December 15, 2025

The million-dollar formula: Small moves, big impact

38 minutes

Today, your host Gemma is joined by Roxanne Calder — recruitment expert and author of the new book Earning Power. With 25 years of experience across Australia, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Roxanne brings a wealth of insight into building careers and boosting income.

Her latest book is packed with inspiring stories and practical strategies to help close the gender pay gap — but the lessons go well beyond that. No matter your gender, Roxanne’s “million-dollar formula” and career advice will give you tools to level up your earning power and take control of your financial future.

In this episode we cover:

– Why the gender pay gap could cost women over $1 million in a lifetime

– Roxanne’s “million-dollar formula” for boosting earning power

– Practical ways to advocate for yourself — from pay rises to career moves

– Small financial and career decisions that create long-term impact

– The role recruitment agencies can play in your career journey

– Roxanne’s personal money lessons and one simple step you can take today to start building your earning power

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