Beyond the Stage: Finding Her True Self as a CEO with Mary Beth Hosking (Ep 19)
In this inspiring episode of True Power, host Cassandra Goodman discusses authentic leadership with Mary Beth Hosking, CEO of Vic ICT for Women. Mary Beth shares her journey from being a singer to achieving leadership roles in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself. She also highlights the impactful work of Vic ICT for Women in supporting female careers in technology. Additionally, Mary Beth discusses her books on managing change and career reflection, offering valuable advice on authenticity and career pivots.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast
00:53 Meet Mary Beth Hosking: CEO and Change Maker
02:15 Mary Beth's Journey: From Singer to Tech Leader
04:12 Vic ICT for Women: Empowering Women in Tech
05:14 Mary Beth's Books: Guiding Through Change
08:30 The Pivot: From Singing to Corporate Success
19:21 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership
26:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell
About the guest:
Mary-Beth Hosking is a transformative leader with over 17 years of experience in complex matrix environments, excelling as a #CEOforChange. Her expertise spans technology, innovation, strategy, and digital transformation, underscored by her pragmatic approach to leading multi-disciplinary teams. Known for her ability to drive change with people at the centre, Mary-Beth has a strong track record of implementing successful technology programmes and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders. As an award-winning CIO and author, she has been recognised as one of Australiaā€™s most innovative leaders. Her achievements include developing strategic IT roadmaps, implementing cost-saving innovations, and uplifting legacy systems. Mary-Beth is also passionate about career development, as evidenced by her Career Pivot Program (CP2) and published works on digital transformation and career progression.
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