Episodes
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On this monthâs episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast I spoke with Harriet Johnson. Harriet is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in human rights and criminal law, and a fierce advocate of womenâs rights.
We had a really powerful and inspirational conversation aboutâŠ.
Her career journey and non-traditional path to becoming a BarristerHer huge passion for supporting, defending and protecting women What inspired her to write her brilliant book â âEnough â The Violence against Women and How to End Itâ Imposter syndrome, bouncing back from setbacks, what success means to her and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Harriet Johnson:
Harriet Johnson
Barrister, Doughty Street ChambersHarriet Johnson is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in human rights and criminal law, and a fierce advocate of womenâs rights.
She is a founder member of Women in Criminal Law, Joint Chair of Trustees of the charity Women in Prison and in 2016 she founded #DoughtyStWomen events, an annual series of conferences to consider what more the law can do for women.
Harriet has given keynote legal addresses around the world, as well as speaking in the media about law and justice, particularly through the lens of gender.
Her first book, ENOUGH: The Violence Against Women and How to End It is published by William Collins in April, 2022.âŻ
Connect with Bourby here:
Twitter: @HarrietEJohnson
Represented by:âŻDiana Beaumont
Titles: ENOUGH: The Violence Against Women and How to End ItâŻ(William Collins, 2022)
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On this monthâs episode ofâŻThe Psychology of Successful Women PodcastâŻ- I had a really fun and engaging conversation with Bourby Webster. Bourby Webster is a CEO, innovator, violist, entrepreneur, educator, presenter, and producer.
We had a great conversation about:âŻ
Her inspirational career journey and lifelong passion with music Her role as CEO and founder of the Perth Symphony Orchestra What success means to her at this point in her career Personal advice and suggestions for dealing with challenges, setbacks, nerves and stage fright The importance of being brave, believing in yourself and so much moreâŠ.The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Bourby Webster:
Bourby Webster
Founder, Perth Symphony OrchestraBourby is the Founder and former CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra that makes the rules and has a mission of âMusic for Everyoneâ.
Founded in 2011, the orchestra was created by Bourby with an ambition to reach a massive new audience in WA. She also passionately wished to find a way to retain talent in WA, creating jobs for, and showcasing, WAâs incredible musicians.
Since Perth Symphonyâs launch in 2011, it has performed to more than 100 people per year in locations from Karratha to Kwinana, in spaces from car parks to warehouses, playing Vivaldi to Nirvana. Perth Symphony regularly gives work to 150 musicians a year also creating pathways into professional careers for WAâs aspiring younger musicians. Perth Symphonyâs Education and Community programs have reached 20,000+ children, and seen remarkable collaborations with aboriginal poets, VJs, actors, dancers and partnerships with numerous organisations across WA. The orchestra is redefining the perception of a symphony for the 21st Symphony with its ground-breaking business model and artistic program. The Women on the Podium program Bourby created in 2019 is unique in the Southern Hemisphere and is developing female conductors, currently only 5% of the global conducting faculty.
In 2017 Bourby created the Arts Leaders Collective to support leaders of new arts companies and is passionate about supporting women in the arts.
Bourby has an MA in music from Oxford University, is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and has an MBA from UWA. In 2022 she was named in Business Newsâ Power 500 list, and has been a winner of a Business News 40 Under 40 award for Entrepreneurs and a finalist in the Telstra Businesswoman of the Year Awards (WA).
In 2019 she was named Western Australian of the Year (Arts & Culture).
She was a founding member of the UK-based electric string quartet âbondâ signed to Decca Records. She is a medal-winning, international-level coxswain and was the first female coxswain in 106 years of the WA Kings Cup State Rowing Crew in 2002.
Connect with Bourby here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bourbywebster/
Perth Symphony Orchestra â [email protected]
The song mentioned was Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell.
The book wasâŻIKIGAI
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On this monthâs episode ofâŻThe Psychology of Successful Women PodcastâŻ- I had a really open and engaging conversation with Christine Melis who is a Barrister at the NSW Bar and passionate advocate for gender equality.
We spoke about:
Her career journey all leading up to her current role as a Barrister at the NSW Bar Personal advice and suggestions for dealing with challenges and setbacks in your career How she navigated an interstate move and raising two young children â while still growing her practice and creating a deeply fulfilling and successful career The importance of knowing yourself, and reconnecting with your core values, passions and goals and so much more âŠ.The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Christine Melis:
Christine Melis
Barrister at the NSW BarChristine is a Barrister. She practises in public law including, inquiries and inquests. She is presently Counsel Assisting the Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes in New South Wales.âŻ
She has advised and appeared in a variety of high-profile matters including, the Lindt Cafe siege inquest, the Takata Airbag inquest and the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission.
