Podcast appearances and mentions of donny walford

In this episode I sit with Donny Walford who's journey is one of breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. As the Founder and Managing Director of Behind Closed Doors, Donny has spent over three decades championing gender diversity in leadership roles. Her career began in banking, where she quickly became a trailblazer—often one of the only women in senior management at a time when it was rare to see women in leadership positions. Despite encountering resistance and scepticism, she relentlessly proved her capabilities, ultimately reshaping expectations for women in business.Donny's desire to support others led her to establish Behind Closed Doors, a national membership organisation that provides a safe and empowering environment for women to build confidence, share experiences, and receive mentorship. Through her guidance, countless women have overcome imposter syndrome, achieved professional success, and felt validated in their roles. With a focus on integrity, authenticity, and the belief that self-validation is key to long-term success, Donny has become an influential figure for many aspiring women leaders.I loved chatting with Donny and learning from her perspective and approach to life and business. I'm privileged to have had the opportunity to share her story in this way.Enjoy!

We have Donny Walford, Founder of behind closed doors, speaking to Michelle Bowes, journalist, mother, author, entrepreneur and speaker on her career journey and what inspired her to write Money Queens!To find out more about behind closed doors, check out our website . Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To find out more about her book Money Queens or to book Michelle Bowes for a workshop/speaking engagement, check out www.moneyqueens.com.au

Pollyanna is one of Australia's leading professionals in creating high-performance cultures that transform results. For the past 20 years she has supported clients across Govt, Blue chip Corporate, NFPs and Mid-tier professional services organisations.She achieves this by helping her clients to develop consistent high-performing teams, elevating leadership capability, lifting employee engagement and maturing the potential of all.Among her accomplishments are building a multi-million-pound business from the ground up, author of the book Women & Success, she was a regular contributor to Australia's best business blog, SmartCompany for 13 years writing as their expert on teams, a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington's Thrive. She is the author of Women & Success: Redefining What Matters Most at Home, at Work and at Play.Pollyanna is committed to the work of advancing the conversation, collaboration and co-creation of a gender-balanced world. To change the narrative and responsibility for fixing our systems globally, she works with both women and men with a groundbreaking transformational Gender Equity solution where collective wellbeing is at the forefront. Pollyanna had a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, where she talks about empowering women through helping them thrive in the work they do.Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Pollyanna Lenkic now!

In this episode, we're joined by Founder and Director - My Budget, Tammy Barton. Learn how Tammy started My Budget from her kitchen table and how she turned it into the success it is today. She speaks about the highs and lows of business and gives you some key takeaways. Tammy had a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, where she talks about if business is her greatest achievement or if other aspects of her life equally define her success?Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Tammy Barton now!

In this episode, we're joined by CEO & Founder - Women Talking Finance, Karen Eley. Karen is truly a Finance guru. From leading a very impressive career in Finance and Wealth Advisory, to achieving success with her own business, Women Talking Finance, Karen is an inspiration for many women. And that's why we are so excited to have Karen on the podcast to speak on the topic, Achieving Financial Independence. Karen had a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, about what is Financial Independence and how women can attain a financially secure future.Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Karen Eley now!

In this episode, we're joined by Edible Blooms Co-Founder and Managing Director, Kelly Jamieson, who shares her views and ideas on creating an innovative business culture, scaling up a business and talks about her journey with Edible Blooms, a now global brand. Kelly has a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, about her learning journey and overcoming challenges and mistakes along the way.Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Kelly Jamieson now!

In this episode, we're joined by Tracie Clark, who shares her expertise and ideas on investing and venture capital. Tracie has a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, about how to increase financial and investment understanding and provides her expertise on the topic!Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Tracie Clark now!

In this episode, we're joined by Trudy MacDonald, who shares her views and ideas on building high performance and resilient teams. Trudy has a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, about how she has drawn inspiration from the wonderful people in her life, and how learning from positive people can help you find solutions to problems and break through challenges.Trudy also shares the importance of celebrating the wins and reinforcing the behaviours that take the organisation to the next level. Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Trudy MacDonald now!

In this episode, we're joined by Fiona Dorman, who shares her views and ideas on leadership and creating powerful change. Fiona has a conversation with behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, about how she has drawn inspiration from the wonderful people in her life, and how learning from positive people can help you find solutions to problems and break through challenges. Fiona also shares her definition of 'creating powerful change', explaining that she seeks to look widely and deeply about change to ensure the change she implements is sustainable and enduring. Ready to be inspired? Wait no longer and tune into our latest episode of Women On The Move featuring Fiona Dorman now! About Fiona Dorman Fiona is the President of the National Council of Women of South Australia, National Vice President of the National Council of Women of Australia Inc Ltd, Chair of the Premier's Council for Women, and Governor at St Peter's College. Fiona has enjoyed contributing to South Australian community organisations such as the Australia Day Council of SA as a Board Member and at RPH Adelaide 1197am as a newsreader, where she has advocated for human rights, the environment, homelessness, and domestic violence. Fiona Dorman believes progressing women's rights in Australia means bringing people to the table who can join in the conversation and combining talents and networks. Fiona wants every woman's voice to count so we can close the gender pay and superannuation gaps, and progress financial security and participation nationally. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

In this episode, we're joined by Associate Professor Susan Neuhaus AM CSC, who shares her views and ideas on different leadership styles across roles and industries. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, has a conversation with Susan about her amazing career in Medicine and the Army, and asks Susan about her own leadership approach. Susan also shares the inspiration behind her book, Not for Glory: A Century of Service by Medical Women to the Australian Army and its Allies, and sheds light on other elements of her life she is most passionate about. If you're ready to be inspired by the amazing story of Susan Neuhaus, tune into our latest episode now! About Susan Neuhaus AM CSC Associate Professor Susan Neuhaus AM CSC is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist with specialty interests in melanoma and sarcoma surgery. She holds dual appointments as Clinical Associate Professor Department of Surgery and Associate Professor Conflict Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr Neuhaus was one of three finalists for the South Australian nomination for Australian of the Year in 2012. Dr Neuhaus served in both the Australian Army and Australian Army Reserve. Her operational experience included postings as a Regimental Medical Officer in 1993 when she spent 9 months with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. This was followed four years later by several months as Officer Commanding, Health Capability with the Peace Monitoring Group in Bougainville. She later served as Clinical Director and surgeon in the multinational NATO hospital in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan in 2009. Dr Neuhaus was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours for "outstanding achievement in the provision of medical support as the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Health Support Battalion." She retired from the Army in 2010 with the rank for Colonel. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

In this episode, we're joined by globally renowned content curator and powerful speaker, Holly Ransom, who shares her passion for social and economic inclusion and what it means to be an influential leader. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, has a conversation with Holly about her inspiring career, having delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, and interviewed the likes of Barack Obama and Sir Richard Branson. Through this conversation, Holly also sheds light on her company, Emergent, as well as her experiences as a 2021 Fullbright Scholar and Harvard Kennedy School fellow where she completed a Master of Public Policy.  If you're ready to feel inspired by a world renowned influential leader, tune into our latest episode now!     About Holly Ransom Holly Ransom is a globally renowned content curator, powerful speaker and master interviewer with the belief that if you walk past it, you tell the world it's okay. Named one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, she has delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, was Sir Richard Branson's nominee for Wired Magazine's ‘Smart List' of Future Game Changers to watch and was awarded the US Embassy's Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019. Having interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Billie Jean-King, Condoleezza Rice, Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus and the world's first humanoid robot Sophia, Holly fights complexity with curiosity, apathy with empowerment and fear with fact. Holly was identified early as a dynamic thought leader, asked to Co-Chair the G20 Youth Summit in 2014, the United Nations Coalition of Young Women Entrepreneurs in 2016, and becoming the youngest Director ever to be appointed to an Australian Football Club, the mighty Port Adelaide. Holly's podcast ‘Coffee Pods' was named in the top ten business podcasts to listen to by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2018, and Holly has been recognised as a LinkedIn Influencer and a must-read content producer by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Connect with Holly through her website https://hollyransom.com/contact-holly-ransom/ (here). Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

In this episode, we're joined by social entrepreneur, Mandy Richards, who shares her passion for human rights and empowering women through social entrepreneurship. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, has a conversation with Mandy about her inspiring charity, Global Sisters, which exists to make business possible for women by enabling them to be financially resilient and stand tall. Through this conversation, Mandy shares her passion for getting involved in purpose-led ventures, demonstrating why pursuing your passion is one of the best things you could ever do. If you're ready to awaken your positivity and feel inspired, tune into our latest episode now! About Mandy Richards Mandy is a social entrepreneur fiercely passionate about human rights, animal welfare, eradicating poverty and empowering women. She established Global Sisters to democratise entrepreneurship in 2013 - with the goal of creating a scalable and efficient model for supporting women to create an income stream via self-employment, when mainstream employment wasn't accessible. Mandy's diverse career path over the past 20+ years has spanned the commercial and not-for-profit sectors where she has worked internationally on government business incubation programs in Botswana and New Zealand, as well as for high profile charities including the Hamlin Fistula Hospitals in Ethiopa and locally as National Marketing Manager for the RSPCA. In 2019, Mandy sat on a panel at APEC Chile in the Women and the Economy Forum and in 2020 was a coach in the global Cartier Women's Initiative. She has also been voted one of the 25 most inspiring and influential people for the for-purpose sector as a Pro Bono Australian Impact 25 winner for 2022, and also won the Judges Award for Innovation on top of this outstanding accolade. Connect with Mandy by emailing her here. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 4 of Season 3 of our Women On The Move podcast is out now! In this episode, we're joined by Project Management expert, Estelle O'Callaghan, who shares her knowledge and insights in leading projects and managing teams. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, has a vibrant conversation with Estelle about her careers in music and singing, public administration, and coach consulting, and seeks insight from Estelle on leadership and project management in the social purpose sector. Estelle also shares how her book, Rock Your Roll-Out, can help teams and project managers create consistent and sustainable success. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for a surprise sample of Estelle's outstanding vocals! So what are you waiting for? Tune into our latest episode now! About Estelle O'Callaghan Estelle O'Callaghan CF is the Founder and Director of 3P Delivery Authority. She is a thought leader and project manager, specialising in understanding the social purpose sector and its delivery needs. Estelle works with government, not-for-profits, philanthropic bodies, and corporate social responsibility. She has turned around projects and teams from the brink of despair to sustainable outcomes achievement. With over 25 years in the field and three careers spanning music education, public administration, and coach consulting, Estelle has developed her own project management method to respond to common problems and to resonate with the social purpose sector. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter): @bcdwomen

In Episode 3 of Season 3 of Women On The Move, we are joined by award winning lawyer and Board Director, Joanna Andrew, who sheds light on the topic: Achieving Success and Juggling It All. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, speaks with Joanna about how she climbed the corporate ladder so quickly, having started at South Australian legal firm Mellor Olsson at 23 years old before being promoted to Partner at 28, and then Capital Partner at 33! Continue listening to discover how Joanna manages multiple work priorities in conjunction with raising a family and balancing her social life, and be inspired by her advice on how women in their early careers can plan and navigate their professional lives to ensure they succeed in whatever choices they make. About Joanna Andrew Joanna joined Mellor Olsson Lawyers in 2003 and became a Partner in 2008. She started her career practicing predominantly in negligence claims. Joanna consults to businesses and industry bodies on corporate governance and Directors' duties and provides training in these areas at both Board and individual level. She is a Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Company Directors: Company Directors Course for Day Two ("The Board's Legal Environment") together with Day Five ("Achieving Board Effectiveness"). Joanna's current Board positions include: Chairman of South Australian Produce Markets Limited, where she also serves on the Finance, Audit and Governance Committee Non-Executive Director of the Beston Global Food Company, where she is also appointed Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Non-Executive Director of the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

In Episode 2 of Season 3 of Women On The Move, we unpack the topic of Quietly Powerful Leadership with award winning author, speaker, coach and leadership consultant, Megumi Miki. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, speaks with Megumi about perceptions and misconceptions of strong leadership, the unique contributions that quieter professionals can make, and why spotting and developing quietly powerful leaders in your teams could be the best thing you ever do. Megumi is an author, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership, culture, diversity, and inclusion. She helps organisations challenge the status quo, exceed their goals and keep learning by unlocking the hidden potential in their culture, leadership, and individuals. Her second book, Quietly Powerful: How your quiet nature is your hidden leadership strength, received the Australian Career Book Award for 2020 from RSA Oceania and was awarded Best Leadership Book of 2020 from the Australian Business Book Awards. Connect with Megumi Miki https://www.linkedin.com/in/megumimiki/ (here). Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) or https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn) page. Find behind closed doors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen

We're kickstarting season 3 of Women On The Move with an episode on Transformative Leadership and Diverse Leadership Styles featuring leadership extraordinaire, Tamsin Jones. In this episode, behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, speaks with Tamsin about her successful career in an array of industries, taking risks, and the importance of inclusive innovation. From transactional to transformative leadership, and male versus female leadership styles, Tamsin tells all in our latest episode of Women On The Move. Tamsin Jones heads a virtual Mastery of Business and Empathy at SGA for executives focused on equipping decision makers and decision making spaces to build strong social foundations and move us to within our ecological boundaries. She has a background in social ventures, gender lens investing, policy and systems level impact including as policy advisor to the Premier of South Australia. Tamsin has co-founded international impact initiatives including an innovation hub in Cape Town, a movement to elevate women's voices on climate investment (@COP26) and the leading business dedicated to gender balance on boards across Africa. Tamsin has an MBA from the University of Oxford. Connect with Tamsin Jones https://www.tamsinjones.com/ (here). Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn) page. Follow behind closed doors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen.

If you want to invest in true diversity, equality and inclusion, you need to listen to Donny Walford. Donny is an accomplished executive coach, presenter, blogger, and passionate Adelaide Crows supporter. She's also passionate about business, people development, helping women and economic development in Australia. Donny is an experienced Non-Executive Director and CEO with specific skills in Strategy, Finance and Strategic Marketing. Donny is Dedicated to maximising the performance of individuals and businesses as a coach and mentor, and through her companies, Behind Closed Doors and Bottom Line. Donny is passionate about business and economic development in Australia and committed to improving the number of women in executive roles and diversity on Australian boards - including diversity of skills, gender, ethnicity, backgrounds, younger people and more women chairing boards. Donny has enjoyed considerable success working with boards, executives, senior management and business owners across industry, government and the not-for-profit sector. She's led the sales, marketing and banking division of Australia's leading Executive Recruitment Company, Morgan & Banks (now Hudson Ltd where I personally worked alongside Donny for a couple of years) before she was appointed as  General Manager, Marketing and Business Development, with the SA Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, trading as Business SA. Donny joined the South Australian Government as Executive Director of Invest South Australia, where she was responsible for foreign direct investment from interstate and overseas.  She was also the inaugural Chief Executive of Defence SA, a division of the Department of Trade and Economic Development.  Following this Donny held a number of leadership positions including Chief Executive Officer at Viva SA Inc. (formerly known as Business Vision 2010), Chairperson of the Australian Dance Theatre, and was Director on a number of Boards including the Social Inclusion Board, Zero Waste Management Board, Australian Associated Advisors, Repat Foundation, Heart Foundation SA, SA Great, Advisory Board Director for the Salvation Army SA and a Founding Member of International Women's Forum Membership committee. Donny won the Asia Pacific Business Council for Woman of Distinction Award and was also a National judge for the Telstra Business Women of the Year Awards and National judge for the Business Awards. So in today's wide ranging and very informative chat, we answer all of your questions in relation to: - Diversity and inclusion - The traps of unconscious bias - Quotas, targets and merit selection - Boards and how they work - The traps of being a natural workaholic and perfectionist and what to do about it - The critical need for focus - The importance of mentors - Donny's property investment and share investment journey along with her definition of sustainable success - The importance of accountability And much more, so you're in for a real treat. Enjoy the conversation. Donny's book recommendation: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Find out more about Behind Closed Doors and Bottom Line: https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ & https://dwbottomline.com/  Get ‘Self, Health and Wealth' wisdom in your inbox: Join me and many other like minded investors in our Get Invested community … and I'd love for you to join us, right now.  I send a free and exclusive monthly email full of practical ‘Self, Health and Wealth' wisdom that our current Freedom Fighter subscribers can't wait to get each month. It's full of investment and lifestyle tips, my personal book recommendations, apps I use to enhance life and so much more. Just visit bushymartin.com.au and sign up at the bottom of the page … because this is just the beginning! Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth' potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia's most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast player, and if you're enjoying the show please leave us a review. Find out more about Get Invested here https://bushymartin.com.au/get-invested-podcast/  Want to connect with Bushy? Get in touch here https://bushymartin.com.au/contact/  This show is produced by Apiro Media - http://apiropodcasts.com

