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Lead to Soar

214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Lead to Soar is a multi-platform resource for ambitious women on a leadership journey.


We are an online network, a podcast and in-person leadership summits for women across the globe. We provide women with critical leadership skill development experiences that they may be unable to access in their workplace.

We support women in 3 ways:


The Lead to Soar Podcast The Lead to Soar Summit The Lead to Soar Network


Our platform is for ambitious, driven women and goes way beyond confidence building, assertiveness, and the typical career advice given to women. We are serious about enabling and empowering women to advance their careers, salaries, networks, and influence.


Contact your Lead to Soar hosts.

Email Michelle Redfern

Email Mel Butcher


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

Not the Cool Kid with Board Director Marlene Elliott

April 10, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

How not being a cool kid at school and not making the A Grade Netball team led to playing elite sport, then an extraordinary corporate career and now a Board Director portfolio career. Marlene Elliot shares her elite sporting background, her career, moving cities to pursue opportunities and expanding her Board portfolio. She shares advice for aspiring and developing board directors, leadership around the boardroom table and networking. Links and Resources Marlene Elliott on LinkedIn Lea...

Why it is Important to Set Boundaries in Leadership

April 03, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

Mel & Michelle discuss going on vacation, the mechanics of it and how leaders can set boundaries to ensure they are rested, recovered and rejuvenated. Links and Resources Funny OOO messages that inspire Michelle! Lead to Soar is a global online network for businesswomen, a podcast, and we host livestreaming and in person events to help women have a career that soars! The podcast is hosted by Mel Butcher (melbutcher.com) and Michelle Redfern (michelleredfern.com) Hosted on Acast. See a...

Quick Confidence with Selena Rezvani

March 27, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Selena Rezvani is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant on leadership. Her book, Quick Confidence (Wiley, May 2023), was born out of a viral newsletter she started in 2020, to help people build their confidence through small actions. Selena helps women and marginalised groups tap into their confidence and carve out a path to leadership. In this interview, Michelle discusses with Selena: • How gender plays a role in confidence. • How to boost your self-confidence when conditions arou...

Stop Saying You're Busy!

March 20, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Is being 'busy' a badge of honour? Or does it mean you are outta control? Mel and Michelle discuss why saying 'I'm busy" when someone asks after you is a career limiting move and what you might say (and do) instead. Lead to Soar is a global online network for businesswomen, a podcast, and we host livestreaming and in person events to help women have a career that soars! The podcast is hosted by Mel Butcher (melbutcher.com) and Michelle Redfern (michelleredfern.com) Links and Resources Why...

Choose your job referee carefully!

March 13, 2023 15:22 - 13 minutes - 109 MB

Have you sat back to consider how you choose your job references? One Lead to Soar coaching client learned a tough lesson - not every referee will promote your skills like you want them to. So Michelle and Mel breakdown how best to choose and prepare your referees so you land exactly where you want to. Lead to Soar is a global online network for businesswomen, a podcast, and we host livestreaming and in person events to help women have a career that soars! The podcast is hosted by Mel Butch...

The Brilliant Jerk

March 06, 2023 19:57 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! On episode this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher talk about brilliant jerks. We've all worked with one (trying hard not to name names here), but what is a brilliant jerk and how do you work with one. Plus, Michelle and Mel have tips for taking your complaint to your boss or human resources. This is a recording from a LinkedIn in Live find out more about all the Lead to Soar events. Michelle Redfern  Mel Butcher  Hosted on A...

Woohoo - Our First Leadership Summit!

February 27, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

On episode this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher connect after their very successful Leadership Summit (2022). They have reflections on how the conference went, why most professional development fails women and whether they are going to offer another opportunity to help you get A Career that Soars! (see what we did there)!?! This is a recording from a LinkedIn in Live find out more about all the Lead to Soar events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Of: Making Connection with Molly Beck, Author of Reach Out, CEO of Messy.fm

February 20, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". Molly Beck spend her days running Messi FM which is a B2B internal podcasting platform for companies to use podcast to talk to their employees. Molly also wrote the networking guidebook Reach Out, Reach Out, is about how to create a community around your work. The strategy it focuses on is sending one message every weekday to someone on the edge of your network. This is a practice Molly has been doing s...

BEST OF L2S: Making Connection with Molly Beck, Author of Reach Out, CEO of Messy.fm

February 20, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". Molly Beck spend her days running Messi FM which is a B2B internal podcasting platform for companies to use podcast to talk to their employees. Molly also wrote the networking guidebook Reach Out, Reach Out, is about how to create a community around your work. The strategy it focuses on is sending one message every weekday to someone on the edge of your network. This is a practice Molly has been doing s...

BEST OF: The Confidence Scoop, with Susan Colantuono, Michelle Redfern, and Mel Butcher

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". On episode this episode, Susan Colantuono, Michelle Redfern, and Mel Butcher sit down for a discussion on confidence... What is confidence? Where does confidence come from? How do you get it? Where does traditional advice on confidence go wrong?   LINKS Book: What the CEO Want You To Know by Ram Charan Book: No Ceiling, No Walls by Susan Colantuono    SPEAKER BIOs Susan Colantuono has made it her l...

BEST OF L2S: The Confidence Scoop, with Susan Colantuono, Michelle Redfern, and Mel Butcher

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". On episode this episode, Susan Colantuono, Michelle Redfern, and Mel Butcher sit down for a discussion on confidence... What is confidence? Where does confidence come from? How do you get it? Where does traditional advice on confidence go wrong?   LINKS Book: What the CEO Want You To Know by Ram Charan Book: No Ceiling, No Walls by Susan Colantuono    SPEAKER BIOs Susan Colantuono has made it her l...

BEST OF: Leading Across Differences with Amal Yusuf

February 06, 2023 15:59 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". In this episode of L2S!, leadership and gender equality expert, Michelle Redfern, sits down for an interview with Amal Yusuf, newest host for a Career That Soars, to discuss her career path, and the leadership and wisdom she brings to our organization. Amal shares with us her path from immigrant to corporate business leader, and how she views networking and building connections for women in business. Learn more about Lead to Soar! and A Career that Soars! b...

BEST OF L2S: Leading Across Differences with Amal Yusuf

February 06, 2023 15:59 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! Welcome to our "BEST OF SERIES". In this episode of L2S!, leadership and gender equality expert, Michelle Redfern, sits down for an interview with Amal Yusuf, newest host for a Career That Soars, to discuss her career path, and the leadership and wisdom she brings to our organization. Amal shares with us her path from immigrant to corporate business leader, and how she views networking and building connections for women in business. L...

What's Missing From Leadership Advice?

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars How do you describe what leadership is? What words do you use? Chances are, if you’re a woman, you'll use words and phrases based on the coaching, training, mentoring and content that you received since the outset of your career. The trouble with that is that most women are still recieving incomplete advice about leadership. That's one of the reasons for the global leadership gender gap. Have a listen and discover whats missing for women...

What's Missing From Leadership Advice for Women?

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

How do you describe what leadership is? What words do you use? Chances are, if you’re a woman, you'll use words and phrases based on the coaching, training, mentoring and content that you received since the outset of your career. The trouble with that is that most women are still recieving incomplete advice about leadership. That's one of the reasons for the global leadership gender gap. Have a listen and discover whats missing for women in leadership advice. Lead to Soar is a global online n...

Are You On the Women's Team?

December 18, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MB

In our final episode for 2022, Amal, Mel, Susan, and Michelle reflect on a concept that drives us to distraction. The Queen Bee syndrome! Warning listeners, we get a little bit sweary in this episode because we've been trying to manage the double bind and double standards that women face for decades. We ask, are you on the women's team or not? We also muse upon the 4-day working week trials that are happening across the world as we're uncertain if a gender lens has been applied and wonder if...

L2S E82: Are You On the Women's Team?

December 18, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars In our final episode for 2022, Amal, Mel, Susan, and Michelle reflect on a concept that drives us to distraction. The Queen Bee syndrome! Warning listeners, we get a little bit sweary in this episode because we've been trying to manage the double bind and double standards that women face for decades. We ask, are you on the women's team or not? We also muse upon the 4-day working week trials that are happening across the world as we're un...

Navigating the Navy and Other Male Dominated Workplaces with Commander Emma Conway

December 11, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 75.6 MB

Commander Emma Conway was a sailor in the Royal Australian Navy for 12 years. She exchanged that career for one in firefighting and emergency services and is now a Commander in the Victorian Country Fire Authority (Australia). Emma is an inspiring leader and has some great advice for women who are navigating male-dominated (in some cases hyper-masculine) workplaces.  ~ Resources Emma's LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L2S E81: Navigating the Navy and Other Male Dominated Workplaces with Commander Emma Conway

December 11, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 75.6 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Commander Emma Conway was a sailor in the Royal Australian Navy for 12 years. She exchanged that career for one in firefighting and emergency services and is now a Commander in the Victorian Country Fire Authority (Australia). Emma is an inspiring leader and has some great advice for women who are navigating male-dominated (in some cases hyper-masculine) workplaces.  ~ Resources Emma's LinkedIn ~ Bio for Michelle Redfern Mi...