Chris has an interest in national security.âŻSheâŻhas considerable experience working in the terrorism space at a State and Federal level.âŻ
She has both worked and taught advocacy in the Pacific Region, appearing on a number of occasions before the Supreme Court of Nauru on behalf of asylum seekers and teaching advocacy to law students and lawyers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vanuatu.
Chris is passionate about gender equality and diversity. She has served on a number of boards and committees including Australian Women Lawyers (Vice President), Victorian Women Lawyers (President), Victorian Bar Council and Women Barristers Forum (NSW). She spearheaded a mentoring program for female law students in PNG called âEmpowering Women in the Law in PNGâ to encourage women to enter into and remain in the legal profession.âŻ
Chris wants to see more women in positions of leadership and for working mothers everywhere to be seen for what they are â resilient, efficient, diverse and empathetic powerhouses.âŻ
Prior to coming to the Bar, Chris was the Associate to Justice Cavanough of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a solicitor with Minter Ellison Lawyers.
Connect with Christine here:
Email: [email protected]
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Maria is such a positive and inspirational person and we had a great conversation about:
Her career journey, moving from Chile to Australia, and advice for anyone wanting to work and thrive in a multi-cultural environment The best career advice she has ever received Two positive affirmations or guiding principles she lives by Her passion for celebrating and supporting other women in business Practical strategies for embracing fear, how to stop worrying what other people think, and so much moreâŠ..The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Maria De Orueta:
Maria joined SGUA in August 2021 and is responsible for managing the operations, human resources, and strategic direction of two large Australian Landlord insurance companies.
She has been in the insurance industry for the last 18 years where she has held a variety of roles , during her time in insurance she has championed Diversity & Inclusion and Women Empowerment having created and run a D&I committee and forming part of another called âCelebrating Womenâ, a group who work on helping other women advance their careers by offering workshops around confidence, personal brand, finances etc.
Maria holds qualifications in insurance and Business Administration and she is currently undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Management with AIM.
Connect with Maria here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-de-orueta-203a8534/
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On this monthâs episode ofâŻThe Psychology of Successful Women PodcastâŻ- I had an inspirational conversation with the amazing Tracey Cave â Founder and CEO of Sister Project.
We spoke about:
Her lifelong passion for teaching and empowering womenHow the Sister Project came to be and the amazing work they do supporting and empowering women from diverse backgrounds to improve their confidence, mental and physical wellbeing and help create a sense of belonging. Practical and empowering advice for anyone wanting to pursue a big dream, make a career change or start a not for profitSome of her personal tips and advice to help other women create a successful and fulfilling career on their terms Powerful advice she would give her younger self and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Tracey Cave:
Tracey Cave, Sister Project
Founder & CEO of Sister ProjectTracey is the founder and CEO of Sister Project, a local organisation supporting and empowering migrant and refugee women and their families.
Just three years ago Sister Project began in the Ellenbrook Library with just 15 participants. Women came together to learn English, do craft and meet other women. Sister Project now runs many programs, workshops and events and has grown to approximately 120+ women who originate from almost every continent in the world and travel from all parts of Perth to participate. In Sister Project we realise we have more in common then differences. Everyone wants to feel like they belong and have the opportunity to create the best future for themselves. In Sister Project this is our focus and driving force.
Connect with Tracey here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-cave-6115901ab/
Find out more about how you can support the Sister Project here:
Website: https://www.sisterproject.com.au
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sister-project/
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In this monthâs episode of the podcast â Shona Rowan and Belinda Wong had a great conversation about:
Practical tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, building your personal brand and growing your network Why hard work is not enough to have a successful career Belindaâs career journey, her passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Belinda Wong:
Belinda Wong
Special Counsel - Construction & Major Projects Disputes
Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards - Mentor of the Year 2021Belinda Wong is a Special Counsel at Corrs Chambers Westgarth. She is a skilled construction disputes specialist, with over a decadeâs worth of experience in complex international and local arbitrations, large scale litigation, adjudications and mediations.
She has held the Presidency of the WA Branch of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association since 2018 and is a leading voice on cultural diversity in the profession.
