Let's talk about the relationship between visibility and self-leadership. In this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, I discuss why I believe it's important to focus on self-leadership if you are a leader, entrepreneur, or business owner who wants to build their visibility.

Visibility is a critical leadership skill and visibility starts with you.

Join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

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Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast today is Ali Lennard who is the Owner and Designer at Philosophy Australia.

Philosophy Australia is a Sydney-based womenswear label known for its timeless, versatile garments and commitment to ethical, local production. With several decades in commercial fashion design, Ali's experience and easy-going personality are reflected in her designs.

Philosophy Australia is a multi-award-winning brand with a loyal and growing community of discerning customers who "choose better" and appreciate slow fashion.

In this episode, Ali shares her business story. She talks about purpose, her biggest lessons in business, slow fashion, and what it takes to build a strong brand with staying power and the power of community.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ali's path to fashion started at the age of five when she told her kindergarten teacher, she wanted to be in the fashion industry when she grew up.
• The growth of Philosophy Australia as a slow fashion brand that is 100% Australian.
• The importance of slow fashion, local manufacture and being able to follow garments from start to finish, which Ali says not many companies can do today.
• It takes a village and a community to build a business. Ali talks about the power of connection, community and the Philosophy Australia family.
• Navigating challenging times in business, the importance of being flexible, and how everything is pivotable.
• Staying true to your values and what it takes to build a strong brand with staying power.
• Ali's talks about meaningful living and what it looks like for her.

Plus, more!

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I'm excited to welcome Jane Phipps to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week.

Jane is a transformational leader, consultant, and former COO with over 20 years' experience across education, government, and the not-for-profit sector.

A finalist for the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award and a certified Mental Health First Aider, Jane's known for building inclusive, values-driven teams and leading change with heart. Drawing on her lived experience as a single mum and survivor of workplace bullying, Jane's heart-centred approach blends courage, empathy, and integrity.

Based in Melbourne, Jane mentors emerging leaders and helps organisations align strategy with humanity—always supported by her loyal (and demanding) cat, Duchess.

In this episode, Jane shares her story. We talk about the importance of heart-centred leadership and her Jane's book, The Heart-Centered Leader: Transformation and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse to Self-Empowerment.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Jane shares her personal story and talks about why she wrote the book twice before it was published.
• The importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how it's about bringing your whole self to work.
• Policies are critical, but it's equally important to focus on how people feel.
• People want to be part of an inclusive workplace where they feel valued and work for a purpose.
• Psychological safety and why it's the foundation of a high performing culture.
• The relationship between psychological safety and emotional intelligence.
• The importance of communication in creating psychological safety and fear-free workplaces.
• Jane shares how her experiences have shaped her leadership style.

Plus, more!

SHOW NOTES

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