Episodes

  • Join me as I bring you Part 2 of my 10 steps to a better career.

    To recap, in Part 1 we talked about not getting stuck in wanting perfection, limiting yourself to three priorities, focusing on importance not urgency, creating an environment you can thrive in, and finally, not making the assumption that people know what you want.

    In this episode, I'll be sharing the remaining five steps.

    If you haven’t listened to the first 5, that's okay, listen to this episode and then go back. The order is not critical to getting the most of out this topic.

    I hope this episode fuels lots of new thought and ways to achieve more in your career.

    Links we talked about on the podcast include:

    RISE Accelerate program

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Woman's Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like this episode? Please leave a short review on your podcast platform so we can rise in the rankings and reach more women.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • I am super excited to bring you part one of a two-part series on the 10 steps to a better career —I think you are you're going to find the tips I share incredibly valuable. And don't worry, they won't be the uninspiring, generic tips you can find online.

    I'll be drawing on personal experience and my expertise in working with women to craft effective and practical strategies for you to achieve a better career in just ten steps.

    In this episode, I'll be covering Step 1 to Step 5, so be sure to look out for Episode 58 coming soon, in which I'll be sharing the remaining five.

    I hope you'll join me!

    Links I mentioned in the episode:

    FREE WEBINAR: How to self-promote (when you don't like to self-promote)

    RISE Accelerate program

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Woman's Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Missing episodes?

    Click here to refresh the feed.

  • Many organisations excel at providing generic leadership and management training, yet they often overlook the unwritten rules crucial for a woman's successful navigation through her career. Elements such as business, strategic and financial acumen. These are pivotal and can significantly impact career advancement.

    In this episode, I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to Susan Colantuono, someone who has dedicated an impressive scholarly career to answering the question, how do we get more women to the top of organisations?

    Susan is the CEO and founder of Be Business Savvy, a career development firm, empowering women to advance through enhanced business, financial and strategic acumen. She is also the author of two incredible books.

    I am certain you're going to enjoy this episode and gain tremendous value from it too.

    Links we talked about on the podcast include:

    Susan's website: bebusinesssavvy.com

    Susan Colantuono on LinkedIn

    TED Talk: The Career advice you probably didn't get

    Book: No Ceiling, No Walls: What women haven't been told about leadership from career-start to the corporate boardroom.

    Book: Make the Most of Mentoring: Capitalize on mentoring and take your career to the next level.

    ***

    RISE Accelerate program

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Woman's Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Antonia Bowring is a top executive coach from New York city and author of "Coach Yourself! Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, And Thrive".

    In this conversation, Antonia shares some down-to-earth strategies and frameworks for DIY coaching, such as the importance of being clear on your values and using them to steer your long-term goals and everyday decisions. And while not everyone has access to a career coach, Antonia has plenty of advice on how to tackle those tough conversations with poise, or perhaps help you become the leader you want to be.

    Antonia shares many frameworks in her book, but in this conversation she touches on the Gap Framework, an excellent tool for focusing on your personal growth to take you from where you are now to where you want to be.

    Antonia is an absolute delight to listen to. She’s generous with her personal stories and knowledge and is so full of energy. Tune into this episode and be sure to stay until the end for some really valuable advice!

    Resources mentioned in the podcast:

    Antonia Bowring on LinkedIn

    Coach Yourself! Increase Awareness, Change Behavior and Thrive buy from Amazon

    Antonia Bowring 963 on TikTok

    RISE Accelerate program

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • In this podcast episode, we explore three key missteps that can hinder career progression and what you can do to avoid them.

    The first misstep revolves around waiting for promotions. The second misstep highlights the importance of finding one's voices. The third misstep focuses on making one's value visible in the workplace.

    Tune in as Gillian shares practical and actionable strategies that will help you enhance your professional journey and enable you to shine brightly in your chosen career.

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    RISE Accelerate Program

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Edwina McCann, Editorial Director at News Corp Prestige, shares insights from her extensive career journey, including 12 years as Editor in Chief of Vogue Australia. Despite challenges in the evolving media landscape, Edwina emphasises the importance of adaptability, business acumen, and team collaboration in her success.

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including the role of Vogue in societal commentary, initiatives for women in STEM, diversity and representation in fashion, leadership, and the ongoing challenges faced by working mothers.

