The Most Admired Women Leaders In Business - 2023 - Women's Day Special Edition

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- Napoleon Bonaparte, French military and Political Leader

Visionarywomenleadershavebeenplayingapivotalroleinthedevelopmentoftheworld.Thesewomenleaders havetheabilitytothinkstrategicallyandcreatechangeintheirsocietiesandbeyond.Theyhavebeentrailblazers inachievinggreatergenderequality,economicgrowth,andsocialprogress.

Womenleadershavebeeninstrumentalininspiringmorewomentopursueleadershiprolesindifferentfields.They haveauniqueunderstandingoftheneedsandaspirationsoftheircommunities.Theyarealsomorelikelytotakea collaborativeapproachtodecision-makingandproblem-solving.Thismakesthembetterabletoaddressthe challengesthattheircommunitiesface.Theystrivetocreateacultureofinclusivenessandrespectfordiversity

Thishelpscreateanenvironmentoftrustandcollaborationwhichisessentialforprogressanddevelopment. Womenleadersarealsomorelikelytousetheirpowerresponsibly Theyareoftenseenasrolemodelsandareheld toahigherstandardofaccountability

FeaturingforCIOWomenMagazine’sthisWomen’sDaySpecialeditionofTheMostAdmiredWomenLeadersin Business-2023arethestoriesofsuchvisionarywomenleaders,inspiringotherswiththeirextraordinarystories.

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Throughherconsultingcompany,MTCConsulting,ElliehelpscorporateHRdepartmentsandC-Suiteexecutives, aswellasgovernmentsandNGOs,tooptimizetheiroperations,mitigatetheirrisk,modernizetheirorganizational culture,andstrengthentheirbottomlinebytrulydevelopingtheirpeopletobuildworld-classterms.

Sheoffersassessments,audits,andstrategicplans,plusfullimplementationassistancethatincludesworkshopsand trainingforHRandexecutives,aswellasongoingquarterlyassessmentsandrefinements.Hergoalistohelp organizationsbuildaninclusive,aligned,andefficientcompanywithoptimizedoperations.

Forentrepreneurs,authors,andspeakers,Elliedevelops,delivers,andleadsinternationalcourses,training, workshops,retreats,andmasterminds.

AdjunctProfessorKylieWardisahumanitarian,CEO,equalitywarrior,transformationspecialist,mom,policy reformer,visionaryandafor-purposeleader.Theserolesfallshortofherdynamicandstrongleadership personality

Beforebecomingamakeupartist,Christinaworkedasanimageconsultantandapersonalshopper.Shewasalsoa tennisteacherandcompetedattheprolevelmomentarilybeforeretiring.Christinathenstartedhercareerasa makeupartistin1995andfoundedherownmakeupline,PrettyGirlMakeup,in1996.

"A leader is a dealer in hope.”

This list is NOT a ranking. The companies on listed in magazine serve different aspects of the market, making ranking them in any order except revenue impossible and unfair. We try to bring a perfect platform for business organization to showcase their valued products/ services.

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LIFEHISTORY

NormaJeaneMortensonwasgiventhe nameMarilynMonroeonthedayof herbirth,June1,1926,attheLos AngelesGeneralHospitalinLos Angeles,California.GladysPearl Baker(néeMonroe;1902–1984),her mother,wasborninPiedrasNegras, Coahuila,Mexicotoalow-income familyfromtheMidwestthathad movedtoCaliforniaattheturnofthe century.GladysPearlBakerdiedin 1984.GladysBakerwasjust15years oldwhenshetiedtheknotwithJohn NewtonBaker,amanwhowasnine yearshersenior.Robert,wholived from1918to1933,andBerniecewere theirtwochildren(1919–2014).In 1923,shehadherpetitionfordivorce andrequestforexclusivecustodyof thechildrengranted.However,shortly afterwards,Bakerabductedthe childrenandtransportedthemtohis homestateofKentucky

ThefactthatMonroehadasisterwas notrevealedtoheruntilshewas12 yearsold,andthetwodidnotinitially meetuntil1944,whenMonroewas either17or18yearsold.Followingthe endofhermarriage,Gladysfound employmentatConsolidatedFilm Industriesasafilmnegativecutter.She wedMartinEdwardMortensenin 1924,butthecouplesplitonlyafew shortmonthsaftertheirmarriageand werelegallyseparateduntil1928.The resultsofDNAtestingconductedin 2022suggestedthatMonroe's biologicalfatherwasCharlesStanley Gifford(1898-1965),acoworkerof Gladys'swithwhomshehadanaffair intheyear1925.Thisinformationwas revealedin2022.Doris(1920–1933), theolderofMonroe'stwootherhalfsiblings,andCharles,theyoungerof Monroe'stwootherhalf-brothers,were bothbornduringGifford'smarriageto hisfirstwife.

DespitethefactthatGladyswas emotionallyandfinanciallyunprepared forakid,Monroehadasecureand happylifeinhisearlyyears.Inthe

littletownofHawthorne,Gladysmade thedecisiontoentrustherdaughterto thecareofAlbertandIdaBolender, evangelicalChristianfosterparents.In addition,sheresidedthereforaperiod ofsixmonthsbeforebeingcompelled toreturntothecityinordertofind work.Afterthat,shestartedspending theweekendswithherkid.[24]Gladys purchasedamodesthomein Hollywoodwiththeassistanceofa loanfromtheHomeOwners'Loan Corporationduringthesummerof 1933.Shethenbroughtherdaughter Monroe,whowasthensevenyearsold, tolivewithher

ThecircumstancesofMonroe'syouth werethefirstimpetusforherpursuitof acareerintheentertainmentindustry: "Ididn'tliketheenvironmentaround mebecauseitwassortofbleak... WhenIfoundoutthatthiswasacting, Iimmediatelythoughttomyself, "That'swhatIwanttodo!"WhenIwas younger,someofmyfosterfamilies wouldtakemetothemoviesasa meanstogetmeoutofthehome,andI wouldwindupstayingthereforthe wholedayandfarintothenight.Iwas atinychildsittingupfrontallby myselfwithsuchalargescreen,andI reallylovedit.

OnJune19,1942,afewdaysaftershe turned16,shetiedtheknotwithJames Dougherty,afactoryworkerwhowas 21yearsoldandthesonoftheir neighbors.Shefeltthatsheand Doughertywereaninappropriatefitfor oneanother,andshesubsequentlysaid thatshewas"dyingofboredom" throughouttheirmarriage.They eventuallygotadivorce.