Belinda also sits on the WA Committees of the Society of Construction Law Australia and the Lighthouse Club as well as several committees championing diversity and inclusion at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
In 2021, Belinda was awarded Mentor of the Year in the national Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards and was a finalist for the Law Society of Western Australiaâs Lawyer of the Year Award.âŻ
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On this monthâs episode ofâŻThe Psychology of Successful Women PodcastâŻ- we head into the world of Television, Radio and Professional Football. I had a really fun and engaging conversation with Alison Bender â Football Presenter and Reporter about:
Her amazing career journey of over 20 years in the world of producing, presenting, reporting and hosting on radio and live TV What itâs like presenting on live TV and interviewing the best footballers in the world Some of her personal tips and advice to help other women create a successful and fulfilling career on their terms Her passion for supporting other women in the industry, advice she would give her younger self and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Alison Bender:
Alison Bender is a freelance television and radio presenter specialising in football.
With over 20 years of experience producing, presenting, reporting and hosting, Alison has worked for a whole host of global sports channels including Sky Sports News, ITV, BBC and ESPN.
Sheâs also worked in house for two football clubs, atâŻChelsea TV, and she set up Real Madrid TV in Spain.âŻ
As a global football expert and presenter Alison has hosted live match-day shows, highlights programmes, debate shows and call-in shows focussing on Premier League, Champions League, European and World Football.
Sheâs interviewed all the greats from Pele, Maradona and Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.âŻ
Alison has travelled the world hosting World Cups and European Championships.âŻ
Alisonâs podcast Talent Takes TimeâŻhttps://podfollow.com/talent-takes-timeâŻis⯠a series of conversations with inspirational women from the football media giving tips and advice on how to enter the industry and stay in it.âŻ
She has contributed to a football anthology â Football She WroteâŻhttps://www.floodlitdreams.com/product/football-she-wrote-signed-by-alison-bender/âŻshort stories about football written by women, and is currentlyâŻworking on her autobiography.âŻ
If you are interested in learning about entering the TV industry you can sign up on Alisonâs website to receive her free tipsâŻhttp://www.alisonbender.comâŻ
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On this monthâs episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast I had the huge pleasure of speaking with Kylie Newton, GM, Human Resources ATCO Australia.
We had a great conversation about:
Her career journey leading up to your current role as General Manager of Human Resources ATCO Some of her personal tips and advice to help other women boost their success and achieve their goals Practical advice on dealing with setbacks, building resilience and staying positive Per passion around diversity, equity and inclusion, some of ATCOâs initiatives and commitment to promote DEI and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Kylie Newton:
Kylie Newton
General Manager, Human ResourcesKylie joined ATCO in April 2011 and is responsible for managing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the Human Resources function at ATCO. Having held senior HR roles within a number of industries, Kylie has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of human resource management, organisational development and industrial relations. Kylie holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing as well as a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
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In episode 15 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast,âŻShona talks to Alanna and Jade from Femecony about:
The female economy â whether you are a female consumer, business owner or a woman in the workforce, you can help create gender equality by choosing female led brands. Practical advice for women interested in starting their own business or making the transition from corporate Common challenges women in business can face and how to overcome them Gender equality in Australia and how we can all play out part The importance of networks, not letting perfectionism hold you back, and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Alanna Bastin-Byrne and Jade Collins:
Alanna Bastin-Byrne
Director â FemeconomyAlanna Bastin-Byrne has over 19 yearsâ experience in Marketing, Communications and Community Development leadership in the UK and Australia. The diversity of Alannaâs leadership experience has been instrumental in building Femeconomyâs engaged community to advance gender equality. In 2018 Alanna was announced as one of 80 Women2Watch in Business Disruption in US, Canada, Australia and Europe. In 2020 Alanna was a Telstra Business Woman of the Year Finalist and Griffith Universityâs Entrepreneur in Residence.
Jade Collins
Director â FemeconomyJade Collins has 20 yearsâ global experience in corporate executive Human Resources and management consulting roles in the Mining, Energy and Aerospace industries, leading large scale, complex multi-million-dollar change management programs. Jade finds the combination of her HR, Psychology and MBA qualifications and her leadership experience is invaluable for creating networks and engaging others to increase gender equality in leadership across industries. Jade was a member of the Queensland Governmentâs Strategic Advisory Group for the Toward Gender Parity: Women on Boards Initiative and the 2019 CQU Alumni.
Femeconomy:
Femeconomy educates consumers, budget owners and business owners on how purchasing decisions can create gender equality. Femeconomy certified businesses have at least 30% of women on the Board of Directors
or are 50% female owned.
