“One day, everyone gets to leave their mobile phones, they come up to the hills, they forget the world, and just concentrate on themselves and build that confidence through speaking.” -Dr. Paula Smith 

Speaking is an important factor in communication. This gives us the capability to express our thoughts and feelings, and sometimes the things that we say creates impacts to the ones who are listening. This makes speaking an important tool to inspire others, and eventually empower them.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Paula Smith, a trusted adviser, professional speaker, author, and business leadership coach. She will discuss her idea of empowerment as well as her journey of empowerment. She will also share how to utilise speaking as a means of empowering others. And many more, which will help you to appreciate the power of speaking.

Tune in to this episode and learn how to become visible through speaking!

Highlights:

(02:00) Paula’s Definition of Empowerment 

(03:22) The Physical effects of Empowerment

(04:08) The Origin of Paula’s Empowerment

(06:31) Paula’s educators and their impact on her life 

(07:13) The Power of Being Visible Through Speaking

(08:55) Paula’s Journey after her Studies

(12:26) What Empowers an Adult

(13:52) Paula’s Means of Empowering Others

(15:48) Paula’s Connection with Shoes

Links:

Website:

www.paulasmith.com.au 

www.gitp.com.au  

Many women and girls have never considered that they could contribute to technical, operational, or sporting domains, or that they could one day be part of senior management in businesses dominated by male executives. For one thing, there is evidence that girls are discouraged from developing their talents in math, physics, and hard labor from an early age, preferring to focus on humanities and social sciences instead. So how did Amanda do it?

In today’s episode of Louise M Empowerment, we are joined by Amanda Cox, she is a Fellow of both Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand and the Governance Institute of Australia.  She is an experienced sports executive with more than 20 years of finance, people & culture, strategy, risk management, and governance experience.  

Tune in now and be empowered as a woman in a male dominant industry!

Highlights:

• (02:46) Amanda’s definition of Empowerment
• (03:43) The Impact of Great Role Models on Amanda’s life
• (07:18) School and its Reinforcements to Amanda
• (09:20) Amanda's  outside influences as a child
• (10:51) Empowerment: Why do you need to work on it for life?
• (12:13) Being a Confident woman in a male dominant industry
• (17:46) How Nature helps you build your confidence
• (19:22) Amanda’s relationship with shoes
• (20:44) How Amanda’s Parents took a leading role in helping other veterans

Links:

• LinkedIn: Amanda Cox

“Being bullied is no one's blessing in disguise, but it certainly shaped me to be the way that I am now.” - Nadia Owen

For people who are bullied, it is both upsetting and depressing. Bullying is well known for leaving victims emotionally scarred, leaving them feeling hopeless and vulnerable. As a result, it is critical for bullying victims to understand how to persevere in the face of extreme agony. One method to achieve this is to think positively despite the negative effects of bullying.

In today’s episode of Louise M Empowerment, we are joined by  Nadia Owen, Head of Meetings and Special Events at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Tune in now and be empowered!

Highlights:

• (01:57) Nadia’s Definition of Empowerment
• (04:38) How do bullies shape Nadia into the way she is now?
• (09:37) The influence of her father on being confident
• (11:44) Who taught her in Hospitality Area?
• (13:50) How does she pick herself up during her down days?
• (16:18) Nadia’s relationship with shoes

Links:

• Website: optusstadium.com.au/venue-hire-perth  (Company Website)
• LinkedIn: Nadia Owen
• linkedin.com/company/optus-stadium
• Instagram: instagram.com/optusstadiumspecialevents