Shehadprominentpartsinthefilm noirNiagara,whichexplicitly dependedonhersexappeal,andthe comediesGentlemenPreferBlondes andHowtoMarryaMillionaire,which cementedherstarimageasa"dumb blonde."By1953,Monroewasoneof themostmarketableactressesin Hollywood.Thephotographsofher nakedbodywereonthecoverand

centerfoldoftheveryfirstissueof Playboy,whichwaspublishedthe sameyear Throughouthercareer,she hadalargepartintheformationand controlofherpublicimage,butshe wasdisheartenedwhenshewas typecastandunderpaidbythestudio. Shewasgivenatemporarysuspension atthebeginningof1954forrefusingto participateinafilmproject,butshe laterreturnedtoactinTheSevenYear Itch(1955),whichwasoneofthemost financiallysuccessfulfilmsofher career Sheafterwardswedanotherman.She wedJoeDiMaggioonJanuary14th, 1954,intheSanFranciscoCityHall, andtheceremonytookplacethere. Afterthat,theydrovetoSanLuis Obispo,andthenspenttheir honeymoonatthemountainlodgeof Monroe'slawyer,LloydWright,which waslocatedjustoutsideofIdyllwild, California.In1955,theyfinallyparted waysanddivorced.

AfterthemonthofOctober1955,the newrelationshipbetweenMonroeand Millergrewmoreserious.In1956, MonroewedMillerashersecond husband.AdivorcebetweenMonro andMillerwouldtakeplacein1961. Thepublicwasveryinterestedinthe turbulentpersonallifeofMonroe.She battledaddictionaswellasmental issuesthroughoutherlife.Her marriagestoJoeDiMaggio,aformer baseballstar,andArthurMiller,a writer,bothreceivedagreatdealof mediaattentionbutultimatelyresulted indivorce.HerdeathonAugust4, 1962,attheageof36,wastheresultof anoverdoseofbarbituratesthat occurredatherresidenceinLos Angeles.Itwasdeterminedthatsuicide wasthemostlikelycauseofherdeath.

MAJORLIFEEVENTS

Atthebeginningofhercareerasan actress,NormaJeanechangedher nameonceagain,thistimetoMarilyn Monroe(Monroewasher grandmother'smaidenname).Monroe appearedinherfirstmovieparton

February11,1947.Shehadalready bleachedherdarkhairblondeand calledherselfMarilynMonroe.

MarilynMonroemadeherdebutinthe filmindustryin1947withan uncreditedappearanceasatelephone operatorinthefilmTheShockingMiss Pilgrim.Shealsohadcameorolesin thefilmsYouWereMeantForMeand GreenGrassofWyoming.Inthesame year,shewascastinDangerousYears foralittlepart.

TheGoldenGlobeAwardforBest ActressinaMotionPictureMusicalor ComedywasgiventoMonoreonJune 29,1956,andshereceivedtheaward forherperformanceinthefilmSome LikeitHot.

OnJune29,1956,Marilynbecomes MarilynMillerafterconvertingto Judaismandmarryingthewriter ArthurMiller ArthurMillerwasher longtimeboyfriend.

OnJanuary21,1953,shemadeher debutintheleadingroleinherfirstbig picture.Monoroe'sdebutinaleading rolecameinNiagara.Shetookonthe roleofafemmefatalewhoplottedthe deathofherhusband.Shewasmet withgenerallyfavorablecomments, despitethefactthatthemajorityof reviewersconcentratedontheblatantly sexualaspectsofherperformance.

Monroeemergedasaprominentsex symbolandoneofHollywood'smost bankableactorsin1953afterstarring inthreefilmsthatwerereleasedthat year.Inthefirst,aTechnicolorfilm noirtitledNiagara,sheportrayeda femmefatalewhoplottedtokillher husband,whowasplayedbyJoseph Cotten.Bythattime,MarilynMonroe andhermake-upartistAllan"Whitey" Snyderhadcreatedwhatwould becomeknownasher"trademark" make-uplook.Thisstylehadblack browsarchedupward,paleskin,red lipsthat"glistened,"andabeauty mark.AccordingtoSarahChurchwell, "Niagara"isoneofMarilynMonroe's

mostblatantlysexualfilmsthatshe starredinthroughouthercareer The factthatMonroe'sbodywasseenin somemomentswithnothingmorethan asheetoratowelcoveringitwas surprisingtoviewersofthetime.The mostwell-knownmomentfrom Niagaraisathirty-secondlongshot takenfrombehindMarilynMonroein whichsheisseenstrollingwithher hipsswinging;thisphotowasused prominentlyintheadvertisingforthe picture.

OnMay19,1962,Monroewas requestedtoperformatJohnF Kennedy'sbirthdayparty,whereshe didsoalongwithaspeciallyprepared

lyric.Shedidsowhilesinging"Happy Birthday."TheGoldenGlobeAwards wereheldonMarch5,1962,and MarilynwontheawardforWorldFilm Favorite.

CONTROVERSIES

NudeCalendar

AfterMonroeadmittedtotheworldin Marchof1952thatin1949shehad appearedforanudecalendar,she foundherselfinthemiddleofa controversythatlastedfortherestof herlife.Afterdiscoveringboththe photosandthefactthatshehadbeen publiclysuspectedofbeingthemodel

afewweeksearlier,theproduction companyandMonroecametothe conclusionthat,inordertoprotecther career,itwouldbebestforhertoadmit tothemwhathadhappenedwhile emphasizingthatshehadbeenbrokeat thetime.Becauseofthismethod,she wasabletowinthesympathiesofthe generalpublicandgeneratemore interestinherfilms,forwhichshewas nowgettingtopbilling.Monroewas featuredonthecoverofLifemagazine asthe"TalkofHollywood"afterthe

incident,andgossipwriterHedda Hopperpronouncedhertobethe "cheesecakequeen"turned"boxoffice hit"afterthescandal.[98]Thepublic excitementinMonroewascapitalized onbyquicklyreleasingthreeofher films:"ClashbyNight,""Don'tBother toKnock,"and"We'reNotMarried!"

