Her Ambitious Career

Rebecca Allen
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Her Ambitious Career

Ever wish you had the insight, strategies and encouragement of an executive coach, with over 14 years experience, coming straight to you every single week? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into 'Her Ambitious Career', with your host and personal brand expert, Rebecca Allen! What you'll get from Rebecca: Step-by-step, practical strategies to help you build your executive profile, manage up and establish yourself as that sought out expert. Set yourself up on the fast track to senior leadership. Articulate your value with confidence. Be more influential. This podcast is here to help you take the guesswork (and stress) out of proactively managing your career, building credibility and visibility and having a lot more fun in the process! Tune in, get inspired, and discover how hundreds of corporate women have achieved promotions, pay rises and dramatically grown in confidence by following Rebecca. Whether you're a female leader who feels unrecognised, are unsure of your direction, wish you were better at articulating your value or are ready to step into our own light and showcase your personal brand  - we've got you! Each week Rebecca comes to you with ideas to help you take fresh action on the most important strategies you need to enjoy the career success and fulfilment you deserve!

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 189 - 3 Ways To Be An Exceptional Career Sponsor

    Career Sponsorship has become critical to women's advancement to leadership. Today, we are discussing the behaviours and actions the most exceptional Sponsors are taking to ensure more talented women are promoted to leadership. Systemic bias means that men are exposed to opportunities in their careers more readily than their female peers are. Career Sponsors are needed to address that imbalance.  Sponsors are influential leaders within an organisation, who believe in the moral and commercial importance of inclusion, equity and diversity of thought. They are proactive advocates of the talented women they sponsor. In this episode I am taking you through 3 of the most effective ways a Career Sponsor can help support, and fast track women through the pipeline - they are necessary catalysts to create change faster. Something Rebecca said today: "A career sponsor actively seeks out opportunities for their sponsee. Sponsors are the trailblazers of 2025, taking personal responsibility to be part of the equity solution."  (Rebecca Allen, host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Book a call with RebeccaHead to the Illuminate websiteConnect with Rebecca on LinkedinListen to a related ep on mentoring: Learn My Bullet-Mentoring Method & Build Your Expertise Fast (ep 169)And another ep: The Bias Barrier (Part 2 of 3: 3 Major Systemic Barriers to Women's Progression ep 176) Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

    13 min
  2. Ep 188 - The Critical Evolution of DEI in the 2025 Trump Era, with guest Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

    JUN 30

    Ep 188 - The Critical Evolution of DEI in the 2025 Trump Era, with guest Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

    DEI was shaken in early 2025 by both a change in US federal leadership and policy, potentially challenging the future of diversity, equity and inclusion in business as we knew it. My guest and I today are discussing how DEI may be evolving, but is here to stay. My guest today is Bianca Hartge-Hazelman, CEO of Financy and The Women's Index, the only quarterly index released here in Australia that assesses the progress organisations are making to support women's advancement across key measures including Board representation, leadership representation, the pay gap, superannuation, employment and underemployment. We are discussing the changing face of DEI and how it needs to adapt in order to come out stronger than ever before. We are talking about: 02:00 The changes to DEI in 202507:45 Financy's The Women's Index: the purpose and need12:15 Communicating your strategy focusing on the benefit to individuals 14:45 Case study18:30 The importance of measuring The Perception Gap21:20 The future of DEI Something Bianca said today: "DEI has always been about creating equitable workplaces and opportunity for diverse minority groups. If organisations are to push forward, given what has happened, it will be towards a greater focus on culture and inclusion to make sure this great (DEI) work continues."  (Bianca Hartge-Hazelman, guest - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Download Financy's latest quarterly DEI data reportVisit the Financy websiteLearn about Rebecca Allen and the Illuminate mission to empower more women leadersRead from the Illuminate blog: DEI Is Alive and Well: 3 Steps to Combat Any Feelings of Disillusionment (24 Jan 2025)WGEA website (Workplace Gender Equality Agency) Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Bianca: Bianca Hartge-Hazelman is the Founder and CEO of Financy and architect of the nationally-recognized Financy Women's Index and the IMPACTER™ platform, providing data-led insights to help inform organisation's on their DEI policy and communications plans.   Bianca is an award-winning communications professional and social impact advocate. With over two decades of experience as a media strategist and former journalist for outlets including the Australian Financial Review, Bianca is a leader at the intersection of technology, purpose, and communication. Bianca is also the Head of Culture Communications at Brand Agency We Are Why. In this role she architects comprehensive communications strategies, manages social impact narratives, and provides expert media training to empower leaders and mitigate reputational risk. About Rebecca: Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. Connect with Rebecca

