In this episode, Lisa Sweeney sits down with Dr. Grazielle Thake, an esteemed leader with a rich background in women's projects, corporate governance, sports leadership, and education. Grazielle shares her inspiring journey—from her childhood in Mumbai with philanthropic parents, to her impactful work in forensics, corporate mergers, and women's empowerment. The conversation dives deep into what drives Grazielle's passion for humanity, her proudest achievements, and the challenges and lessons learned from delivering projects in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this: a room filled with passion, resilience, and determination as women from all walks of life come together to share their journeys, challenges, and successes. In part two of Dare to Rise, a special series for Business in Heels, I’m honored to welcome three phenomenal women: Stephanie Lee, Judith Jordan, and Philippa Rickards. This conversation is not just about business - it’s about resilience, courage, and the unwavering spirit it takes to rise above adversity. Stephanie, Judith, and Philippa bring a wealth of experience and hard-earned wisdom to the table. From navigating personal setbacks to redefining success on their own terms, their stories will light a spark in anyone striving to make an impact. In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest challenges women face in business today - breaking through glass ceilings, overcoming self-doubt, and staying true to their vision in the face of uncertainty. But it’s not just about challenges; it’s about solutions, empowerment, and actionable insights that will push you to rethink what’s possible for yourself and your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring leader, or someone looking for a jolt of inspiration, this episode is packed with transformative moments that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take bold steps toward your goals. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, redefine success, and rise to new heights, you won’t want to miss this. Are you ready to Dare to Rise? Here are the key takeaways: Embrace Change and Seek Opportunities: Stephanie Lee shared how stepping into the unknown can spark both personal and professional growth. Her journey of moving countries and starting over taught her the value of adaptability and how to create opportunities in the face of uncertainty. Be an Advocate and Build Connections: Judith Jordan reflected on her experience navigating her son's illness, highlighting the importance of advocacy and clear communication. Building strong connections and accepting practical support from loved ones proved essential during her journey. Prioritize Self-Care and Set Boundaries: Philippa Rickards emphasized the need to prioritize self-care and the strength in learning to say no. Her health challenges reminded her—and us—that rest is essential, and supporting others doesn’t mean carrying the weight of the world alone. Ready to be inspired? Embrace the power of these remarkable stories and find the strength to rise in your own life.   Get your copy today! https://businessinheels.net/daretorise_book  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:   Continue the conversation about this podcast episode over on our Community! YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels:www.BusinessInHeels.com Enjoy This Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, then hit subscribe now!  Post a review and share it! If you learned something by tuning into this podcast, do not hesitate to write a review and share it with your friends, so they can find out more about how to generate returns from a Google Ads account.  For more updates and episodes, visit the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show website. You can also subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Email, RSS, and more!  You can also follow us through Facebook.  Additional Resources: 5 Pillars to Build Visibility, Generate Leads and Enrol Clients with Ease Quiz  Are You Ready to Launch Your Coaching Business Podcast? Take the Quiz  Want to launch your own Thought Leader Podcast? Access my ‘Are You Ready to Launch Your Podcast’ Quiz here, and/or book a time to chat. Have any questions? You can contact me through these platforms:  Linkedin  Instagram  Facebook  To staying ambitious,  Annemarie  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Business in Heels! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Dare to Rise: A Collection of Courage from Eight Remarkable Women with two extraordinary authors, Terri Wilby and Baishakhi Connor. Terri, a breathwork practitioner and rapid transformational therapist, has lived a life few can imagine—40 years in a monastic community before stepping into a new purpose: helping women over 50 reclaim their power. Her chapter, A Breath of Life: Memoir of Resilience and Transformation, is a moving testament to healing and reinvention. Baishakhi, a seasoned corporate executive and mentor, opens up about the struggle of rediscovering herself beyond her career. In Love, Loss, and New Beginnings, she shares a deeply personal journey of navigating change, overcoming heartbreak, and leaning on the power of community. Their stories are raw, inspiring, and filled with hard-won wisdom. Stay with us as we hear firsthand how they found courage in the face of uncertainty. And if you’re ready for more, grab your copy of Dare to Rise and connect with Terri and Baishakhi on LinkedIn! Here are the key takeaways: Resilience and Adaptability: Both Terri and Baishakhi emphasize the essence of bouncing back and adapting to life's unforeseen challenges. Support Networks: The importance of having a trusted circle to share and offload burdens, countering the tendency to isolate during tough times. Letting Go and Embracing New Beginnings: Understanding that life’s journey often involves unforeseen twists and turns, and the power lies in how one navigates through these moments. Ready to be inspired? Embrace the power of these remarkable stories and find the strength to rise in your own life.   