    Throughout the conversation, Edwina's passion for publishing and commitment to reaching diverse audiences shine through, making her insights invaluable for anyone interested in the dynamic world of media and fashion.

    Links we talked about on the podcast include:

    Edwina McCann on LinkedIn | Edwina McCann on Instagram

    Career Glow Up CHALLENGE

    RISE Accelerate program

    FREE GUIDE: The Executive Woman's Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • In this episode, Gillian sits down with Steve Cordony, Australia's leading interior and event stylist, to discuss owning your career, personal growth, and cultivating success. Steve shares insights into his journey, the importance of balance, building strong relationships, and overcoming imposter syndrome. From meditation to career longevity, Steve offers valuable advice for listeners looking to style their own career paths.

    Referenced in the podcast:

    Website: https://www.stevecordony.com/

    @stevecordony

    Career Glow Up CHALLENGE

    RISE Accelerate program

    Free Guide: The Executive Woman's Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • I always find it fascinating listening to the back story of someone's successful career journey. Have you ever wondered how successful people navigate the tough career decisions, how they orchestrate career transitions that seem insurmountable to others? Or how they emerge as respected leaders, despite very challenging business landscapes.

    Well you're in for a treat today, because I have the pleasure of sitting down with Emma Hogan, a true trailblazer in both corporate and government realms. From her senior roles at Foxtel to leading the Department of Customer Service, Emma has achieved a career that most people would say would be close to impossible. But as you’ll hear, her career success has not evolved by chance.

    Show notes:

    Emma Hogan

    Your FREE GUIDE: The executive women's guide to strategic self-promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • How often do you catch yourself feeling a bit guilty about indulging in that extra serving or not shedding those last stubborn kilos you've been eyeing? Maybe it was the temptation of the leftover muffin from the team morning tea that threw you off your game. Well, we've all been there, haven't we?

    That desire to be at our peak health, performing at our best and looking and feeling good. I think it's universal. But let's face it, the path to good intentions and great practices is often paved with many challenges. And today I'm thrilled to bring someone onto the podcast who gets all of this. It is my friend and nutrition consultant, educator, author, and founder of The Right Balance, Kath Alleaume.

    In the podcast, Kath refers to a couple of credible websites for further information.

    Jean Hailes: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/

    Australasian Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org.au/

    Health Direct: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

    ==

    And here's the link to access my free guide on strategic self-promotion.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • It can be a limiting belief to buy into the idea that introverts are disadvantaged at work. This is simply not the truth and I'll be debunking this myth. In this episode, I want to demonstrate the superpowers introverts have and reveal four accessible, relevant and practical strategies to help you amplify your accomplishments and be seen at work. This episode is about celebrating the introvert.

    Show links:

    RISE Accelerate Program

    FREE Guide: The relationship map

    Susan Cain's survey: Are you an introvert or extrovert

    Beth Buelow's The Introvert Entrepeneur: https://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • As 2023 draws to an end, now is the time to reflect on the year that has passed. Transformative growth occurs when you pause, when you look in the rearview mirror and draw wisdom from the lessons learned. In this episode I’ll be sharing my five lessons from the year. I hope they offer you some inspiration for the year ahead.

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    RISE Accelerate Program

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Ever felt that sting of regret downplaying an accomplishment only to watch others claim the spotlight. That frustrating feeling of wondering why they succeed seamlessly, while you let recognition slip through your fingers. Well, if this hits close to home, then you're in for a treat. This episode is tailor-made for you where I dive deep into the art of strategic self-promotion. You’ll also get access to my free guide Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    RISE Accelerate - join the waitlist

    FREE GUIDE: Confident, Not Cocky: The Executive Women’s Guide to Strategic Self-Promotion

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Elevate. It’s a terrific word Elevate, isn’t it! If you’ve attended my programs, you will hear me say things such as ‘that style of conversation will elevate you”, and “You will feel more elevated if you
”. I use it because I love the idea of elevating the women I work with.

    In this podcast, I am joined by two incredible women who have taken that thought to a whole new level. In fact, they have written a book called Elevate, their word of the year is elevate and elevating others is their mission.

