Ahead of Her Time | Laini Bennett

Ahead Of Her Time

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Dr Beverley Rowbotham, AO, has achieved remarkable success in her career, opening the doors for other women on boards in the health and medical industry. Recognised with an Order of Australia for distinguished service to medicine, she shares her journey and nine leadership lessons learned. Lesson 1: Pursue a purposeful career Choose a career that

Building Bridges Towards a More Tolerant Future | Laini Bennett

Building Bridges Towards a More Tolerant Future

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Dr Sharon Nazarian harnesses her experiences as an Iranian-Jewish immigrant to lead global efforts against anti-Semitism and promote human rights and democracy. Here, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) board member shares her inspiring journey and impactful leadership.   Dr Sharon Nazarian was seated across from the Crown Prince of Saudia Arabia in what proved to be

Building a Best Selling Career | Laini Bennett

Building A Best-Selling Career

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Nicole Trope writes page-turning, addictive thrillers that have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. She is a USA Today and Amazon bestseller in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada, yet it took years before her first book was published. Here, she shares how she turned her dream of being a writer into a successful career,

Be The Best Version Of Yourself | Laini Bennett

Be The Best Version Of Yourself

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When Jenni Smith left school at 16 to become a secretary, she never envisioned a future where she was seated at the board meetings of a global company, let alone advising boards and CEOs on strategy. Here, she shares her leadership journey and lessons learned. It was the mid-2000s, and executive coach and advisor Jenni

Leading By Example | Laini Bennett

Leading By Example

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Christy Forest believes leaders who prioritise self-care benefit not only themselves but their teams, too. Here, the LiveHire CEO shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including why leadership is not a popularity contest. As the CEO of ASX-listed tech company LiveHire, Christy Forest understands the importance of leading by example. While she expects her

Leading By Influence, Not Authority | Laini Bennett

Leading By Influence, Not Authority

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Chairman and Board Director Pauline Vamos believes that good leaders use their influencing skills to drive positive change rather than wielding their authority. Her knowledge and experience as a leader are hard-won, having faced numerous challenges in her life and career. Here, Vamos shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including why leaders shouldn’t make

Doing it Differently With Zoe Simmons | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Zoe Simmons

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Zoe Simmons lives with disabilities that cause her constant, agonising pain and extreme fatigue. Her ability to establish a successful copyrighting and SEO business, in spite of the challenges she faces, is inspiring. Here, she shares the lessons she’s learned from doing it differently, including why female founders need to be brave.  What inspired you

Doing it Differently With Stephanie Bofinger | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Stephanie Bofinger

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When Stephanie Bofinger launched her female body armour business, manufacturers told her that what she wanted was impossible. As a former professional athlete, she refused to take no for an answer. Here, she shares her lessons from doing it differently, including why female entrepreneurs need stamina.  What inspired you to launch your own business?  I

Doing it Differently With Tara Bogna | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Tara Bogna

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When Tara Bogna launched her lash serum startup, she felt like an imposter in the beauty industry. But her brother and co-founder, Trevor, saw something in her that she didn’t. Here, she shares her lessons from doing it differently, including why female entrepreneurs should have courage. What inspired you to launch your own business?  My

Doing it Differently With Kiani Mills | Laini Bennett

Doing it Differently With Kiani Mills

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When Kiani Mills returned from maternity leave at a law firm to find she no longer had a job, it motivated her to start a conveyancing company. She faced many obstacles, including her own inexperience and lack of confidence, but used them as a foundation for growth. Here she shares the lessons she learned from