UtilizationofaSubstance

Monroehadareputationforbeing toughtodealwith,whichonlybecame

worseashercareergrew.This reputationwouldcontinuetohurther career.Shewasoftenlateordidnot showupatall,didnotrememberher lines,andinsistedonseveralretakes beforeshewaspleasedwithher performance.Shealsodidnot rememberherlines.Herrelianceon heractingtutors,firstNatashaLytess andsubsequentlyPaulaStrasberg,also annoyedthefilmmakerswhoworked withher.Ithasbeenhypothesizedthat Monroe'sdifficultiesstemfromamix ofperfectionism,poorself-esteem,and performanceanxietyonstage.

Onfilmsets,shefeltthatshehadlittle controloverherperformance,but duringpictureshootings,shehadmore inputintohowshewasportrayedand wasabletobemoreimprovisatory ratherthanaccordingtoascript.She foundthatfilmsetsweremorestressful thanphotoshoots.Shestartedabusing barbiturates,amphetamines,and alcoholinanefforttotreatheranxiety andchronicsleeplessness;however, thisonlymadeherproblemsworseand shedidnotdevelopastrongaddiction toanyofthesesubstancesuntil1956. Herissueswereaggravatedbyheruse ofthesesubstances.

Herpassingaway

Monroe'sbodywasdiscoveredather houseinBrentwoodwhenshewas36 yearsold.Isitpossiblethatshetook herownlife?Anaccident?Ascheme tohidethetruththatwashatchedby theKennedys?Ahomicidecommitted byoneofhermedicalpractitioners? Aftersixtyyears,thereisstillagreat dealofcontroversyaroundthe circumstancessurroundingher untimelydeath.

HOWSHEBECAMEFAMOUS

Herinnatebeautywasafactorin openingdoorsforher,buttheeffortshe putinwasthedrivingforcebehindher meteoricclimbtosuperstardom."She hadapassiontoimproveherselfby readingbooksonpsychology,

philosophy,poetry,art,theatre,and everythingelse,"addsVogel."You nameit,shereadbooksonit."Even aftershehadachievedfameasa Hollywoodactress,shepursuedher interestindramabyenrollingatthe famousActorsStudioinNewYorkand studyingunderLeeStrasberg.Shedid thisbecauseshehadtheambitiontobe adramastudent.Shewasapioneerin manyrespects,andinmanywaysshe wasafeministbeforethewordwas fullyrecognizedorunderstood. Afterbeingrehiredby20thCentury Fox,MarilynMonroeswiftly establishedherselfasthemost marketablestaratthecompany. Followingherroleasatragicfemme fataleinthefilmNiagara(1953),she wentontostarinasuccessionoffilms thathelpedcreateher"dumbblonde" reputation.Thesefilmsinclude timelessmasterpiecessuchasHowto MarryaMillionaire(1953),TheSeven YearItch(1955),andSomeLikeItHot (1962).(1959).Herusualpart,which wasthatofaditzycharmerwith perfectcomictiming,setherapart frompeerssuchasElizabethTaylor, DorisDay,andAudreyHepburn, whosecharactersexemplifiedmany typesoffemininity.Day'sbenign"girl nextdoor"attitudeinvokedthe attractivenessoftheyoungeractress' pin-upcareer,whileTaylor's seductressesbattledwithMonroe's effervescentblondes.Dayalsohada roleintheproductionofthefilm"The SevenYearItch."Hepburn,onthe otherhand,isknownforcultivatingan imageofaristocraticelegance,whichis characterizedbyhersocial sophisticationandflair.

Whenoneconsidersthestar'stroubled personallife,itisevenmore remarkabletoseehowfarshehas comeprofessionally.Monroewas famouslydifficulttoworkwithdueto thefactthatshewasalwayslateto shootsandoftenmessedupherlines. Butshewasnospoiledprincess."Inall honesty,"addsVogel,"shesuffered fromtremendousstagefright.""She

wasanervousmesswhileshooting sequences,sometimesbreakingout intoarashorbecomingphysically unwellatthenotionofacting."Asa meansofcopingwiththetraumatic experiencesshehadgonethroughand theanxiousfeelingsshehad,she misusedthebarbituratesand amphetaminesthatherphysicianshad carelesslygiventoher.

ELLIE SHEFI

Driving Change by Empowering Better Leaders for Better Business

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

“I realize that I am uniquely qualified to help businesses and individuals navigate and best position themselves in a new business era.”

Impact-drivenleaderslikeEllie

Shefiareempoweringindividuals andorganizationstobringneeded changetotheworldofbusiness.

Asanadvisorandstrategistfor individuals,Elliehelpsherclients, includingsix-,seven-,andeight-figure entrepreneurs,buildalignedbusinesses andbecomeglobalbrands.

Andinherworkwithorganizations, she’sacompletecontrastfromtheusual (andold-style)consultanttypeswho lookatthebottomlineandpaylip serviceto“employeecontentedness.” Whilemanycompetitorshavebeen schooledin“bestbusinesspractices,” she’slivedthem.Notawhitehorse who’llcomeinanddictatehow employeesshouldfeelfromthetop down,Elliehelpsmanagementto cultivateemployeesfromthebottomup. It’sarevolutionary,butnecessary, change.Shehelpscreateorganizational cultureswherediverseemployee experiencesandideasarewelcomed. Whenshe’sfinished,alloarsarerowing inthesamedirection.Theworkforce knowsandfeelsthatthebottomlineisa byproductoftheirpersonaldevelopment.

It’stheintersectionofhumanityandhigh performance.It’saholisticapproachthat onlyapersonwithsignificantadvocacy, business,education,andlegal backgrounds—likeEllie—canoffer

FeaturedinthisWomen’sDaySpecial EditionofCIOWomenMagazineis EllieShefi—one of‘TheMost AdmiredWomenLeadersInBusiness –2023.’Ellieisaspeaker,strategist, consultant,corporatetrainer,andtrusted advisortogovernments,universities, NGOs,corporations,andentrepreneurs. Heresheshareswisdomandinsights gainedthroughherdecadesof experienceasaleaderwhocreates impactthroughtheempowermentof others.

ALeaderforAll

“My mission and vision is to change the world and to empower others to do the same!”

Formanyyears,Elliewashappy beingaforceforgood“behindthe scenes”asastaffattorneyinthe judiciary,anadvisortouniversities, andanadvocateformanyhuman rights-relatedcauses.Buta2019 cancerdiagnosisspurredaneven strongerdesiretobeaforceforgood asavisiblewomanleader.

