Could it be that my thinking is causing these results, rather than it being my actions that are resulting in the outcome? There’s food for thought. Change and transformation start with you and your mindset.

This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di explores this possibility with Michelle Stanton, Founder and CEO of Complete Success. Michelle is the former CEO of her family’s 80-year-old business Bevilles Jewellers. Stepping in the position of Bevilles’ CEO at the height of the Global Financial Crisis was the perfect storm. Plagued with feelings of self-doubt and fear, and the onus of responsibility to all stakeholders in the chain, Michelle dedicated 1000’s of hours to finding a better way – changing her thinking – and ultimately leading the company out of receivership, driving exceptional growth and orchestrating a lucrative sale to a global multinational.

Listen to the podcast to hear how she did it - but more importantly, learn about how the transformational code can apply to YOU.

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 - Introduction

08:48 – Managing Self-Doubt

11:00 – Who Do I Need To Become?

15:09 – Shift In Mindset

19:42 – The Transformational Code

WHO IS MICHELLE STANTON?

Michelle Stanton, Founder & CEO of Complete Success utilises her expertise to empower people to achieve exceptional results through innovative speaking, teaching and coaching programs. She is the former CEO of Bevilles Jewellers. A true student of leadership, business and personal transformation, Michelle led the company out of receivership through to a lucrative sale to a global multinational.

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Are you working all hours? Do you prioritise everybody else ahead of yourself? Listen up – this episode is full of fantastic advice for the self-confessed martyrs, the A-Types, the ambitious, the parents, the multi-taskers amongst us.

So, let’s talk about a life in balance. What do we mean by that? Just part of the rich conversation on this episode of the Power Of Women podcast when Di connects with former retail CEO and founder of Mentor Me Women, Colleen Callander.

They discuss the willingness to try, to learn and build skills, confidence and resilience as we experience life. Not all leadership learning & knowledge is gained in an academic setting. They also explore self-sabotage, self-awareness, a sense of purpose and explore how we bring more women through the ranks of leadership. An inspirational episode full of practical leadership advice.

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 Introduction

09:55 Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt

14:35 Navigating Tough Decisions as a Leader

18:58 Empowering Women in the Workforce

23:59 Balancing Work and Family Life

30:01 The Role of Kindness in Leadership

WHI IS COLLEEN CALLANDER?

Colleen Callander is a successful CEO with over three decades in retail, having served as the CEO of iconic brands Sportsgirl and Sussan for over 10 yrs. Renowned for her ability to build brands, foster winning cultures, and create environments that drive high performance, Colleen’s leadership has significantly shaped Australia’s fashion landscape and established her as an influential leader.

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Textile waste is a global issue and Australia is now #1 per capita for textiles consumption, surpassing even the US. What does this mean for the environment and the future of fashion?

In today’s episode of the Power Of Women podcast, Di sits down with Tonia Bastyan, a fashion industry veteran and pioneer in sustainable design. Tonia’s impressive career has seen her serve as the Creative Director and Founder of fashion brands in both Australia and the UK. Now, she’s pivoted her focus to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: textile waste.

Join us as we discuss how Tonia’s innovative work on the front-end design framework will ensure garments can be repurposed. We discuss pioneering technology and practical solutions for reducing waste and creating a more sustainable fashion industry. Tune in for a conversation that could change the way you think about the clothes you wear!

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 - Introduction

07:33 – Fashion manufacturing has changed

11:45 – Consumerism a key culprit

14:40 – Ground breaking resource recovery

20:28 – Zero textile waste target

30:31 – Changing the supply chain

WHO IS TONIA BASTYAN?

Tonia heads up the design services division of BlockTexx, where her extensive knowledge of the fashion industry and garment production have enabled her to develop their front-end circular design framework for workwear and uniforms. Tonia brings 30+ yrs experience in design, textile & garment manufacturing and running her own brands in the UK and Australia.

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Tonia Bastyan LinkedIn

Blocktexx

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We’re diving into something so many of us have faced at some point in our lives: Burnout. It can creep in and take a serious toll on our health and well-being as well as impact those around us. In this episode of the Power Of Women podcast, I engage in a candid discussion with Shirley Wardle, an Australian-born, UK-based female executive who has navigated a remarkable career across multiple industries—including telecommunications, media & broadcast, and cybersecurity. Despite her impressive achievements, the relentless pace and high-stakes demands of corporate life took their toll, leading her to the brink of burnout. Shirley opens up about her journey through the corporate ranks, the warning signs she ignored, and the turning point that forced her to reset. The turning point is still raw & still elicits an emotional reaction when talking about it. After stepping away from her executive role, she discovered a new path to balance and well-being. Shirley has just launched a rejuvenating Pilates oasis in the heart of Kent, UK—a project that symbolises her commitment to both physical and mental health. Listen to how Shirley transformed burnout into a fresh start, what she learned about maintaining well-being in high-pressure environments, and how she's using her experience to help others find balance in their own lives.

Key Topics:

06:58 Identifying Burnout and Its Triggers

16:47 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

20:08 Overcoming Burnout and Finding Passion

21:11 Taking Control of Menopause and Health

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Possibly the youngest Family Office CEO in the world … & female. On this episode of the Power Of Women podcast, Cassandra Heilbronn joins Di from Saudi Arabia to share how she went from Bundaberg in Queensland to an expat woman in Riyadh, and smashed the glass-ceiling. Quite the journey when compared to moving to Brisbane with only $400 in her bank account to start her Law Degree. Her first board appointment was at 31, she has been the recipient of a number of awards & accolades including the Top 20 under 40 in 2017 in Australia, and from a distinguished career as a lawyer in Australia and Saudi Arabia, was appointed the CEO of a private family office in 2021 at 36 years of age. Today, she overseas global operations, investments and the strategic direction for the Family. Despite her incredible career trajectory, Cassandra is a dynamic leader who balances ambition with humility. Listen in to how she achieved it.

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This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di sits down with fashion designer, Nikki Atkinson, who is on the path to taking her Australian Merino wool wedding dresses to the global bridal market. A country girl at heart and living regionally on a merino-wool growing property in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, Nikki is championing our golden fleece as not only a luxury alternative for bridal couture, but also as a sustainable alternative. Merino wool is a renewable and biodegradable material. Listen to Nikki’s journey as a business woman, a farmer’s wife, weekend sporting coach and mum. There is a reason women are great at multi-tasking. They have to!

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I don’t think anyone could be more radically authentic than Gill Moakes. On this episode of the Power Of Women podcast, Di gets into the weeds with the award winning business coach, writer, speaker and the host of the Heads Together podcast. Having both made a commitment to no more sugar, they explore the importance of prioritising ourselves, the concept of rewilding and the benefits of cutting away what no longer serves us. Gill works with freedom-seeking, risk-taking women to help them grow phenomenal businesses. She believes that when you’re brave enough to do things your way and you’re outstanding at what you do, you deserve a life of infinite possibilities. They also shine a light on the privilege it is, to love what you do. That’s empowering.

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This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di spends time with Angela Rakis in Washington DC. cAs a child, she would spend time in her grand-parents iconic store, the Acropolis Food Market, providores of Greek and Mediterranean foods and condiments. We discuss how these influences along with the exemplary role modelling from her mother, who now in her 80’s is still a working & exhibiting artist, have played a key role in Angela’s life choices, the roles she pursued and ultimately her own business, Favorite Daughter LLC. We also discuss the Great Resignation post the COVID 19 pandemic, the rise of female entrepreneurs, and how more and more people are re-evaluating what they want from their careers and more broadly, life in general.

Guest: Angela Rakis

Angela’s business: Favorite Daughter LLC

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