In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to interview one of the most amazing women I know personally, Rita Cincotta. Rita is a seasoned professional in leadership development, serving as a facilitator, speaker, coach, author, and non-executive Board Director.

With over two decades of experience in her career, Rita has led HR teams and held executive positions in Human Resources across various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, aged care, not for profit, advertising, media, FMCG, e-commerce, and higher education.

In 2018, Rita established her leadership development practice, where she now operates as the Principal Consultant. This endeavour was born out of her extensive background in HR leadership roles spanning a diverse spectrum of industries. Rita's primary focus is on empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to attain peak performance, deeper fulfillment, and a profound connection to their purpose.

As an accomplished facilitator, Rita has expertly crafted and delivered leadership programs tailored to different industries and businesses. Her qualifications encompass a Bachelor of Business and Arts with majors in Human Resources, Organisational Behaviour, and Marketing, a Masters in Industrial and Employee Relations, and a current pursuit of a PhD (currently on hold). Additionally, Rita is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (MAHRI), and an alumnus of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Rita boasts accreditations in Clarity 4D, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI), and the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect method.

Rita's track record includes a demonstrated ability to foster positive workplace cultures that yield tangible commercial benefits. She has developed and implemented programs for leaders and employees across a wide array of sectors.  Rita has spoken on national and international stages as a keynote speaker, addressing topics such as team performance, cultural transformation, change management, resilience, and innovative work methodologies. In 2021, she authored her debut book, "Evolve: The Business Partnering Playbook," followed by her second book, "You Are How You Lead," in 2023.

Furthermore, Rita holds multiple non-executive positions, including Chair of the People Safety and Well-being Committee, Non-Executive Director of the Quality and Clinical Governance Committee, and Non-Executive Director of the Client Advisory Committee at Peninsula Health.