Heather Croall AM, CEO and Artistic Director of the Adelaide Fringe, shares her journey from documentary filmmaker to leading one of the world’s largest open access arts festivals. 🎭🌟 Heather talks passionately about the power of inclusivity in the arts, and how Adelaide Fringe has become a platform where every artist, no matter their background, has the chance to tell their story. She highlights the Festival’s mission to create a space where everyone belongs, allowing both emerging talent and...
Oct 15, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Rebecca Wessels, proud Peramangk & Ngarrindjeri woman and Founder of Ochre Dawn, shares her journey from 'Chief Everything Officer' to leading with a focus on authentic engagement and meaningful commitments to cultural sensitivity . 🌿🤝 She emphasizes the critical role of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) in fostering genuine relationships and accountability, explaining how RAPs help organizations commit to actions that promote Reconciliation . 📋🖊️ Rebecca also highlights Ochre Dawn’s mi...
Sep 18, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In Episode 2 of Season 6 of behind closed doors ' Women on the Move Podcast, we welcome Sharon Williams , the dynamic founder of Taurus Marketing . An entrepreneur, international marketer, editorial contributor, public speaker, and proud mother of three, Sharon shares her inspiring journey from navigating her career as a new mother in a new country to founding Taurus Marketing and Taurus Academy and developing the innovative Taurus Bullseye™ Methodology. Tune in as Sharon delves into the intrica...
Jul 16, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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...
Jun 19, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Alex is an authentic and transformational leader with a passion for people, innovation and collaboration. She is a proven creative leader with innovation in technical approaches and METS programs with global reach and big picture thinking. Alex has had a rich diverse technical and leadership background across the globe, from sustainability and ESG management, to head of Government mining regulation, earth sciences and innovation. Alex was the first woman to be awarded the Australian New Zealand ...
Oct 22, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Dr Jana Matthews has had a successful career, from completing a Doctorate in Management and Planning at Harvard University, to CEO of her own company, The Jana Matthews Group, and now achieving great success in her current roles as ANZ Chair in Business Growth, Professor, and Director at UniSA’s Australian Centre for Business Growth. In this episode, she talks about how she has supported CEOs, MDs, and Executives of small and medium companies identify and address issues that are inhibiting their...
Sep 18, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Samantha is no stranger to overcoming adversity. A late diagnosis of congenital hip dysplasia led to multiple corrective surgeries as a child. After starting school in a wheelchair, she finished school at age 16, completed medical and surgical training, and became the first female Urological Surgeon in South Australia. With a vision to deliver specialised incontinence treatments to the women of South Australia, she became the first urologist in Australia to exclusively specialise in female and f...
Aug 20, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 busi...
Jul 16, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 ...
Jun 18, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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, Do...
May 11, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 late...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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!
Mar 16, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 ...
Feb 09, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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...
Aug 30, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 ...
Aug 02, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 ligh...
Jun 21, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 purpos...
May 24, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 ...
May 03, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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...
Apr 12, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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. Megu...
Mar 22, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 i...
Mar 01, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Did you know that there are only about 150 Board roles to apply for in Australia at ASX level every year? There’s no hiding that getting onto an ASX listed Board is more challenging than ever. So in this episode of Women On The Move, Dr Vanessa Guthrie speaks with behind closed doors’ Founder and Managing Director Donny Walford about her successful Board career, and shares her tips on how you can increase your chances of successfully winning a Board role too. Vanessa also uncovers her career jou...
Sep 07, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 6
If you live in South Australia, chances are you already know the name ‘Kelly Noble’. Kelly is the CEO of Glam Adelaide, a news website dedicated to bringing the best of South Australia to its audience. She is also the Co-Founder of Showcase SA, South Australia’s premier business-to-business networking organisation, with memberships open to any business in the State. In this episode of Women On The Move, Kelly speaks with behind closed doors’ Founder and Managing Director Donny Walford about her ...
Aug 03, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Ludwina Dautovic is the Founder and CEO of The Room Xchange, Australia’s first verified house sharing platform. Mandatory verification creates a safe and secure community. The Room Xchange’s profiling system makes it easy for people to find the right person based on personality, values and lifestyle and users can choose to pay rent or offset their rent by providing additional help around the house. Verify, connect, rent. Easy! How’s that for innovation and disruptive market leadership? In this e...
Jul 06, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Isobel Marshall and Eloise Hall are co-founders of TABOO, a social enterprise that sells certified organic cotton pads and tampons. With a passion for helping women around the world through breaking down the stigma surrounding menstruation, Isobel and Eloise are activists in providing women with greater access to period products. And because TABOO is built on the structure of a social enterprise, all profit is redistributed into charitable projects that work to eradicate period poverty. Go girls...
Jun 08, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Sarah Bartholomeusz, known as the Goddess of Governance®, is the Founder and Principal of You Legal, an innovative law firm that takes care of doctors. With over 15 years' experience, Sarah is passionate about protecting purpose-driven organisations to allow them to focus on what matters to them most, making their impact in the world. In this episode of Women On The Move, behind closed doors talks to Sarah about her experiences as a lawyer and business owner. Sarah also sheds light on her own pe...
May 03, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Gabrielle Dolan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on real communication and business storytelling. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Telstra, EY, Accenture VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon and Vodafone just to name drop a few. Gabrielle is the best selling author of six books including Real Communication: How to be you and lead true, a finalist in the Australian Business Leadership Book Awards 2019. Her other titles consist of Magnet...
Feb 28, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Marissa Schulze is the Managing Director of Rise High Financial Solutions and a passionate mortgage broker, property investor, property developer and property investment educator. She loves empowering others to improve their financial position and achieve their financial goals so that they can live the life of their dreams. Starting at just 18 years old, Marissa bought her first investment property. Over the next decade, she achieved financial freedom through building a multi-million-dollar prop...
Dec 16, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Fiona Hancock is the Director of Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY. She started out as a Chemical Engineer but became interested in climate change and now works to identify, develop and deliver climate change strategies. Fiona is passionate about the risk climate change poses and advising on ways to transition to a low carbon future. She discusses the difference between climate change and global warming and how long in her expert opinion it will take to be solely utilising renewal...
Dec 02, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
With 30 years of business experience, Dr Sally Rundle has been a corporate facilitator, educator and a coach. With an international career she has had the opportunity to work with over 5,000 leaders from a wide range of industries across 20 countries. Sally has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to be the best they can be personally and professionally. Sally talks about the importance of understanding ourselves so we can be better equipped to deal with change and how we need to make ...
Nov 17, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