Learn more aboutâŻbecoming a member. Subscribe to Femeconomyâs monthly news.âŻConnect with Femeconomy
Website: https://femeconomy.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/femeconomy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourFemeconomy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourfemeconomy
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In episode 14 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast,âŻShona and Sam have a really open and engaging conversation about:
Samâs fascinating and really diverse career journeyHer personal tips and advice to help other women build a successful and fulfilling career on their termsSamâs two-pronged approach to dealing with setbacks and building resilienceThe importance of listening to and testing your intuition in businessHer passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and IGOâs involvement in the HESTA 40:40 VisionAdvice she would give her younger self and so much moreThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Sam Retallack:
Sam Retallack
Head of People & Culture, IGO Ltd
Dip App Science, B. Health Science, CAHRI, GAICD
Sam joined IGO in 2013 as Human Resources Manager and was appointed Head of People & Culture in 2017. Sam has over 25 yearsâ experience in senior management, human resources, consulting and operational roles working for a range of organisations. Prior to joining IGO, Sam led large workforce- based businesses within Aherns Department Stores and Ansett Airlines, before turning to roles in Human Resource management across the mining, finance, legal and biomedical sectors.
Samâs role is to provide leadership and oversight of all People and Culture activities, including diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, learning and talent development and reinforcing the organisationâs culture, purpose and values.
Connect with Sam here:
LinkedIn:âŻhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-retallack-69151819/
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In episode 13 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast,âŻShona Rowan speaks with Elizabeth Nolan about:
Lizâs fascinating career journey â including several big career changes and practical advice for others who might be considering a big career leapHer passion for networking, BD and legal project management and lots of top tips on how to build and maintain strong relationships The importance of believing in yourself, trusting your instincts and being kind to yourselfAdvice she would give her younger self, practical tips to help other women build a successful and fulfilling career on their terms and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Elizabeth Nolan:
Liz trained and qualified as a solicitor in criminal defence law. She practiced for 8 years, during which time she did all aspects of criminal defence work, from police station advice to conducting jury trials, after becoming a solicitor advocate, allowing her to practice in the crown courts. In 2010 she joined a start-up law firm where, as well as continuing with some criminal defence work, she retrained to specialise in employment law, representing clients at employment tribunals and advising individuals and businesses in relation to employment law and regulation.
In 2014 Liz began to study a post-graduate certificate in professional services marketing at evening classes and in 2015 she stepped away from practice and joined a city law firm as client relationship manager. She completed the qualification and went on to work in business development and project management roles, completing a project management qualification in 2018 and being awarded full membership status of the Association for Project Management in 2021.âŻ
Liz now works as a senior legal project manager at Sackers, the UKâs leading specialist law firm for the pensions and retirement savings industry. She works on matters directly with clients alongside the lawyers and is developing the project management function at Sackers, helping to create efficiency and consistency of service across the firm.
Liz is a keen runner, currently training for her second marathon, and a mother to two young boys.
Connect with Elizabeth here:
LinkedIn:âŻhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethnolan/
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In episode 12 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona Rowan has an engaging conversation with lawyer, Gemma Nugent about:âŻ
Gemmaâs career journey and her passion for the construction industry and legal profession Starting her own practice, SoundLegal â alongside raising her 3 children and completing a Master of Laws! How she boosts her productivity and manages her distractible personality⯠How she finds a balance between being connected and being overwhelmed⯠The importance of building an online profile in your area of passion or specialty and so much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Gemma Nugent:
Gemma Nugent is a specialist contract lawyer based in Perth, Western Australia. She commenced her legal career at a boutique litigation firm in 2008, having previously been an Associate to a Supreme Court Judge and a policy adviser to the Department of Premier and Cabinet.âŻ
In 2010, Gemma became Corporate Counsel to a global engineering and design consultant, where she remained for more than 8 years.
Gemma launched her own commercial and contract law firm SoundLegal in 2019. Through SoundLegal, Gemma helps construction, engineering and consulting businesses to create and negotiate clear contracts so that they can achieve great project outcomes.âŻ
Connect with Gemma here:
Web:âŻhttps://www.soundlegal.com.au/
LinkedIn:âŻhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanugent/
Instagram:âŻhttps://www.instagram.com/soundlegal/
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The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Emma Vassallo:
Emma Vassallo â Managing Director in Global Account Management at IHS Markit in London.