Get your copy today! https://businessinheels.net/daretorise_book  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:   Continue the conversation about this podcast episode over on our Community! YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Enjoy This Podcast?If you enjoyed today's episode of Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, then hit subscribe now!  Post a review and share it! If you learned something by tuning into this podcast, do not hesitate to write a review and share it with your friends, so they can find out more about how to generate returns from a Google Ads account.  For more updates and episodes, visit the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show website. You can also subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Email, RSS, and more!  You can also follow us through Facebook.  Additional Resources: 5 Pillars to Build Visibility, Generate Leads and Enrol Clients with Ease Quiz  Are You Ready to Launch Your Coaching Business Podcast? Take the Quiz  Want to launch your own Thought Leader Podcast? Access my ‘Are You Ready to Launch Your Podcast’ Quiz here, and/or book a time to chat. Have any questions? You can contact me through these platforms:  Linkedin  Instagram  Facebook  To staying ambitious,  Annemarie  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to bring you the latest episode of the Business in Heels Podcast: "How to Win the War on Talent". This episode features an enlightening conversation with the insightful Chandell Labbozzetta, a best-selling author and leadership strategist. We'll talk about transformational versus transactional leadership, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, quality questions, and collaborative empowerment in building high-performing teams. They discuss the significance of psychological safety, transparent career pathways, and continuous personal and professional growth. Chandell also offers valuable insights into leveraging fulfillment, purpose, and emotional connections to attract and retain top talent across all generations. Be sure to listen through to the end for details on downloading Chandell's book "Confident Closing" and other resources to elevate your leadership journey. Join us as we explore the dynamics of effective leadership and how to inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Here are 3 key takeaways from this powerful episode: Self-Leadership as the Foundation: Chandell underscores that leading oneself effectively is the key to influencing others and achieving transactional success. This starts with self-respect and asking quality questions to take ownership. Transformative Delegation: Adopting the "see 1, do 1, teach 1" method can significantly improve delegation and coaching within teams. This approach ensures that team members are not just handed tasks but are empowered and trained to achieve their goals. Creating Psychological Safety: Building a workplace culture that fosters trust, engagement, and psychological safety is crucial. This environment allows employees to grow without fear of reprimands for mistakes, leading to increased productivity and innovation.   Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Contact Chandell: Website: www.lifepuzzle.com.au Linked In: @in/chandelllabbozzetta Instagram: @chandell.labbozzetta Email: chandell@lifepuzzle.com.au YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey go-getters! Welcome back to another episode of Business in Heels where we empower women to conquer the corporate world. Today, we're tackling a critical issue that hits close to home for many of us: the persistent gender pay gap. But instead of just raising awareness, we're diving into actionable steps to bridge this gap once and for all. Joining me today is a powerhouse guest, Bianca Hartge-Hazelman. Bianca's not just an award-winning champion for gender equity – she's the brains behind Financi and a LinkedIn top voice on the topic. She's bringing a wealth of knowledge and actionable insights to help us drive real change, not just in Australia, but globally. We'll be dissecting the latest advancements and setbacks in the fight for equality. We'll explore the often-overlooked role of unpaid labor in the pay gap equation and see how companies are (or aren't) addressing this issue. But here's the best part: Bianca's going to break down how both individuals and businesses can step up. We'll talk about using data to make informed decisions, leveraging technology for workplace accountability, and most importantly, moving beyond awareness to real action. Grab your headphones and join the conversation with Bianca Hartge-Hazelman, right here on Business in Heels! Here are the key takeaways: Current Landscape: Despite social and regulatory progress in Australia, we're seeing a reversal in gender equality gains due to an increase in the unpaid work gap.  Organizational Action: Industries and businesses must intensify their efforts with concrete actions and policies, especially in male-dominated fields and senior management roles. Individual Empowerment: Use available data to make informed career decisions and engage employers in conversations about equality, flexibility, and policies that affect your work-life balance. YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our recent episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Lisa Sweeney to the show. Lisa shared invaluable insights into the importance of having trusted authorities on your team, the significance of opt-ins, and the impact of lead magnets on conversion rates.  We delved into the world of content creation, discussing the preferred methods of content consumption for your ideal client, the importance of offering content in multiple formats, and the value of authentic conversations to connect with your audience.  