When Dr Catriona Wallace was offered a million dollars to take out her nose ring, she didn’t hesitate. Her response wasn’t defiance - it was clarity. 

In this Quick Win, Catriona shares how she dealt with the sexism and double standards she faced as a tech CEO, from being told to “brush her hair” to being offered a million dollars to look more like the kind of leader investors expected. 

Her story is a reminder that staying true to yourself is sometimes the most strategic move you can make. 

Catriona and I discuss:  
The moment Catriona was offered $1 million - if she removed her nose ring 
The everyday misogyny she faced while leading a listed tech company 
Why she refused to compromise, even when it cost her 
How staying authentic became her greatest advantage as a leader 
The ripple effect of saying “no” from self-respect, not rebellion 

KEY QUOTE: 

“The moment you start to compromise and change, more things will compromise and change — and you lose who you are.” 

Connect with Dr Catriona Wallace on Instagram, LinkedIn, and via her website. 
Check out her book Rapid Transformation for more on how to embrace change through technology and leadership. 

Listen to the full conversation with Catriona here 

 

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/  

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)  

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)  

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe  

Visithttps://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.  

Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au  

   

Credits:  

Host: Amantha Imber  

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler 

When Dr Catriona Wallace was offered a million dollars to take out her nose ring, she didn&rsquo;t hesitate. Her response wasn&rsquo;t defiance - it was clarity.&nbsp;
In this Quick Win, Catriona shares how she dealt with the sexism and double standards she faced as a tech CEO, from being told to &ldquo;brush her hair&rdquo; to being offered a million dollars to look more like the kind of leader investors expected.&nbsp;
Her story is a reminder that staying true to yourself is sometimes the most strategic move you can make.&nbsp;
Catriona and I discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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KEY QUOTE:&nbsp;
&ldquo;The moment you start to compromise and change, more things will compromise and change &mdash; and you lose who you are.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Connect with Dr Catriona Wallace on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catrionawallace/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcatrionawallace/?originalSubdomain=au">LinkedIn</a>, and via her <a href="https://drcatrionawallace.com/">website</a>.&nbsp; Check out her book <a href="https://drcatrionawallace.com/publications/">Rapid Transformation</a> for more on how to embrace change through technology and leadership.&nbsp;
Listen to the full conversation with Catriona <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/ambitious-ceo-and-present-parent%3F-dr-catriona-wallace-on-refusing-to-choose.">here</a>&nbsp;
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My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: <a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai">https://www.instagram.com/amanthai</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at <a href="https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe">https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Visit<a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast"> </a><a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast">https://www.amantha.com/podcast</a> for full show notes from all episodes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Get in touch at <a href="mailto:amantha@inventium.com.au">amantha@inventium.com.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Credits:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Host: Amantha Imber&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler&nbsp;

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You know those annoyingly successful people who seem to have it all figured out? Time to steal their playbook. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber gets world‑class achievers to spill their secrets&nbsp;- the daily strategies behind their success through to&nbsp;life hacks and productivity hacks they&rsquo;d rather keep to themselves. We&rsquo;re talking practical tips for boosting your output (including clever AI tools and shortcuts that&rsquo;ll make you look like a genius), managing overwhelm without losing your mind, and optimising both work and wellbeing. No motivational fluff. Just battle‑tested tactics from people who&rsquo;ve cracked the code.

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Quick Win: The million-dollar moment that tested Catriona Wallace’s integrity

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