admin, Author at Power of Women

Find Stephanie Woolard OAM at:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8F-stephanie-woollard-oam-46300342/

The Celtic Way https://www.thecelticway.com.au/

Resources:

Bringing The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHsclrjyF4

A Spirited Journey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLmqPumFTpzdy-Fj5ck7p5dTzscuVcKxKZ

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How to Survive the Difficult People in Your Life.

by admin | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog

Di Gillett sits down with psychologists—Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson, authors of ‘Beyond Difficult’—to explore the emotional terrain of difficult relationships and just how to survive the difficult people in your life. Let’s face it – we all have at least one – or maybe it’s you who’s the problem!

Together, they unpack what really makes someone “difficult” (spoiler: it’s not a diagnosis), and how attachment theory, temperament, and communication styles shape our experience of others—at home, at work, and in ourselves.

Difficult behaviour can be subjective, and in the workplace, relationships can be complex – especially when there are power differentials.

In this episode, we explore:

⇛ Understanding difficult relationships

⇛ The subjectivity of difficult behaviour

⇛ Attachment theory and its impact

⇛ Navigating workplace dynamics

⇛ The role of empathy in relationships

⇛ When to walk away from relationships

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

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Find Rachel Stern at:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-samson-335393a8/

Rachel on Instagram @australianpsychologist

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Navigating Aged Care: Expert Advice On Making The Key Decisions Before A Crisis Hits

by admin | Aug 4, 2025 | Aged Care, Female Leaders, Healthy Aging

Aged care is one of the most confronting—and inevitable—journeys we’ll face and knowing where to start before a crisis hits can help you prepare. How to make those important decisions before the decision is forced upon us.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with aged care advocates Kathy Kirby and Kate Lamont from Thrive Aged Care to unpack the complexities of aged care in Australia.

From early planning and understanding your aged care options, to supporting someone with dementia using the Teepa Snow model, this is the practical guide every Australian family needs.

This episode offers compassionate, clear and essential information to help you navigate this journey with confidence.

In this episode, we explore:

🔹 The current state of Australia’s aged care system 🔹

🔹 Aged care is complex—but with the right planning, it’s not impossible to navigate

🔹 Why early conversations are essential for planning for aging

🔹 Early conversations are the game-changer. Yet many wait until crisis hits. Power of attorney, decision-making documents—even a simple video message—can make all the difference.

🔹 Dementia care requires a different lens. Understanding brain changes can help families respond with empathy, not fear.

🔹 Dementia care insights using Teepa Snow’s communication strategies

🔹 How to identify caregiver burnout and support the carer

🔹 The financial impact of aged care reforms and what’s coming next

🔹 Tools for maintaining self-care and aging well

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

Connect with Di:

Find the Thrive Aged-Care Team at:

Website https://www.thriveaged.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thrive_aged_care_consultants/

RESOURCES:

Teepa Snow https://teepasnow.com/

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Michelle Phillips | Talking Homelessness & Safe, Secure Housing for Women

by admin | Jul 28, 2025 | Blog

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, host Di Gillett sits down with Michelle Phillips, CEO of YWCA Australia, to talk about one of the most urgent issues facing Australian women today: homelessness and the fight for safe, secure housing.

From launching the Women’s A-League to leading global reproductive health services, Michelle’s career has been grounded in fairness, equity, and bold leadership. Now, she’s on the frontlines of Australia’s housing crisis, reshaping how we think about women’s homelessness and why “a roof over your head” is only part of the story.

In this episode, we explore:

The early signs of housing insecurity many women miss
Why women are more vulnerable to homelessness than ever before
The powerful role of community support and policy change
What the YWCA’s Women’s Housing Framework is doing differently

Michelle outlined that:

🔑 “Housing is a basic human right.”

🔑 “If we don’t have more homes built specifically for women, we will not solve the housing crisis for women.”

🔑 “Women and children aren’t able to leave abusive situations because there’s nowhere to go.”

🔑 “Women just don’t ask for help… and that makes a lot of women’s homelessness quite hidden.”

🔑 “It’s not about choices—it’s the systemic barriers that put women at risk of homelessness.”

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

Connect with Di:

Find Michelle Phillips & the YWCA at:

Learn more about the Women’s Housing Framework and how to support YWCA: www.ywca.org.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-phillips-au/

Instagram: @ywcaaustralia

💬 If safe housing is a basic right, what can we each do today to help make it a reality for every woman? Share your ideas in the comments.

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Jenny Valentish | How Introverts Can Thrive in an Extrovert’s World

by admin | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog

Reformed sociophobe, Jenny Valentish, reveals how introverts can thrive an extrovert’s world, when you’re wired for solitude.

Journalist and author Jenny Valentish shares how she transformed from a self-described “reformed sociophobe” into a keynote speaker, coach, and author of The Introvert’s Guide to Leaving the House. We explore how introverts can thrive in professional environments, manage social anxiety, handle conflict at work, and navigate the pressure to build a personal brand—without losing themselves in the process.

Whether you identify as introverted, socially anxious, highly sensitive, or simply burnt out from performing all the time, this conversation offers real strategies, surprising insights, and a powerful reminder:

You don’t need to change your nature—just change the game plan.

With candour, humour and real tools, this conversation explores:

Social anxiety, the spotlight effect and letting go of control
How introverts can lead without burning out
Smarter strategies for visibility, self-promotion and saying what needs to be said

Jenny said:

On managing introversion: “Introverts don’t need fixing — just smarter strategies.”

On the world we live in: “We are living in an extrovert’s world — and there’s nothing wrong with being an introvert.”

On managing as a sociophobe: “I call myself a reformed sociophobe, but there’s always work to do.”

New episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

Connect with Di: