#106 Colleen Callander - Former CEO of Sportsgirl & Sussan and Founder of Mentor Me Women

In this episode, I interview Colleen Callander - former CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan and Founder of Mentor Me Women. Over a 30-year career in Australian retail, Colleen led major fashion brands through periods of significant growth and transformation, including a decade-long turnaround at the labels where she served as CEO.

Colleen discusses how she got her start in fashion at just 16, the leadership lessons she’s learned over time, and the role of self-awareness and empathy in effective management. She also speaks candidly about burnout, and how it shaped her views on work-life balance and sustainable leadership.

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Chapters

• 0:00 #106 Colleen Callander
• 0:45 Main Introduction
• 1:26 Guest Introduction
• 2:22 Colleen's Early Days
• 5:56 Colleen's Biggest Strength as a Leader that Led to Her Success
• 7:36 The Experiences that Shaped Colleen's Leadership Style
• 9:41 The Biggest Learning in Colleen's Career
• 13:44 Colleen's Approach to Overcoming Her Weaknesses
• 16:33 How Colleen's View of Success in Business and Life has Changed
• 17:36 The Best Advice Colleen has Received in Her Business Journey
• 20:01 The Top Trait in Successful Leaders
• 23:54 How Colleen's Different Roles Shaped Her Business Approach Today
• 25:05 What Colleen Loves Most About Her Work and The Defining Moment in Her Career
• 27:52 The Business Challenges Colleen Encountered
• 33:02 The Type of Business Leaders Colleen Admires
• 37:11 Colleen's Favourite Books and Her Leadership Quote
• 39:58 What's Next for Colleen