Jess Stuart is a bloody good human. She’s a fellow changemaker in the leadership space in New Zealand, an acclaimed international speaker, and the author of seven books, with an exciting 8th on the way.
Jess and I always have energising and thought provoking conversations and this time, you get to listen in! Her new PowHer podcast is all about “supporting women and non-binary leaders to stand in their power and unlock their potential” and I’m delighted to be guest #4.

Perfectly timed for your morning walk or commute listen, our half hour conversation is all about embracing transitions. In our time together we dig in under my life and leadership guiding provocation “don’t let who you’re being get in the way of who you could become” by talking about:
- Being in transition as a normal part of our human experience and personal evolution
- The impact of 150 years of industrialisation on social attitudes to ageing, the value of older workers, and changing role of women in the workforce
- Midlife as a time of deep and profound transition for women
- Why the story of being at our peak in midlife may not match our lived experience or be something that serves us
- The importance of supporting menopause at work for gender/age equity, talent retention, and leadership diversity
- My three big levers for successfully embracing transitions and walking The Power Path
- Personal leadership practices that cultivate your sense of agency and personal power so you can handle the challenges of life and leadership, and much more.
Make 35 minutes in your day this week to give us listen on Apple and Spotify.
If this conversation resonated with your personal experience, please check out the new Pathmaker Community and join the waitlist for the Foundation Membership coming soon.
Experience the authenticity, safety, acceptance and belonging of being part of a leadership community made up exclusively of female leaders in midlife and beyond.
Instead of fading quietly into the background it’s time to rise strong, nurture connection, address ageism, share our wisdom, keep growing, and make our leadership presence seen, heard, and felt.
Let’s make a new path TOGETHER!
