her career around this. Outside of her work life, you can find Abby playing AFL and this year delving into the world of coaching, which is another huge passion of hers – female sport and being able to encourage and create a small impact into the female pathways within the sporting environments. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Jess Torpey shares a reflective journey through her life, unraveling how her unique experiences, skills, and opportunities have played a pivotal role in shaping the person she has become. Jess Torpey is a high achieving leader with more than a decade of experience across transformation, change and culture. She has been responsible for delivering transformational change projects and leadership programs internally for Kestrel Coal Resources and for numerous external organisations in a previous life as a consultant. In parallel to her professional career, she was an elite athlete for several years, playing for Australia in the sport of Softball and juggling the demands of full time work and training 20 plus hours per week. This elite sport experience coupled with her professional experience has given her the opportunity to assist organisations in creating high performing teams and a great work culture. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #JessTorpey

In this episode, we start the new year with all the wisdom, laughter, and inspiration from Marvellous Women: The Podcast during 2023! Our favourite bits? The unstoppable energy of incredible women breaking barriers, sharing their triumphs, and the candid moments that make us feel like we're part of something truly special. Stay tuned for more in 2024 as we continue to uncover the stories of marvellous women. Get ready for a year filled with marvellous conversations, laughter, and, of course, plenty of wisdom from the incredible women we admire. Cheers to the past, present, and future episodes that remind us all that every woman has a story worth sharing! #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #Bestof2023 #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Candace Backx shares the story of her journey of self-discovery, with a desire to live uninhibited, on her own terms, with the goal of being the best version of herself, for herself. Candace is a purpose-driven individual who believes in the art of embracing the journey rather than focusing solely on the destination. Through the twists and turns, highs and lows, she finds beauty in the process of becoming.  In a bold and intentional move driven by a desire for personal and professional growth, Candace has recently made the decision to embark on a career break. During this hiatus, she seeks alignment and purpose through various avenues, including international travel, volunteer work, mentorship, and exploring different career paths. This intentional pause reflects her commitment to self-discovery and the pursuit of meaningful endeavors that align with her values.As she continues to navigate the intricate tapestry of life, her core values of connection, communication, and growth serves as a guiding light, shaping a story that is uniquely and authentically her own. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #CandaceBackx

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sani shares her stories about leveraging people's perceptions about you, forgiving yourself when things don't meet your own standards, and focusing on being the best you can be! Join us on this empowering journey as Sani shares her insights, wisdom, and practical tips on cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters. Sani Bolton is a lead guitarist, vocalist, session musician and music producer. She has been active in the Australian music industry on a professional level for 4 decades, initially as a performer and more recently in recording and production. As a member of various line-ups, her musical journey has included post-punk mosh pits, touring with major acts, winning both Battle of the Bands and Qld Rock Awards, and using lots and lots of hairspray. Sani is a woman of many talents. She also wrote and produced the theme song for Marvellous Women: The Podcast! Now focusing solely on music production, she’s kept in step with the ever-evolving music industry – and survived! Check out Sani's pages below: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sani_bolton Spotify: ⁠Sani Bolton⁠ #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SaniBolton

This episode of Marvellous Women: The podcast is a bit different. Samantha’s Nana (Maureen) recently passed away at the rich age of 97. In this episode she talks about some of the stories and experiences of Maureen, along with some key learnings and reflection questions. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Gill Wilson shares her remarkable journey and invaluable insights that remind us all that we can navigate life's challenges with a radiant spirit and an unwavering moral compass. Gill retired from full time work in 2021. Prior to that she was a member of Victoria Police for 37 years, having previously spent 5 years in the UK Police. Of those 37 years, 27 were in management positions. Prior to joining the police she worked for Marks and Spencer in England and was part of their management program. As former police officer she has a wealth of experience in the management of major and critical incidents combined with strong organisational, planning and project management skills. She has a very positive attitude to all things and applies this to gain effective results using sound decision making and problem solving skills. Gill has a strong drive to achieve positive results for her teams and the organisation she works with. She is an authentic and people focused leader with a strong ethical approach. Gill loves working in teams and seeing others succeed so has a focus on professional development and growth of team members. Gill uses many of her skills in voluntary work with the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers and on the Committee of Management for the building where she resides. In addition, she works as the Chief Supervisor for VCE Exam invigilation and is employed as a courtesy car driver for the Australian Open Tennis each year. Gill was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2017; AIPIO Life Membership in 2018 and in 2011 was named by the Australasian Council of Women and Policing as "The Most Outstanding Female Leader." #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #GillWilson

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Gen Faber shares the importance of following your heart and pursuing your dreams relentlessly. Whether it's a career change, a creative project, or a personal goal, passion is the driving force that fuels success. Gen Faber is a woman of all trades and a master of many. Her early years were spent as a bass guitar player in the Brisbane band scene during the 1980’s, playing in bands such as ‘Side by Side’, ‘Pink Fit’, ‘Medusa’, ‘Mad Dolls’, and ‘Let’s Go’. Fast forward a few years and she’s spent time as a motorcycle instructor, a postie, and a train driver, only of the very few in Queensland at the time. She is passionate about creating, collaborating, supporting others, and most of all, having fun. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #GenFaber

