Here Are 6 Ways To Start Your Week Off Brilliantly

Do you struggle with Monday’s? Are you thinking about and/or planning for your week ahead? If you are like more people, you can find that start of the week can make feel a little overwhelmed and anxious about the week ahead. As a leadership coach, one of the main things I work on with leaders is […]
12 Rules of Courage


I think we have a Courageous Leadership problem. I recently an article Demystifying Courageous Leadership where it talks about how we live in an era of distortion, not disruption or transformation but distortion. Look at how we are reacting and leading through the coronavirus and the toilet paper debacle. We lead today in a world where there […]
How To Deal With A Toxic Female Co-Worker (And Stop Mean Girl Behaviour) – Sonia McDonald


Last week I delivered a free Women in Leadership Masterclass to 200 women across the globe and asked the question – what is some of your biggest challenges? I was shocked (not surprised) about the responses – mainly women not supporting other women! I am so p*ssed of that I still hear these stories. Did […]
The 10 Habits of Courageous Women – Sonia McDonald


What does it mean to be courageous? For many people, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who has overcome a great tragedy or challenge. While this is undoubtedly one aspect of courage, there are other habits that courageous women exhibit on a daily basis. Courage can mean many different things. It can […]
FIND YOUR VOICE (SHOUT FROM THE ROOFTOPS)


I was pumped. 300 people were about to enter this amazing event where I was the keynote speaker. Nerves. Excitement. Adrenaline. I needed to breath. I said to the AV guy – can we check the slides and music just one more time. He smiled – of course we can! Next to me was my […]
Why Women Entering Male-Dominated Jobs Can Erase Sexism And Fix Labour Shortages


There’s no doubt that Australia is currently facing a labour shortage. And while some people argue that we need to hire more immigrants, others are advocating for the Government to do something about it. Yet, there’s one solution that nobody seems to be talking about. That is, getting more women into male-dominated jobs. You might think that […]
Breaking Down Bias: A Candid Look at Women’s Challenges in Leadership


Table of Content: The Reality of Being a Woman in Business and Leadership: How Bias Still Exists Why Being A Woman In Leadership Is Tough Different Types Of Bias Women Experience As Leaders Gender Bias Pay Disparities Gender-based discrimination and harassment Unconscious Bias Lack Of Opportunities For Advancement The Glass Ceiling Sexual Harassment Why […]
Bravery VS Courage: 6 Types Of Courage and How To Be More Courageous


My goal is for women to have more courage in leadership roles and their private lives. Have you ever wanted to be courageous? You may think that only some women have courage, but the truth is, anyone can. So, let’s show them what we’re made of! Let’s talk Bravery VS Courage! Courage and bravery are […]
7 Essential Leadership Skills For Women To Become Courageous Leaders


I want women around the world to have the courage to step in, stand up, start up and lead! Let’s be the change and courage we want to see. When thinking about leadership skills for women, we often hear that we have the skills to be great leaders, but we don’t often get the chance […]
Traits Of The Confident And Great Female Leader


The courage to believe in ourselves really matters to me. I am not confident 24/7 (still a little of that imposter syndrome at times) however I know how critical it is to be confident, courageous and to have that self-belief where you are showing that greatness within yourself. Greatness isn’t a personality trait, it is […]