In this Career Q&A episode, Michelle Redfern is joined by Emily McKie for a practical conversation about career development, mentoring, and leadership judgment.
Drawing on Emily’s experience as a coach and leader in elite women’s sport, the discussion challenges common myths about mentoring and confidence. Rather than focusing on chemistry or perfection, this episode centres clarity, conviction, and learning through perspective.
The conversation touches on:
Why understanding why you are doing something matters more than having it all worked out
How mentoring works best when it offers perspective, not obedience
Why mentoring relationships do not need to be long, intense, or emotionally loaded to be valuable
How women can use short, purposeful mentoring to accelerate learning and decision-making
This episode is for women navigating early to mid-career decisions and leaders who want a more grounded, useful view of mentoring and development.
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