In episode 265 https://link.chtbl.com/bethedrop (of Be The Drop), I'm very excited to share with you an episode from our https://narrativemarketing.com.au/adelaide-podcast/ (Narrative Network) podcast member, https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/women-on-the-move-podcast (Women On The Move), which is hosted by https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnywalford/ (Donny Walford), the Managing Director and Founder of https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (Behind Closed Doors). It's a privilege to work with Donny and her team to produce this podcast and I know you'll love this episode where Donny chats with Dr Vanessa Guthrie who is an experienced Executive and Director with a successful career in the resources sector. Vanessa shares tips on how to best position yourself and sell your skills in a very competitive Board market.  This is Donny and Vanessa, from Women On The Move on Be The Drop ---- Are you considering starting a podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs, https://narrativemarketing.com.au/podcast-production-adelaide/ (more details via this link). ---- The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes! We release new content each week! https://narrativemarketing.com.au/blog/ (READ the blog here) https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/be-drop-communication-that/id1147883761?mt=2 (FOLLOW Be The Drop podcast on Apple Podcasts here) https://open.spotify.com/show/0ts4d1gKHyYmj2kO1zC2iY?si=sIbOb5MQT5y4yO7rYeab9A (FOLLOW Be The Drop on Spotify here) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmn6vUnmpCJ01_WbcJzOYA (SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here) for behind the scenes, bloopers & more. CONNECT with us on https://www.facebook.com/narrativemarketing/?fref=ts (Facebook), follow @be_the_drop on https://www.instagram.com/be_the_drop/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/be_the_drop (Twitter). CONTACT US podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au

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behind closed doors' new podcast series "Women on the Move" is launching! This series is aimed at giving insight into how to rise in your career! Managing Director, Donny Walford, said “We are thrilled with this first series of podcasts which consists of 8 episodes and features sensational female guests including Sheree Sullivan -CEO Udder Delights, Marissa Schulze - Managing Director Rise High Financial Solutions, and Fiona Hancock -Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY.” Donny chats to these leading business women about their career challenges, expertise and achievements whilst also working to uncover powerful insights and lessons for listeners. When asked about the difference of Women on the Move from other podcasts the behind closed doors team say it's a combination of the guests, the host and the topics explored. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors

In October Donny visited the USA to attend the IWF conference and to launch BCD USA with our first introduction session in Tampa Bay, Florida.Whilst in the US, Donny was interviewed on the Positive Phil Podcast.The Positive Phil Show is a daily business-motivation podcast hosted by Positive Phil. The program primarily consists of Interviews with positive people and thought leaders, as well as others in the social, business and entertainment community.You can listen to the podcast (Donny’s interview is at the 6:20 minute mark) listen here episode 134.You can also hear Donny’s 2016 podcast on Rooster Radio.https://behindcloseddoors.com/positive-phil-podcast/behind closed doors, founded by Donny Walford in 2008, is a leading national network of businesswomen supporting and Donny Walford, encouraging each other to attain greater levels of success through opening doors to new opportunities and markets.Donny Walford devised a unique model that places you into a membership with peers from a range of industries to discuss openly challenges, issues and opportunities you face in your career, business and life. The confidential women’s support network provides an opportunity to receive encouragement and support that will enable you to confidently accept greater professional challenges, including nominating for Board and Chairman roles.With a range of membership categories, members are provided with access to high level business executives, government and community leaders to suit their career or business journey. All of our Facilitators are highly experienced and respected women with a wealth of professional and life experiences. Together with your Program Director and fellow members you will be challenged and kept accountable to ensure you both set and achieve your career and business goals. BCD takes particular care to ensure women are matched into the right membership. Donny Walford personally ensures we have a membership group of peers, with no conflicting or same industry representation, a Facilitator and a Program Director that will challenge and assist you to attain greater professional and personal success. Positive Phil Podcast is a daily podcast hosted by Positive Phil. Our popular growing podcast currently airs on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, Spreaker, Soundcloud, on our official website, RSS feeds globally, and many more digital platforms!If you are looking for another way to stay motivated in life, be sure to subscribe to our episodes.www.positivephil.comwww.positivephil.com/aboutwww.podcastconnector.comwww.positivethis.com

Donny Walford is the founder of DW Bottom Line Transition Strategists™ and DW Behind Closed Doors®. She has an enviable record of success working with boards, executive, senior management and business owners across industry, government and the not-for-profit sector.  According to Donny, "it's lonely at the top for men, but it's even lonelier for women as there's just not enough of us". In today's episode of Be The Drop, Donny discusses the critical importance for women to invest in themselves, we talk about the value of networking to achieve career advancement, plus Donny shares her top tips on how to leverage the best results from networking.  --- Want more? Join our FREE Facebook Group where we provide tools and resources to help you supercharge your digital storytelling content. The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes! We release new content each week! SUBSCRIBE to the blog here or by using the 'storytelling superpowers' form on the right. SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes here SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify here SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more. CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter. CONTACT US podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au

Hi and welcome to another episode of the Theatre of U, a show all about celebrating people who are rocking their UQ (Unique Intelligence). You know I was once a corporate refuge living in bland land but I went on a journey to discover who I am and what I love to do - and now I get to do just that help people uncover and amplify their uniqueness with the flexibility of working with people I like doing work I like where I like Today it's my pleasure to introduce you to Donny Walford, who is he founder of DW Bottom Line Pty Ltd (Bottomline) Transition Strategistsâ„¢ and DW Behind Closed Doors Pty Ltd. She has an enviable record of success working with boards and senior management across industry, government and the not-for-profit sector. With an extensive background in banking, finance, business services, marketing and human resources, Donny works at the Board and Executive level of management to drive major strategic change. Find out more about her here > http://behindcloseddoors.com/ On today's show Donny draws cards # (8, 22, 37, 48, 50) from the Cards for Uniqueness, Against the Ordinary. If you want more info about the podcast, our work or are interested in being featured as a guest then email my team at support@uqpower.com.au and let them know you'd like your turn in the spotlight. Thanks for tuning in, until next time remember all you have to do is #startwithU

If You Don't Ask - You Don't Get & Other Success Insights for Women In Business & Executive Leaders Welcome to Episode 57 of Women In Leadership Podcast. In this episode I speak with Donny Walford about the importance of getting rid of the 'cringe factor' and asking for what you want. After all, if you don't ask [...] The post [Ep #57] If You Don’t Ask – You Don’t Get & Other Success Insights for Women In Business & Executive Leaders appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network.

When Donny Walford started her career in banking, the barriers for women in business were overtly part of company culture. Donny was told that, as a woman, career progression was not an option. But rather than accept it, or sit back and complain about it, it seems that Donny was energised by it. Donny tells Rooster Radio that the knock backs and the rejections only made her more determined and resilient, until sheer will and new leadership forced the culture to change, and she was able to rapidly rise up the ranks. Fast forward to today, and Donny is using these experiences as the founder of Behind Closed Doors, an invitation only membership organisation designed to support women in business through the barriers that unfortunately, says Donny, still exist today. Donny is also a highly regarded Director, holding a high profile board position at the ABC, and numerous other board roles with both companies and not-for-profit organisations. Donny reveals what it takes to be a successful director, and also what leaders should be looking for in prospective board members. She also makes a pitch to join the board of her dream organisation (I hope you're listening, previous guest Rob Chapman, Chairman, Adelaide Football Club)! Donny's story includes overcoming adversity and tragedy on the road to success, and passion for sharing the stories and lessons learned along the way. Behind Closed Doors: http://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ This interview is brought to you by PickStar and CARPE KOKO. PickStar is the place to connect with sports stars and high profile people for any commercial engagement or experience you can imagine. Guest speakers, ambassadors .. just about anything. PickStar works FAST with ANY budget. Register your opportunity at http://pickstar.com.au . CARPE KOKO is a new startup providing express delivery of beautiful, premium chocolates. Check out http://carpekoko.com/ .. you'll be amazed. Rooster Radio is hosted by Andrew Montesi and James Begley. Connect with Rooster Radio - sign up to our mailing list and join our Facebook community: http://roosterradio.biz http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQ For media, content and marketing services, visit: apiroconsulting.com (Andrew Montesi) For leadership and and high performance services, visit: jamesbegley.com.au (James Begley)