Fempire Rising: Her Future, Her Voice
Welcome to Fempire Rising, her Future, her voice, the podcast where women in business rise, lead and redefine success on their own terms. I'm Trudy Heins, and I'm the CEO of Fempire. I'm an entrepreneur and a business coach, and I believe when one woman rises, we all rise. Each week we'll dive into real conversations about business, leadership, money and mindset, the highs, the lows, and everything In between, you'll hear stories of women who've turned their fire into focus, their fear into fuel and their purpose into profit.
If you're ready to build a business that gives you freedom, fulfillment, and financial confidence, then you are in the right place. This is where passion meets purpose, and together we rise because the future isn't just bright. The future is female.
Fempire Rising: Her Future, Her Voice
Episode 6 | The Strength of Soft Power
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In this episode of Fempire Rising, Trudy Heins speaks with Justine Saunders, Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity Operations and Compliance Group at the Department of Agriculture.
Dive into their discussion about redefining success, the importance of mentorship, and the power of leadership through soft power.
Justine shares her journey from policing to public service, highlighting key achievements, the significance of self-care, and maintaining values in high-pressure environments.
This episode underscores the necessity for authenticity and building a support system for women leaders, as they navigate their paths to influence and impact.
A motivational and relatable episode to give you the inspiration into the new year.
01:17 Introducing Justine Saunders
03:50 Justine's Career Journey
15:26 Balancing Career and Motherhood
19:46 The Power of Soft Leadership
23:05 The Power of Soft Skills in Leadership
23:43 Challenges of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
25:06 Navigating High-Pressure Environments
28:46 Maintaining Authenticity in Male-Dominated Fields
33:29 Supporting Women in Leadership
37:13 Reflections on Success and Personal Growth
42:46 Final Thoughts and Advice for Future Leaders
Website - https://fempire.com.au/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fempireinternational/
Justine contact: linkedin.com/in/justine-saunders-97229830