"We'll know we've made history when they stop calling us female pilots." - Lola Reed Allen

This week we're flying into the journey of Lola Reed Allen, one of the first female commercial pilots in Canada, who blazed trails in the aviation industry when women made up less than 1% of pilots.

From facing skepticism within her own family (imagine your grandfather telling you you're "taking jobs from men"!) to dealing with passengers who assumed she was a flight attendant, Lola's experiences mirror challenges that many women in leadership positions still encounter today.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to overcome gender bias and discrimination in male-dominated industries
• Strategies for maintaining authenticity while pursuing professional excellence
• The importance of self-belief and resilience in leadership roles
• Practical tips for navigating workplace challenges as a woman leader Lola's story is a masterclass in corporate resilience.

While the percentage of women in leadership positions has improved since Lola's early days (from less than 1% to about 6% in aviation), there's still significant work to be done. Her story reminds us that progress is possible through persistence, courage, and community support.

Connect with Lola:

Email: https://www.lolareidallin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lola-reid-allin-77662220/
Buy the book: Highway to the sky https://www.amazon.com.au/Highway-Sky-Lola-Reid-Allin/dp/1647428009

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

"If women came together, instead of trying to get that one seat at the table, we're making the table much bigger." - Dr. Sweta Chawla

As a former clinical pharmacist turned leadership coach, this week's guest, Dr. Chawla, shares her transformative journey and insights on how women can leverage their innate strengths in leadership roles. For aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this conversation challenges traditional leadership paradigms. Dr. Chawla explores how feminine qualities like intuition, empathy, and adaptability can become powerful assets in the corporate world. She emphasises that feminine leadership isn't about gender - it's about embracing a different approach to power and influence, one that focuses on creation rather than control.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to harness feminine energy as a leadership advantage in corporate settings
• Ways to redefine power from control to creation in your career
• The importance of self-recognition and articulating your unique value
• Strategies for building collaborative leadership networks

The discussion delves deep into practical strategies for women in leadership positions. Dr. Chawla shares valuable insights about overcoming cultural conditioning and stepping into authentic leadership. Through real client examples, she demonstrates how women can transform their careers by recognising their worth and articulating their unique contributions.

This episode presents a refreshing take on leadership development, encouraging women to trust their intuition and embrace their natural strengths. Whether you're navigating a male-dominated industry or seeking to elevate your leadership presence, Dr. Chawla's insights offer practical guidance for authentic leadership growth.

Connect with Dr. Sweta on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drswetachawla/

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

What if leadership didn’t have to feel like a constant grind? What if it could feel aligned, natural, and even magical? In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle explores two deceptively simple yet transformative questions inspired by Simon Sinek:

1. What’s a specific happy childhood memory?
2. What’s a specific job or task you’ve done where you thought, “If I could just do this forever, I’d be happy”?

Rochelle shares her own answers to these questions, uncovering the thread of wonder, transformation, and connection that ties them together—and how it’s shaped her leadership and coaching. She also invites you to reflect on your own answers and discover the magic of leading from alignment.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about what it means to lead with ease, this episode is packed with insights to help you align your leadership with your joy, values, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How two simple questions can reveal your unique leadership magic.
• Why alignment makes leadership easeful instead of stressful.
• Practical tips for discovering your own “thread” and leading with authenticity.

Connect with Rochelle:

• Join the conversation in the Women in Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herleadershipway
• On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
• Email rochelle@herleadershipway.com