Lisa and I also had a thought-provoking conversation about the immense power of storytelling and the need for authenticity in building trust with your clients. We discussed the customer journey, the importance of responsiveness, and the significance of having a clear message, strong opt-in resources, and effective email sequences along with suitable technology to support your business momentum.  Additionally, Lisa shed light on the upcoming 5-day challenge where we will be sharing key components to help you position yourself as the choice in the customer journey, leverage podcasts, nurture leads, build your reputation as a trusted authority, and understand automation and nurturing funnels.  This intensive is free and aims to help participants leverage tools and automation to build momentum and create effective conversions within an ecosystem.  We'd love to hear your feedback, insights, and any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out and share your thoughts.  Here's to your ongoing success and the impactful journey that lies ahead!  Here are the key takeaways: Content Delivery: Consider the preferred method of content consumption for your ideal client, as different modes of delivery can impact opt-in and uptake rates. Authentic Communication: Emphasize the importance of authenticity and relevance in your lead magnets and email sequences to solve your client's immediate problem. Customer Journey: Understand the customer journey and be responsive to evolving customer needs. The interconnectedness of the business ecosystem and streamlined systems is key for effective conversions. YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast. In this second part of our series, we are delighted to engage in conversations with several of our esteemed book authors, in our latest book: Inspire: A Life of Purpose. We go deep into personal growth, gender dynamics, and the challenges of burnout, with an emphasis on self-care and support. Our guests share their inspiring stories of resilience, navigating male-dominated industries, and the importance of mutual support. We discuss the impact of vicarious trauma in the legal and nursing professions, emphasizing the need for open discussion and support. We also tackle the vital topic of recognizing and managing burnout. It's a powerful, insightful conversation that's sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered. Tune in now to gain invaluable wisdom and support for your own journey in business and life. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. Join us on Business in Heels and let's succeed together. Without any further ado - welcome to our authors, we can’t wait to hear a little more about your story and advice you shared in the chapter, including:  Faye Bendrups  Leonie Noble  Sheetal Pillai Clare Jobson   Toni Knight  To purchase a copy of the book, go to: www.BusinessInHeels.com    YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast. In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with some of our book Authors, in our latest book: Inspire: A Life of Purpose. Without any further ado - welcome to our authors, we can’t wait to hear a little more about your story and advice you shared in the chapter, including:  Joline Morse Michelle Stankewicz  To purchase a copy of the book, go to: www.BusinessInHeels.com     YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today says, " We live in a world of duality and infinite possibilities. You get to decide what you receive.”  Joining me today is Karen Chaston.  Karen is the co-founder of the Chaston Centre. She is an international bestselling author, international speaker, Life Coach specializing in Loss, Former CFO & CPA. Her first-hand experience assisted The Chaston Centre in creating programs which demonstrate the correlations between loss, people and all areas of life.  When individuals embrace these concepts, you will easily move beyond any kind of loss and create a better everyday life.   When companies embrace these concepts, they unlock the people and profits connection. Providing tangible solutions that will help them to make the best possible product, offer the best possible customer experience and build the strongest possible company.  On todays’ show, Karen will share:  How to assist your employees to rock up each and every day, present and productive.  The benefits from valuing employees, customers and shareholders as equal stakeholders  The three ‘must-have’ insights that ensure your people, purpose and profits are thriving  YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com The post [Ep45] The three 'must-have' insights to help your team, purpose, and profits thrive  appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast. In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with some of our book Authors, in our latest book: Renewal: Lived and Learned Advice to Give  Without any further ado - welcome to our authors, we can’t wait to hear a little more about your story and advice you shared in the chapter, including:  Clare Reilly  Julie Cassy  Karen Tisdell  Sarah Morgan   Emma Carter  To purchase a copy of the book, go to: www.BusinessInHeels.com   YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com The post [Ep44] Meet the Authors - Renewal: Lived and Learned Advice to Give – Part 2 appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast. In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with some of our book Authors, in our latest book: Renewal: Lived and Learned Advice to Give  Without any further ado - welcome to our authors, we can’t wait to hear a little more about your story and advice you shared in the chapter, including:  Clare Reilly  Julie Cassy  Karen Tisdell  Sarah Morgan   Emma Carter  To purchase a copy of the book, go to: www.BusinessInHeels.com   YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com The post [Ep43] Meet the Authors - Renewal: Lived and Learned Advice to Give – Part 1 appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Business in Heels Podcast, we feature some of the authors of the new book ROAR: Finding Your Strength Within.  Listen in to hear their personal story and what inspired them to contribute their chapter to this empowering book as we hear from:  Liz Grant  Chrissie Stobbs  Janni Tarrant  YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com   The post [Ep42] ROAR: Finding Your Strength Within – Author Panel 2 appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Business in Heels Podcast, we feature some of the authors of the new book ROAR: Finding your strength within. Listen in to hear their personal story and what inspired them to contribute their chapter to this empowering book as we hear from:  Alicia James  Dana Elena Musoiu  Leesa Tongoulidis   Justine Martin   Elizabeth Keeley   YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com   The post [Ep41] ROAR: Finding Your Strength Within – Author Panel 1 appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Listen as Lisa Sweeney and Kistin Gunnis announce the launch of the Gender Equality Awards as well as:  The importance of gender equality and why BIH is so passionate about this topic  What led you to come up with the Awards  More about the award  Who can enter  What do they need to do to enter   To find out more go to: www.GenderEquityAwards.com.au    YOUR SAY:What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com   The post [Ep40] The Gender Equality Awards appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today says, “Without your health and wellbeing you cannot enjoy time with the people and things you love and what matters most to you in life.” Joining me today is Deborah Fairfull. Deborah is a serial entrepreneur now on her third start-up, with two successful prior exits. She is driven by the capacity to synchronize the mind, body, and spirit and firmly believes that people have the ability to live a life of freedom beyond stress, worry, and struggle. Deborah has a true passion for personal growth, combined with education, technology, and the power of community. As a result, she founded Blisspot, an online platform that Curates the World’s Best Wellbeing for Personalized Health and Wellness for individuals, teams for workplace wellbeing, and businesses wanting to purposeful profit, whilst serving their clients and community. On today's show, Deborah will share:  How wellbeing is essential to the ongoing productivity and profitability of businesses  Why poor well-being is not ‘the new norm’  Blisspot: A World of Wellbeing that is Accessible and Affordable to All  YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com The post [Ep39] How wellbeing is essential to the ongoing productivity of businesses appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today says, “Recruitment is champagne and razor blades”. Joining me today is Annie Milne. Annie commenced her career within Recruitment in 1994 and prior to founding Sprout Recruitment Annie held Senior Management roles within some of the world's largest recruitment organizations. Holding formal qualifications in Communications, Psychology, and business management Annie is Passionate about people and believes that communication is the key to success. Sprout Recruitment offers a range of services including recruitment, one on one business performance, and accountability coaching along with team coaching for high performance. When not working Annie has a keen interest in champagne, Horse Racing, and Skiin.   On today’s show, Annie will share:  Why retention and engagement are more important than ever  Perspective with a little humour    Own your story and be authentic being in business is hard enough without having to balance that with keeping up a façade   YOUR SAY: What inspired you about the message shared today? What action are you going to take within the next 24 hours? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Connect with Business in Heels: www.BusinessInHeels.com The post [Ep38] Why retention and engagement are more important than ever appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a goal/outcome you've been struggling to achieve? Listen as Annemarie Cross interviews Lisa Sweeney and Kistin Gunnis from Business In Heels HQ as they share how a mentor can help you fast-track your results.  They’ll be sharing more about the topic of mentoring, from:    What a mentor is through to how to find the right mentor for you - Lisa and Kistin will share their insights.  The post [Ep37] How a Mentor can help you fast-track your results appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The power to read current and future trends My guest today says, “Don't worry about your competition, concentrate on what you do, do it to the best of your ability and success will follow.” Joining me today is Effie Young. Effie is a creative professional, having lived a life that has informed everything she does. [...] The post [Ep#36] The power to read current and future trends appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Authors - Rise Above: Beyond ordinary Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast where Business in Heels is excited to announce the launch of the book: Rise Above: Beyond ordinary. Rise Above shares real stories from eight remarkable women who have personally experience and now want others to know that no [...] The post [Ep#35] Meet the Authors – Rise Above: Beyond ordinary appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Authors - Rise Above: Beyond ordinary Welcome to another episode of Business In Heels Podcast where Business in Heels is excited to announce the launch of the book: Rise Above: Beyond ordinary. Rise Above shares real stories from eight remarkable women who have personally experience and now want others to know that no [...] The post [Ep#34] Meet the Authors – Rise Above: Beyond ordinary appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices