Are you or do you identify as an expert?

In her recent research, Penny Locaso was curious about women, who were clearly experts in their field, struggling to identify as such. So, as a Behavioural Scientist, Penny went to the evidence to understand; What is it that makes someone an expert, and why are so few women prepared to identify as one?

What she found, was this misnomer in society – that experts were born. How can that be? Expertise is not something we are born with. This was the basis for Penny’s recently released whitepaper, Hidden Figures, which highlights; women of impact are made not born. The importance of this being, women can see, it is possible for them to become an expert.

This week’s episode of the Power Of Women podcast with Di Gillett and Penny Locaso, may just challenge you to own it – and a warning, Penny doesn’t hold back.

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KEY TOPICS:

00:00 – Introduction

01:26 – Women Of Impact Are Made Not Born

02:14 – The Definition of Expert

08:56 –Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship

09:45 – What Holds Women Back From Advocating For Themselves

14:46 – Women’s Relationship With the Word Expert

17:15 – Research Findings

20:24 – Just Own It!

20:58 – The Humble Brag

22:21 – Jack – This Is For You!

23:05 – Levelling The Playing Field

25:02 – The Authority Gap

WHO IS PENNY LOCASO?

A highly credentialed behavioural scientist, impact expert and mentor to women around the globe. Penny’s recent whitepaper, Hidden Figures (avail on her website) explores how a woman's relationship with the word ‘expert’ impacts their ability to become one.

FIND PENNY LOCASO AT:

Website https://hackinghappy.co/

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Sound Design: Daryl Missen https://vinilo.com.au/

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Naomi Lisner knows only too well, the hidden costs, emotional fallout, and personal challenges faced as a woman dealing with ageism and a grey divorce. And when the two intersect, the way forward is not easy.

Having fronted up to casting directors as an actor and being rejected more times than being offered the role, it doesn’t prepare you for the confidence hit when trying to get a job in your 50’s, following a divorce. Your superannuation is non-existent, on paper your career history is scrappy and your financial security is on a knifes-edge.

Who would have thought any of this would describe this generous, warm-natured go-getter. Over the last 7-8 years, Naomi has found her true talents as a writer. She has accrued over 100 award nominations, including a number of wins at international film festivals, including: 2019 Winner at the Cannes Screenplay Contest, 2020 Winner Austin Revolution Film Festival, Award Winner Toronto International Women Film Festival and most recently the only Australian Finalist at the 2024 Catalina International Film Festival.

Naomi shares a raw, candid account of her life on this episode of the Power Of Women podcast. Listen to this inspiring story. Naomi will make you laugh, cry and ultimately rejoice in her success. That, is the power of women.

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 – Introduction

00:45 – Today’s Guest

02:37 – Is Etiquette Lost?

04:25 – Acting In The ‘70’s + ‘80’s

07:49 – How Difficult Is It For a Woman Over 50 To Divorce?

10:28 – Friendships Are Tested After A Divorce

11:07 – Financial Survival For Female Divorcees In Their 50’s

12:26 – Baring All To Pay The Bills

15:08 – Visibility To Household Finances

18:36 – Are There Acting Roles For Mature Age Women?

26:12 – Naomi Lisner – The Writer

27:51 – Trailblazer - Winning International Film Awards

32:15 – More Emboldened Since Her Divorce

WHO IS NAOMI LISNER?

Naomi Lisner a platinum MEAA member and having served on the board of WIFT Vic (Women in Films and TV), Lisner is known for advocating for change. She works as an actor, writer and more recently as an artist.

FIND NAOMI LISNER at:

Website: https://naomilisner.com/

CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/

Website https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Sound Design: Daryl Missen https://vinilo.com.au/

Filming: Chocolate Studios https://www.chocolatestudios.com.au/

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Family secrets & silence and carrying intergenerational pain, shaped Michelle Scheibner’s life choices and personal identity. She said, in reality she was sad from the day she was born … but she didn’t know why.

An incredible story which is now told through her memoir, “Hush”, which unravels the unintended legacy of family secrets. The podcast reveals a woman whose professional life was based on helping others to identify and promote their own identities, all the while, not realising she didn’t know her own.

On this episode of the Power Of Women podcast, Michelle shares her family secrets with Di, their impact, and her new-found understanding and the inner-peace, having uncovered the truth.

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 – Introduction

00:55 – Today’s Guest

02:51 – I Learnt To Be Alone

04:00 – I Was Sad

07:53 – There’s Negative & Positive

11:10 – They Know Nothing About Me

14:17 – Avoiding The Question

20:30 – Grief

29:15 – The Intergenerational Secret

37:03 – They Didn’t Leave Room For Me

WHO IS MICHELLE SCHEIBNER?

Michelle is the Director of Personal Identity Activation and Author of “Hush”. Her commitment to bringing the most current thought leadership to Personal Brand Strategy, led her to an enquiry into the ways family secrets and silence, intergenerational pain and genetics impacts our life choices and personal identity.

FIND MICHELLE SCHEIBNER AT:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellescheibner/

Website: https://www.michellescheibner.com/

CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/

Website https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Sound Design: Daryl Missen https://vinilo.com.au/

Filming: Chocolate Studios https://www.chocolatestudios.com.au/

DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/

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