Lead to Soar

Michelle Redfern & Mel Butcher
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Lead to Soar is a multi-platform resource for ambitious women leaders who want to reach their full potential.  We support women in 3 ways; The Lead to Network: https://leadtosoar.network/landing The Lead to Soar Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/lead-to-soar  The Lead to Soar Summit: https://www.leadtosoar.com/summit Contact your Lead to Soar hosts.Email Michelle Redfern Email Mel Butcher Podcast Guest ApplicationSubmitting an application does not guarantee an interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 08/12/2025

    Why LinkedIn Is No Longer Enough: Our Revised Career Advice for Ambitious Women

    Mel and Michelle get honest about why LinkedIn is no longer enough. We rethink visibility, real networking, and the “I do not” list that protects women’s energy and careers. Fierce, practical guidance for ambitious women. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  2. 01/12/2025

    Professional Jealousy: What Is It & How Does it Show Up?

    In this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher tackle a workplace issue most people experience but rarely discuss openly: professional jealousy. They walk through how jealousy shows up, how it can be weaponised through policy or gossip, and why it can have serious consequences for someone’s reputation and career if it isn’t handled well. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. 24/11/2025

    The Dissenting Voice: Why Women’s Courage Will Define Leadership in the Age of AI

    Technology is racing ahead — but courage and conscience must lead the way. In this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher explore how women leaders can be the dissenting voices that keep ethics, empathy, and humanity at the centre of progress. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 17/11/2025

    How to Play the Long Game: A Career Strategy for Ambitious Women

    Your future self is counting on you. In this episode, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher explore how ambitious women can play the long game — building strategy, visibility, and momentum that leads to real career success. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  5. 10/11/2025

    Why Credibility PLUS Visibility Is Essential for Career Success

    Competence alone doesn’t create credibility. Michelle and Mel reveal why visibility and credibility must work together if you want to be chosen for high-value work. They share how to talk about your achievements without the cringe, use language that lands with decision-makers, and demonstrate leadership that moves the business forward. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    From Hope to Strategy: How to Reach Your Full Potential

    Hope is not a strategy. Michelle and Mel show you how to define your full potential, state your ambition with a business lens, and build a roadmap that aligns your moves to revenue, margin, and growth outcomes. Practical prompts and language you can use this week. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 27/10/2025

    Too Nice to Lead? How to Manage Up to an Ineffective Boss

    In this episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher tackle a quiet but costly leadership issue: the boss who’s “too nice to lead.” They’re kind, approachable, and well-intentioned—but decisions stall, standards slip, and teams burn out. You’ll learn how to recognise this pattern, manage up with evidence and courage, and raise the standard without burning out or doing their job for them. Michelle also unpacks why organisations keep rewarding comfort over competence, and what real leadership development should look like. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  8. 20/10/2025

    Why Being Busy and Obedient Is a Poor Strategy for Ambitious Women

    Why being busy and obedient is a poor strategy for ambitious women. Michelle and Mel share why obedience isn’t leadership, how to ditch non-promotable tasks, and why radical accountability drives career growth. Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle’s book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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Lead to Soar is a multi-platform resource for ambitious women leaders who want to reach their full potential.  We support women in 3 ways; The Lead to Network: https://leadtosoar.network/landing The Lead to Soar Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/lead-to-soar  The Lead to Soar Summit: https://www.leadtosoar.com/summit Contact your Lead to Soar hosts.Email Michelle Redfern Email Mel Butcher Podcast Guest ApplicationSubmitting an application does not guarantee an interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Redfern & Mel Butcher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 by Michelle Redfern & Mel Butcher. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Lead to Soar

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