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.

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

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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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/

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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:

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

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

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

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Burnout management strategies: Check-in with yourself, monitor your wellbeing with stress-tech and build in micro-breaks throughout your day.

This week on the Power Of Women podcast, a candid and revealing conversation with Amanda Balcombe about the crushing weight of burnout after work demands left her emotionally and physically drained. How the impacts of ‘hitting the wall’ saw her walk away from a career that no longer served her well-being. Amanda didn’t just stop at healing herself; she turned her experience into her own consulting practice, guiding other professionals in finding balance and fulfillment, helping them to avoid the burnout she endured.

Whether you’re experiencing burnout yourself or want to learn how to balance ambition with well-being, Amanda Balcombe's story will inspire you to review your approach.

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

KEY TOPICS:

00:00 – Introduction

00:45 – Today’s Guest

07:48 - The Impact of Work Ethic and Burnout

20:29 - Understanding Burnout: Symptoms and Causes

26:39 – Burnout Checklist

34:06 - Self-Care Practices and Mindfulness

WHO IS AMANDA BALCOMBE?

Amanda Balcombe is a Health and Mental Fitness coach who specialises in stress management, burnout and mental wellbeing. A former award-winning Financial Adviser, she experienced burnout in 2021 and it became her mission to heal not just herself but use her passion for health and connection to support other high achieving women & professionals regain their energy, confidence and enthusiasm for life.

FIND AMANDA BALCOMBE AT:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-balcombe-2b0179102/

Website https://www.stillwellness.au/

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

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

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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 of the business to a major publicly-listed retailer on the ASX.

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.

FIND MICHELLE STANTON AT:

· Website https://completesuccess.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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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.

FIND COLLEEN CALLANDER AT:

· Website https://www.colleencallander.com.au/

· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-callander-919678140/

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/

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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.

FIND TONIA BASTYAN AT:

Tonia Bastyan LinkedIn

Blocktexx

CONNECT WITH DI GILLETT & POWER OF WOMEN:

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

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

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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

For more information about Shirley Wardle:

Shirley Wardle LinkedIn

Studio Pilates, West Malling. UK

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