The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast with Shona Rowan

On this month’s episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast - I had a really fun and engaging conversation with Bourby Webster. Bourby Webster is a CEO, innovator, violist, entrepreneur, educator, presenter, and producer.  We had a great conversation about:   Her inspirational career journey and lifelong passion with music   Her role as CEO and founder of the Perth Symphony Orchestra  What success means to her at this point in her career  Personal advice and suggestions for dealing with challenges, setbacks, nerves and stage fright    The importance of being brave, believing in yourself and so much more….    The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women.  Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women – Career Acceleration Program. Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success.  Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success – according to what ‘success’ truly means to them. To read more about Shona’s work – head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected]. Connect with Shona here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/   About Bourby Webster: Bourby WebsterFounder, Perth Symphony Orchestra Bourby is the Founder and former CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra that makes the rules and has a mission of ‘Music for Everyone’.  Founded in 2011, the orchestra was created by Bourby with an ambition to reach a massive new audience in WA. She also passionately wished to find a way to retain talent in WA, creating jobs for, and showcasing, WA’s incredible musicians.  Since Perth Symphony’s launch in 2011, it has performed to more than 100 people per year in locations from Karratha to Kwinana, in spaces from car parks to warehouses, playing Vivaldi to Nirvana. Perth Symphony regularly gives work to 150 musicians a year also creating pathways into professional careers for WA’s aspiring younger musicians. Perth Symphony’s Education and Community programs have reached 20,000+ children, and seen remarkable collaborations with aboriginal poets, VJs, actors, dancers and partnerships with numerous organisations across WA. The orchestra is redefining the perception of a symphony for the 21st Symphony with its ground-breaking business model and artistic program. The Women on the Podium program Bourby created in 2019 is unique in the Southern Hemisphere and is developing female conductors, currently only 5% of the global conducting faculty.  In 2017 Bourby created the Arts Leaders Collective to support leaders of new arts companies and is passionate about supporting women in the arts.  Bourby has an MA in music from Oxford University, is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and has an MBA from UWA. In 2022 she was named in Business News’ Power 500 list, and has been a winner of a Business News 40 Under 40 award for Entrepreneurs and a finalist in the Telstra Businesswoman of the Year Awards (WA).   In 2019 she was named Western Australian of the Year (Arts & Culture).  She was a founding member of the UK-based electric string quartet ‘bond’ signed to Decca Records. She is a medal-winning, international-level coxswain and was the first female coxswain in 106 years of the WA Kings Cup State Rowing Crew in 2002.  Connect with Bourby here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bourbywebster/ Perth Symphony Orchestra – [email protected]  The song mentioned was Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell.  The book was IKIGAI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this month’s episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast - I had a really open and engaging conversation with Christine Melis who is a Barrister at the NSW Bar and passionate advocate for gender equality.  We spoke about:  Her career journey all leading up to her current role as a Barrister at the NSW Bar   Personal advice and suggestions for dealing with challenges and setbacks in your career  How she navigated an interstate move and raising two young children – while still growing her practice and creating a deeply fulfilling and successful career  The importance of knowing yourself, and reconnecting with your core values, passions and goals and so much more ….    The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women.  Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women – Career Acceleration Program. Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success.  Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success – according to what ‘success’ truly means to them. To read more about Shona’s work – head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected]. Connect with Shona here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/   About Christine Melis: Christine MelisBarrister at the NSW Bar Christine is a Barrister. She practises in public law including, inquiries and inquests. She is presently Counsel Assisting the Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes in New South Wales.    She has advised and appeared in a variety of high-profile matters including, the Lindt Cafe siege inquest, the Takata Airbag inquest and the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission.   Chris has an interest in national security. She has considerable experience working in the terrorism space at a State and Federal level.   She has both worked and taught advocacy in the Pacific Region, appearing on a number of occasions before the Supreme Court of Nauru on behalf of asylum seekers and teaching advocacy to law students and lawyers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vanuatu.  