Her Ambitious Career

Does your organisation struggle to retain high-potential female talent without knowing why? Today I am looking at 5 key reasons organisations struggle to retain key female talent mid-career. We are discussing:Culture, inclusion and belongingTransparency  - this is a biggie!Active sponsorshipLeadership developmentLet's be really honest about the barriers women are facing on a day-to-day basis and start taking measurable action towards creating more enriching careers for women.Something I said today:"Women must be made aware when internal roles are opening up for application. Too often they are not made equally aware of potential opportunities and so can't apply. This has a compound impact: not only do they not even have the opportunity to present themselves as a potential candidate, their exclusion can lead to them doubting the support they have in the organisation which can then also diminish their confidence and sense of belonging further." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Download Rebecca's Speakers' Bio - book Rebecca for your next event or trainingListen to other related episodes : The Work-Life Barrier; The Bias Barrier; The Culture BarrierRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you hard on yourself and super self-critical? Or, are you good at setting boundaries and making your needs known? And how does your preference impact your leadership, your parenting, your friendships? Let's dive into this one together!Today I am sharing a self-awareness quiz with you. Score yourself out of 70 across 7 different measures to review how healthy (or unhealthy) your relationship with yourself really is. We are looking at:How you talk to yourselfBoundary setting Boundary communicatingPrioritising your needsBeing more objectiveAnd a whole lot more!When we have a really healthy relationship with ourselves, we are more self-aware and self-compassionate. It also means we produce great outcomes in our day without the self-sabotage. If you want to learn more about yourself, these 20 minutes could be just want you needed to hear today!Something I said today:"We are all a fabulous, messy work-in-progress. That means you'll make mistakes and that's ok. You won't have all the answers and that's ok too." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Book a free Career Strategy Call with Rebecca today: talk about your challenges and Rebecca will share your step by step plan to help you move towards achieving your ambitionsListen to a related episode: Ep 174: 21 Surprising Ways to Invest in YourselfAnd Ep 168: 3 Ways You're Abdicating Authority and Selling Yourself ShortRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

If you're SUPER strategic, you're always thinking three steps ahead of everyone else which can be extremely useful but NOT if you're losing everyone along the way.  How would I define someone who is SUPER Strategic?Your brain will work quickly and be filled with ideas and ways to connect all those different ideasYou'll be solving problems people haven't even thought of yetThe people around you might not see the 'problems' you're outlining as being 'problems' at all You may have difficulty prioritising or communicating your thoughts so that you are understoodBeing SUPER strategic can be frustrating - for you and your team! In this episode I am sharing 5 tips to help SUPER Strategists make the most of their super power whilst still engaging and influencing others as they go!Something I said today:"From Neuro-science we know that people compute information differently, deleting and retaining different pieces of any communication based on their own preferences, experiences and bias. Even if you think your communication is clear, it still might not be understood in the way you intend. And if you want to influence others, you need first to seek understanding and engagement before you persuade." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Book a free Career Strategy Call with Rebecca today: talk about your challenges and Rebecca will share your step by step plan to help you move towards achieving your ambitionsCheck Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Save yourself months, if not YEARS, on the wrong path by taking an objective step back to review your career. Coaching is the ideal partnership to help you become more strategic and chase down only THE BEST opportunities for you and your career.Too often people are lost in their careers, working extremely hard and delivering phenomenal results - but without getting the return for themselves. It can leave you feeling empty, unfulfilled and unrecognised.Making the time to think about where you are and what you REALLY want can be absolutely game changing. That objective review will take you out of the weeds and the DOING of your career... and into the strategic control seat. And then - AND ONLY THEN - will you start getting the promotions and opportunities you deserve!Something I said today:"A coach is skilled to hold space for you and help you challenge whether what you're doing right now is indeed the right path to be on." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Watch Rebecca's online Masterclass and learn more career strategies!Ready to take action? Book your spot in Rebecca's calendar for a free Leadership Unlocked Call!Check Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Who said career 'success' is only about climbing the career ladder and going UP? Today I am exploring the metaphor of your career being a 'jungle gym' instead full of rich, lateral experiences.In her book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg references the metaphor of a 'career jungle gym' which she credits to Forbes' journalist Pattie Sellers. It's the idea that 'success' doesn't have to be a linear path. And you don't even need to know your ultimate destination. In all the years I have been a specialist career coach for women, I have seen that people who diversify their experiences are better off in the long term (certainly if they are chasing a leadership role).In this episode I am exploring some ways to help you determine your own career path so that it feels like you're making good decisions... and are having a lot of fun along the way!Something I said today:"Where the career gym metaphor really excites me is it's based on chasing OPPORTUNITY rather than chasing job titles. This is hugely liberating and can lead to you making some really good decisions for your career." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Watch Rebecca's online Masterclass and learn more career strategies!Ready to take action? Book your spot in Rebecca's calendar for a free Leadership Unlocked Call!Check Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

