🎙️ Join Us for a Powerful Conversation on Closing the Gender Gap 🌟Tune into this month's BWA Podcast Show as we dive into the heart of leadership bringing together four inspiring female leaders to tackle one of today's most pressing topics: Closing the Gender Gap. In this episode Lyn Hawkins, Catherine Leach, Stacey Payrits and Kelly Crossley will explore:🔹 Personal journeys navigating systemic barriers in careers.🔹 Critical factors contributing to gender disparities in various industries.🔹 Successful strategies for promoting gender equity and inclusion.🔹 How to leverage influence for systemic change.🔹 The pivotal role of mentorship and sponsorship in advancing women's careers.🔹 Strategies to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizational cultures. Don't miss out on this important discussion and gain insights, actionable strategies, and personal stories from leaders paving the way towards a more equitable future.🎧 Subscribe, like and share.

Join us on the BWA Podcast Show for a dive deep with Lezly Kaye and Lyn Hawkins National Director of Business Women Australia, in an un-missable conversation between two powerhouse women sharing their biggest lessons learned to date and the exciting launch of BWA Boardroom - a mastermind peer group program for C suite women.

Be inspired by Lezly's journey and profound realisations while at the helm of a $60 million business.

Lyn and Lezly will explore the needs of “C-suite” women and those operating at executive-level management within Australian private and public companies. Hear first hand the big lessons learned from these two experienced and successful leaders in business.

1. Hear about the support and connections they wish they had during their journey.

2. Be inspired by honest and invaluable advice.

3. Hear about the moment Lezly realised she was avoiding the most important aspects of her life.

4. Learn the tell-tale signs of burnout.

5. Be the first to hear about the launch of BWA Boardroom.

Don't miss out on these candid insights from two dynamic women in business and tune into this heartfelt, raw conversation as Lezly and Lyn as they unpack the challenges and opportunities facing high performing women. Be inspired by the impact you can have if you step into your power.

About Lezly Kaye

As Australia’s only leading High-Performance Somatic Coach with a lived background of having built and managed a $60 million empire, Lezly Kaye brings unparalleled expertise to the realm of leadership and personal development. Her journey is marked by significant achievements and profound transformations, both in the business world and in personal realms.

Today, she is dedicated to helping high-achieving women who feel stuck between the demands of their professional success and personal fulfillment. Her approach goes beyond traditional coaching, integrating somatic practices that address the body-mind connection, which is often overlooked in conventional business strategies. This method helps break through glass ceilings, overcome subtle self-sabotage, and eliminate the stress and burnout that accompany high-level success.

In June 2024 Lezly partnered with Lyn Hawkins, National Director of Business Women Australia to launch the BWA BOARDROOM,

Together, we will redefine what it means to have it all, ensuring that your professional achievements and personal happiness are not just balanced, but mutually enhancing.

About Lyn Hawkins

Lyn Hawkins is the Founder and Director of Business Women Australia (BWA), which is fast becoming one of the most influential groups for Australian women in business. Lyn is also the Founding Director of Hawkins Marketing, a business strategy consultancy practice established in 2015 advising law and accounting firms, engineering, medical and SME’s. With a career spanning over 25 years in entrepreneurship, marketing and business growth, she has held senior executive roles with KPMG, Telstra, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Diverse IT in addition to her own business ventures in multi-media and education. Lyn is also a Director of Private Wealth Network in Western Australia and South Australia, a membership-based organisation with UHNW individuals, family groups and Family Offices.

Lyn has a Bachelor of Commerce (UWA) with honours in strategic management and marketing, has taught at University level, and numerous Non-Executive board roles in the Private and NFP sectors. She is an experienced Leadership Coach, has a Diploma (and Cert IV) in Coaching and Mentoring, and has been a mentor to Commerce students at UWA since 2013.

Join BWA Coordinator Leanne Jeffery as she interviews author of the Create Your Reality Journal and founder of Empowered By Design, Preetie Boler.

Breaking through the inner glass ceiling is a powerful concept central to the programs and keynotes delivered by Preeti. This concept addresses the invisible barriers individuals create within themselves, often stemming from unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs that hinder personal and professional growth. Preetie's journey to recognising and overcoming these internal obstacles began with a pivotal moment of self-realisation, which allowed her to identify the self-imposed limitations holding her back. Through the development of emotional intelligence, she learned to confront these barriers, using awareness and empathy to drive her transformation. For those feeling trapped by their inner glass ceiling, Preetie advises beginning with self-awareness and seeking to understand the root of these internal blocks, paving the way for a meaningful and empowering journey of self-discovery and growth.

ABOUT Preetie Boler

Preetie Boler is a former lawyer, a transformational leader, speaker, author, and facilitator. She is the founder of Empowered by Design and is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

Preetie has over 30 years of combined legal and commercial experience in various corporate

environments. Her vast experience spans negotiating construction disputes, settling complex legal matters, and resolving intricate problems with skill and finesse.

Preetie's career has been marked by her ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams towards positive and productive behaviours that benefit all stakeholders. She has adeptly navigated challenging behaviours and attitudes, consistently achieving positive outcomes. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence Facilitator, she has honed her skills in empathy, authentic engagement, and building trust.

Her expertise in emotional resilience has empowered her to mentor teams and individual clients on becoming emotionally resilient and maintaining a thriving mindset.

As a migrant from a multicultural background, Preetie brings a unique perspective to her work,

fostering inclusive environments that value diversity and multiculturalism. This perspective enhances her ability to relate and connect with diverse teams and address their unique challenges effectively.

Her journey in search of life and bigger things and from a life predetermined by cultural expectations to mastering her own destiny is the essence behind her work and her book titled: ‘Create Your Reality – A Guided Journal’. Through navigating life’s curve balls, she realised that our lives reflect our inner beliefs and habits. This profound insight drives her commitment to redefining women's empowerment, helping them break through their inner glass ceilings, believe in themselves, and step into their authentic power through tailored programs.

BWA PODCAST SHOW:

Join BWA's Coordinator Leanne Jeffery for an empowering session on Investment Strategies for Executive Women, featuring special guest Kate McDonald from Private Wealth Architects. This exclusive event is tailored to ambitious women leaders looking to enhance their financial acumen and build robust investment portfolios. Kate McDonald, a seasoned wealth management expert, will share her insights on navigating the complexities of the investment landscape, offering practical advice and strategies to achieve financial independence and long-term growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your financial literacy and network with like-minded professionals dedicated to financial excellence.

ABOUT KATIE MCDONALD:

For over two and a half decades, Katie has worked closely with Professional Family groups, Business Owners, Women and Private Families, her mission is to educate, grow, and safeguard assets for future generations. Her expertise lies in strategic advice, with a focus on financial literacy, wealth creation, and succession planning. Katie navigates the intricacies of risk management, investment management and intergenerational wealth.

Tailored for Ambitious Individuals and Families, Katie's clientele includes driven individuals, affluent families, entrepreneurs, professionals, and the "recently single". Crafting bespoke solutions, Katie empowers her clients to embark on a wealth-building journey tailored to their unique aspirations.

Katie hold a vast array of qualifications, including an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Commerce (major in Finance), and Financial Planning Association peak international certification of Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

BWA PODCAST SHOW: The 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Leading Change

In today's fast-paced business landscape, adaptability is paramount, and the volume of change projects is sky-rocketing. According to recent research cited in the 'Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook,' a staggering 85% of executives and project management professionals have witnessed a significant surge in change initiatives, with some reporting a doubling within their organisations. Change management is no longer an option—it's a necessity for survival and growth.

Join BWA's host Leanne Jeffery with Change Specialist Tracy Cooper, as she share's her strategies for leading change effectively and how to avoid common pitfalls with insights gained from real-world experiences and proven methodologies. Tracy will discuss the five crucial mistakes often made during change initiatives, how you can avoid them and how you create a positive change strategy for your team to join you and contribute to the change journey.

About Tracy Cooper:

Tracy Cooper is a Change Specialist who supports senior leaders to tackle the challenges of implementing change in their organisations. With her combined expertise in leadership, change management and facilitation, she utilises theory and turns this into a proven practical approach to guide you in your transformation processes.

Whilst her early career was in agricultural science, she transitioned to delivering leadership

programs in rural and regional communities of QLD via the Department of Primary Industries ‘Building Rural Leaders Program.’ Based on this learning and experience of delivering leadership programs, in 2001 Tracy became one of the founders of SeeChange Consulting. Using their action learning approach, underpinned by enviable expertise and accreditation in Prosci Change Management methodology, Tracy created programs that have brought major change to the lives of individuals, regional communities and businesses in the financial services, agribusiness, local government, childcare, aged care sectors and broader not-for profit sector for 23 years.

Utilising all the experience, techniques and tools developed over those two decades, in early 2024 Tracy commenced her journey as Tracy Cooper Change Specialist to provide coaching and advisory services to guide leaders and teams who are driving change in their organisation.

She is passionate about helping those who wish to lead themselves to learn, thrive, embrace change and make a difference in their world.

Join host Leanne Jeffery (Business Women Australia) with Catherine Leach, renowned as the Divorce Mastermind, for a captivating conversation into the intricacies of relationships, life, and love. As a seasoned family lawyer with years of experience, Catherine brings a unique perspective to the table, offering invaluable insights and lessons gleaned from her extensive work in the field of family law.

Catherine has unique insights into the most effective communication and conflict resolution, the importance of self-care and legal awareness in relationships.

Leanne and Catherine invite listeners to hear tips on navigating life's transitions, whether it's marriage, divorce, parenthood, or personal growth.

This month's topic, "Untangling Love" provides listeners with practical tools, actionable advice, and thought-provoking reflections to help navigate the complexities of modern relationships with grace and resilience.

Tune in to "Untangling Love" with Leanne Jeffery and Catherine Leach, the Divorce Mastermind, and be inspired by this exploration of relationships, life, and love like never before.

About Catherine Leach:

Catherine Leach is the CEO and founder of Leach Legal, renowned for her expertise in family law. With over two decades of experience, Catherine is dedicated to helping clients through complex financial matters related to separation and divorce. Her extensive experience allows her to provide big-picture advice in all areas related to family law, helping clients control costs, avoid expensive disputes and resolve issues efficiently. Catherine’s leadership has established a firm culture in which lawyers and administrative staff are dedicated to helping clients with compassion, empathy, and strength with offices in Melbourne and Perth. She is a trained mediator and a collaborative lawyer, and she advocates for alternative dispute resolution methods, facilitating ongoing negotiation.

Catherine holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of WA. She is a member of the International Entrepreneur’s Organisation and sits on its Asia Pacific Regional Board. As a highly respected Leader in Business Women Australia Catherine is a popular keynote speaker, educating and inspiring women to achieve their goals and dreams, partnering as a host of BWA events and an engaging Podcast guest on the Business Women Australia Podcast Show. Catherine regularly presents to industry summits, professional groups and organisations about family law, leadership, and business.

Welcome to this BWA Podcast Show - where we discuss the important issues, the inspirational initiatives and showcase Aussie based female leadership at it's best. In today's show we promise a lively discussion between BWA National Director and Founder, Lyn Hawkins together with Ann Maree O'Callaghan - Co-Director of Value Creators - a successful entrepreneur, business consultant and stakeholder engagement professional who has been instrumental in the design of the Women's STEM JumpStart program. Hear how it all happened, and what is needed going forward. .

Australia, like many other countries, has been making efforts to increase the representation of women in leadership roles, particularly in innovative sectors. While progress has been made, there is still work to be done to achieve gender parity in leadership positions, especially in fields with a strong focus on innovation and STEM.

Listen and hear the insights these exceptional women have on harnessing and developing female leadership in Australia, the role of innovation and paving the way for others to step into impact industries and STEM pathways.

Ann Maree will share her thoughts on the Australian government funding and initiatives aimed at promoting gender diversity in leadership including Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants to support women's participation in science, tech, mathematics and entrepreneurial fields.

The presence of visible female leaders and mentors in innovative industries has never been more important in inspiring and supporting the next generation of women leaders through various programs like Jump Start and networks like the Business Women Australia community. Be inspired by the exciting initiatives that have helped successful women to step into leadership mindsets, mastering the skills needed to help break down barriers to pursue career advancement, professional goals and new businesses.

Let's listen, and consider ways to contribute to closing the gap. Women are needed in more leadership roles in Australia with representation requiring ongoing commitment from organisations, policy makers, and society as a whole.

Hear how you can be part of the solution, addressing systemic barriers and promoting inclusive practices. Australia can continue to harness the full potential of our diverse talent pool to drive innovation and economic growth - the future is female leadership, unleashed.

Join Business Women Australia's National Director Lyn Hawkins and Coordinator Leanne Jeffery with their guests, Vida Carlino from Inspiration Space and the Maree Gooch from Value Creators. Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking exploration of the distinct ways women approach business development and networking.

In this episode, our hosts and guests delve into ground breaking research, uncovering the diverse communication styles, networking strategies, and preferences that influence women's professional journeys. Gain valuable insights into creating inclusive and effective networking environments, fostering collaboration, and navigating the unique challenges faced by women in the business world. Subscribe now for an engaging discussion that seamlessly blends expertise, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to understanding the diverse perspectives shaping the future of business networking. Stay tuned for a podcast that not only informs but also inspires from a uniquely feminine standpoint