Leading Ladies Who Lunch

#50 with Rosalind Cardinal, Managing Director of Shaping Change & the Women’s Leadership Archetypes

Are you intrigued by the Women’s Leadership Archetypes model? In this episode we sat down with Rosalind Cardinal, founder of Shaping Change, whose journey from aspiring vet to neuroscience enthusiast led her to a powerful career in organizational development. After two decades in corporate HR, a life-changing battle with cancer became the catalyst for launching her own consulting business focused on transforming leaders and helping organizations thrive through change. Rosalind shares her insights on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and the importance of creating frameworks that empower women. She dives into her groundbreaking Women’s Leadership Archetypes model, which challenges traditional, male-centric leadership norms and helps women lead with authenticity and strength. She is recognized globally for her work which now has a ripple effect by licensing other women to use the model in their own coaching and training. This episode is packed with powerful insights you need to build inclusive and empowering leadership cultures for the future! Please rate this episode if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/ Connect with Rachel for a FREE 30-minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min [https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min]  Rachel's website: www.rachellounds.com.au [http://www.rachellounds.com.au]

#49 with Michelle Emery, Founder of Inclusive Culture Solutions

What does workplace inclusivity mean to you? In the latest episode we are chatting about the workplace and the power we have to transform the workplace with Michelle Emery, Founder of Inclusive Culture Solutions. Michelle built her career from the retail sales floor to the boardroom, spending over 20 years at Macy’s, where she served as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, designing award-winning programs that transformed workplace culture. Today, through Inclusive Culture Solutions, she equips organizations with practical tools for inclusion using her C.A.R.E. framework—Communication, Advocacy, Respect, and Empathy. In this episode, Michelle takes us through her career origin story and dives deep into what an inclusive workplace looks like and the small steps each of us can take every day.  You’ll be inspired to look at diversity, equity, and inclusion differently when you realize the change you’re looking for is already within you! This is a conversation that will motivate you to take little steps today for a better tomorrow. You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn (Michelle Emery, MSM) or Instagram (michelleemery54) or by visiting inclusive culture solutions website (Inclusive Culture Solutions [https://inclusiveculturesolutions.com/]). Please rate this episode if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/ Connect with Rachel for a FREE 30-minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min [https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min]  Rachel's website: www.rachellounds.com.au [http://www.rachellounds.com.au]

#48 with Mimi Nicklin, Founder of LOQIA Group and Rebound and Rise

In this episode, we’re chatting with Mimi Nicklin, an advocate for empathy in leadership. We explore Mimi’s journey into empathy advocacy, the importance of listening-led leadership, and the challenges leaders face in fostering a healthy workplace culture. She highlights the significant impact of empathy on productivity and employee engagement, and the need for leaders to adapt to the changing dynamics of the work environment post pandemic. Mimi also emphasizes the need for open communication and understanding to navigate workplace dynamics and how culture differences can shape the way empathy is expressed. This is an insightful, energetic conversation, you don’t want to miss! Please rate this episode if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/ Connect with Rachel for a FREE 30-minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min [https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min]  Rachel's website: www.rachellounds.com.au [http://www.rachellounds.com.au]

#47 with Anton Gunn, Keynote Speaker and Former Advisor to Barack Obama

Brace yourself for an exciting episode!! We are so grateful to have had the chance to sit down with Anton Gunn, former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and a leading authority on socially conscious leadership. In this episode, Anton shares his journey from 18 months of unemployment to becoming a renowned international speaker and consultant.  You’ll discover the powerful lessons he learned from working with President Obama, the importance of service in leadership, overcoming unemployment, and the mindset shifts you need to build a successful speaking business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to lead with purpose and impact! You can connect with Anton at www.antongunn.com [http://www.antongunn.com], on LinkedIn (Anton J. Gunn) or Instagram (@antonjgunn)  Please rate this episode if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/ Connect with Rachel for a FREE 30-minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min [https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min]  Rachel's website: www.rachellounds.com.au [http://www.rachellounds.com.au]

#46 with Rachelle Peterson, Founder of LOQIA Group and Rebound & Rise

In this episode we’re chatting with Rachelle Peterson, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Rebound and Rise, a platform dedicated to empowering women navigating career transitions.  In this conversation, Rachelle discusses the importance of managing upwards in a professional setting, the challenges of balancing career and family life, and the launch of her platform, Rebound and Rise, which aims to support women in rebuilding their confidence after career transitions. This discussion highlights the significance of networking, community support, and the power of shared experiences among women in the workforce. This is one you don’t want to miss! Please rate this episode if you enjoyed it and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/ [https://www.instagram.com/leadingladieswholunch/]  Connect with Rachel for a FREE 30-minute coaching consultation: https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min [https://calendly.com/rachellounds/30min] Rachel's website: www.rachellounds.com.au [http://www.rachellounds.com.au]