Should I do an MBA?

December 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MB

Michelle and Jo have a conversation about a question they're asked a lot by women. Should I do an MBA?  We discuss how an MBA builds confidence, how to fit an MBA into real life, and why you must have this conversation with your boss (and boss’s boss!) Jo also shares practical tips on how to successfully navigate and complete an MBA – sourced from her MBA students around the world. About Jo With well over 15 years of experience in senior roles for some of Australia's most iconic companies, ...

L2S E80: Jo Thomas: Should I do an MBA?

December 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Michelle and Jo have a conversation about a question they're asked a lot by women. Should I do an MBA?  We discuss how an MBA builds confidence, how to fit an MBA into real life, and why you must have this conversation with your boss (and boss’s boss!) Jo also shares practical tips on how to successfully navigate and complete an MBA – sourced from her MBA students around the world. About Jo With well over 15 years of experience in se...

How to Survive a Toxic or Hostile Workplace with Organisational Psychologist Noa Rein

November 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Hear Organisationsal Psychologist Noa Rein in conversation with Mel and Michelle about how to recognise toxic or hostile workplaces, behaviours and how to navigate them, as well as the questions from members about managing The Brilliant Jerk as well! Noa will help us tp find the language to articulate the problem to leaders (using the language of power) This is a recording of a live, interactive Q&A session with the members of A Career that Soars. ~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

L2S E79: How to Survive a Toxic or Hostile Workplace with Organisational Psychologist Noa Rein

November 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Hear Organisationsal Psychologist Noa Rein in conversation with Mel and Michelle about how to recognise toxic or hostile workplaces, behaviours and how to navigate them, as well as the questions from members about managing The Brilliant Jerk as well! Noa will help us tp find the language to articulate the problem to leaders (using the language of power) This is a recording of a live, interactive Q&A session with the members of A Career ...

Ambition is Not A Dirty Word!

November 20, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MB

Let's examine the word ambition, or ambitious, or… 'ambitious woman'. When applied to women, the adjective "ambitious" is usually used pejoratively, as discussed in Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's recent podcast with Serena Williams.  Many women Mel and Michelle know do not identify as being ambitious, but they are ambitious for the world, their organizations, and their families. We think it's time to pull this word apart to see what it really means for women.    ~ Hosted on Acast. See acast...

L2S E78: Ambition is Not A Dirty Word!

November 20, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Let's examine the word ambition, or ambitious, or… 'ambitious woman'. When applied to women, the adjective "ambitious" is usually used pejoratively, as discussed in Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's recent podcast with Serena Williams.  Many women Mel and Michelle know do not identify as being ambitious, but they are ambitious for the world, their organizations, and their families. We think it's time to pull this word apart to see what it real...

L2S EP77: Blowing Shit Up with Cindy Gallop

November 13, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Cindy Gallop likes to blow shit up. She says she is the Michael Bay of business. She is a serial entrepreneur and is also a fearless advocate for women, especially when it comes to equal pay.  In this lively conversation, we cover critical topics for businesswomen … Personal Brand - if you don't promote yourself, then who else will?  Plus,  "Don't empower me, pay me!"  is how to ask for and get the salary you deserve. And how to navigate...

Blowing Shit Up with Cindy Gallop

November 13, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MB

Cindy Gallop likes to blow shit up. She says she is the Michael Bay of business. She is a serial entrepreneur and is also a fearless advocate for women, especially when it comes to equal pay.  In this lively conversation, we cover critical topics for businesswomen … Personal Brand - if you don't promote yourself, then who else will?  Plus,  "Don't empower me, pay me!" is how to ask for and get the salary you deserve. And how to navigate The Patriarchy in the Workplace.               ~ Reso...

5 Ways to Be a Better Ally to the Rainbow Community

November 06, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.85 MB

If you are wondering how to be a better ally to members of the #LGBTIQA+ community, especially those people who identify as trans, gender diverse, or non-binary, then this episode is a good start. Michelle Redfern shares how the Rainbow Community, as many of us call it needs more of you to step up and call it out. ~ Resources LGBTIQA+ glossary of common terms  https://aifs.gov.au/resources/resource-sheets/lgbtiqa-glossary-common-terms GLAAD: GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and ...

L2S EP76 #GSD: 5 Ways to Be a Better Ally to the Rainbow Community

November 06, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.85 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars If you are wondering how to be a better ally to members of the #LGBTIQA+ community, especially those people who identify as trans, gender diverse, or non-binary, then this episode is a good start. Michelle Redfern shares how the Rainbow Community, as many of us call it needs more of you to step up and call it out. ~ Resources Sign up for A Career that Soars! *Premium LGBTIQA+ glossary of common terms  https://aifs.gov.au/resourc...