    Shannah Kennedy, who you might remember from an earlier podcast, is a legendary life coach. It was an awesome episode because there is something super special about Shannah – in that episode, we talked about everything from 20-year life plans, vision boards, building resilience, how to refuel and so much more. I will leave a link to Episode 18: The YOU in your career in the show notes.

    Since doing that podcast together, Shannah has collaborated with a fantastic leader, Colleen Callander. Now let me tell you about Colleen.

    Colleen has been among the 19% of female CEOs in the Australian business sector - I try not to go about the disappointing data and representation of senior women but 19% isn’t much – so huge KUDOS to Colleen. She was a CEO for 13 years, leading two iconic Australian fashion brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan.

    Together, Shannah and Colleen bring a natural synergy. They are a dynamic duo and their business is called Human Elevation. In this episode, you'll discover more about their mission, and insights on what it means to elevate yourself. We’ll chat about their new book, Elevate and more.

    They both exude incredible energy, making our conversation a delightful one. So let's dive right in and meet these wonderful ladies.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Guests: Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander

    Website: www.humanelevation.com.au

    Book: ELEVATE: Unlock your extraordinary potential

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Episode 18: The YOU in your career with Shannah Kennedy

    FREE GUIDE: How to say no

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Wellbeing... We hear a lot about it and we know it's important. We're bombarded with advice on meditation, plant based diets, workouts, fasting, ice baths, infrared saunas. And frankly, it can feel overwhelming, right? If you're tuning in, I'm assuming you're eager to develop professionally and improve your career.

    And let's face it, a healthy, balanced life is a big part of that journey, but let's make it practical. And that's why I've got the incredible Beck Melville, our wellbeing expert on the show today. She's here to demystify a few things for us and help us to create sustainable wellbeing habits that actually fit into our busy professional lives.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Guest: Beck Melville

    Website: beckmelville.com

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    FREE GUIDE: How to say no

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Style plays a pivotal role in our lives, particularly when it comes to nurturing a brilliant career. Style is the means through which we present ourselves. It's our mode of self-expression, a channel for communicating who we are to the world and how we choose to show up.

    In this episode, I am entering controversial territory, to talk about style from the perspective of the way we dress and style ourselves – which some will say is irrelevant, shallow, or simply unimportant. But, I want to talk about it from the perspective of your career and how I believe style can be a potent tool.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    FREE GUIDE: How to say no

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Have you ever found yourself putting others on a pedestal at work? They appear more experienced, exude confidence and are brilliant at what they do. As a result, you make the assumption that they are somehow smarter and more capable than you are. In this episode, we’ll explore how this thought-process can affect not only your potential, but also the success of your team and company, and ways in which to reverse the narrative.

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    FREE GUIDE: How to say no

    Episode 38: Stop people-pleasing and learn how to say no

    Episode 11: It's not personal with Jane Huxley

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Do you know how to be strategic at work
. and how to demonstrate your strategic acumen? My experience is that a lot of women are told they are not strategic enough. And this concerns me.

    So often I hear through my coaching and programs that capable women are described and seen as operationally excellent – yet they are often seen as lacking the capacity to be strategic.

    In this podcast, I am going to talk about why you need to understand the buzzword strategy, how you can develop your strategic acumen and practical ways you can be seen as strategic at work.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Gillian Fox Group

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Guest: Caitlin Stewart

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    FREE GUIDE: The ultimate guide to saying NO

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

  • Today I want to talk about a pain point that many women experience in business, and it is the challenge of speaking with senior leaders. Now, as a women's career expert and executive coach, I hear from women all the time that it is important to them to do this well, but they lack the confidence and capability in their application. They know that their meetings, their interactions with senior leaders represents a great development opportunity for them. It's great visibility, all of those things, but they're not sure how to make a great impression when speaking with those senior leaders.

    So if you relate to that in any possible way and you want to just build some credibility and confidence with senior stakeholders, then this episode is for you. I'm going to share four insights that I think are very practical, something you can go and do and work on immediately, that will help you impress senior leaders in your business.

    Presenter: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more? Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    FREE GUIDE: How to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders

    Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.

    Host: Gillian Fox

    Looking for more?  Visit...

    yourbrilliantcareer.com.au

    Facebook

    Instagram

    LinkedIn