What if you learned something new that made you think: 'I wish I had known this 10 YEARS AGO!' How might life, or your opportunities, have been different? A number of my clients have said this exact thing to me about the career strategies they learn in my program... let's dive into why getting a coach earlier - even today - will set you up for success.In this ep, I am exploring how to find out if you'd benefit from working with a coach, like me (or otherwise!)...We are talking ambition, goals, (as well as having neither)...We are talking about feeling stuck, lacking visibility and support...What to expect from an initial call with a coach...And the 3 very tangible reasons why you must NOT wait another month, another week, another day before reaching out to a coach and getting the support you need to succeed!Something I said today:"My coaching niche is two-fold. It's about career strategy first and foremost. What's in it for you? What do you want from the next 12 months or 5 years? It's also about giving you the strategies - and the structure - to help you fast track your career, whether that's fresh opportunities or promotions to leadership or something else entirely that will give you the meaning and stretch you're looking for." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Watch Rebecca's online Masterclass and learn more career strategies!Ready to take action? Book your spot in Rebecca's calendar for a free Leadership Unlocked Call!Check Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Your team is full of individuals with different values (preferences and styles). The question I am posing today is: do you see merit in, or do you judge, values that are different from your own?I am looking at two different values-preferences today:1. Rational vs Emotional2. Impulsive vs ThoughtfulHow do you identify with each of these paired groups? Are there people in your team with the same preference/ style as you?Are there people in your team with the opposite approach to you?Do you see merit in all approaches or do you judge those that aren't like your own?Are you benefitting from the collective intelligence your team has because of these differences, or not?Something I said today:"As a leader it's important to look at the team as a whole and ask if you're fully utilising your collective intelligence - which means valuing different approaches to solving problems as being equally worthy." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedCheck Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.auOther episodes: 3 Questions to Ask Your Team Regularly to Build EngagementAnd: 17 Creative Ways to Celebrate Your Team and Boost Belonging Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you NOT applying for roles, or asking for the opportunities you want in your career? Could it be that you're doubting your value and wondering if you're good enough? If YES, this is the ep for you!Today I am taking you on a deep dive into this belief 'Am I (good) enough?' Because if you're running this 'story', it will be keeping you small and you won't be showing the world the best of you.Today let's do a dive into the subtext that lies beneath this belief (however unconscious this subtext might be to you).Let's also directly challenge this thinking  with 3 home truths so you can start taking control of your career!Am I good enough means...Am I ready enough?Am I qualified enough?Isn't it dishonest to apply for a role that looks too stretching?Intrigued? Jump in and let's tackle this common belief together!Something I said today:"'Am I Good Enough' really means 'Am I Good Enough, Just As I Am?'  This implies there's something missing: you need MORE experience or MORE qualifications to be worthy or valuable enough. But is that true? I say not!" (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted3 Major Systemic Barriers to Your Success: 3-Part SeriesPart 1: Ep 175 - The Culture BarrierPart 2: Ep 176 - The Bias BarrierPart 3: Ep 177 - The Work-Life BarrierCheck Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are the conditions around you right for you to be successful? This is the topic for today's episode, coming in HOT! It is the joint responsibility of both you and your organisation to make sure you succeed. It is 100% the case that if you don't take control of your own career and its outcomes, no-one else will do it for you... Equally, your organisation should be taking proactive steps to make sure you have everything you need in place to succeed and thrive.Today I am sharing 11 different questions you can ask yourself to check in and see if you are indeed setting yourself up (and being set up) to succeed.This is a MUST-LISTEN if you're serious about your career!Something I said today:"You don't want to find yourself in a role that is a metaphorical 'glass cliff' : a role that was never setting you up to be successful from the outset." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted3 Major Systemic Barriers to Your Success: 3-Part SeriesPart 1: Ep 175 - The Culture BarrierPart 2: Ep 176 - The Bias BarrierPart 3: Ep 177 - The Work-Life BarrierCheck Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

In this concluding part of this 3-part series, I am going to be sharing a major systemic barrier to women's career progression, namely The Work-Life Barrier.We are talking today about primary care givers, paternity leave, domestic duties, the Mental Load, societal stigmas and a whole lot of research that highlights the current imbalance between men and women in the workplace.Something I said today:"Until the stigma around men being accepted as class parents, as primary care givers for their own children, as worthy of lengthy paternity leave - until that stigma ends, we won't achieve genuine gender parity in the workplace." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedPart 1 of this series: Ep 175 - 3 Major Systemic Barriers to Women's Progression: The Culture BarrierPart 2 of this series: Ep 176 - 3 Major Systemic Barriers to Women's Progression: The Bias BarrierEp 110: The Problem with Values (Pt1): Is Being Overly Responsible Making You Anxious?Ep 111 – The Problem with Values (Pt2): Is Your Own Loyalty Limiting Your Career?Check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au DEI Links:Status of Women Report Card – 2024, annual report released by Australian governmentClimbing the ranks: Australia's gender equity breakthrough - Monash University Sharing of Housework in Couple Families - Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Superannuation & gender pay gaps by age group - WGEA ASFA urges action to close the retirement savings gender gap Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

In this 3-part series I am going to be sharing the major systemic barriers to women progressing in their careers: today we are talking about The Bias Barrier.Bias can be unconscious (and conscious) and is a key factor underpinning the slowness of progress in seeing more women rise to positions of leadership and power.In this episode, I'm talking about three key factors:1. Affinity bias - the reason why many male leaders hire more men with similar experiences and backgrounds as them2. Loyalty bias - the assumption that women will remain loyal to their organisations, even if they are continuously overlooked for promotion3. Common assumptions made about women's needs and career aspirations, that are often wrongSomething I said today:"Bias occurs throughout the entire lifecycle of a women's career: from recruitment, professional development opportunities to promotion, mentoring advice and compensation discussions - at every career transaction, qualified women can be side-lined." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedPart 1 of this series: Ep 175 - 3 Major Systemic Barriers to Women's Progression: The Culture BarrierAnother ep: Ep 111 The Problem With Values: Is Your Own Loyalty Limiting Your Career? And: 3 Things NOT To Do This Year - talks to NOT internalising discriminationRebecca's recent blogpost: DEI is Alive and Well: 3 Steps to Combat Feelings of Disillusionment Check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au DEI Links:Forbes: What is Affinity Bias And Why Does It Matter?Australian Government: Status of Women Report Card – 2024, annual reportMonash University: Climbing the ranks: Australia's gender equity breakthroughSharing of Housework in Couple Families - Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)WGEA: Superannuation & gender pay gaps by age groupASFA urges action to close the retirement savings gender gap About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. 

In this 3-part series I am going to be sharing the major systemic barriers to women progressing in their careers: today we are talking about The Culture Barrier.Most STEM and Financial environments remain heavily male dominated and it can have an impact on those organisations being able to hire and retain key female talent.In this episode, I'm talking about three key factors:1. The emotional impact of being one of a few women in a male dominated culture2. The fact that these working environments often fail to play to women's strengths and values3. Male dominated leadership teams provide little to no female mentorship and role modelling opportunities for women working earlier in the pipelineSomething I said today:"Male dominated working cultures don't need to be at that 'hostile or intimidating extreme' to exclude women still. By their very nature, these environments can be unwelcoming and impart that feeling in women that they don't belong here." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedAnother ep: Ep 82 Why Are So Many Intelligent, Talented Women Still Overlooked Professionally?And: 3 Things NOT To Do This Year - talks to NOT internalising discriminationRebecca's recent blogpost: DEI is Alive and Well: 3 Steps to Combat Feelings of Disillusionment Check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.auDEI Links:Status of Women Report Card – 2024, annual report released by Australian governmentClimbing the ranks: Australia's gender equity breakthrough - Monash University Sharing of Housework in Couple Families - Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Superannuation & gender pay gaps by age group - WGEA ASFA urges action to close the retirement savings gender gap  About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Investing in yourself is about personal growth, prioritising your needs and making conscious decisions to help you decompress and focus on what matters most. Today, I'm sharing 21 surprising ideas to help you do just that! Life's busy.In this ep, I am taking you on a journey of self-discovery to help you think about what matters most to you. So that you can reinvest your time and energy into daily or weekly practices that bring joy to your life and help reenergise your soul.Something I said today:"You invest energy all day long into projects that need to succeed... but how often is that project, YOU? When you invest in yourself, it's about making time.... it's about scheduling the time, prioritising the time... to focus on your needs and wants. Otherwise, all your time is sucked up by everyone else's needs and priorities." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedYou might like this interview (ep101): Mental Wellbeing For High Flying Corporate Women with guest Sharon PonniahAnd this one too (ep73): How to Reconnect With Yourself Both Emotionally and Physically with guest Isabelle GriffithAnd this episode too (eP 90): Are Your Boundaries Weak? How To Set Boundaries That StickCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Is 'being heard in meetings' a challenge for you? I'm looking at the research today to help explain what could be making this so hard! In today's 'Stats' episode, I'm looking at some research from Kellogg's School of Management that explores meeting dynamics and why some meetings are dominated by particular people.Something I said today:"A question you might want to ask in your meeting is: Are we simply parroting a dominant point of view here, or are we inviting genuine diversity of thought and experience to arrive at a better decision?" (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Grab Rebecca's free gift: The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedAnother ep: Ep 154 - Up Your Game! How to Add Strategic Value To Your MeetingsFrom my blog: 9 Dynamite Tips to be Heard in Virtual MeetingsCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you hate having a confronting conversation? Maybe you don't enjoy giving feedback you think might not be well received? In today's ep I am sharing my own process to prepare for a challenging conversation so you get the outcome you were hoping for without burning any bridges! A lot of people don't enjoy giving feedback, especially if you know it might not be well received.Which is why it is so important to prepare and rehearse what you want to say in advance....Join me and let's dive into this one together!Here is something I said today:"I find it valuable to do a run through of what I want to say (in private) and then look at it from the other person's perspective. Put myself in their shoes and see how they might be feeling." (Rebecca Allen, Host, Her Ambitious Career)Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you tend to over-catastrophise situations, or feel guilt too easily with setbacks? You might layer on 'meaning' to all sorts of situations but there's a much simpler way! Stay in control, feel better and more free with this strategy today!I went to my yoga class last night… it was heaven. My yoga studio overlooks the beach, the sun was still low in the sky and I could hear the waves lapping the beach as I stretched and relaxed at the end of my class.My yoga instructor, Annie, was whispering deep and meaningful suggestions to the room and then she said, "Sometimes a thing is not good; it's not bad; it just is."And despite the fact I wasn't supposed to get distracted, I did. What a thoughtful idea. If you know you tend to layer on meaning to difficult situations (or your interactions with other people perhaps) and it can have a detrimental impact on your emotions and wellbeing, you will LOVE this discussion. xLinks:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you delivering phenomenal results for your org but aren't getting the recognition and respect you deserve? Perhaps you're doing TOO good a job! In today's value-packed episode I am talking about a problem a lot of new clients are struggling with.Maybe you're seen as a 'reliable, safe pair hands' which on the face of it is great! But when you look a bit deeper, it can mean you're being trapped in a role you have outgrown when you're ready for that next STRETCH!I'm sharing what signs to look out for and some strategies to combat this problem right away.Join me!Here is something I said today:"Delivering more of the same results is a waste of your time! You have already demonstrated your ability to deliver: you have a solid track record. Now it's time to have a stretch in your career to develop your value proposition!" (Rebecca Allen, Host, Her Ambitious Career)Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