Chris is passionate about gender equality and diversity. She has served on a number of boards and committees including Australian Women Lawyers (Vice President), Victorian Women Lawyers (President), Victorian Bar Council and Women Barristers Forum (NSW). She spearheaded a mentoring program for female law students in PNG called “Empowering Women in the Law in PNG” to encourage women to enter into and remain in the legal profession.   Chris wants to see more women in positions of leadership and for working mothers everywhere to be seen for what they are – resilient, efficient, diverse and empathetic powerhouses.   Prior to coming to the Bar, Chris was the Associate to Justice Cavanough of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a solicitor with Minter Ellison Lawyers.  Connect with Christine here:  Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria is such a positive and inspirational person and we had a great conversation about:  Her career journey, moving from Chile to Australia, and advice for anyone wanting to work and thrive in a multi-cultural environment  The best career advice she has ever received  Two positive affirmations or guiding principles she lives by  Her passion for celebrating and supporting other women in business   Practical strategies for embracing fear, how to stop worrying what other people think, and so much more…..    The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women.  Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women – Career Acceleration Program. Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success.  Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success – according to what ‘success’ truly means to them. To read more about Shona’s work – head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected]. Connect with Shona here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/   About Maria De Orueta: Maria joined SGUA in August 2021 and is responsible for managing the operations, human resources, and strategic direction of two large Australian Landlord insurance companies.  She has been in the insurance industry for the last 18 years where she has held a variety of roles , during her time in insurance she has championed Diversity & Inclusion and Women Empowerment having created and run a D&I committee and forming part of another called “Celebrating Women”, a group who work on helping other women advance their careers by offering workshops around confidence, personal brand, finances etc.  Maria holds qualifications in insurance and Business Administration and she is currently undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Management with AIM.  Connect with Maria here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-de-orueta-203a8534/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this month’s episode of The Psychology of Successful Women Podcast - I had an inspirational conversation with the amazing Tracey Cave – Founder and CEO of Sister Project.  We spoke about:  Her lifelong passion for teaching and empowering women How the Sister Project came to be and the amazing work they do supporting and empowering women from diverse backgrounds to improve their confidence, mental and physical wellbeing and help create a sense of belonging.  Practical and empowering advice for anyone wanting to pursue a big dream, make a career change or start a not for profit Some of her personal tips and advice to help other women create a successful and fulfilling career on their terms  Powerful advice she would give her younger self and so much more…   The Psychology of Successful Women podcast with Shona Rowan explores the mindset, behaviour and success strategies of high-achieving women. Shona Rowan is a global high-performance coach, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of The Psychology of Successful Women.  Shona is also the founder of The Psychology of Successful Women – Career Acceleration Program. Shona has 20 years of international experience working with Fortune 500 companies, leading professional service firms, entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded individuals to maximise their performance and accelerate success.  Shona helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams; grow leadership and management capability; and support, develop and retain their female talent. Through her inspirational events and signature programs, Shona has helped thousands of people accelerate their careers, boost their performance, and maximise their success – according to what ‘success’ truly means to them. To read more about Shona’s work – head to www.shonarowan.com or email us at [email protected]. Connect with Shona here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonarowan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonascouch/   About Tracey Cave: Tracey Cave, Sister ProjectFounder & CEO of Sister Project Tracey is the founder and CEO of Sister Project, a local organisation supporting and empowering migrant and refugee women and their families. Just three years ago Sister Project began in the Ellenbrook Library with just 15 participants. Women came together to learn English, do craft and meet other women. Sister Project now runs many programs, workshops and events and has grown to approximately 120+ women who originate from almost every continent in the world and travel from all parts of Perth to participate.  In Sister Project we realise we have more in common then differences. Everyone wants to feel like they belong and have the opportunity to create the best future for themselves. In Sister Project this is our focus and driving force.   Connect with Tracey here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-cave-6115901ab/   Find out more about how you can support the Sister Project here: Website: https://www.sisterproject.com.au Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sister-project/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.