Doers Versus Delegators: Why Women Must master the Art of Delegation

October 30, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, we tap into the collective wisdom of the hosts of Lead to Soar to discuss the art of delegation. We discuss how learning to delegate effectively is a career enabler and, conversely, if you are not perceived as an effective delegator, it will be a career derailer.    ~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L2S E75: Doers Versus Delegators: Why Women Must master the Art of Delegation

October 30, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars In this episode, we tap into the collective wisdom of the hosts of A Career that Soars to discuss the art of delegation. We discuss how learning to delegate effectively is a career enabler and, conversely, if you are not perceived as an effective delegator, how it will be a career derailer.    ~ Join A Career that Soars! The global network for businesswomen.  ~ Bio for Michelle Redfern Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women...

L2S E74: Helga Svendsen: So you want to be on a board?

October 23, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Helga Svendsen is a self-confessed 'governance nerd' who is a facilitator, coach and mentor specializing in strategy and planning, governance and stakeholder engagement. She hosts the Take on Board podcast, a weekly pod, where she talks all things governance, as well as the take on board community which is a thriving community of women who connect through an active Facebook group events. Helga also runs programs to enable to get onto the...

Helga Svendsen: So you want to be on a board?

October 23, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB

Helga Svendsen is a self-confessed 'governance nerd' who is a facilitator, coach and mentor specializing in strategy and planning, governance and stakeholder engagement. She hosts the Take on Board podcast, a weekly pod, where she talks all things governance, as well as the take on board community which is a thriving community of women who connect through an active Facebook group events. Helga also runs programs to enable to get onto their first board and to a program to help women who are e...

L2S E73: Why Money Should Matter (a lot more) to Women.

October 16, 2022 17:30 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Money matters a lot for women. Money opens the doors of choice and access. Michelle interviews Mel about her personal money story and about how she came to realize that money really does matter, as does your mindset about money. The inspiration for this discussion came from two powerful posts Mel shared with our community of businesswomen in A Career that Soars. Mel says,  "We all have stories in our heads about almost everything in ou...

Why Money Should Matter (a lot more) to Women.

October 16, 2022 17:30 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MB

Money matters a lot for women. Money opens the doors of choice and access. Michelle interviews Mel about her personal money story and about how she came to realize that money really does matter, as does your mindset about money. The inspiration for this discussion came from two powerful posts Mel shared with our community of businesswomen in A Career that Soars. Mel says,  "We all have stories in our heads about almost everything in our lives, especially money".  Mel shares the money lesson...

L2S E72: Hello My Name is …. How to Nail a Confident Self-Introduction

October 09, 2022 17:30 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

  Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars "Who are you, and what does your company pay you to do?" In this episode, Mel and Michelle discuss the research and work of Susan Colantuono about how women can step into their Personal Greatness by introducing themselves confidently and memorably. This is so much more than a lesson in developing an elevator pitch, it is a coaching masterclass in talking about what you do and why it matters.   ~ Resources Sign up for A Caree...

Hello My Name is …. How to Nail a Confident Self-Introduction

October 09, 2022 17:30 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

 "Who are you, and what does your company pay you to do?" In this episode, Mel and Michelle discuss the research and work of Susan Colantuono about how women can step into their Personal Greatness by introducing themselves confidently and memorably. This is so much more than a lesson in developing an elevator pitch, it is a coaching masterclass in talking about what you do and why it matters.   Confident Self-Introductions Article ~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Welcome to Season 5!

October 02, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MB

Join Mel & Michelle as they share what's coming up in Season 5 as well as discuss our next live event for businesswomen in the US in 2023.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L2S EP71: Welcome to Season 5!

October 02, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Join Mel & Michelle as they share what's coming up in Season 5 as well as discuss our next live event for business women in the US in 2023.  ~ Join A Career that Soars! The global network for businesswomen.  ~ Bio for Michelle Redfern Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women, an enterprise providing research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars! the...

L2S E70 Farewell Season 4 *Live* Career Q&A

August 01, 2022 23:42 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars This episode features all four hosts of A Career that Soars together to answer the questions of ACtS members and Lead to Soar listeners. Join Amal Yusuf, Mel Butcher, Susan Colantuono, and Michelle Redfern and benefit from their combined collective wisdom. We discuss career planning, asking for a salary increase, dealing with sexual harassment, questions to ask in a job interview, and much, much more.  For more advice, support, and the ...

