Lead to Soar

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Nothing Left to Lose: When It’s Safe to Speak Up

October 11, 2026

A colleague decides to act on a workplace bully everyone else has been too afraid to challenge, after management’s own attempt to fix things made the problem worse. Michelle and Mel use the story to ask a harder question: how do you work out whether you’re actually safe enough to speak up, and what should you be asking for when you do?In this episodeMel and Michelle discuss a true story from Michelle’s network: a long-tenured bully in a 20- to 25-person team, protected for years by management...

Who Gets to Speak Their Mind at Work, and Who Gets Called Abrasive?

October 04, 2026

Years ago, Michelle Redfern told her manager at one of Australia's big banks that the team had a politeness problem. He told her to keep speaking up. A couple of years later she had a reputation, and one of the words attached to it was "abrasive."Mel Butcher and Michelle look at who gets to speak their mind at work and who pays for it. They cover the question every leader needs to ask (am I consulting people for better ideas, or collecting yeses?), how psychological safety works in a team, an...

No One Should Care About Your Career As Much As You Do

September 27, 2026

Career pathing is rarely as linear as it looks, and in Michelle's organisational diagnostic work, the single biggest gap women report is that their manager isn't giving them useful career advice. In this episode, Mel and Michelle pull apart why the traditional career ladder is a scarcity game, why leaving your progression in your manager's hands is a risk you can't afford, and what to do instead. They walk through a four-move framework for evaluating what's next: stay, reshape, shift, go, and...

Temerity | Leading Beyond the Glass Ceiling · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

In Her Making · High booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

How do I get in touch with Lead to Soar?

Lead to Soar is hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher. Its publicly listed email is michelle@michelleredfern.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Lead to Soar?

The publicly listed email for Lead to Soar: michelle@michelleredfern.com.

How many listeners does Lead to Soar have?

Podseeker estimates Lead to Soar reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lead to Soar?

Lead to Soar typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in women’s leadership, workplace gender dynamics, organizational behavior, rhetoric, career advancement, or related areas, supported by academic credentials, research, professional practice, or senior leadership experience. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional expertise in a relevant field; A practical framework, method, or body of research; Experience advising, studying, or leading in workplace or leadership contexts. Recent guests include Jenny Young.

How hard is it to get booked on Lead to Soar?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Lead to Soar cover?

Recent episodes cover Women's Leadership, Gender Equity, Executive Leadership, Career Advancement, and Emotional Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.