From L'Oreal Dreams to Leading in STEM: Brenda Denbesten on Confidence, Culture & Change EP52
Goddess of Balance with Catherine Nolan · Catherine Nolan & Brenda Denbesten
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Show Notes
🔥 Engineering, Equity & Energy—Redefining Balance in STEM
Brenda Denbesten, winner of the Women of Colour in Stem Engineering Excellence award -engineer, author, and change-maker who's been at the helm of some of Australia's most ambitious mining and manufacturing projects. She's also the brains behind Chronicles of a Female Engineer and a fierce advocate for equity in STEM.
In this conversation, we dive into: ⚙️ What it really looks like to lead change in male-dominated industries 🎯 Why noticing what's working (and naming it) is more powerful than always fixing 👷♀️ How Brenda's STEM career started with L'Oréal and led to mining autonomy 🌿 The personal practices that keep her energised, curious and thriving
Brenda's story is grounded, warm, and full of practical wisdom. I CANNOT WAIT for you to meet her. If you're a leader navigating complexity—or just someone who wants to bring more clarity and courage to your career—this episode will land.
Much love, Cath
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🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well.
Thanks for sharing the journey with us!