Her Tech Circle

Her Tech Circle, the podcast, is where we explore journeys of women in technology through candid interviews. This podcast highlights the stories of women who are breaking barriers, growing their skills and rising to leadership roles in tech. An extension of the broader mission for Her Tech Circle, we are committed to building an inclusive and supportive community where women in tech can thrive. Each episode features discussion on mentorship, education, personal growth, empowering women to make their mark on Australia's tech landscape.

Her Tech Circle is a business podcast hosted by Bec O'Brien, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bec O'Brien hosts Her Tech Circle, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Navigating Career Pivots & Boardroom Leadership with Helen Lea

  Apr 9, 202533 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Her Tech Circle, we sit down with the accomplished Helen Lea, a leader in business transformation, workforce strategy, and corporate governance. Helen takes us through her diverse career journey, spanning executive roles at MYOB, Telstra, and Seven Group to her current position as a non-executive director at multiple organizations. With a background in organizational psychology, Helen shares insights into the intersection of people, business, and technology, highlighting how businesses are fundamentally "systems of people."</p><p>Helen opens up about her transition from executive to non-executive roles, the importance of strategic networking, and how she...

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  Engineering Excellence: Jude Donovan on Scaling Teams & Driving Change

  Mar 27, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Jude Donovan, an accomplished technology leader with a career spanning major Australian enterprises, including Commonwealth Bank, Redbubble, MYOB, Jetstar, and NAB. With expertise in scaling engineering teams, digital transformation, and enterprise technology, Jude has led multimillion-dollar projects, championed cloud adoption, and driven automation in large-scale organizations.</p><p>Beyond the boardroom, Jude shares her passion for netball coaching, highlighting the parallels between high-performance sports and leadership. She opens up about a life-altering motorbike accident that reshaped her mindset, teaching her the power of breaking challenges into achievable steps—a lesson she now ap...

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  Innovating for Impact with Pearl Tang

  Mar 20, 202534 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Her Tech Circle, I sit down with Pearl Tang, a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. Currently a Senior Innovation Advisory Consultant at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pearl helps organizations unlock their potential through innovative technologies and cloud solutions. She shares her journey from tax technology at PwC to consulting and innovation advisory, offering insights into career growth, strategic thinking, and execution.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p>The Power of Asking – Career growth often starts with asking for opportunities and taking calculated risks.Building a Strong Network – Establishing a pe...

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  From Fear to Influence: How Speedy Shatari Found Their Voice in Advocacy

  Mar 13, 202525 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Her Tech Circle, Bec O’Brien speaks with Speedy Shatari, a dedicated advocate for social justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and equity within the Jewish community in Australia. As General Manager of Programs and Engagement at STANDUP, Speedy has played a pivotal role in LGBTQIA+ advocacy, creating Australia’s first Jewish LGBTQIA+ mentorship program and working to make spaces more inclusive.</p><p>Speedy shares their personal and professional journey, from navigating gender identity to stepping into leadership roles in the nonprofit and advocacy sectors. They discuss:</p>The power of storytelling in advocacy and leadershipOvercoming the fear...

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  How to Build a Thriving Career: Insights from Amanda Behre

  Mar 5, 202533 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Her Tech Circle, host Bec O'Brien sits down with Amanda Behre, the founder and CEO of Dear Thrive, a marketplace and community designed to support professionals through coaching, advice, and personalized workshops. Amanda shares insights from her extensive career spanning executive leadership roles at companies like HireUp, Gumtree, Cars Guide, Auto Trader, and Expedia Group. She discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from corporate leadership to startup entrepreneurship, the power of networking, and the importance of mentorship.</p><p>Amanda offers valuable career advice on building visibility, strengthening networks, and developing resilience. She shares personal...

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