Farewell Season 4 *Live* Career Q&A

August 01, 2022 23:42 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

This episode features all four hosts of A Career that Soars together to answer the questions of ACtS members and Lead to Soar listeners. Join Amal Yusuf, Mel Butcher, Susan Colantuono, and Michelle Redfern and benefit from their combined collective wisdom. We discuss career planning, asking for a salary increase, dealing with sexual harassment, questions to ask in a job interview, and much more.  For more advice, support, and the tools and techniques to have YOUR career that soars, join the L...

L2S E70 Farewell Season 4 *Live* Career Q&A

August 01, 2022 23:42 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars This episode features all four hosts of A Career that Soars together to answer the questions of ACtS members and Lead to Soar listeners. Join Amal Yusuf, Mel Butcher, Susan Colantuono, and Michelle Redfern and benefit from their combined collective wisdom. We discuss career planning, asking for a salary increase, dealing with sexual harassment, questions to ask in a job interview, and much, much more.  For more advice, support, and th...

L2S E69 What is Gaslighting at Work and What Can I Do About It?

July 24, 2022 04:30 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Gaslighting in the workplace is Bullying. This form of toxic behavior is particularly insidious, and it can't be ignored if it's happening in your workplace. Because for the victims of this gaslighting, it can cause anxiety, depression, and even nervous breakdowns. It can cause the victim to even question their own sanity. In this episode, Mel and Michelle explore what gaslighting can look like, sound like and feel like for women in the...

What is Gaslighting at Work and What Can I Do About It?

July 24, 2022 04:30 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Gaslighting in the workplace is Bullying. This form of toxic behavior is particularly insidious, and it can't be ignored if it's happening in your workplace. Because for the victims of this gaslighting, it can cause anxiety, depression, and even nervous breakdowns. It can cause the victim to even question their own sanity. In this episode, Mel and Michelle explore what gaslighting can look like, sound like and feel like for women in the...

Dealing with "The Brilliant Jerk" in the Workplace

July 17, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Do you have a “brilliant jerk” (or two) in your workplace? A Brilliant Jerk, also known as a Toxic Rock Star, is a person, typically in a position of power who has awful toxic behaviours that negatively impact colleagues. Their toxic bullying behaviour “evades consequences” because they’re typically high performing in another metric. The brilliant jerk has a particularly [negative] impact on women with Women of Colour reporting signific...

L2S EP68: #GSD: Dealing with "The Brilliant Jerk" in the Workplace

July 17, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Do you have a “brilliant jerk” (or two) in your workplace? A Brilliant Jerk, also known as a Toxic Rock Star, is a person, typically in a position of power who has awful toxic behaviours that negatively impact colleagues. Their toxic bullying behaviour “evades consequences” because they’re typically high performing in another metric. The brilliant jerk has a particularly [negative] impact on women with Women of Colour reporting signific...

How to Find Words that Work at Work

July 10, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Women face some tough workplace challenges from time to time. Often, we can find ourselves in a Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn response. Its where the amygdala takes over our own behaviour. Mel and Michelle discuss the types of challenges women might face at work, including hostile workplaces, the types of human behaviour that occurs, the impact it has and importantly, what language is helpful versus not helpful when tackling the poor behaviou...

L2S E67: How to Find Words that Work at Work

July 10, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Women face some tough workplace challenges from time to time. Often, we can find ourselves in a Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn response. Its where the amygdala takes over our own behaviour. Mel and Michelle discuss the types of challenges women might face at work, including hostile workplaces, the types of human behaviour that occurs, the impact it has and importantly, what language is helpful versus not helpful when tackling the poor behaviou...

L2S E66: Interview: Dr Catriona Wallace. Why we need more women in AI

July 04, 2022 03:30 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! In this episode of L2S!, Dr. Catriona Wallace is our guest. Catriona is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned CEO. She talks with Michelle about why we need more women in AI, and how she has thrived in the manosphere of AI, STEM, and Venture Capitalism. Catriona also gives women some absolute gold about what great CEOs know and do.   https://mumbrella.com.au/youtube-algorithms-exposing-young-men-to-the-manosphere-reset-australia-734877 ...

L2S E65: Please stop being baffled about the leadership gender gap

June 27, 2022 21:45 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MB

Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars Recent research tells us (again) that women outperform men on a range of different leadership metrics. That same research informs us that leaders are baffled that, given how competent women are, there are more of us at the top of organizations. Well, we want you to stop your bafflement about the leadership gender gap. It might be an okay place to start, but leaders must move on from admiring the problem and start taking action. And that ...

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