    26 min

  3. JUN 23

    Ep 187 - The Ultimate Career Catalyst: The Power of Saying 'No'

    Do you have a tendency to say YES - or saying nothing at all - when really, you want to say NO?  Today I am exploring 6 different scenarios where you might need to say 'No!' more often in your career! I am sharing some powerful reframes so that you can say 'no', without having to say 'no' at all! We are talking too about how saying 'no' can result in huge benefits to you, as well as greater ROI for your organisation!  Pushing back, and saying 'no', has never been easier! I'll see you inside! Something I said today: "Saying 'No' can be presented in lots of different ways to make it more palatable. For example, you can say, "Look, I don't agree with this" or 'I think we need to take a step back and discuss this more" or "I feel like this is the wrong decision to take, can we look at this again? Working on reframes like this can make it extremely easy to push back and say 'no'." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Download Rebecca's Speakers' Bio - book Rebecca for your next event or trainingListen to another similar episode: People Pleasing Leadership: Is It Effective?, Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    15 min

  4. JUN 16

    Ep 186 - 5 Reasons Organisations Lose Talented Women Mid-Career

    Does your organisation struggle to retain high-potential female talent without knowing why?  Today I am looking at 5 key reasons organisations struggle to retain key female talent mid-career. We are discussing: Culture, inclusion and belongingTransparency  - this is a biggie!Active sponsorshipLeadership developmentLet's be really honest about the barriers women are facing on a day-to-day basis and start taking measurable action towards creating more enriching careers for women. Something I said today: "Women must be made aware when internal roles are opening up for application. Too often they are not made equally aware of potential opportunities and so can't apply. This has a compound impact: not only do they not even have the opportunity to present themselves as a potential candidate, their exclusion can lead to them doubting the support they have in the organisation which can then also diminish their confidence and sense of belonging further." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Download Rebecca's Speakers' Bio - book Rebecca for your next event or trainingListen to other related episodes : The Work-Life Barrier; The Bias Barrier; The Culture Barrier Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    16 min

  5. JUN 9

    Ep 185 - 2 Ways to Build a Healthier Relationship with Yourself

    Are you hard on yourself and super self-critical? Or, are you good at setting boundaries and making your needs known? And how does your preference impact your leadership, your parenting, your friendships? Let's dive into this one together! Today I am sharing a self-awareness quiz with you. Score yourself out of 70 across 7 different measures to review how healthy (or unhealthy) your relationship with yourself really is. We are looking at: How you talk to yourselfBoundary setting Boundary communicatingPrioritising your needsBeing more objectiveAnd a whole lot more!When we have a really healthy relationship with ourselves, we are more self-aware and self-compassionate. It also means we produce great outcomes in our day without the self-sabotage.  If you want to learn more about yourself, these 20 minutes could be just want you needed to hear today! Something I said today: "We are all a fabulous, messy work-in-progress. That means you'll make mistakes and that's ok. You won't have all the answers and that's ok too." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Book a free Career Strategy Call with Rebecca today: talk about your challenges and Rebecca will share your step by step plan to help you move towards achieving your ambitionsListen to a related episode: Ep 174: 21 Surprising Ways to Invest in YourselfAnd Ep 168: 3 Ways You're Abdicating Authority and Selling Yourself Short Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    21 min

  6. JUN 2

    Ep 184 - Is Your SUPER Strategic Brain Working Too Fast For Your Team?

    If you're SUPER strategic, you're always thinking three steps ahead of everyone else which can be extremely useful but NOT if you're losing everyone along the way.   How would I define someone who is SUPER Strategic? Your brain will work quickly and be filled with ideas and ways to connect all those different ideasYou'll be solving problems people haven’t even thought of yetThe people around you might not see the 'problems' you're outlining as being 'problems' at all You may have difficulty prioritising or communicating your thoughts so that you are understoodBeing SUPER strategic can be frustrating - for you and your team!  In this episode I am sharing 5 tips to help SUPER Strategists make the most of their super power whilst still engaging and influencing others as they go! Something I said today: "From Neuro-science we know that people compute information differently, deleting and retaining different pieces of any communication based on their own preferences, experiences and bias. Even if you think your communication is clear, it still might not be understood in the way you intend. And if you want to influence others, you need first to seek understanding and engagement before you persuade." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Book a free Career Strategy Call with Rebecca today: talk about your challenges and Rebecca will share your step by step plan to help you move towards achieving your ambitionsCheck Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au  Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    15 min

  7. MAY 27

    Ep 183 - STOP Playing in the Weeds & START Being Strategic About Your Career

    Save yourself months, if not YEARS, on the wrong path by taking an objective step back to review your career. Coaching is the ideal partnership to help you become more strategic and chase down only THE BEST opportunities for you and your career. Too often people are lost in their careers, working extremely hard and delivering phenomenal results - but without getting the return for themselves. It can leave you feeling empty, unfulfilled and unrecognised. Making the time to think about where you are and what you REALLY want can be absolutely game changing. That objective review will take you out of the weeds and the DOING of your career... and into the strategic control seat. And then - AND ONLY THEN - will you start getting the promotions and opportunities you deserve! Something I said today: "A coach is skilled to hold space for you and help you challenge whether what you're doing right now is indeed the right path to be on." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Watch Rebecca's online Masterclass and learn more career strategies!Ready to take action? Book your spot in Rebecca's calendar for a free Leadership Unlocked Call!Check Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au  Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    10 min

  8. MAY 19

    Ep 182 - Linear vs Jungle Gym Adventure: 2 Different Paths to Career Success

    Who said career 'success' is only about climbing the career ladder and going UP? Today I am exploring the metaphor of your career being a 'jungle gym' instead full of rich, lateral experiences. In her book Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg references the metaphor of a 'career jungle gym' which she credits to Forbes' journalist Pattie Sellers.  It's the idea that 'success' doesn't have to be a linear path. And you don't even need to know your ultimate destination.  In all the years I have been a specialist career coach for women, I have seen that people who diversify their experiences are better off in the long term (certainly if they are chasing a leadership role). In this episode I am exploring some ways to help you determine your own career path so that it feels like you're making good decisions... and are having a lot of fun along the way! Something I said today: "Where the career gym metaphor really excites me is it's based on chasing OPPORTUNITY rather than chasing job titles. This is hugely liberating and can lead to you making some really good decisions for your career." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast) Links: Watch Rebecca's online Masterclass and learn more career strategies!Ready to take action? Book your spot in Rebecca's calendar for a free Leadership Unlocked Call!Check Rebecca's 1:1 coaching program out, Roadmap to Senior Leadership, and our Foundational program, that helps you define your tangible value and apply confidently for the best roles: www.illuminategrowth.com.au  Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts: Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!   About Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!

    12 min
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Ever wish you had the insight, strategies and encouragement of an executive coach, with over 14 years experience, coming straight to you every single week? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into 'Her Ambitious Career', with your host and personal brand expert, Rebecca Allen! What you'll get from Rebecca: Step-by-step, practical strategies to help you build your executive profile, manage up and establish yourself as that sought out expert. Set yourself up on the fast track to senior leadership. Articulate your value with confidence. Be more influential. This podcast is here to help you take the guesswork (and stress) out of proactively managing your career, building credibility and visibility and having a lot more fun in the process! Tune in, get inspired, and discover how hundreds of corporate women have achieved promotions, pay rises and dramatically grown in confidence by following Rebecca. Whether you're a female leader who feels unrecognised, are unsure of your direction, wish you were better at articulating your value or are ready to step into our own light and showcase your personal brand  - we've got you! Each week Rebecca comes to you with ideas to help you take fresh action on the most important strategies you need to enjoy the career success and fulfilment you deserve!

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    Rebecca Allen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    190
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    © 2025 Her Ambitious Career
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