With the Bullet Mentoring Method, you could have 7 different mentors in a week and build credibility faster.... here's how!Any mentoring relationship is about educating yourself, to fill a skills or knowledge gap or to learn from someone else's expertise and experience.Traditional mentoring can be longer term, 3-6 months and feel quite formal. Whilst Bullet Mentoring is a chance to learn from 7 different mentors in any given week and explode your knowledge faster!There is huge value in engaging in both longer term and bullet mentoring of course but today, I am sharing my Bullet Mentoring method because it's phenomenally powerful!Are you feeling curious? That's good! That's exactly the attitude you want with bullet mentoring!Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Download my scripts to engage a potential mentor! How to Engage a Mentor FAST - 6 Email Scripts to Ask a Potential Mentor for Their AdviceListen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you ASSUMING or ABDICATING your own authority? It's the difference between backing yourself and believing in your value (and right) to be there... and abandoning all hope. I know which strategy I would rather adopt! In my business I focus a lot of energy with clients on the concept of assuming your authority. When you crack this idea you make huge shifts in how you view yourself, how you start to show up and critically, how you are seen by the senior stakeholders around you.Today I am sharing 3 significant ways in which you could be abdicating - or abandoning - your own authority. These 3 actions - or inactions - will be having a significant negative impact on your career right now and your ability to realise your true potential. That's how important this strategy is.So buckle up! We are going to be covering a lot today.Something important I said today:"So until you start assuming your authority, backing yourself and showing up with a heightened sense of your value proposition to your organisation, you are likely doing something else entirely: you are likely abdicating, or abandoning, your authority and missing all the best opportunities in your career." (Rebecca Allen, Host, Her Ambitious Career podcast)Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you looking for a speaker for your next Women in Leadership conference or event? In this episode I am giving you the lowdown on my signature talk, The 5 Strategic Career Tips Women Don't Ever Get, But Critically Need. So if you're looking for a fresh conversation at your next International Women's Day event, conference or panel discussion this could be the ideal practical speech to enrich and empower your audience.Women who are struggling to get promoted to leadership are often told they have a confidence 'problem' and just need to learn to be more assertive and speak up more. This kind of advice is usually missing the point. Women don't have a confidence problem; they have a strategy problem. And in this talk, The 5 Strategic Career Tips Women Don't Ever Get, But Critically Need, I am sharing the precise strategies 21st century women need to be successful and fulfilled by their careers.Tune in and let me share an introduction about this speech.Something I said today:"Once you know this game-changing advice, and start acting on it, you move from being stuck (in a role you've possibly outgrown) to being recognised and rewarded for your impact. Women who come to my talks say to me all the time that this advice is genuinely life-changing because quite frankly, if you don't know what you don't know.... how can you possibly get what you want?"Links:Download Rebecca Allen's Speaker Bio hereCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au  Conference delegate:"I had never heard these kinds of strategies before! Rebecca was fun and engaging too."Dajana Dikic - IQPC Conferences"I would like to thank you for presenting. Your participation really added to the quality of the conference Rebecca."Dessi Silassie - Chief DEI Officer IHS Markit"Thank you Rebecca for hosting an impactful session for the IHS Markit team! You have left us all wanting more!"Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Expert Career Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, Australian Reserve Bank, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Origin and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you a leader navigating Change: some technological shift, a merger or acquisition, or a personnel change? If you're feeling like you need some tips and support through this process, this is the ep for you!My guest today is Ania Archer, an experienced Change Practitioner who has worked in a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, professional services, manufacturing and now banking.Ania is sharing tips on:1. How change impacts people, and how to lead effectively through transformation2. What makes a successful leader during unpredictable times3. How to look after yourself first, because as the leader, you're still part of the Change4. Managing emotions such as grief, guilt and fear (uncertainty) as your team moves through Change 5. How to embed Change over the longer term, by constantly coming back to original objectives, and reinforcing benefits, after each phase ends6. Assume people don't understand to ensure your communication of the Change is always clear 7. How to frame Change positively 8. Personnel change and redundancy (17:00 mins)9. Leading through Technological change (22:30 mins)10. What Ania loves MOST about Change! (27:00 mins)Something Ania said:"As a leader navigating a changing landscape, it's important to give people in your team space for their thoughts and feelings... so it's about regularly checking in on people. What's motivating them? What's making them unhappy? Particularly with restructures, it's important to be as transparent as possible based on what you do know and being honest about what you can't share yet." (Ania Archer, guest on Her Ambitious Career - the podcast)Links:Want a promotion? Watch Rebecca's free Leadership Unlocked Masterclass nowDownload Rebecca's free gift, 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedVisit Rebecca's website www.illuminategrowth.com.auSee all podcast eps About Ania:Ania Archer is an experienced Change Practitioner who has worked in a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, professional services, manufacturing and now banking. She spent the first decade of her career in Human Resources, supporting restructures and workplace transformations, before moving into Change Management 5 years ago. Ania has held varied roles in operations, predominantly in the talent acquisition space. In her change roles, she has worked across retail optimisation and the launch of a new digital banking platform.About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an expert Career Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for over a decade with women from companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you want some quick ideas to take control of the year ahead? This is the ep for you! I am talking about important tips today, to help you set yourself up for total success this year.We are talking DEI initiatives, discrimination, self-awareness, dealing with feedback and seeking out opportunity! Join me!Links:Watch Rebecca's free Leadership Unlocked Masterclass right nowCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Our technological use has skyrocketed over the last 3 - 5 years - perhaps it's time for a detox?The start of a new year is the perfect time to review both our good (and bad) habits.Much research has been made into the negative impact that social media, and technological over-use, has on mental health... I don't know about you but I find that when I'm doing mindless tasks online - like reading unwanted emails, searching for emails (or files) I can't find, or getting sucked into the social media vortex - not only do I waste a lot of time, I find I'm also unfocused on much more important tasks that need my attention!In today's ep I am sharing 7 quick steps you can take today to declutter and detox your digital activity...We are looking at inboxes, Apps, mailing lists and organising folders...So you can stop wasting time and start getting back in control of your time - and sanity! Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you bored setting goals? Me too! Here's a fresh way to commit to yourself this year! When we talk about goal setting, we are often looking only at what we want to DO or HAVE in our lives:I want to run a half marathonI want to get promotedI want a bigger carI want to lose weightBut the problem with these kinds of goals is, they don't tell us how to behave any differently to actually get that result.So in today's ep, I am sharing my thoughts on looking at the commitments you make to yourself slightly differently. We are looking at goal setting from the angle of BECOMING someone slightly different to achieve your result! Join me.Here's something valuable I said today:"Being proactive, about creating the outcomes you want this year in your life and career, starts by understanding who you need to BECOME to actually achieve it. This implies a real shift in behaviour - which is exactly what is needed." (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast) Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Reviewing the year you just had, your impacts and growth areas is critical to your wellbeing and growth! I really think one of the most valuable things you can do, regularly, is reviewing your progress. Wow... it's the last day of 2024 - what just happened?When did you feel alive and fulfilled this year?What did you achieve that makes you proud?Where did you proactively create opportunity for yourself?These are some important questions to be asking yourself regularly.. but what better time to do it than TODAY, at the end of a year, to help remind you of your impact and value?Here's something valuable I said today:"How proactive were you in 2024 about creating the opportunities you needed in your career?" (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast) Links:*** Watch my FREE masterclass right now and learn the steps and strategies to get promoted to leadership in 2025Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you love a positive quote? Today I'm sharing 10 fabulous, thought provoking quotes to round off your year!Want to talk about courage, self-compassion and forging your own path? Grab your Christmas cocoa, curl up with me and let's explore these gorgeous ideas and nuggets of inspiration!Links:Check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Want to learn the steps to become a more agile learner? I am sharing 5 today!Learning agility is a major buzzword right now and if you want to be at the cutting edge of leadership, these 5 skills could be exactly what you need!Here's something valuable I said today:"The agile learner looks at situations, and results, with an objective lens. Instead of criticising themselves s/he will look for all the contributing factors that led to the outcome and take learning from what HAS worked, as well as from what HASN'T." (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast) Links:*** Grab my FREE download, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted *** Listen to this episode too: Not Selling Yourself is Killing Your Career Opportunity Listen to all podcast eps Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you find it difficult to formulate your views, when dealing with a difficult person?In today's 'shorty' episode I'm sharing my own process, that I take myself through, when preparing to have a difficult conversation with someone. You might be surprised to learn that part of this strategy is speaking out loud.... I'll see you inside! Links:*** Book your spot! Watch my FREE online Masterclass right now and learn all about positioning yourself, selling your value and setting yourself up for a promotion.Here is another useful ep: Narcissistic Boss? 3 Ways to Set Yourself Up for SuccessCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

