40. From Shop Floor to CEO: Burnout, Boundaries & Bold Leadership
We kick off 2025 with Colleen Callander, a trailblazing leader with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, author of Leader by Design and co-author of Elevate.
Colleen shares her inspiring journey from leaving school as a 16-year-old sales assistant to CEO of renowned Australian fashion brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan.
We discuss her secrets to success, navigating burnout and how she overcame it. The challenges of balancing work and family, and the power of kindness in leadership.
Key Topics:
- Colleen's early career and leaving school for her first job in retail
- Rising through the ranks to CEO
- Overcoming burnout
- Leadership and Kindness
- Advice and tips for business and life
We also put Colleen on the spot with 3 questions from our pack of cards including 'If you came with a warning label, what would it say?'
Whether you're a leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or navigating work-life balance, Colleen's wisdom will leave you inspired to elevate every aspect of your life.
Find out more about Colleen at:
Website: https://www.colleencallander.com.au/
Human Elevation: https://www.humanelevation.com.au/