Lead to Soar

Michelle Redfern & Mel Butcher
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Lead to Soar

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 Applicationhttps://www.research.net/r/L2SGuestApp23 Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Strategic Skills Every Woman Leader Needs to Soar in Her Career

    Welcome to Lead to Soar Presents: The Strategic Skills Series—a new podcast series where real leadership meets real career growth. In this launch episode, Michelle Redfern drops three truth bombs every ambitious woman must hear about the state of women’s leadership, the flawed advice we’ve been given, and what it really takes to advance. This isn’t about surface-level fixes or being told to “raise your profile.” This is about the strategic skills that matter—skills that get women promoted, paid, and positioned for power. Michelle lays out the three pillars of effective leadership taught inside the Lead to Soar Network and in her book The Leadership Compass: • Business Intelligence (BQ): Strategic, financial, and commercial acumen. • Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Mastering self-awareness, self-regulation, and leadership of others. • Social Intelligence (SQ): Building influence, credibility, and strategic visibility. You’ll also hear about the real reasons women are underestimated at work, why traditional career advice keeps missing the mark, and how to speak the language of business to shift perceptions and outcomes. This series features live coaching sessions, exclusive workshops, and no-nonsense conversations with women from inside the Lead to Soar Network who are navigating complex leadership challenges and rising—strategically. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why being seen as a high-impact, commercial leader is essential for advancement • How BQ, EQ, and SQ combine to form the leadership trifecta • What advice to stop listening to—and what to ask for instead • How to navigate systems built by men, for men, without losing your ambition or your edge • Why confidence is not the issue—access to strategic skill-building is Key Resources: • The Leadership Compass by Michelle Redfern • No Ceiling, No Walls by Susan Colantuono • Lead to Soar Strategic Skills Audit and Career SWOT tool (exclusive to network members) Join the Lead to Soar Network: Membership is $255 annually or $30 monthly (USD). Inside, you’ll gain access to strategic tools, live coaching, mentoring, and a powerful global community of women leaders. This is not another networking group. It’s a leadership lab for ambitious women ready to lead with purpose, power, and commercial impact. Subscribe now to Lead to Soar Presents: The Strategic Skills Series and visit www.leadtosoar.network to become a member. From conversation to action. From overlooked to in-demand. From busy to strategic. Lead to Soar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

  2. APR 28

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Helga Svendsen: So you want to be on a board?

    Helga Svendsen is a self-confessed 'governance nerd' who is a facilitator, coach and mentor specializing in strategy and planning, governance and stakeholder engagement. She hosts the Take on Board podcast, a weekly pod where she talks all things governance, as well as the Take on Board community, which is a thriving community of women who connect through active Facebook group events. Helga also runs programs to enable to get onto their first board and to a program to help women who are establishing their board careers. In this episode, Michelle asks Helga what women should pay attention to and when they aspire for a board career.  ~ Resources Sign up for A Career that Soars! *PremiumTake on Board podcast https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/Take on Board Community - https://helgasvendsen.com.au/community/About Helga - https://helgasvendsen.com.au/about/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. APR 21

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Jo Thomas on how she climbed the career ladder to hold multiple C-Suite positions

    In this episode of L2S!, leadership and gender equality expert Michelle Redfern sits down for an interview with Jo Thomas, the CEO of the Australian Institute of Business. Jo shares her career story, how she ended up living in Australia, and how she climbed the career ladder to hold multiple C-Suite positions. Learn more about Lead to Soar! and A Career that Soars! by visiting LeadToSoar.com ~ Guest Jo Thomas' Bio: Jo Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of Business. Jo is all about flawless execution, authentic leadership, and innovation. She is experienced with both online and offline customer offerings, and leading teams. Jo is extremely passionate about the human experience and enjoys making both the workplace and customer interactions life-enhancing experiences. In her words, success lies where people, process and data intersect.  Michelle Redfern's Bio: Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women, an enterprise providing research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars! the founder of women’s network Women Who Get It co-founder of CDW (Culturally Diverse Women) and host of the Lead to Soar podcast. Michelle is an experienced Non-Executive Director with Board and advisory roles in the finance, sport, for purpose and supply chain sectors. She is a proud Ambassador for Flexible Working Day and Girls Uniform Agenda. She has held executive leadership roles at ASX & FTSE listed companies NAB, Telstra and Serco during her 30-year corporate career. Michelle is a Graduate of the AICD, holds an Executive MBA (Distinction) and holds various accreditations in organisational diversity and coaching. She is an in-demand speaker and is a regular contributor to the discussion and advocate for gender equality and inclusion in sport and business workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  4. APR 14

