In this episode Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Nova Entertainment’s CEO Cathy O’Connor, a dynamic and bold woman. With over 30 years in media, she has built a brand that is market-leading in innovation and focuses on the importance of people.


“Companies and boards, and male executives in particular, need to change their view of what work looks like and be prepared to really judge their staff around output and productivity not presence.” 
 

In this episode Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Nova Entertainment’s CEO Cathy O’Connor, a dynamic and bold woman. With over 30 years in media, she has built a brand that is market-leading in innovation and focuses on the importance of people.


“Companies and boards, and male executives in particular, need to change their view of what work looks like and be prepared to really judge their staff around output and productivity not presence.” &#10;&nbsp;<br>

Interviews with a selection of interesting women in diverse media roles. The series looks at their stories of resilience, career highs and lows and how they juggle the demands of life and people around them.


Presented by NOVA Entertainment and Mediaweek.

Interviews with a selection of interesting women in diverse media roles. The series looks at their stories of resilience, career highs and lows and how they juggle the demands of life and people around them.


Presented by NOVA Entertainment and Mediaw...

In Her Own Words

In this episode Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Nova Entertainment’s CEO Cathy O’Connor, a dynamic and bold woman. With over 30 years in media, she has built a brand that is market-leading in innovation and focuses on the importance of peopl...

Cathy O'Connor

Mediaweek editor, James Manning, sits down with Jennifer Hansen, whose passion for news and media has seen her career extend from TV to radio. She is a writer, published author, and was part of the longest serving news duo in Australian television history. Jen now co-hosts smoothfm 91.5’s More Music Breakfast alongside Mike Perso.


“I am at a good point in my life for sure, we all go through terrible ups and downs and problems that come out of the blue…everyone does but I think the most important thing is to look at the positives you have in your life and focus on them.” 
 

Mediaweek editor, James Manning, sits down with Jennifer Hansen, whose passion for news and media has seen her career extend from TV to radio. She is a writer, published author, and was part of the longest serving news duo in Australian television history. Jen now co-hosts smoothfm 91.5’s More Music Breakfast alongside Mike Perso.


“I am at a good point in my life for sure, we all go through terrible ups and downs and problems that come out of the blue…everyone does but I think the most important thing is to look at the positives you have in your life and focus on them.” &#10;&nbsp;<br>

Mediaweek editor, James Manning, sits down with Jennifer Hansen, whose passion for news and media has seen her career extend from TV to radio. She is a writer, published author, and was part of the longest serving news duo in Australian television hist...

Jennifer Hansen

Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Claire Marshall, a woman whose confidence, charisma and industry experience landed her dream job in this episode of ‘in her own words’. Claire is one of the driving forces behind Nova’s premier live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.


“You have to be clear on what you want and you have to be patient because it’s all not going to land in your lap” 
 

Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Claire Marshall, a woman whose confidence, charisma and industry experience landed her dream job in this episode of ‘in her own words’. Claire is one of the driving forces behind Nova’s premier live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.


“You have to be clear on what you want and you have to be patient because it’s all not going to land in your lap” &#10;&nbsp;<br>

Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Claire Marshall, a woman whose confidence, charisma and industry experience landed her dream job in this episode of ‘in her own words’. Claire is one of the driving forces behind Nova’s premier live music brand,...

Claire Marshall

Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Tamie Williams, a woman who lives and breathes radio. With 20 years’ media experience, now as National Head of Direct Sales she not only drives revenue but develops training plans for teams across the country. Her passion for coaching and development landed her a NOVA Entertainment award for Most Outstanding Leader.


“I’ve always been very passionate about sales, been very passionate about people, if you do your job consistently to the best of your ability, it will lead you down a path where you can add the most value to the business and clients.” 
 

Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Tamie Williams, a woman who lives and breathes radio. With 20 years’ media experience, now as National Head of Direct Sales she not only drives revenue but develops training plans for teams across the country. Her passion for coaching and development landed her a NOVA Entertainment award for Most Outstanding Leader.


“I’ve always been very passionate about sales, been very passionate about people, if you do your job consistently to the best of your ability, it will lead you down a path where you can add the most value to the business and clients.” &#10;&nbsp;<br>

Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Tamie Williams, a woman who lives and breathes radio. With 20 years’ media experience, now as National Head of Direct Sales she not only drives revenue but develops training plans for teams across the country....

Cathy O'Connor

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