#116 Sadhana Smiles - Be where your feet are

This is such a powerful conversation. Sadhana and Melissa discuss; the culture shock of boarding school in Australia after growing up in Fiji; the realisation Sadhana could be herself and take off the Teflon jacket in the boardroom; the power of putting the right people around you and training yourself to be present and be where your feet are. Sadhana Smiles is the CEO of REIP (Real Estate Industry Partners, 2013 Victorian Telstra Business Woman and in 2016 was named one of the AFR 100 Women of Influence. Sadhana is passionate about issues of violence against women and diverse gender equality - “our workplaces must reflect the communities we work in”. -----------------------   Craving inspiration?I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast?Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity ToolBetween the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will:✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back.✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact.✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps.Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool.https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadershipLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership