Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For Women

I got to catch up with fellow retail veteran and leadership expert - Jennifer Thornton this week on the Lady Leadership podcast. Jennifer started her career at the mall working first in store as it was cool to hang at the mall, then in operations and then in HR growing her career into the C-suite to the Head of International HR for a large global retailer. Jen got to travel and work around the world! 

Jennifer always believed that results came from talent and it was more strategy driven and that you couldn't get the results you needed unless you had a great team. Jen had helped companies launch in different countries and different brands and she thought that perhaps she could do this for herself. As such she launched 304 Coaching where they help companies develop talent strategies to support their companies. 

We talked about what Jen calls the talent cliff and how Jen's company can help businesses develop their talent to support where they are going not where they are now.  Often businesses are super focused on what the business is trying to achieve rather than can the talent support this and they go off what Jen calls the talent cliff. That is there top talent starts to lead in fear and control, good people leave and the people that stay just say yes because they don't want to get into trouble!

 Jen likes to focus with her clients rather than on where they are now and the problems they have now, but rather where are they going? What do they need in 1, 3 and 5 years. What skills and competencies do they need the team to have where they are going? What are the new roles that they need and how do we get the current team ready for where they are going?

Jen likes to work with the top talent to grow and develop their skills for this future place so that this becomes the norm for the company and the company start to embrace this. 

This is a must listen for leaders of teams and for Hr professionals.

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

Heard the saying - things happen for a reason? Or you should listen to your gut? Or even what is your gut telling you? Well this is the chat that you are going to want to tune into! 

I had the great honour of chatting this week to Raquel Vasallo who is a spiritual advisor to female visionaries and leaders. She is an International Speaker, Mystic Artist and Feminine Leadership trendsetter.  Plus she has also written a book called Spiritual Seductress.

In 2008, Raquel was living the dream life working as an Architect for a star firm and had a near death experience - she was unfortunately run over by a car and survived. Following this she had a major spiritual awakening.  That was the calling that Raquel needed to change up her life. 

Raquel works with women and they are usually at a point that they have reached a point in their life where they have had a lot of success but still feel like something is missing in their life and she works with women to discover what this is. 

We talk about feeling frustrated by the patriachal society that we live within and wanting to have a bigger voice and how to step into your power more. We talked about what spirituality means to her and how women have turned down their natural instincts. We talk about how to tune into our energy for the benefit of business and exercising and trusting your intuition. 

Plus we even touch on universal law and abundance. 

This is a super super interesting chat and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

To work with Raquel.
http://www.raquelvasallo.com

Private facebook group: thesacredpowercircle.com

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This year has become the year of the virtual meeting and we are all navigating how to create gravitas with co-workers, teams and bosses virtually! I talked this week to Kim Foley who is an expert in how to bring your best to virtual meetings. As one of Kim's colleague said to her at the start of Covid we were all navigating the unknown, now we all need to get comfortable with a new way of working!

Kim has worked as an ward-winning TV producer, media trainer, and television stylist - she is an expert in how to be in front of the camera. She has recently bought together all her years of experience in this field and written a new book called Virtual meetings with Power and Presence. In this chat we talked about how to bring your power and your credibility to virtual meeting to create trustability. 

If you are wanting to get a leg-up virtually then you should definitely have a listen to this podcast. Kim shared so many insights from her new book that are going to propel you forward in any work meeting that you attend and you really don't need to do that much at all!

 We talked about how to make sure that your technology is working properly, how to frame yourself  plus the best things to wear and also how to be heard. Plus also what to do about lighting. Plus if you wear glasses what you should with them! 

To find further details on Kim and her new book check out:

www.kimfoley.com

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week on the Lady Leadership podcast I caught up with Maddie Brown.  Maddie is an accountant with more than 30 years working with small businesses and entrepreneurs - I thought that we were going to be talking mainly Money but this interview was so much more.  

Maddie left her secure but underwhelming job at the age of 50 and bought a small accountancy firm . In Maddie's words she was very unhappy in her job and had become complacent and used to the that unhappiness. It was the best thing that she has ever done and absolutely loves her business and the people that she helps and works with. 

As such we talked change and entrepreneurship and moving in the direction of your dreams and that you can make money in thousands of ways. 

Over the years, Maddie has worked with thousands of clients (most of them being amazing women), and has helped them get their finances in order and get them past the fear of being judged on their bookkeeping. 

If you are looking for some motivation and inspiration then have a listen. 

You can get in touch with Maddie at:
www.smashingnumbers.com

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week on the Lady Leadership podcast I caught up  with workplace specialist and author Michelle Gibbings to talk Bad bosses! 

At one time or another we've all had a bad boss – whether it’s through bullying and intimidation, unfair feedback or unrealistic workloads. Their behaviour sets the tone for what's acceptable at work and can cause major issues for productivity, staff turnover and wellbeing, especially in turbulent times we’re experiencing. In a tough or toxic work environment, how can we find harmony with those we work with?

In the new book, Bad Boss: What to do if you work for one, manage one or are one , workplace expert Michelle Gibbings draws upon decades of experience in corporate leadership to provide a practical transformation guide. She covers all three perspectives: the direct report, the boss and the boss's boss, helping readers quickly identify where the issue lies, along with actionable steps to turn things around if you finding yourself working for a bad boss.

Michelle says that bad bosses aren’t always bad people, and it takes work at every level to create an environment where everyone can flourish. If you dare to examine your own role in your current situation and take swift action, you’ll gain better relationships and greater career satisfaction. 

Bad Boss is an essential read for anyone in (or wanting to avoid) a toxic work environment, filled with practical advice and actional steps to turn things around for any organisation. 

 Not only did we discuss Bad bosses and what to do and not what to do but we also discussed finding Joy and happiness plus spending more time in nature and doing the things that you love.

You can find out all about Michelle and the book at:
www.thebadboss.com.au
www.michellegibbings.com.au 

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week on the Lady Leadership podcast I sat down with Vicki Macdermid from Equilead to to talk leadership and connection through the insights of horses. As an avid horse lover and horse rider this was a chat that I was really looking forward to. 

After spending about 30 years working in a corporate career in many leadership roles and being a partner of a large business called Pitch Partners plus a TedX speaker.  Vicki has launched her new business combining her love of horses and leadership. 

After attending a number of courses on leadership herself over the years, Vicki had the insight that learning comes from doing and participating not sitting in a classroom.  Plus after spending time with horses she saw that the best outcomes for horse and human come from connection.  When their is real connection in what we are trying to achieve together. 

As such, Vicki runs courses that involve teams working on the ground with a horse to achieve an outcome . As Vicki says the horse does not care is you are the Managing Director! Vicki is their to help facilitate the interaction and provide insight and through the horses reactions give feedback as to what the horse is saying with its behaviour. 

I think you are going to find this chat very insightful. 

To learn more about the work that Vicki does check out. 

www.vickimacdermid.com

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week I caught up with Wendy Born - I loved this chat with Wendy about leadership. Wendy has recently written a book called Raising Leaders - using the principles of parenting at work to to become a great leaders and create great leaders. 

Wendy says that when you observe the behaviour of leaders you admire, you will see similarities between them and your own experiences as a child or parent. 

We started off the show with a quote from Wendy's book that talks about comparing yourself to who you were and not others! Such great advice.

We talked Wendy's 5 leadership principles of Love, Environment, Health, Language and Vision. 

This discussion is all about what good leadership looks like and creating connection with your team and what to do when you are struggling with this. 

We even talked about putting our children on performance plans! 

www.wendyborn.com.au

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week I sat down with Penny Locaso who is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur and author of the new book, Hacking Happiness, based around a quantifiable method she has developed for individuals and organisations to become more skillful at adapting to rapid change. 

I first met Penny when she presented at a conference that I was at in her bathing suit! She certainly got my attention and the attention of the whole room. We discussed how Penny came up with this idea and the impact that it had. 

Penny shared that practicing small acts of bravery each day will not only build your resilience but enable you to uncover possibility. And that experimenting in this space builds self belief, courage and confidence. 

We talked about how Penny developed her business Hacking Happy, she shares how she works plus the importance of hobbies and how businesses could start to learn and connect more with there teams through different learning experiences such as hobbies. We also discussed how completely intertwined our work and play has become. Plus we discussed the impacts on covid on mental health and how technology is impacting our lives plus we both share a love of horses! 

There was a lot to discuss and I know that you are going to love this episode. 

Good luck Hacking your way to Happiness. 
You can find Penny at www.hackinghappy.co 

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

This week I caught up with Alison Hill, CEO of three-time AFR Fast 100 company, Pragmatic thinking.  

Pragmatic thinking are a behaviour and strategy motivation company who work with organisations to build better leaders and better cultures through their people strategies.

Alison shared how business strategies live and die through their people strategies and that teams need to be engaged, lit up and motivated to deliver great business outcomes. 

Alison and her team work mainly with company leaders on leadership development, developing a leadership narrative and story that people will want to follow. Plus how to have the critical and tough conversations within teams and people when they aren't performing or motivated. 

Alison finds that having a strong feedback culture can improve a business incredibly plus the impact of culture on performance. 

We also discussed how this year during Covid that leadership and team work had affected every company dramatically and going forward companies are going to want to see evidence that leaders had lead virtual teams. 

If you are leading a team or you work in HR - Alison shares some great advice about on-boarding team members plus having difficult conversations and providing performance feedback. 

This conversation is not to be missed. 

You find find Alison and her team:
www.pragmaticthinking.com

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership

In this episode of Lady Leadership I share my top tips for negotiating your salary. 

Negotiating salaries can be difficult, you don't want to pitch yourself too low and you don't want to pitch yourself too high!

My golden rule is not to disclose what you want first but rather ask what is the job paying?
Any company that advertisers a job is going to have a range that they want to pay for a role. 
They have to budget for it in their financials! 

Check out how i recommend that you answer the dreaded question? What is your current salary?
And what I think you should ask when asked this question!

You are going to love it! 

About me: 

My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. 

What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  

I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.

So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.

Contact:

Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/
LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre 
Twitter: sjmcintyre1
Facebook: @Samantha McIntyre
Instagram: @sammijmac and @lady.leadership