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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 […]

Imposter Syndrome Is On The Rise – Sonia McDonald

The Great Resignation Trend Is Coming To An End, But Imposter Syndrome Is On The Rise – Atlassian While the great resignation has been a hot topic throughout Australian media in 2022, with gloom and doom in the headlines daily, it seems the tides are turning.  That is according to the latest The State of […]

The Difference Between Stress and Burnout (And How to Avoid Burnout)

I am burnt out I hear you saying!!! I am hearing loud and clear…. We all know what stress feels like. It’s that feeling of being overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly on edge. As leaders, we are more susceptible to stress than ever before. But what is stress, really? And how can we avoid letting it […]

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

The Reality of Being a Woman in Business and Leadership: How Bias Still Exists A famous saying goes, “Behind every great man is a great woman.” While this may be true in some cases, it couldn’t be further from reality for women in business and leadership. A woman doesn’t need a great man behind her […]

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 […]

Have the Courage to be Kind to Yourself

This is one thing I would say to my younger self and I say everyday to my daughter. Be kinder and be more courageous. Do not worry so much about the world as life is so short and living and leading a life of being authentic, kind and courageous is the only life she needs […]

Have You Ever Felt Fear? My Everyday Acts of Courage

Have you ever felt fear? Many leaders pretend they are incredibly controlled, resilient and confident. The perceived ideal image is for them to show that they do not feel fear. Want to know the truth? I have never met anyone who doesn’t face fear. Every day, I work with clients, teams, associates and leaders who feel fear. Many don’t […]

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 […]