Emma has over 25 yearsâ experience in banking and financial services where she has held roles in sales and account management. Emma currently holds the role of Global Account Manager for Global Banks at IHS Markit, a leading source of information, analytics and expertise for business, finance and governments.
Emma joined IHS Markit in 2013 following an 8-year career break to bring up her 3 children. Prior to that, she had a successful career in various sales roles in global banks in London where she specialised in structured credit and credit derivatives. With over 25 yearsâ experience, Emma is now responsible for managing senior customer relationships, leading business development and growth strategy across the business globally.
Emma has held a leading role in the womenâs network throughout her time at IHS Markit and is currently a member of the advisory board representing the Global Womenâs Network for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office.
Emma is married, has three teenage children and a Labrador puppy.
Connect with Emma here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmavassallo/
Twitter: @emmavassallo
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In episode 10 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona Rowan speaks with Fritha Mason about:âŻ
Her journey and leap from full time employment to starting her own social enterprise How Secret Projects was born from Frithaâs passion to make a difference and help support, train and empower women in India The importance of following your inspiration to create a career you really love Advice for people wanting to start their own business, charity or social enterprise So much more!She encourages people to ask themselves 2 questions 1) Do I believe I can make a difference? 2) How big can I give?
The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Fritha Mason:
Fritha Mason⯠â Global CEO, Secret Projects
Fritha is the global CEO and creative entrepreneur behind social enterprise â Secret Projects. During her 13-year career in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector both in the U.K. and abroad, Fritha became aware of the diverse challenges that mothers face in India. She realised that there are millions of women in India who are trained to stitch, but are unable to use their sewing skills to earn an income. Fritha followed her passion to make a difference and created Secret Projects in order to work with women as business partners so they can support themselves, their families, make a valuable contribution to their communities and thrive.
Find out more or get involved in Secret Projects here: www.secretprojects.orgâŻ
Secret Projects Links:
https://secretprojects.org/secret-projects-instagram-page/
https://secretprojects.org/secret-projects-facebook-pages/
Secret Projects LinkedIn is searchable using Secret Projects Global and the link is https://www.linkedin.com/company/11259231/
Connect with Fritha here:
Instagram: @believeyoucanmakeadifference.
Linkedin:âŻhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fritha-mason-minstf-was-vincent-57421925/
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In episode 9 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona Rowan speaks with Sarah Standish about:âŻ
Sarahâs amazing career journey - full of change, travel and many leaps of faith! Her two relocations and promotion during Covid! Her top tips on embracing change and coping with adversity/setbacks The importance of saying yes to opportunities in your career Why networking is key to personal and professional success and fulfilment A range of practical tips and advice to help other women create a successful career on their termsThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Sarah Standish:
Sarah Standish - General Counsel and Company Secretary with St Barbara Limited.âŻ
Sarah has over 15 yearsâ experience in Australia and internationally in private practice and in-house legal, governance, risk and compliance roles. Sarah currently holds the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary with an ASX listed gold mining company, St Barbara Limited.âŻ
She holds Bachelors of Arts and Laws and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Sarah is also a non-executive director of WestCycle, a peak body for riding in Western Australia.
Connect with Sarah here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-standish-gaicd-16413815/
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In episode 8 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona and Stef have a really open and authentic conversation about:
The importance of playing to your strengthsHer journey to finding and embracing her true selfWhy being different and thinking differently is a good thingLearning to work with fear and doubt in a positive wayLots of practical tips to help you maximise your professional success and much moreâŠThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Stefanie Komar:
Stefanie is a true world citizen â she was born in Indonesia with a Dutch nationality, grew up in Singapore and now lives in the Netherlands. Professionally, she has worked in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. She has more than fifteen yearsâ experience as a communications professional at Shell in various roles. She currently looks after external communications for the technology organisation, including corporate communications for Shellâs Chief Technology Officer. Her core values as a leader are trust, compassion and collaboration. Stefanie is married and has a four year old daughter.