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Alicia Scott shares her experiences advancing in an extremely male-dominated space

    Lead to Soar! is a production of A Career that Soars! In this episode of L2S!, leadership and gender equality expert Michelle Redfern sits down for an interview with Semiconductor engineer and DEI expert Alicia Scott. Alicia joins us to share her experiences advancing in a highly male-dominated space - semiconductors and shares her thoughts and experience as a Woman of Colour in STEM.  Learn more about Lead to Soar! and A Career that Soars! by visiting LeadToSoar.com. ~ Bio for Guest Alicia Scott Alicia Scott has 25 years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry and is currently the Senior Director of People, Culture and DEI at onsemi. Alicia earned a BS in Microelectronic Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Arizona State University.   Bio for Michelle Redfern Michelle founded Advancing Women, an enterprise that provides research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion, and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars! the founder of women’s network Women Who Get It co-founder of CDW (Culturally Diverse Women) and host of the Lead to Soar podcast. Michelle is an experienced Non-Executive Director with Board and advisory roles in the finance, sport, for purpose and supply chain sectors. She is a proud Ambassador for Flexible Working Day and Girls Uniform Agenda. She has held executive leadership roles at ASX & FTSE listed companies NAB, Telstra and Serco during her 30-year corporate career. Michelle is a Graduate of the AICD, holds an Executive MBA (Distinction) and has various accreditations in organisational diversity and coaching. She is an in-demand speaker and is a regular contributor to the discussion and advocate for gender equality and inclusion in sport and business workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  5. APR 7

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Sheila Flavell brings curiosity and tech together

    In this episode of L2S!, leadership and gender equality expert Michelle Redfern sits down for an interview with the one and only Sheila Flavell. Sheila is an extraordinary leader (by our full ACtS! definition!) in the truest sense. She has created exceptional outcomes for business and women in the Tech industry. She continues leading today and has the curiosity and energy to keep learning and pushing herself into new territory. We were so inspired by this episode, and hope you are too! Learn more about Lead to Soar! and A Career that Soars! by visiting LeadToSoar.com ~ Bio for Guest, Sheila Flavell Sheila Flavell has over 30 years experience in the global tech sector. She played an integral role in FDM’s flotation on AIM in 2005 and was a key instigator of the management buy-out of the Group in 2010 and the subsequent listing onto the main FTSE Market in 2014. Sheila’s sector knowledge has been crucial in driving FDM’s global expansion programme, taking them into the FTSE250. She spearheads the ‘Global Women in Tech’ campaign and created FDM’s hugely successful Returners Programme. Sheila is Deputy President of TechUK and chairs the Institute of Coding’s Industry Advisory Board. One of her proudest moments in business was when FDM achieved a zero gender pay gap. She has won numerous awards during her career for services to the tech industry and was recognised in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list with ‘Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire’ for her services to gender equality in IT and the employment of graduates and returners. She is also listed in Computer Weekly’s ‘Most Influential Women in UK Tech, Hall of Fame.’   Bio for Michelle Redfern Michelle founded Advancing Women, an enterprise that provides research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion, and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars! The Women Who Get It is the founder of the women’s network, co-founder of CDW (Culturally Diverse Women), and host of the Lead to Soar podcast. Michelle is an experienced Non-Executive Director with Board and advisory roles in the finance, sport, for purpose and supply chain sectors. She is a proud Ambassador for Flexible Working Day and Girls Uniform Agenda. She has held executive leadership roles at ASX & FTSE listed companies NAB, Telstra and Serco during her 30-year corporate career. Michelle is a Graduate of the AICD, holds an Executive MBA (Distinction) and has various accreditations in organisational diversity and coaching. She is an in-demand speaker, a regular contributor to the discussion, and an advocate for gender equality and inclusion in sports and business workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  6. MAR 31

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: CEO of Zillion, Cheryl Morrison Deutsch shares her career story and philosophies on leadership