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Alanna Ball reminds us to take a moment to appreciate life's little joys, foster a positive mindset, and remember that it's perfectly okay to rest and regroup when life gets tough. Alanna's wisdom serves as a beacon of light in our journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. Alanna Ball is a highly accomplished Director and Principal Consultant of the Safety Team, specializing in workplace health and safety (WHS) strategies, leadership, communication, and more. With tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, and Law, Alanna brings a comprehensive and diverse skill set to her role. Known for her exceptional communication skills, Alanna is equally comfortable delivering high-level presentations to executive leadership as she is conducting workshops for workers on the ground. Her workshops are renowned for being engaging, impactful, and tailored to the specific needs of the audience. With a passion for making a tangible difference in workplace safety, Alanna Ball is a trusted advisor and consultant, committed to empowering organizations to create a culture of safety and authentic leadership. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #Alanna Ball

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Melanie Loy speaks about slicing your dreams into achievable pieces and then savouring the satisfaction of making each a reality by taking that first step. Mel Loy is an expert in change, crisis, and internal communications with a passion for building capability within teams and organisations. Her team works with organisations to create better experiences for their stakeholders through communication, building trust and protecting and enhancing reputations. Her team at Hey Mel! Communications & Training have worked with some of Australia’s most prominent corporate and NFP brands to support their change projects, build internal and change comms capability, and respond to all manner of crises. With over 20 years' experience in the communications and public relations sector, both in the UK and Australia, across a diverse range of corporate, non-profit, and government organisations, Mel earned a reputation for truly partnering with leaders and teams to drive change and engagement through meaningful communication. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenCards #MelanieLoy #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Catherine Lee shares her story, from a UK nursing career, through to new opportunities, losses, twins, and a new found self awareness that explained everything and changed her future. Catherine is a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Health Nurse, a Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional, a Professional Coach a Certified Principle OHS Auditor and a Management Consultant. She helps organisations keep everyone safe. Most recently Catherine has developed the Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative. This initiative is designed to raise awareness and educate employers about the benefits of embracing neurodiversity and provide tools and techniques to assist employers in adapting their management systems to accommodate the different ways that all workers think, learn, process, and retain information, regulate emotions and attention, perceive and respond to risk. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenCards #CatherineLee #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Christine Mudavanhu reminded us of the importance of constantly challenging the way we see the world, because growth lies beyond our comfort zone! Surrounding ourselves with people who view the world differently helps us break free from unconscious biases, fostering a more inclusive and understanding community. Christine is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Utano Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that works with organisations to create cultures that are diverse and inclusive and support a stronger sense of belonging and psychological safety. She is passionate about how we leverage the differences in our humanity, our cultures, experiences and backgrounds to grow and develop organisations, government agencies and non profit sector. She believes that our difference is always the advantage. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #Christine Mudavanhu #podcast

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Chantal Velasque shares how the pursuit of learning became a major driver in her life and how it fueled passion and imbued her life with purpose and meaning. Chantal is a Rugby Union fanatic, and a strategy and governance Executive leading high performing teams to deliver large scale, complex and data-driven digital transformations. She brings 25 years of experience across Consulting and Financial Services in France & Australia, and has an unshakeable belief in the awesome things we can achieve by promoting an inclusive culture where colleagues are engaged and highly effective. Chantal wants to live in a world filled with successful program deliveries and innovative businesses, where anyone can get tertiary education, have corporate leadership roles and equal pay, where diversity and fairness are something we all take for granted. When she is not inspiring high performing teams, organising Woman in Data events or offering coaching and mentorship, you can find her down the beach with her husband & sons, at the gym or recounting scuba diving stories from all around the world. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen

In this first episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Jodie Purves shares how her focus and determination during her early years as an athlete kept her passionate about her family, pursuing a healthy lifestyle, managing her business career, and helping others succeed on their own journey. Jodie Purves has dedicated her life to sport, especially cricket, through her time as elite athlete, coach, mentor and in her subsequent career in sport administration. She successfully captained the Australian Women's Cricket Team for five years from 2009-2014 and led the team to double World Cup Wins in 2012 in Sri Lanka and 2013 in India. She also captained the Queensland Women's Cricket Team for six years leading the side to their first WT20 win. She was named Queensland Sportswoman of the Year in 2013 and was inducted into the Queensland Cricket Association Hall of Fame in 2020 for extensive contributions to women's cricket in Queensland, including the development of younger players. Jodie is passionate about furthering the development of all people through sport, health and wellbeing and promoting the development of women's sport in Australia and internationally. But Jodie is much more than that. Listen to this episode to learn more! #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #JodiePurves #podcast