She Mentors

Real talk. Is the work you’re doing right now meaningful to you? Lots of people want to make a difference but don’t know how. The answer lies in identifying your purpose. In this episode of the She Mentors podcast, we speak with two influential women  who genuinely LOVE their jobs – Stephanie Lam, the Social Impact Lead at Work180, and Cathryn Wills, the founder of ethical handbag brand, SansBeast. That’s because they’re working in purpose-driven businesses that allow them to drive meaningful change in the world. Start streaming now to discover how you too can get crystal clear on your purpose – your ‘why’ – and start making it spark! We discuss: 👉 What ‘having a purpose’ actually means 👉 Lessons learned along the way 👉 Tips to help you identify your true purpose 👉 Highs and lows of finding meaningful work 👉 And so much more! This episode is a live recording of our 2021 panel event Living Your Life’s Purpose. You can book a 1:1 Mentor Hour with Stephanie Lam and Cathryn Wills, along with hundreds of other professionals, business owners and coaches inside the She Mentors membership. Join today [https://shementors.com.au/memberships]. Support the show [http://www.shementors.com.au]

It’s easy to work with others when the relationships flow. But what about when you're up against a professional disagreement with a co-worker, or you're heading into a meeting that you're dreading? Rebecca Christianson [https://shementors.com.au/mentors/rebecca-1uhyscgu], Founder and Director of Thriving People Consulting, joins us to talk us through conflict from every angle and MOST importantly – how to manage it! You'll learn * The different types of conflict (When, What, How and Expectations) * How to build empathy and honesty to dismantle conflict * Reframing 'conflict' as 'difference' * Conflict seekers vs conflict avoiders (which one are you? * The risks of building up a 'conflict debt' * And many juicy tips to help you manage conflict at work! This episode is a live recording of our 2021 Leadership Huddle session hosted by Australia's foremost thought leader in building an inclusive culture, Winitha Bonney [https://shementors.com.au/events/how-to-handle-conflict-at-work] and business, executive and leadership coach, Ann Pocock [https://shementors.com.au/events/how-to-handle-conflict-at-work]. You can book a 1:1 Mentor Hour with Rebecca, Winithia and Ann, along with hundreds of other professionals, business owners and coaches inside the She Mentors membership. Join today [https://shementors.com.au/memberships]. Support the show [http://www.shementors.com.au]

Richa Joshi is a soloprenuer who has built, scaled and sold two businesses prior to launching her current innovation, Dual Nation [https://dualnation.com.au/]. Dual Nation was founded with the aim to create culturally-inclusive designs for clothing, bags and more that can serve as conversation starters for people who have blended DNA. Having gone through the trials and tribulations of building a start-up and living in three continents over the course of 20 years, Richa has a unique insight into the reality of being a culturally-diverse small business owner. This is a meaningful conversation full of rich insights and a hopeful message about how we call help to create an Australia that truly is the vibrant melting pot we all aspire for. We discuss * Richa’s journey to founding her ecommerce business, Dual Nation * Stories around cultural inclusivity and exclusivity * Global attitudes to culture and race * Teaching children about identity, discrimination and self-acceptance * Actions we can take to be more inclusive * Ways we can help celebrate other cultures respectfully You can book a 1:1 Mentor Hour with Richa along with hundreds of other professionals, business owners and coaches inside the She Mentors membership. Join today [https://shementors.com.au/memberships]. Support the show [http://www.shementors.com.au]

What myths have you been told about your own potential? What beliefs have blocked you from going after what you REALLY want? After bouncing back from a career setback during COVID, Vari McGaan recovered in a HUGE way by launching her Courage and Career Coach business. Today we talk about how she pivoted from the events industry into her coaching business after her role was made redundant. “Often, the block is just about shedding whatever has been projected onto you. What do you actually believe? What do you actually want? And not what someone else has told you,” says Vari It’s a really refreshing chat about the rollercoaster of building a business during COVID. She also shares some really useful insights about limiting beliefs and mindset blockers that lots of us have. We discuss: * Bouncing back from redundancy * Pivoting from the events industry to coaching * Biggest challenges women facing right now * Limiting beliefs and blockers * Getting clear on what you really want to do * The rollercoaster of building a business * The ‘real’ currency we should focus on * The importance of speaking out Support the show [http://www.shementors.com.au]

LinkedIn is more than a professional networking site. With more than 660 million users spread across 200 countries, it’s become a powerful marketing tool for any professional, business owner or job seeker. When your LinkedIn marketing strategy is executed properly, it can help you build brand awareness and forge long-term professional relationships. It can also be effective for lead generation. In this episode of the She Mentors podcast with our Founder Ali Adey, LinkedIn expert and She Mentors member Karen Hollenbach of ThinkBespoke.com [https://thinkbespoke.com.au/] shares some really practical tips for leveraging LinkedIn in 2021. We discuss * Benefits of LinkedIn vs Facebook/Instagram * Questions to ask yourself BEFORE posting on LinkedIn * The difference between a personal profile vs company profile * The importance of consistency (and variety!) across platforms * Why you need a strategy and how to get started * Profile optimisations and tips that will get you NOTICED * 101 guide to: LinkedIn Stories, LinkedIn live, Events and Creator Mode * Sales prospecting triggers and how to nail personalised messages to LinkedIn profiles Book 1:1 Mentor Hours with Karen inside the She Mentors membership, listen to her podcast or visit ThinkBespoke.com [https://thinkbespoke.com.au/]. Connect with our Founder, Ali Adey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonadey/]. Support the show [http://www.shementors.com.au]