    Cheryl Morrison Deutsch, CEO of Zillion, joins us on episode 28 of the Lead to Soar podcast to share her career story and philosophies on leadership. Guest Bio: Cheryl Morrison Deutsch, CEO of Zillion, brings almost three decades of experience in translating business and technology requirements into actionable plans to provide superior user experiences. Morrison Deutsch most recently served as Executive Director of Customer Experience, Collaboration & Transformation at Kronos. Before this, she was a thought leader at Cloud Technology Partners, a premier cloud services and software company serving Fortune 500 companies, developing technical and organizational strategies to support customers’ business transformations. Morrison Deutsch also served as Chief Application Officer at Health Dialog, overseeing the design, development and implementation of a proprietary coaching application developed to convert predictive analytics into easily digestible contextual patient information.   NOTABLE QUOTES QUOTES "It's ok that you don't know everything. You just surround yourself with people who can support you. You don't have to be an accountant to understand finance and its implications for your business. You add value in your experience and [through] your thoughtfulness around any subject... except maybe surgery." -- Cheryl Morrison Deutsch on Business, Strategic and Financial Acumen "Information is only power when you share it." -- Cheryl Morrison Deutsch "We don't care where you sit. We care what you do and how you do it." -- Cheryl Morrison Deutsch on leading the remote workforce of the future "Don't let fear guide your [career] decisions." -- Cheryl Morrison Deutsch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  7. MAR 24

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Laura Ryan on Strategic Networking and Meat Business Women

    Guest Bio: Laura Ryan BA (Hons), MSc, DipM MCIM  Laura has a First-Class Honours in Marketing and a Masters in Management and has also achieved Chartered Marketer status via the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Laura joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in 2007 after successfully launching premium beef & lamb brands within a large butchery business in the North East of England. Working her way through the ranks she was appointed as Sector Strategy Director for Beef & Lamb Board in 2015. She led the strategic review and development for the Beef & Lamb sector in England by identifying key challenges and opportunities which deliver long-term growth. Last year, Laura successfully launched Lavenpark, her own consultancy business, which is working with levy boards and government and commercial companies to achieve greater success through improved industry insight, connectivity, business development, marketing, and communications. Laura is the founder and global Chair of Meat Business Women, launched in 2015. The United Nations have recently recognized it with Laura presenting on the contribution Meat Business Women makes to the global Sustainable Development Goals.    Link Meat Business Women   Episode Quotes On Strategy -- “Don’t let folks tell you that it’s more complicated than that. Understand, do the research, understand where you are now, what’s the ambition, what’s the macro-environmental impact, what are your competitors doing, get the research, get the data, and then map out a road map.” - Laura Ryan “Strategic networking is essentially about generosity and reciprocity, but we have to invest time in it. And [we’re] debunking the myth that your networking is turning up to conferences or after-work functions with mediocre wine and dreadful canapes... It’s genuine care, but also having that strategic intent. And being able to say – this is where I want to be able have an impact in my industry, my sector, wherever it may be.” -Michelle Redfern "I think the networking piece is really important... investing in your network, in your personal board.” - Laura Ryan “Be brave and push yourself outside your comfort zone.” - Laura Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. MAR 17

    Celebrating Women's Leadership: Julie Escobar on Strategic & Financial Empowerment

    Guest bio: Julie Escobar is a sharpened international market-driven leader and international businesswoman. She has driven the achievement of tremendous sales goals - from $20M to $50M in 3 years. Escobar is co-founder of Global Women Fresh, an organization whose mission is to leverage the talent of Women in produce to close the food industry’s gender divide by inspiring, connecting, and empowering women around the world. Episode Quotes “To go where you really want to go, you have to put the hours, you have to put the energy, the investment – financial and non-financial – and ultimately that takes determination, right? I mean you have to have determination, you have to be incredibly intentional about what your goals and your dreams are.” - Julie Escobar “Rock the boat. Ask difficult questions.” - Julie Escobar “Hope is not a strategy.” - Michelle Redfern “You need to understand how the company is making money. And when you are comfortable articulating – how does the company make money and how do you add value to that equation – and you can articulate that well in front of anyone... then I think that’s ultimately when you become someone critical in the equation.” - Julie Escobar “The advice given to women is so rarely around developing your business, strategic, and financial acumen. It’s so rarely about how to harness and point your ambition in the right way. It’s so rarely about unleashing their potential. It’s so often about their appearance. It’s so often about work-life balance. It’s so often about the very gendered things...” - Michelle Redfern “Absolutely, it is important to hit the numbers, and to hit the revenue and the profits, but at the same time it Is incredibly important to bring the team and to have an environment and a culture that you are supporting and empowering and mentoring the people behind you. Because if not, then it doesn’t really work. The company can be making millions and billions of dollars, but if everyone hates coming to work, it’s a nightmare for everyone”. - Julie Escobar “Putting your head down and your bottom up doing really good work is OK. But you need to also build those internal and external relationships.” - Michelle Redfern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 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 Applicationhttps://www.research.net/r/L2SGuestApp23 Submitting 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
    187
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 by Michelle Redfern & Mel Butcher. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Lead to Soar

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