What happens when our young boys have positive, male role models? They learn the lessons of respect, kindness and equity. Let's talk about this vital topic today.In this episode I am sharing a personal story.My son is 8 and he plays football (soccer) with his mates three times a week. Not only is he improving his football skills, he is also cementing his learning to be a good kid - and ultimately a good man. How? Because the lead coach at his club is a natural leader and one who (seemingly) effortlessly earns the respect of the other coaches, the kids and the parents.This is such an important topic and one I hope you'll listen to til the end. Comment by becoming a member of my free facebook group!Here's something valuable I said today:"One of the important factors that often gets forgotten when we talk about creating an equitable world is the value and importance of the work that has to go into coaching and supporting our young boys. What kinds of people do we want our boys to look up to and want to emulate?" (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast) Links:*** Grab my FREE download, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted *** Check out this related ep: The Barbie Movie: A Masterpiece or Feminist Garbage?And THIS! >> How Women's Safety is a Man's Issue: Tackling Toxic MasculinitySee all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you getting pigeonholed as a 'safe pair of hands' but not being considered for a promotion? This is the ep you need right now!In today's short episode (of 5 minutes or less) I'm talking about the 3 problems with being that 'safe pair of hands'.On the face of it, it seems like a positive value to be adding to your organisation. But what if working really hard (and people constantly layering more work on you) is actually damaging your career prospects? Let's get into it! Links:*** Book your spot! Watch my FREE online Masterclass right now and learn all about positioning yourself, selling your value and setting yourself up for a promotion.Another useful episode: 3 Assumptions That Are Killing Your Career ProspectsAnd: Are Your Boundaries Weak? How to Set Boundaries That StickCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you an overachiever who doesn't know how to put the brakes on? Sally and I are talking to the high achievers out there today who want to learn some strategies to challenge their current patterns. Consistent overachievement inevitably learns to burnout - take new action today to get back in control of your workload - and your life.We are talking about:Why do so many women have a relentless need to overachieve?How peer pressure, from other high achievers, can impact your need to competeWhat society 'expects' of women and putting pressure on yourselfSetting expectations on ourselves, that we would never put on othersTaking control back with the 3 prioritiesHaving adult children at home can have a huge impact on youQuick fixes, like stepping out for a coffee, having a 'big sleep' and even going on holiday, don't shift the addiction to working at a level of 110% - bigger change is neededThe benefits of overachieving include personal satisfaction, intellectual stimulation and building self worthSomething Sally said that I wanted to share here:"If you choose to do less, you actually feel like you have more control. Not expecting yourself to manage another 5-10 boxes of responsibility that you've lumped on yourself is liberating."Links:Download Sally's Burnout Checklist hereFind Sally on LinkedinVisit Sally's website Health That HealsGet Rebecca's free download: ‘The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted' – get promoted faster with these tried and tested strategies.Listen to another conversation with Sally: How to Manage Burnout as the Primary BreadwinnerYou can check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.auSee all podcast eps About Sally:Sally McGrath, Health That Heals takes ambitious, capable women who are on the verge of burnout to a thriving state. Sally says, “Being stressed out all the time has becotaing conme normalised and I am here to help women stop wearing normalising burnout.  Toxic work environments are a huge issue and my mission is to support women to put a stop to toxic and burnout cultural behaviour.”About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you know your team? Do you know that they are getting what they need from you? Are they clear of the strategy? In today's 'shorty' episode I'm sharing 3 important questions to be asking each and every member of your team, on a regular basis, to make sure you are all on the same page and they are feeling ENGAGED! Let's get into it! Links:*** Book your spot! Watch my FREE online Masterclass right now and learn all about positioning yourself, selling your value and setting yourself up for a promotion.Another useful episode: How to Give Constructive FeedbackAnd this blogpost: 3 Steps to Become More Strategic as a LeaderCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you told you aren't 'strategic enough'? Want to learn how to fix that?In today's episode, I'm sharing three different questions you can use in your meetings to demonstrate that you're thinking more strategically about the business you're in. If you know you spend too much time talking about the operational deliverables of the business, and are not sure how to step up and think or talk more strategically, you'll get so much from this episode!Here's something valuable I shared today:"Add a different level of value to your meetings by thinking more strategically about what the business needs and share those insights to elevate how your boss - and other stakeholders - perceive you!" (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast)Links:*** Get your copy of my most popular FREE download, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedSpeak to Rebecca directly! Book a free 15 minute Career Strategy Call if you know you're ready for change in your careerAnother useful episode ep147: How to Explain Your Leadership Value in Tangible TermsAnd ep138: How to Get Better at Self-PromotionCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Have you ever wanted someone else in your corner? A coach who can help you step out of the day-to-day and think more strategically about building your career and profile? This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! In today's 'shorty' episode, I'm sharing some really valuable reasons why people hire me as their career coach.Do you need a safe, non-judgmental and practical ear to share your frustrations with for example?Are you getting the advice a work that will definitely help you move up the career ladder fast?You don't know what you don't know! A career coach, like me, can arm you with the strategies you need to be fast-tracked for your next promotion!Career coaching is a potentially life-changing experience and I'd love to support you towards achieving your true potential.Something valuable I said on today's episode:  :)"Let's get you from this place of frustration to a place of SOLUTION!" (Rebecca Allen, host of Her Ambitious Career - The Podcast)Let's get into it! Links:*** Get your copy of my most popular FREE download, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedSpeak to Rebecca directly! Book a free 15 minute Career Strategy Call if you know you're ready for change in your careerAnother useful episode: 3 Assumptions That Are Killing Your Career ProspectsAnd: Are Your Boundaries Weak? How to Set Boundaries That StickCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Too many women avoid building relationships with their senior exec team, but why, when it is an absolute priority?In this ep I am looking at what stops so many women from managing up and giving you some ideas that might help you think more optimistically(!) about managing up!The reasons you are currently AVOIDING managing upHow building relationships at work needs to be a 360 exercise - up (to senior execs), across (to peers) and down (to the team you are managing)Two critical reasons why managing up authentically could fast track your career in 2025!Let's reframe how you're thinking about managing up, to make it a whole lot easier to do!Here's something valuable I said today:"Managing up is about building trusting relationships with the people in the levels above you and overthinking and procrastination are all that is stopping you right now from building those vital relationships." (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career) Links:***Grab my FREE Guide, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedRegister for my FREE Masterclass: How to Get Promoted to Senior Leadership without Working THIS HardCheck out this related ep: A No-No Guide: 3 Things to Stop Doing, So You Get Promoted See all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you sending your CV out but not getting interviews? Here are 3 ideas to re-position your CV to help you land a more senior role.Aside from all the basic things to get right on your CV (like correct formatting, punctuation, spelling) you want to make sure you are positioning yourself correctly for the role you're applying for....Otherwise you run the risk of underselling your value or not being considered for the role at all.Let's not make these mistakes! Links:*** Watch my free CV training *** you'll also get the chance to ace your next interview with my online course bundle! Craft an exceptional CV fast, learn standout interview skills and optimise your Linkedin profile for impact!Watch my FREE online Masterclass right now and learn all about positioning yourself, selling your value and setting yourself up for a promotion.Another useful episode: 9 Smart Interview Questions You MUST AskCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