Connect with Stefanie here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefkomar
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In episode 7 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona Rowan and Magistrate Wendy Hughes connect for an open and engaging conversation about:
Her career journey and appointment as a Magistrate of the Childrenâs Court in Western Australia in February 2020Why knowing yourself and being honest with yourself, is key to success and fulfilmentRecognising the value of external guidance and support to help take your career to the next levelKeeping an open mind, seizing opportunities and the importance of being able to get along with peopleThe best advice she has ever received and so much moreâŠ.The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Magistrate Wendy Hughes:
Magistrate Hughes completed a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Western Australia and was admitted into practice in 2007 after doing her articles with the State DPP. To this day Her Honour is eternally grateful to the DPP for giving her the job, recognising the fact that had she been applying in todayâs job market she is unlikely to have got the position. After 4 years at the DPP Her Honour wanted to experience the other side of the bar table and went to work at the Aboriginal Legal Service for 7 years including 2 years as the solicitor in charge of the criminal law unit. Her Honour then went into private practice as a sole practitioner including a short time sitting on the Liquor Commission and as an Arbitrator for Work cover. Her Honour is currently a Magistrate in the Childrenâs Court. Her Honour has a 7 year old daughter and a rescue greyhound.
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In episode 6 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Shona Rowan speaks with Jo Gubbay about:
Her career transition from being a disputes lawyer, to finding her true passion in the world of legal learning and developmentThe importance of building your authentic personal brand and embracing what makes you uniqueWork-life flow and her personal tips on avoiding burnoutHer practical advice to help other women create a successful and fulfilling career on their termsThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Helen Jo Gubbay:
1985-2000 disputes lawyer at (what is now called) Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerJo started one of the first womenâs networking groups, the Adelaide Group, in 1999 and has a long-standing interest in the gender agenda and work/life balance2000-2016 moved into training at Ashurst, initially legal training, then broader L&D - head of L&D from 20032016 - present Head of Learning & Development at Slaughter and MayConnect with Jo here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannegubbay/
Women of the Year Lunch http://www.womenoftheyear.co.uk/
The Listening Place https://listeningplace.org.uk/
Talk for Health https://talkforhealth.co.uk/
FEAST With Us https://www.feastwithus.org.uk/
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In episode 5 of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast, Helen Burness speaks with Shona Rowan about:
Transitioning from corporate to running her own marketing consultancy - Saltmarsh MarketingHer practical tips for success and fulfilmentWhy embracing your unique story and authenticity are key to accelerating your careerHer love of marketing, supporting others and social media...and so much moreThe Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Helen Burness:
Helen Burness is a legal marketing coach and consultant. After many years at the forefront of change in legal, she set up her own consultancy, Saltmarsh Marketing. She now champions purpose-led, innovative founders and businesses through modern marketing, giving them a powerfully recognisable voice that drives consistency and confidence in the marketplace.
Helen combines her marketing consultancy work with her pro bono passion as CMO of She Breaks The Law, a diverse global community of women leading innovation in the legal industry. The core purpose of the network is to change the narrative around female leadership and to break down silos and facilitate collaboration across the legal ecosystem. It achieves this by bringing women leaders together from across the globe, from different disciplines and backgrounds, all of whom are at the forefront of disruptive legal innovation. If you are a change maker in legal and would like to join the community and become a lawbreaker, head on over to LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/she-breaks-the-law/
Helen just loves being social and you can usually find her on any of these platforms. Drop her a note and say hi!
Connect with Helen here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saltmarshmarketing/
Twitter: @hburness
Instagram: helenburnessmarketing
TikTok: @helenloves80sInterested in joining âShe Breaks the Law âand becoming one of the lawbreakers? Join the global community on: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8732283/
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In this episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast- Heidi Pass joins Shona Rowan to share her practical advice and top tips to boost your professional success.
Heidi talks to us about:
Her groundbreaking expedition to AntarcticPractical tips for overcoming fear and boosting resilienceThe importance of building your own âpersonal board of directorsâWhy progress trumps perfectionWhy backing yourself is key to successAnd so much moreâŠ..The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women. Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women â Career Acceleration Program.
Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success. Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success â according to what âsuccessâ truly means to them.
To read more about Shonaâs work â head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected].
Connect with Shona here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/
About Heidi Pass
Heidi has loved learning about the Earth and revealing its secrets through geochemistry for close to 20 years. A PhD qualified geochemist-geologist, she is one of two women globally to achieve the role of Chief Geochemist at a major mining company. Heidiâs adventurous spirit has taken her from the Arctic wilderness to the rugged Australian Outback and most recently Antarctica, as part of the largest ever expedition of women to the frozen continent. A keen speaker, inspiring pioneer and STEM role model, Heidi is passionate about enhancing gender equity to promote opportunity and growth for all. She has a love of Latin dancing and often has beach sand between her toes.
Connect with Heidi here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-pass-3ba7168/
Links mentioned
Women in Technology WA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/witwa/
Women in Mining WA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wimwa/
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