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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.

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 journey and how her university studies in Geology led to her successful career in the resources sector, in a variety of diverse minerals and energy resources. Vanessa sheds light on how to leverage networking to help you gain exposure to Boards and Board members you are interested in, and how to best position yourself and sell your skills in a very competitive Board market. Vanessa also shares her learnings by speaking about the key challenges she has faced both in her career, and as a Board Director, and will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to tackle your next challenge. Vanessa is an experienced Executive and Director. She has built a ground-breaking career serving on a variety of Boards including the Minerals Council of Australia, Cricket Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), AdBri Ltd and Santos Ltd, among others. Vanessa is an inspiring female leader, having been recognised as one of the world’s Top 100 inspirational women in mining. Vanessa was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Curtin University in 2017 for her significant contributions to sustainability, innovation, and policy leadership in the resources industry. She was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2021 (AO) for her contribution to the minerals and resources sector. Learn more about behind closed doors here: Website: https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors) Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 entrepreneurial journey, and how engaging in unpaid work at Mitsubishi Motors upon completion of her university studies soon paved the way for her groundbreaking career in communications and public relations. Kelly sheds light on the opportunities she took to build her businesses, and shares why being passionate about what you do for work is a crucial element in achieving entrepreneurial success. With a passion for driving South Australian news, information, and business, Kelly is a guru in leveraging online communication platforms to deliver positive news stories to all. Kelly was the Winner of the 2020 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award for Community Event of the Year, for her SA4SA Bushfire Appeal Gala which raised over $500,000 for South Australian bushfire appeal causes. Kelly also serves as a member on the Fresh 92.7 Board and The University of Adelaide Media Advisory Board, and continues to be a proud and positive advocate for all things South Australia. Visit Glam Adelaide here: https://www.glamadelaide.com.au/ (https://www.glamadelaide.com.au/)   Visit Showcase SA here: https://showcasesa.com.au/ (https://showcasesa.com.au/) Learn more about behind closed doors here: Website: https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors) Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 episode of Women On The Move, Ludwina speaks with behind closed doors’ Founder and Managing Director Donny Walford about her journey with The Room Xchange, and how she grew her business from an initial idea, into the innovative house sharing platform it is today. For those starting or running your own business, be sure to stay tuned because Ludwina also shares some entrepreneurial insights – and they are not to be missed! Ludwina has been an entrepreneur for 26 years and has a passion for technology and disruptive market leadership. She is an investor in new and emerging technologies, author, artist and speaker.   Learn more about The Room Xchange here: Website: https://theroomxchange.com/ (https://theroomxchange.com/) | Connect with Ludwina on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludwinadautovic/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludwinadautovic/) Learn more about behind closed doors here: Website: https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/) | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors) | Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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! In this episode of Women On The Move, Isobel and Eloise speak with behind closed doors’ Founder and Managing Director Donny Walford about TABOO’s journey, and how they have inspired and supported women through their social enterprise. Isobel and Eloise also provide a sneak-peak into what’s to come for TABOO – and we couldn’t be more excited. You’re probably thinking that you’ve heard of Isobel and Eloise before. And you’re probably right! Between making headlines and completing University study, these amazing women have achieved so much in their careers, all while managing and growing TABOO into the incredible social enterprise it is today. Isobel Marshall, Co-Founder and Director of Health and Education at TABOO, is the 2021 Young Australian Of The Year, also studying Medicine at the University of Adelaide. Eloise Hall, Co-Founder and Managing Director of TABOO, is studying a double degree in Business and International Relations at Flinders University and is also InDaily’s youngest 40 Under 40 winner, taking the crown at just 21 years old. Learn more about how to support TABOO here: Donate: https://tabooau.co/donate/ (https://tabooau.co/donate/) | Volunteer: https://tabooau.co/support/taboo-volunteer/ (https://tabooau.co/support/taboo-volunteer/) | Shop: https://tabooau.co/shop-options/ (https://tabooau.co/shop-options/) Learn more about behind closed doors here: Website https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors | Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 personal interests and how they help shape her wellbeing. Author of How to Avoid a Fall From Grace: Legal Lessons for Directors (2015), Kingpin: Legal Lessons from the Underworld (2017), and Growing a Medical Practice: From Frustration to a High Performance Business (2018), Sarah is an experienced lawyer and governance professional with significant commercial experience and mindset. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 Magnetic Stories: Connect with customers and engage employees with brand storytelling (2021), Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling (2017), Storytelling for Job Interviews (2016), Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results (2015) which reached the top five on Australia’s bestselling business books and Hooked: How Leaders Connect, Engage and Inspire with Storytelling (2013). Bringing humanity to the way business people communicate isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Her dedication to the industry was recognised when Gabrielle was awarded the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators Asia Pacific region. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 property portfolio with a six-figure passive income and continues to be an active Property Investor and Developer today. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 energy. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

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 time for self care because of the many positive benefits it brings. You can even try some of Sally's techniques in this podcast to feel your own energy! You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

Michelle Sales is a coach, speaker, trainer and author. She's passionate about helping people tap into their true potential in leadership and life. With a background in Executive and Senior leadership roles in Financial Services, Michelle decided to establish her own business in 2012. She is currently completing her studies in Positive Psychology and shares what this is like with listeners. If you want to be more confident, Michelle covers how you can stand up and have a presence, and the importance of knowing how to influence people. Listen in for her top three tips on how to be the best version of yourself. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

Meet Anushka Christie, Deputy CFO of Naval Group, a global and major French defence contractor that specialises in naval-based defence platform and marine renewable energy. She speaks about her move from Sri-Lanka to Australia, career journey from McDonalds to Deputy CFO, cultural challenges and why she believes coaching and mentoring is important in your career. Anushka takes time to reflect and emphasises the importance of not being too hard on yourself, it's ok to make mistakes. You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen

In Episode 2 we speak with Dr Annette Watkins, a Non-Executive Director, Academic, Social Researcher and Entrepreneur. Annette has 20 years experience in the oil and gas sector where she worked on a number of large reform projects in Australia, the UK, Asia and the US. She has built two successful businesses, one in sustainability and another in training and education. She's also a wife, mother and behind closed doors Facilitator. Annette speaks about the challenges of working in a male dominated industry, her advice when deciding on if a board role is right for you and how one of her best business relationships started by saying yes to a drink on a beach in Hawaii! You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen I SUBSCRIBE to this podcast today!

Sheree Sullivan is not only Chief Executive of Adelaide Cheese Company Udder Delights, she's a wife, mother, entrepreneur and has a degree in Jazz Piano. At the age of 21 Sheree took over the management of Udder Delights, a business set up by her parents. This meant learning how to make cheese. With not much experience Sheree taught herself by reading a lot of books, asking a lot of questions and making a lot of mistakes. 5 years later she married Saul Sullivan, together they have been a formidable force mastering the art of cheese making, passionately driving business, while having the insight to make significant changes along the way. Sheree talks about 2020, the challenges they experienced with the bushfires and how the global pandemic has affected them. She also speaks about what it was like wining Entrepreneur Of The Year, selling the business and being a behind closed doors member for 10 years! You can learn more about behind closed doors here: Website behindcloseddoors.com I LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors I Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @bcdwomen

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