About this podcast
Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.
Episodes
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- What you wear is your business card: the secrets to showing up with presence · 30 min · Episode 79In this episode, Gillian speaks with personal brand stylist Jane Mow about the powerful role clothing plays in professional presence. Jane works with high-profile women—CEOs…
- Kath Kennedy on leadership, pressure and growth · 30 min · Episode 78In this episode, we sit down with Kath Kennedy, the General Manager of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf — the company behind brands like Nivea and Elastoplast. Right from the outset…
- How to succeed in a fast-paced work environment · 16 min · Episode 77Thriving in a fast-paced environment isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. In this episode, senior banking and finance leader, Rita Yeoh, shares her insights on…
- The Leadership Formula for Advancing Your Career with Michelle Redfern · 31 min · Episode 76I'm joined by Michelle Redfern, an award-winning leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her new book, The Leadership Compass, is a must-read for ambitious professionals who…
- Five fresh ideas for making mentoring work in 2025 · 27 min · Episode 75In this episode, I explore how to approach mentorship strategically in 2025, offering five key "needle movers" to help you find an exceptional mentor and maximise the relationship.
- Give yourself a break. The power of self-compassion · 21 min · Episode 74How often do you show kindness to others but forget to extend it to yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Hayley D Quinn, a compassionate business coach, speaker, and…
- What will your year story be? · 30 min · Episode 73As the year wraps up, it's time to pause and reflect: What’s the story of your year? Is it a narrative of growth, connection, and small (or big) wins? Or are you caught replaying…
- Unpacking non-profit myths: A CEO’s take on profit and purpose · 29 min · Episode 72In this episode, we’re joined by Margo Ward, founder of KidsXpress, a non-for-profit organisation transforming children’s lives through expressive therapy. We dive into the…
- The art of talking to senior stakeholders · 23 min · Episode 71Have you ever felt a rush of nerves before speaking to senior leaders? In this episode, we delve into the art of confident communication in high-stakes settings with Marla…
- Transforming your habits for a better career with Dr Gina Cleo · 26 min · Episode 70We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Gina Cleo, a habit change expert and author of The Habit Revolution, back to the podcast. Her groundbreaking research and approachable insights have…
- How to make sure your next performance review is great · 22 min · Episode 69Performance reviews – love them or hate them – are an inevitable part of most careers. Whether they make you nervous or excited, there’s no denying that these reviews hold…
- The intersection of success and well-being with Jess Spendlove · 29 min · Episode 68In this episode, Jess Spendlove shares her expert insights into achieving success, and staying successful, while maintaining well-being. Jess's unique approach, driven by…
- Building Your Future Board Career with Beck Wilson · 24 min · Episode 67In this episode of Your Brilliant Career, Gillian sits down with Beck Wilson, an accomplished board director, former CEO, and a leader with a passion for bringing more women into…
- Having your own back · 12 min · Episode 66Backing yourself isn’t arrogance—it's clarity about your value. A concept that becomes critical as you advance in your career. Particularly when self-leadership and confidence in…
- Getting what you're worth. Let's talk strategy. · 17 min · Episode 65In this episode, we're diving into a topic that can make many of us feel a bit uneasy: asking for what you’re worth at work. But we're not just covering the usual tips for…
- AMEX's Naysla Edwards on Staying Relevant · 33 min · Episode 64If you have an appetite for growth, this episode is a must-listen. Naysla is Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Member Experience at American Express, and her story is a…
- How to Think Strategically About a Career Transition with John Tarnoff · 38 min · Episode 63How to think strategically about a career transition. That's what I want to talk about today. Why? Because career transitions are tough. If you've experienced one, you know how…
- Unpacking Career Ambition with Jenny Mitchell · 31 min · Episode 62I'm joined by Jenny Mitchell, a senior coach and author from Canada. Jenny's book, Embracing Ambition, explores women's experiences with ambition through interviews with 12…
- Change is hard - how you can make it easier for you · 27 min · Episode 61In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Kate Byrne, owner of EVER Change and Communication, a business focused on helping leaders drive and deliver organisational transformation. Kate…
- Ask me anything! · 33 min · Episode 60I put out the call in a recent newsletter to "Ask me anything!" This episode is all about answering your questions. I've selected five that seemed to be top of mind for many of…