Shedecidedtocomeoutfrombehindthe scenes.

“I said to myself, ‘No more playing small. I am going to step out from the shadows, use my voice, and step into the full embodiment of who I am meant to be.’”

Buthow?Shebeganwritingbooks, speakingonstages,andbeingmoreofa mediapresence.Shesteppedupher individualadvisingandconsultingand begangloballyadvisinggovernmentsand NGOsoncriminaljusticereform,civil rights,andhumanrightsissues.

Nowsheisbringinghereducation, entrepreneurship,advocacy,andlegal expertisetoHRdepartmentsandCSuiteexecutives.

“I realize that I am uniquely qualified to help businesses and individuals navigate and best position themselves in a new business era.”

Businessischanging,butwiththatisa tremendousopportunitytobuildbetter companyculturesandmorediverse andinclusiveenvironments.Ellie recognizesthatthere’snowa chance—andaresponsibility—for businesstodobetter,andshe’susing hervoiceandherexpertisetomake sureleadershavethebesttrainingand toolstogetitright.

Strategist,Consultant,Corporate Trainer,andTrustedAdvisor

“I help organizations optimize their culture and individuals expand their influence.”

Throughherconsultingcompany, MTCConsulting,Elliehelps corporateHRdepartmentsandC-Suite executives,aswellasgovernmentsand NGOs,tooptimizetheiroperations, mitigatetheirrisk,modernizetheir organizationalculture,andstrengthen

theirbottomlinebytruly developingtheirpeopletobuild world-classteams.

Sheoffersassessments,audits,and strategicplans,plusfull implementationassistancethat includesworkshopsandtraining forHRandexecutives,aswellas ongoingquarterlyassessmentsand refinements.Hergoalistohelp organizationsbuildaninclusive, aligned,andefficientcompanywith optimizedoperations.

Forentrepreneurs,authors,and speakers,Elliedevelops,delivers, andleadsinternationalcourses, training,workshops,retreats,and masterminds.

‘MonetizeYourExpertise’is Ellie’sproprietarysystemfor buildinganalignedbusiness, increasingimpactandincome,and becomingaglobally-recognized brand.

‘Best-SellingBookBootcamp’is aweek-longintensivewhereEllie worksdirectlywithauthorstowrite theirmanuscriptandcreatea customizedmonetizationplanfor theirbest-sellingbook.

‘MonetizeYourMessage’isa programforaspiringspeakersto furtheramplifytheirmessage.Init, Elliehelpsspeakerscrafttheir signaturetalks,confidentlyconnect withandcaptivatetheiraudiences,and getbookedonmedia.

‘MastertheMedia’isaone-of-a-kind programwhereEllieguidesindividuals step-by-steptogetresultsfrom interviewsandmediaappearancesso theycanestablishthemselvesasthe go-toexpertintheirfield.

Elliealsoownsafull-service, independentpublishinghouse—Made toChangetheWorld™Publishing.It isthevehiclethroughwhichshehelps mission-drivenindividualstousetheir voice,sharetheirmessagewiththe world,andbuildtheirbrand.Ellieand herteamhelpentrepreneurs,leaders, andexpertspublishbest-sellingbooks which,inturn,promptstheir invitationstokeynotespeaking engagements,TVappearances,and podcastinterviews.

“The best-selling books that we consistently produce are fundamental to successfully building our clients’ brands so they can scale their income and impact.”

I said to myself, ‘No more playing small. I am going to step out from the shadows, use my voice, and step into the full embodiment of who I am meant to be.’

Elliealsoleadsthe‘Sedona SisterhoodRetreat’wherewomen leadersexchangeideasandinsightsas wellasdecompressandrechargewith analignedgroupofhighachievers.It’s asafespaceforwomenleadersto gatherwithpeersandjustBE…a placewheretheyneedn’tleadorhave alltheanswers.

WhattheFutureHolds

“I intend to further consult and advise organizations on optimizing their teams and operations. I will continue to work with companies that are committed to bringing in modern and progressive organizational cultures—those that believe in people over profit, and those that are willing to innovate, optimize, and align with their mission, vision, and values. With my insights, these companies can

cultivate symbiotic and longlasting relationships with their workforce, resulting in a litany of benefits, including greater profits.”

Ellieisdeeplyinvestedinhelping morepeopleusetheirvoice.She knowsthatbusinessisonthe precipiceofchange,andit’sakey timeforpeopletoshowup,stand up,speakup…tousetheirvoice andbetheinstrumentsofthat change.

Inordertofacilitatethose opportunities,sheisincreasingthe numberandtypesofprograms whereshecanguideherclients throughwritingandpublishingtheir best-sellingbooks,becomesoughtafterspeakers,andsharetheir expertisethroughmedia appearances.

Ellieisabeaconforwomentostepupand leadfromthefront.

“We women leaders need to collaborate rather than compete. We need to extend our hand out to one another and help each other rise.”

Sheemphasizesthatwomenleadersin everyindustryshareadutytomentorthe nextgenerationandsharearesponsibility tocreatepositionsandcreateopportunities ratherthanwaitforsomethingtocome along.It’stimeforwomentobuildtheir owntablesratherthanwaitforan invitationtositatone.

EmpoweringWomen

“Be the leader you would want to follow!”

AccordingtoEllie,asuccessfulwoman leadershouldbringtoherbusiness

compassion,integrity,andauthenticityat anoverarchinglevel.Fromtheseguiding principles,shewouldideallystructure andmanagethebusinesswith inclusivity,alignment,empathy,andan abilitytoleadbyexample.

Animpact-driventeam-builderand cheerleader,shewouldcreate collaborativespaceswherepeopleare seen,valued,andcelebratedfortheir individualgifts.Likewise,shewouldput peopleoverprofits,directthebusinessto besociallyresponsible,andmentorand cultivateotherleaderswithin.

OnConfrontingGenderBiases

Elliehasconfrontedgender-related biasesatmicrolevels.Forinstance(and probablyfamiliartomanyofour readers),becauseshelooksyoungandis female,she’softenmistakenfora

secretaryorastudentoranemployee. Consequently,shefeelsthatshemust continuetoamassnumerousand prestigiousaccoladesbecausemen,in particular,don’ttakeherasseriously withoutthem.Shestillfindsthateven having30+yearsofexperience,shehas toproveherselfandherexpertisetomen morethanmenhavetoproveitwhenthey speaktoeachother.