When we build a career we have choices. One choice is to dig deep into a specific areas of expertise and become a total domain expert, and another is to have a broader reach with varied experiences. Is one better than the other? In today's episode my fabulous guest, Meg Thomson, is sharing her diverse journey with us having led projects at Apple, Samsung, BCG Digital Ventures, Coles Supermarkets, Polestar Electric Cars, and OVO Energy. We are talking today about:Going after a broad career - the floodlight (multiple sectors) versus the torchlight approach (subject matter expert in one sector)Thriving beyond your comfort zoneThe power of a clear vision to galvanise teams during crises Meg's Career Toolbelt analogy : how to expand your 'toolbelt' and look for new experiences and opportunities to broaden your skills and experiences throughout your careerSomething Meg said:"If I am not uncomfortable, I am not growing and I am not learning. I have chosen to become a a strategic operations and customer experience expert globally, but I am always learning a new sector, whether its management consulting, tech with Apple, electric cars or FMCG. The investment I have to put in early-on in a role is to learn the sector, as well as the pain points of the customer. I will ask lots of questions, be humble and acknowledge that I don't know everything and lean on others' expertise; it's a steep learning curve!" Links:  Find Meg on LinkedinWatch Rebecca's FREE Masterclass and learn how to back yourself at work and set yourself up for a senior leadership promotionAnother ep: Learn to Love What it Takes to Become a Senior LeaderGet Rebecca's free GUIDE:  The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedFind Rebecca at her websiteAbout Meg:Meg Thomson is a remarkable professional with a career that spans across continents and industries and is a domain expert in the area of Customer Experience. Meg has lived in South Africa, Australia and UK and has held influential leadership roles at iconic brands such as Apple, Samsung, BCG Digital Ventures, Coles Supermarkets, Polestar Electric Cars, and OVO Energy. Notably, she spearheaded the customer strategy at (COMPANY X) during the UK's worst energy crisis in 50 years, leading her team to win the Best Customer Experience in a Crisis award in 2023. About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert who helps corporate women attain senior leadership positions. Her clients come from a range of industries and companies including Aquila Capital, Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs, Ministry of Defence, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil. Rebecca's favourite work day was recently: her client sent her a photo of a card her son had written her. In his note, he praised his mum for chasing her career goals down, getting promoted and putting her needs first. Rebecca loves that her work impacts not just the women she coaches, but their families too.

Are you making some BIG assumptions about your boss or your career that are actually blocking your progress?  It is easy to make assumptions about what your boss knows / does NOT know... what your boss thinks / does NOT think...  you get the idea. ;)Assumptions kill dreams! In this ep I am talking about the 3 most common assumptions I see clients making that absolutely block their progress. Don't let this be you! I'll see you inside!Links:***Grab my free guide, The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted!***Listen to this other ep: 3 Vital Reasons To Get Better at Backing YourselfCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

By naming my business, Illuminate Personal Growth, I was making a promise to my clients. Do you want to learn what that promise is?In this ep I am diving into a behind-the-scenes- moment and sharing my thinking around my business and what its purpose is. I can't wait to share this with you.  Here's something valuable I said today:"Effective coaching should be littered with A-HA moments! Illumination is about clients having those A-HA moments, to help them arrive at new 'choice points' to make different decisions and actions in their careers. Illumination is also about helping you step up in your career and shine your light on the world by realising your true potential. That's what I want for all of my clients!" (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career) Links:*** Register for my FREE Masterclass *** How to Get Promoted to Senior Leadership without Working THIS HardCheck out this related ep: A No-No Guide: 3 Things to Stop Doing, So You Get Promoted See all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you struggle to quantify the impact of your leadership? This episode will blow your mind!  Clients often tell me it is near-impossible to talk about how their leadership or their 'human traits' genuinely impact their organisations.So I'm here today to help you do EXACTLY that!And if you want to learn the exact 5-step framework that I teach my clients to quantify and confidently verbalise their value... you HAVE to grab your seat at my FREE online Masterclass right NOW!Links:*** Watch my FREE online Masterclass right now ***Listen to this other ep: 3 Vital Reasons To Get Better at Backing YourselfCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

There are so many definitions of what it means to be an authentic leader. My guest, Melina Georgousakis, shares what it means for her.In today's episode my fabulous guest, Melina Georgousakis, is talking about authenticity in leadership by sharing her own career journey with us: from working in a research lab to informing health policy, and then going on to found Franklin Women, an incredible vibrant community for women in STEM in Australia. She has also taken to the TEDx stage: you can watch her speak here, How to Turn One Big Idea Into a Social Enterprise. Links:  Check out Franklin WomenWatch Rebecca's FREE Masterclass and learn how to back yourself at work and set yourself up for a senior leadership promotionAnother ep: Learn to Love What it Takes to Become a Senior LeaderGet Rebecca's free GUIDE:  The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedFind Rebecca at her websiteAbout Melina:Melina Georgousakis is a research scientist, a social entrepreneur and champion for an inclusive health and medical research sector. After a career in the lab researching novel vaccines against group A streptococcus she transitioned into a health policy career providing technical support to the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. Melina later joined the Bupa Health Foundation as their Research and Policy Manager responsible for building and investing in partnerships to improve health outcomes of the Australian population.She is the founder of Franklin Women, a social enterprise which aims to create a science sector where women thrive and is currently leading the organisation as its Director and in 2019, she shared her story on the TEDx stage.Melina has been recognised through awards such as The Edna Ryan Awards, the Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers, ProBono Australia's 25 People of Impact, and Women's Agenda Leadership Award. About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert who helps corporate women attain senior leadership positions. Her clients come from a range of industries and companies including Aquila Capital, Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs, Ministry of Defence, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil. Rebecca's favourite work day was recently: her client sent her a photo of a card her son had written her. In his note, he praised his mum for chasing her career goals down, getting promoted and putting her needs first. Rebecca loves that her work impacts not just the women she coaches, but their families too.

