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.
Navigating Career Pivots & Boardroom Leadership with Helen Lea
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 ho...
27 Mar 2025
Engineering Excellence: Jude Donovan on Scaling Teams & Driving Change
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. Beyond the boardroom, Jude shares her passion for netball coaching, highlighting...
20 Mar 2025
Innovating for Impact with Pearl Tang
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...
13 Mar 2025
From Fear to Influence: How Speedy Shatari Found Their Voice in Advocacy
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. Speedy shares their personal and professional journey, from navigating gender identity to...
6 Mar 2025
How to Build a Thriving Career: Insights from Amanda Behre
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 entrepren...
19 Dec 2024
Joy, Failure, and the Journey: Renece Brewster on Living an Authentic Career
In this episode, Bec O'Brien chats with Renece Brewster, a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and thought leader in video production, technology, and business leadership. Renece shares her incredible journey from co-founding Visual Domain (acquired by News Corp in 2021) to shaping communities like Her Tech Circle. Together, they dive into topics like transferable skills, the power of professional networks, and the realities of building a career that aligns with your passions. Renece’s candid reflec...
12 Dec 2024
The Matchmaker of Tech: Charul Budhiraja’s Secrets to Recruitment Success
In this episode of Her Tech Circle, host Bec O’Brien welcomes Charul Budhiraja, a leader in tech recruitment and Business Manager at Hayes. Charul’s journey from studying software engineering to building a thriving career in recruitment offers an inspiring look at career pivots, resilience, and the power of networking. 3 Key Takeaways Career Pivots Can Be Transformative: Charul’s decision to move away from coding into a people-focused role highlights the importance of aligning your career wit...
5 Dec 2024
Sailing to Success: Natalie Barrett’s Journey from Super Yachts to Customer Experience Leadership
In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Barrett, Vice President of Customer Experience for APAC at Dynatrace. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from working on superyachts to leading customer success teams in the fast-paced world of SaaS. She also brings up other fun facts such as her initial degree in Equine Science! With over two decades of experience across industries, she discusses the evolving role of customer success, lessons in leadership, and how authenticity and adaptabilit...
28 Nov 2024
Balancing Career, Kids, and Tech: Kris Chaston on Leadership and Lifelong Learning
Host Bec O’Brien sits down with Kris Chaston, Co-founder and Co-Managing Director of HerTech Circle and General Manager at SupportAbility. Kris shares her inspiring journey, starting as a youth worker before pivoting into the tech industry. She reflects on the challenges and opportunities she’s encountered along the way, offering practical advice on career pivots, leadership strategies, and the importance of building a strong professional network. Kris also provides insight into her time mana...
21 Nov 2024
Building Your Career Board of Directors: Lessons from Moe Kiss
In this episode host Bec O'Brien sits down with Moe Kiss, Director of Data for Marketing at Canva. With a career journey that spans government policy, criminology, and data-driven marketing analytics, Moe has truly embraced a non-linear path to success. She shares her experiences transitioning from government to tech, insights on building a "personal board of directors," and how to thrive as a woman in data and analytics. Moe’s story offers actionable advice on mentorship, continuous learning...
14 Nov 2024
The Power of Being Yourself: Karen Katz on Career Growth and Human Connection
In this episode, Bec O'Brien sits down with Karen Katz, a seasoned leader in tech and consulting with over 25 years of experience. Known as “Mama Katz” to many, Karen is the founder of KK Consulting Melbourne and a co-founder of Her Tech Circle. With a unique blend of expertise in HR and a background in technology, Karen brings invaluable insights into the world of people management, career development, and authentic leadership. Key Takeaways: Authenticity as a Superpower Karen emphasizes the...
7 Nov 2024
Leading at the Intersection of People and Technology: Insights from Kavita Kerwar
In this episode, we sit down with Kavita Kerwar, Principal Consultant at Dius, to explore her career journey and insights into AI-driven innovation, product management, and leadership. Kavita has worked with major well known Australian brands (like Commonwealth Bank and Qantas). She shares how her passion for problem-solving has been a guiding force, her strategies for handling tough conversations, and the importance of building a professional network. Kavita also discusses her experience bei...
31 Oct 2024
Managing Chaos: Susan Brown on Planning, Anxiety, and Finding Balance
In this episode of Her Tech Circle, Bec O’Brien sits down with Susan Brown, partner at Deloitte Digital, to explore her two-decade career in digital transformation, customer experience design, and leadership. Susan shares her inspiring journey from South Africa to Australia, how she navigates high-level consulting with government and corporate clients, and her passion for inclusive tech environments. Throughout the episode, Susan talks about the value of authenticity, managing anxiety in lead...
24 Oct 2024
Breaking Barriers: Daisy Wong on Cybersecurity, Disability, and Diversity
In this episode of Her Tech Circle, host Bec O’Brien sits down with Daisy Wong, an inspiring leader in cybersecurity and the Head of Security Awareness at Medibank. Daisy shares her remarkable journey from a marketing student to a cybersecurity professional, and the challenges she has faced along the way as a woman with a disability. From growing up in an immigrant family to navigating redundancies and finding her unique niche in tech, Daisy’s story is one of resilience, inclusion, and adapta...
16 Oct 2024
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We are thrilled to introduce you to Her Tech Circle... the podcast! If you're someone who’s curious about the ever-evolving world of technology, or maybe you’re a woman navigating your own career. This podcast is for you. Each episode, we will showcase incredible Australian women who have built tech careers. They come from diverse backgrounds, different corners of the tech industry, and various stages of their careers. This episode features an introduction to your host, Bec O'Brien to explai...
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