Executive Presence — Why Capability Isn’t Enough

You’re good at what you do.  You deliver.  You prepare.  You work hard.  So why are others getting elevated ahead of you?  In this episode, Sarah unpacks the uncomfortable truth most high performers miss:  It’s not about competence.  It’s about presence.  Research from the Center for Talent Inn…

Creating a High Performance Mindset with Karen Brook

Have you ever wondered why you aren't achieving more with so much experience? Maybe you're a professional who has a great career but still feels frustrated not achieving your desired result. In this episode, we will explore the art of shifting paradigms and cultivating a mindset worthy of breakthro…

B-Suite Burnout: Why Middle Managers Are at Risk — and How to Reclaim Influence

Middle managers — often referred to as the B-Suite — are facing a structural squeeze. In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Houghton, author of More Impact More Easily, to unpack why this layer is experiencing significantly higher burnout and greater redundancy risk than other organisational leve…

Quiet Influence: How strategic visibility changes the trajectory of capable leaders

In this episode of the Career Success, Sarah Makris speaks with Hannah Jones, Executive Manager of Payments and Customer Success at Commonwealth Bank, about what really happens when accomplished leaders decide to become visible. Hannah shares her career reinvention journey — from event planning in…

Senior but Invisible

You can be senior — and still invisible. And for many experienced leaders, that’s the real career risk. In this episode, Sarah Makris unpacks how highly capable, well-respected leaders quietly lose momentum — not because they lack talent, but because their visibility doesn’t match their value. Th…

From Capable to Visible: Why leadership today requires more than competence With Petra Davidson

In this episode, I’m joined by Petra Davison for a sharp, honest conversation about leadership, transition, and what it really takes to stay relevant at senior levels.  We explore the gap many accomplished leaders experience between capability and visibility — and why performance alone is no longe…

From Entrepreneurship to Corporate Tech Success with Sheena Peeters

Technology Leader Sheena Peeters joins me to share her career journey, from consulting to starting her own business in personalized stationery to transitioning back into the corporate world. She discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way, including the importance o…

How to Use Your Voice to Make a Bigger Impact with Sally Prosser

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, effective communication is more important than ever. If you are a corporate executive or business leader who wants to make a lasting impression, harnessing the power of your voice is an important element in building a credible personal brand.. In this th…

The Power of Effective Communication with Leah Mether

Courageous leaders start with strategic and effective communication. When leaders communicate better, they establish trust, credibility, and confidence, making it easier for them to have influence and make a positive impact. Summary: Leah Mether, Communications expert and author, joins me to shar…

How to Avoid Burnout with Clare Robinson

In a fast-paced world that glorifies the hustle, tuning into the body's intelligence is critical to maintain health and performance and ultimately show up as an authentic, energised leader. Summary: Clare Robinson, an executive coach and leadership program facilitator, joins the podcast to discus…