Did you not make the short list for a senior leadership role you really wanted? Make sure you aren't making these mistakes! Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, I am here to share the common errors I see clients making in their interviews.If you're interviewing for a more senior role, your strategy needs to change. These interviews are DIFFERENT and I'm here today to explain why!I'll see you inside!Links:Watch my FREE online Masterclass right nowWatch my free CV training : you'll also get the chance to ace your next interview with my online course bundle! Craft an exceptional CV fast, learn standout interview skills and optimise your Linkedin profile for impact!Another useful episode: 9 Smart Interview Questions You MUST AskCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you know how to step up in your career, so you are seen as senior leadership material? Don't waste time procrastinating about what you should be doing: follow my 5 steps and get on that path faster! In this ep I am sharing five key shifts in your behaviour if you want to be considered as senior leadership potential. We are talking about leveraging your team, sharing the vision, thinking more strategically and so much more!Here's something valuable I said today:"Your first step is always to confidently identify with being a senior leader! Model behaviours of senior leaders you admire - what are they doing that you aren't?" (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career) Links:Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking skills with my short course - watch the free training first!*** Register for my FREE Masterclass *** How to Get Promoted to Senior Leadership without Working THIS HardCheck out this related ep: A No-No Guide: 3 Things to Stop Doing, So You Get Promoted See all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you finding managing a difficult boss, well, difficult? This is the ep for you!  Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, I'm sharing 3 strategies to help you get back in the driver's seat if you have a difficult boss. Perhaps s/he doesn't give you regular feedback?Perhaps s/he acts in a superior, unengaging way?Perhaps you're fed up with feeling like your work isn't good enough...? I'll see you inside!Links:Watch my free Masterclass right nowListen to another ep: 3 Things NOT To Do in 2024 And this: 7 Ways to Exit Your Role On Your TermsCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Does your imposter 'voice' stop you from being as successful (and happy) as you could be? What if, you welcomed those thoughts in - would it actually make you a more effective leader? In this ep I am talking about...- What's keeping you stuck in your career and locked in a cycle of self-doubt, constantly feeling like you're less talented than other people- The ONE new strategy to help you sidestep your limiting thoughts so you can finally step up in your career- 3 questions to help you shift your mindset away from feeling 'not good enough'... to help you fully recognise your own value Here's something valuable I said today:"Imposter thoughts step in to shield you from making a mistake. You might subconsciously be saying to yourself, "If I don't speak up, then I can't be ridiculed", or "If I don't go for the opportunity, then I can't fail" and although you might really loathe talking to yourself this way, having that balanced perspective - where you don't believe you know everything - can actually make you a more insightful leader." (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career) Links:*** Register for my FREE Masterclass *** How to Get Promoted to Senior Leadership without Working THIS HardCheck out this related ep: Is Being Overly Responsible Making You Anxious?See all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you missing out because you just aren't backing yourself, your skills or capabilities? Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing 3 common reasons why women sometimes fall short in backing themselves... so that you can make some changes and start getting more of the outcomes you want in your career.I'll see you inside!Links:Watch my free Masterclass right nowListen to another ep: 3 Things NOT To Do in 2024 And this: 7 Ways to Exit Your Role On Your TermsCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Today we have a treat! My guest Olivia Shurdova is sharing a meditation with us! Grab a pillow and a cosy blanket and take 10 minutes out of your day to unwind. Links:  Visit Olivia's website Visit Olivia's Insta page Get Olivia's free Chakras meditation albumListen to Olivia's first podcast episode about Yin & Yang EnergyWatch Rebecca's FREE Masterclass and learn how to back yourself at work by leveraging your valueAnother ep: How to Dramatically Reduce Leadership StressAnother interview: Mental Wellbeing for High-Flying Corporate WomenGet Rebecca's free GUIDE:  The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedFind Rebecca at her websiteAbout Olivia:Olivia is a registered acupuncturist, energy healer and meditation teacher holding a Masters degree in Health Science from UWS in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Working with her clients to help them achieve a greater state of wellbeing has been her passion, and full time focus, for over 20 years.She is located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, offering her services in Manly and Cromer. Clients seek Olivia out for help with overcoming mental and emotional stress; digestive, sleep and immune disorders; physical pain; and challenges related to motherhood (pregnancy, childbirth and beyond).When she's not working, Olivia spends every moment she can with her two little children!About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert who helps corporate women attain senior leadership positions. Her clients come from a range of industries and companies including Aquila Capital, Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs, Ministry of Defence, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil. Rebecca's favourite work day was recently: her client sent her a photo of a card her son had written her. In his note, he praised his mum for chasing her career goals down, getting promoted and putting her needs first. Rebecca loves that her work impacts not just the women she coaches, but their families too.

Are you making these common mistakes when it comes to negotiating your salary? Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing 3 steps to help you get a pay rise next time!I'll see you inside!Links:Watch my free Masterclass right nowListen to another ep: 3 Things NOT To Do in 2024 And this: 7 Ways to Exit Your Role On Your TermsCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Do you loathe the idea of talking about you and your results? How is that working for you? Let's talk about the steps to become a CONFIDENT self-promoter who stops missing out on the best opportunitiesIn this ep I am sharing:How to talk CONFIDENTLY about yourself and your results - with your boss, in your performance reviews, in pay negotiations.... Because if you don't... you get overlooked. It IS that simple.And you might be thinking: 'I hate self promotion, Rebecca! It's slimy and inauthentic!' But...What if I could teach you how to self-promote with confidence AND authenticity? Would you jump at the chance?

Are you making these common mistakes and keep missing out on promotion? Today, in this latest 'shorty' episode, of 5 minute or less, I'm sharing my 'No-No Guide'.... what NOT to do if you want to get promoted in the next 6-12 months! I'll see you inside!Links:BONUS: Get all of my Shorty Checklists emailed to you every fortnight! You'll also get a access to a directory of my 6 most popular episodes!Watch my free Masterclass right nowListen to another ep: 7 Ways to Exit Your Current Role, On YOUR Terms And this: Is Your Boss Limiting Your Opportunities? 5 Questions to Break the StalemateCheck Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.au Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:“I love Rebecca's practical insights and her podcast Her Ambitious Career!"... does that sound like you? Then please consider rating and reviewing my show! Because in doing so you'll help ne support more women, just like you, to back themselves and create golden opportunities in their careers like moving into that next level of leadership.Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Are you overworked but still not getting the recognition you want?In this ep I am sharing:- What's keeping you stuck in the cycle of 'just working harder' (and losing self-confidence as you go)- The ONE new strategy that will help you become more strategic about your career- 3 questions to help you step up your game and get the recognition you deserveIf you're ready to show up as you really intend... and get more strategic about your career... and be CONFIDENT in your impact...This is the episode for you!Here's something valuable I said today:"Just working harder is no strategy. If you're delivering great results,  but not getting the recognition, you probably think the solution is just to work harder. But let me guess.... just delivering more GREAT results.... isn't a solution. Certainly not a solution that will help you create new opportunities in your career (or get the recognition you deserve)." (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career) Links:*** Register for my FREE Masterclass *** The 5 Step-System to Confidently Articulate Your Value and Get Promoted Faster Get Rebecca's MUST-HAVE Guide: ‘The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted'Check out this related ep: Is Being Overly Responsible Making You Anxious?See all podcast episodes Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!