Asfrustratingasthatcanbe,itpalesin comparisontohowproudEllieistobe achievinghergoalsasawomanwho playsveryvisibleleadershiprolesin manytraditionallymale-dominated fields—business,law,and consulting/advising.

“And I do it on my terms!”

NowthatEllie’svoiceisbeingheard,she usesherleadershipstaturetoempower

otherwomentohavetheir voicesheard.

Shenotesthatthedeepershe gotintohercareer,themoreshe realizedthatwomenoftenfelt liketheydidnothaveavoiceor couldnotuseit.Soherfocusis tohelpthemfind,claim,and usetheirvoicethroughher parallelrolesofcoaching, consulting,andcorporate training.Shebelievesthatevery personhasavoiceandcanuse ittoadvocateforthemselves, theirfamilies,their communities,andtheir missions.Butformany,itisnot modelednorencouraged.

“I use my voice to guide others to use theirs. It’s a ripple effect.”

Ellie’sManyAccolades

Elliedescribesbeingswornintothe UnitedStatesSupremeCourtBarby herchildhoodhero,RuthBader Ginsburg,asadefinite“pinchme” moment!Becomingatrustedadvisor togovernments,universities,NGOs, andnonprofitshasalsobeenapinnacle achievement,andisaresponsibility shedoesn’ttakelightly

InadditiontobeingoneofCIO WomenMagazine’s“MostAdmired WomenLeadersInBusiness2023,” Elliehasbeennamedoneofthe“Top 10EntrepreneurstoWatchin2023”by Entrepreneurmagazine.

Lastyear,shewasincludedin MAXIM’s“10MostInspirational BusinessWomenof2022”andCIO Views’“10MostInspiringBusiness WomenoftheYear2022.”Andshe wasselectedasthe“Discrimination andHumanRightsLawyeroftheYear 2022”bytheWomeninLawAwards! BeinginductedintotheNational AcademyofBest-SellingAuthorsand receivingboththeQuillyAwardand

theImpactAwardhavealsobeen capstonesforherliteraryworks. “These awards show that I’ve effectively used my voice for causes that I champion—doing good, ethical business, and successfully advocating for positive changes across all industries for human and civil rights. Receiving these awards reminds me of the importance of stepping up and speaking up, and it spurs me on to continue to do so!”

Beyondalltheaccolades andachievements, thetruepinnaclefor Ellieasawoman leaderhasbeen gettingtofacilitate andwitnessthe momentwhenthe womenshecoaches, mentors,andadvises becomeclearontheir vision,theirmission, andtheirpurpose.

Ellie’sAdvicetotheWomenLeaders ofTomorrow

Ellie’saspirationaladviceisto embracetheonelifethatthey have—theironechanceonthis Earth—andtomakeitcount!Do somethingtheytrulylove…builda businessandabrandthatalignswith theirvalues,theirvision,andtheir missioninlife.Andiftheyarestuckon whomtohelporhow,theyshould

“I am honored to be a leader stewarding change in constitutional rights, civil rights, human rights, and prison reform issues.”

rememberthattheyaremostpowerfully poisedtoservethepersontheyonce were,sotheyshouldlookbackthrough thechallengesthey’veovercomeand recountthestepstheytooktonavigate themandstartthere.

Herpragmaticadviceistoseekout otherwomenleaders.Successtakesa villageandit’simportanttofindan alignedtribeofwomenwhotheycan journeyalongside.And,ofcourse,if Ellie’sworkalignswiththevisionof tomorrow’swomenleaders,shewants

themtoreachout!Sheandherteam wanttoworkwiththem!Theywantto helpcultivateevenmorewomenownedandwomen-ledbusinesses.

Sheencouragesrisingwomenleaders toembodytheprinciples—like authenticity,transparency,inclusivity, socialresponsibility,andbalance—that willattractandretainthetoptalent whoalsoembodythoseprinciples.She emphasizesthatatrueleadershouldbe willingtostandshouldertoshoulder withotherwomenleadersandusetheir

voicestoadvocateforthemselvesand others.

Together,womenleaderscanmakea biggerimpactandcreatewell-rounded organizationsthatbestservetheir widercommunities.AsElliesays, “Let’sdoit!”

ToconnectwithEllieandlearnmore aboutherwork,pleasevisit ellieshefi.com.

I never tire of watching women step into their power and use their business, their voice, and their life as a force for good.

Ward Kylie

The Leading Light of the Nursing Profession, for Today and Tomorrow

Adjunct Professor, RN, MMgt, FACN, FCHSM (HON), Wharton Fellow, MAICD and CE, Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

AdjunctProfessorKylieWardis

ahumanitarian,CEO,equality warrior,transformation specialist,mom,policyreformer, visionaryandafor-purposeleader Theserolesfallshortofherdynamic andstrongleadershippersonality The EnterpriseWorldisproudtointroduce herasoneofTheMostInfluential WomentoWatchIn2023.

Raisedinthewesternsuburbsof Sydney,Australia,lifewassimple,but Kyliewasnot.Littledidsheknowthat shewasabouttobecomeoneofthe country'smostinfluentialprofessional healthleadersandaformidable, passionateadvocateforwomen, children,andequality

Kylie'sstoryisgroundedinserviceto others,avisionforagreaterfuture withatenacitytogetthejobdone.Her

strengthslieinbreakingdownwalls, reframingtheissueforfreshthinking, andbringingpeopletogethertocreate long-lastingsolutions.

Bythevirtueofthis,shehasacquired severalaccoladesovertheyearsand beenrecognizedforherwork.In2017, KyliewontheTelstraACT BusinesswomanoftheYearfor PurposeandSocialEnterprise.

AWhartonFellow,whoalsoholds honoraryacademicappointmentswith fiveleadingAustralianUniversities, KyliereceivedaprestigiousHonorary FellowshipwiththeAustralasian CollegeofHealthServiceManagement (ACHSM)in2019.

Inrecognitionofherleadershipin digitaltransformationinthehealth industry,Kyliewasministerially

appointedasaBoardDirectortothe AustralianDigitalHealthAgency,a BoardDirectortotheAustralian CommissiononSafetyandQualityin HealthCare,theNationalHealthand MedicalResearchCouncil(NHMRC) andHealthTranslationAdvisory Committee(HTAC)whilstholding numerousothernationalandboard positions.

KyliehasservedonnumerousState andTerritorySenate,and ParliamentaryInquiriesandgave evidencein2019attheAustralian AgedCareRoyalCommission.In 2020,KyliewasnamedoneoftheTop 100HealthVoicesforLinkedIn worldwideandwasrecognisedasa NationalInfluencerbyAuSAE,the leadingbodyforassociation executives.

My desire is to leave the world a better place and I have an unrelenting passion to bring others on the journey with me.

KylieisagraduateofWesternSydney University(WSU)forbothher undergraduatestudiesandherMaster ofManagement.In2018shereceived theWesternSydneyUniversityAlumni AwardforProfessionalExcellence, whichwaspresentedbytheChancellor atacelebrationdinnerwith1000 guestsinattendance.

In2022,KyliewasnamedtheNational WinnerofExecutive/TeamLeaderof theYearandOverallNationalWinner oftheOutstandingLeadershipAwards forLeadershipHQAustralia.Within thesameyear,shewasalsonamedthe ACTWinneroftheExcellencein

Women'sLeadershipAwardsby WomenandLeadershipAustralia.

Kyliehasbeenanationalfinalistfor twoofCEOMagazine'sprestigious awards,CEOoftheYearandNot-ForProfitExecutiveoftheYear.Ontopof allofthat,sheisaregularkeynote speaker,author,mediapersonality,and motheroftwo.

FosteringInspiration

“I work to achieve social reforms and policies that give greater access and equity for all and to ensure we are embracing and supporting diversity in all its forms.”

AdjunctProfessorKylieWardisthe CEOoftheAustralianCollegeof Nursing(ACN)andwaspivotalin establishingtheAustralianCollegeof NursingFoundation(ACNF)to supportemergingleadersthrough sponsorshipandmentorshipaswellas inspiringresearchandpolicy.Sheis honouringnursinghistorythroughthe raisingofacommemorativesculpture ofLieutenantColonelVivian BullwinkelattheAustralianWar Memorial.

Whenaskedabouthervision,Kylie says,“Iwantedtocreateaworkplace thatallowedstafftoflourish,andI

wantedtocreateanorganizationthat enablesnursestosucceed,placing themattheforefrontasleadersand decision-makers.AsaRegistered Nursemyself,Iknowthesacrifices,the challenges,andtheeffortthatbeinga nursedemands.Iwantedto,andstill do,problem-solvetomakeitbetterfor everynursingprofessional.”

RefocusingonPurpose

AsCEOofACN,Kyliehasleda programoftransformation,focusing

theorganisationsquaringonits purposetoadvancehealthandshape nursingShehasbuiltnotonlyalegacy ofnursingleadershipbutalsothe importanceofpolicy,sponsorship,and communityaroundit.

Kylieisinspiredtoincreasethe recognitionofnursesandwomenin society Articulatingandamplifyingthe professionalvoiceofnurses,shehas ensuredthattheyhaveamajorseatat thetabletodevelophealthandsocial policy.

Kyliewasinstrumentalinlaunching NurseStrong,aplatform empoweringnursestolookaftertheir ownhealth.Shehasmadea significantcontributiontonumerous policycampaigns,includingthe removalofconversiontherapy, nurse-ledcareinAgedCare,andthe improvementofpopulationhealth outcomes.

ShehasledtheACNcommunityto finditsrelevancethroughpolicy leadership,andpoliticalandindustry influence.ThankstoKylie'sefforts, ACNisnowAustralia'sbeaconfor NurseLeadership.

DigitalChampion

Kyliehasbeenachampionfordigital healthandnursinginformaticsfor severaldecades.

Throughouthercareershehasled majorreformformodernisationof paper-basedsystems,pointofcare solutions,qualityandsafety initiativestominimiseriskto patients.Thisisintandemwitha focusonoptimisingthetimenurses gettospendwiththeirpatients.

Mostimportantly,Kylie'sleadership indigitaltransformationisguidedby avisiontoseedigitalplatformsasa keytoolforhealthequityandgreater accesstoexpertcare.Inparticularly toaddressthedisproportionate illnessessuchaschronicand complexdiseasesforthoselivingin ruralandremotecommunities,as wellasothervulnerableand marginalisedpeople.

Theimportanceoftechnologyinthe healthsectorcannotbeundervalued saysKylie,frommovingstaffto work-from-homemodelsthroughto deliveringimportanteducationaland informationalupdatesviawebinars andhybridlearningmodels.

Onekeyareaofwork,includedKylie leadingtheroleoftheACN ImmunizationforHealthPractitioners coursewhichisnowofferedviaanondemandonlineportal,providingaccess tothelatestinformationon immunizationtoalargeraudience.

TurningPoint

InspeakingtoKylietodayshepresents asawomanofgreatstrength, determinationandconviction.And althoughsheacknowledgesshehas hadthesetraitssinceaveryyounggirl, theroadtobeingavoiceofauthority hasnotbeenwithoutgreatchallenges andsacrifices.

Uponreflection,Kylieconfessesthat shehascomeupagainstmuch criticism,knocksandevenbullying becauseshedaredtospeakoutand dreamofsomethingdifferent, somethingbetterforthestaffandthe consumersofhealthservices.She statesshehasworkedinsome organisationsandteamsthathavehad apackmentalityintoleratingthestatus quo,evenattheexpenseofgoodcare, betteruseofresources,andsafer patientoutcomes.Resistancetochange atthetopofanorganisationis crippling,asisaculturethatdoesn't valueinnovationanddiversity.

Thejourneyhasnotbeenaneasyone forKyliewiththechallengeofwhatis, whatwasandwhatcouldbe.Without herinnerstrengthanddesiretohelp peoplelessfortunatethanherself,she wouldhavepulledbacklongagotofit in.Instead,shehassacrificedthe securityofpositionsandtitlesinthe pursuitofworkingwithotherswhoare alsovalued-basedwhowanttomakea difference..

Withaninnateabilitytoconnectwith peoplefromallwalksoflife,Kylie saysitistheunexpectedconversations andpeopleshehasencounteredthat

havetaughtherthemost,andwho becameherinspirationtokeepfighting thesystem.

Herimpeccableworkethicandability togetpeopletounite,hasresultedin manygreatoutcomesand achievementsfortheteamssheled.A naturalcreativeandsystemsthinker shehasdeliveredgreaterefficiencies andbetteruseofresources.

Asshegainedmoreexperience,her sphereofinfluencegrew,asdidthose whowantedtofollowherdirection.

Kyliehasagreatloveforpeople,and whenyouwalkwithheramongsther peers,youseethisisverymuch reciprocated;peoplesaythatwith Kylietheyfeelheardandseen. “I have always felt that I have a smart brain, a strong voice, and a kind heart and I should use that to make a difference for humanity. I speak for all those who will never get the opportunity to feel heard by decision-makers, powerbrokers, and politicians.”

Owningthisconviction,shehasled ACNinilluminatingNurseLeadership withinhersevenyearsasCEO. Moreover,shehasexceededinmeeting herpersonalKPIsandbusinessgoals todate.

Earlierthisyear,shecompleteda courseonStrategicNon-profit ManagementatHarvardBusiness School.Kyliecontinuouslylooksfor newwaystobetterherselfinherrole andiscommittedtopersonal development.

BehindTheCurtainsOfSuccess

Agoodleaderdefinesorganizational success.Kylie'sleadershipstyle reflectsallshadesofvictorywith empathy,compassion,innovation, problem-solving,andseizingevery opportunity

Everyonebecomesanurseforadifferent reason.However,atthecoreofACN, therearecaringpeoplewhowanttomake adifferenceandhelpothers.The organization'spurposehasalwayscentred aroundpeople,andKylieisdeterminedto buildastrong,supportiveandinclusive teamtoservetheirnursingcommunity.

Havingateamthatsharesthesamevision iswhatmakesACNabeaconofhope. Kyliestrivestogiveherteamnew opportunities,supportstheirideasand initiatives,challengesthemfor professionalgrowthandensurestheyhave thehelpneededtodotheirjob.Overthe lastyearthestructureoftheteam,the roles,andKPIshavebeenrefreshed, givingstaffgreateropportunitiesfor growthanddevelopment.

“I believe connection to purpose and a culture of innovation, creativity, flexibility, and problemsolving is key to staff retention, progression and instilling an atmosphere of anything is possible.”

AChinkInTheArmor

Duringtheriseofthepandemic, Australiaexperiencedan unprecedentedimpactonthe healthcaresystemand subsequentlyonACN.Nurseshad toundergobeingoverworkedand underpaid,dealingwithworkplace violenceandnothavingadequate accesstopersonalprotective equipment.ACNtookupthe manteltoadvocateforthenursing professionandensurealltheir

communitywasrespected,heardand supportedasbesttheycouldduring thistime.

KylieandtheACNteamorganized over1,000carepackagesbedelivered tohospitalswhowerefeelingburntout fromthepandemic,alltheproductsin thesepackagesweresourcedfrom bushfire-strickenregions.

InternallyatACN,Kyliemadesureher stafffeltsupportedandvaluedby givingthematailoredcarepackage filledwithwell-being-focuseditems–all82staffreceivedonedeliveredto theirhomes.Whilstthismightseem likeasimpleidea,itwaslogistically challengingandexpensivetoexecute; butitwastimely,practical,andvery wellreceived.

Ontheotherhand,post-pandemichas openedupmanyopportunitiesfor nursestobeheardatthedecisionmakingtable.

“I'm proud to represent the nursing profession and lead us into a new era.”

AnOrganizationStandingStrong

TheAustralianCollegeofNursingisa purpose-ledorganization,thatis committedto'ShapingHealth, AdvancingNursing'.

ByShapingHealth,theycreateareal andlastingimpactonthewayall healthcaresystemsaredesigned, delivered,supported,andresourced.It hasauniqueperspectiveofhowthey willshapehealthtoensureall Australianshaveaccesstohigh-quality care.

WithAdvancingNursing,the organizationsupportsnursesandthe healthsectortotrain,inspire,educate, uplifttheskillsandexpectationsof nurses.Theyarecreatingaworldwhere thenursingprofessioniswell-respected andappreciated.

Thishasbeeninitiatedwiththesole thought,toenhancehealthcareanda strongbeliefthatallnurses,regardless oftheirjobtitleorlevelofseniority,can beleaders.Bybringingtogether thousandsofextraordinarynursesfrom acrossthecountry,ACNbuildsastrong collectivevoicefornursing.

ACNrepresentsinexcessof150,000 nursesthroughcorporateandindividual memberships.Itisthevoiceofthe 400,000-strongnursingprofessionin Australia.Theorganizationhasbeen responsibleforgraduatingmorethan 6,171studentsthroughnationalcourses.

AStepAhead

“This is a very exciting time where we are commanding a new history with respect, regard and influence.”

Kylieisahumanitarianatheart.She hasinvesteddecadesindevelopingand empoweringwomenasshebelieves whenwomenareinvolved,children canflourish.

Kylie'spassiontoseeaworldwherea nurseisateverytableahealthcare decisionismade,pavesthewayfor nursestobeseenasleadersin healthcare,andhaveaprofessional voiceofinfluenceandimpact.

Nurseshavesomanyavenuestobe involved,network,learnandcontribute tothegreaterbodyofknowledge.The challengesalongwiththeirworkare oftenmissed,notsharedorsoughtout. Thisisnowchanging.

Moreover,ACNnowaimstoovercome therisksthatarebornebythe professioninAustralia–workforce shortages,occupationalviolence,and burnout.

ACNhasinitiativesandprograms undersixbrandpillars:

Ÿ Advocacy–Toadvocatetheissues forthenursingprofession,making realandlastingchanges

Ÿ Community–Tobuildastrong communityofnurses

Ÿ Education–Totrain,educate, inspireandmentornurses

Ÿ Leadership–Preparenursestolead andfacilitateopportunities

Ÿ Policy–Setthestandardfor exemplaryhealthcare

Ÿ SocialImpact–Improvethe beneficialimpactnurseshaveon oursociety

Goingforward,thecontributionfrom ACNtowardsbuildingstronger economies,genderequality,and healthiercommunitieswillbe paramount.

ExperienceSpeaksLouder

“My advice to women is to understand who they are, what they bring to the position and organization as well as the areas they need to strengthen. We should all understand we have more learning and growth to do, and we should commit our lives to personal and professional development. This will require finding the right mentors and coaches who will challenge you. Then it is up to you to do the personal work to be authentic and assimilate the learnings into improving the lives of those you serve.

Surround yourself with exceptional people at every level and let them challenge you and let them soar. Know ahead of time that you will not have all of the answers but stand in your conviction and courage when you do know the right thing to do.

Being a CEO or business leader comes with great privilege and power but most importantly it comes with great responsibility Always conduct yourself with integrity, grace, clarity, and purpose, and be filled with gratitude and kindness, even when making tough decisions. Time is the most precious resource today, and it is not renewable so be respectful of other people's time, as well as your own and be decisive so people can follow your lead.”

HARBOUR BRIDGE

The National Icon of Australia!

HISTORY

TheSydneyHarbourBridgeisasteelarchbridgethatislocatedinAustralia andcrossesSydneyHarbour(also knownasPortJackson).Thebridge, whichhaditsinauguralopening ceremonyin1932,isnowusedasthe primaryconnectorforpublic transportationbetweenSydneyandits northernsuburbs.Becauseithasaspan ofaround500meters(1,650feet),itis consideredtobeoneofthelongest steel-archbridgesintheworld.Along itslength,itisequippedwithtwo pedestrianwalkways,ahighway,and fourseparaterailwaylines.

In1924,Bradfieldwasinchargeof overseeingthebeginningofthe project.Becauseofthedepthof SydneyHarbour'swaters,itwas impossibletoemploytemporary supports,thereforethesteelarchwas constructedfromeithersideofthe harbor.Thetwosidesfinallyconverged inthemiddleintheyear1930,anda grandceremonywasheldtocelebrate thebridge'sofficialopeningonMarch 19,1932.

CULTURALSIGNIFICANCE

TheSydneyHarbourBridgewas designatedashavingexceptional nationalhistoricvaluebythe AustralianHeritageCouncil.Its buildingwasasignificanteventin Australianhistory.Itsinaugurationin 1932wasessentialinthebuildingof contemporarySydneyandservedasa focalpointfornationaloptimism throughouttheGreatDepression.The HarbourBridgehasbecomealasting nationallandmarkandhasinspired manyofAustralia'sleadingartists.Itis oneoftheworld'smostmagnificent archbridges.Althoughitdoesnothave theworld'slongestarchspan,itsmass andloadcapacityarelargerthanthose ofothersignificantarchbridges,and

nootherbridgeinAustraliaequalsto itstechnologicalimportance.The bridgewasthemostexpensive engineeringfeatincontemporary Australia,andalthoughbeingover80 yearsold,ithasyettomeetitsfull capacity.TheSydneyHarbourBridge isespeciallynotableforitsaffiliation withJohnJobCrewBradfield,oneof Australia'smostillustriouscivil, structural,andtransportengineers, whoproducedtheoverall specificationsandoversawthewhole project.

LOCATION

TheSydneyHarbourBridgeinthe countryofAustraliamaybefoundata latitudeof-33.852222andalongitude of151.210556.TheSydneyHarbour BridgeislocatedinAustralia.From Sydney'sCentralBusinessDistrictall thewayuptotheNorthShore.

HOWTOREACH(MODESOF TRANSPORTATION)

ByTrain

ByTram

ByFerry Taxi Bus

THENEARESTAIRPORT

SydneyAirportistheclosestairportto theSydneyHarbourBridge(SYD) NEARESTRAILWAYSTATION

MilsonsPointStation

NEARESTFERRYSTATION

FerrystationsnearSydneyHarbour BridgeinSydney

KirribilliWharf

MilsonsPointWharf

JeffreyStreetWharf

NEARESTPLACEOF ACCOMODATIONANDCOSTTO HARBOURBRIDGE

FourSeasonsHotel

TheFourSeasonsHotelSydneyis colorfulandelegant,withmagnificent harbourfrontviewsandaluxuryday spawithspecialskincareand aromatherapytreatments.Itislocated inthehistoricRocksneighborhood, onlyashortwalkfromthecity'sretail andcommercialdistricts. Thecosteachnightis$300pernight

TheSebelQuayWestSuites

WhenyoustayatTheSebelQuayWest SuitesSydney,youcanexpectnothing butamazinghospitality,elegant accommodations,andexquisite service.Our5-starhotelprovideslarge apartment-styleapartmentswithviews oftherenownedSydneyHarbour Bridge,OperaHouse,TheRocks,and CircularQuay.TheSebelQuayWest SuitesSydneyissuitableforshort getaways,specialevents,andlongtermvacations,andislocatedinthe historicRocksarea,12.4kilometers

fromSydneyAirportandtheFerry Terminal.

Cost:$240pernight

HotelKithDarlingHarbour

HotelKithDarlingHarbourisa modernurbansanctuary Thisboutique hotelhasfoursmallroomtypes, includingthePetitequeenandPetite twinroomseriesfortravelers searchingforafashionableand comfortableplacetobedafteralong dayout,aswellastheStandardqueen roomsandQueenwithBalconyrooms forthatmorewiggleroom.

Cost:$230

CrownTowersSydney

CrownTowersSydneyisthegold standardinAustralia'spremiumhotel sector,havingreceivedaForbesaward forguestsafety.Eachaccommodation

hasstylish,contemporarydécorthat capturesthespiritofthestunningand distinctiveharborsideposition,with wonderfullyframedviewsofSydney's skyline.

Cost:$500pernight

MUSTFOODTOTRYOUT

XOCrispyFriedDumpling(5)Scallop Steamed(2pieces)

HalfshellscallopsteamedwithXOchilli andshallotsoysauce

QuailwithSaltandPepper(2pieces)

Stir-FrywithDriedChickenandBlack BeansBlackBeanSaucewithFired ChickenThighFillet(skinon)

MushroomwithSeasonalVegetablesin SoySauceVegetableSupreme

ChopsofMandarinPork

DuckinPlumSaucewithFriedPork ChopsTossedinSoyandChinkiang BlackVinegar

DucklingCrispywithSugarCaneand

PlumSauce

FilletPanFriedwithWasabiWasabiSlatheredSteakCube

StirFriedSalmonCubewithXOChilli

XOChipotleSeafoodDuckwith MushroomSoupandDryConpoy

SeafoodBeancurdSoupSoupwithHot andSourSauceSoupwithCrabmeat andSweetCorn

THINGSTODOANDTHINGS NOTTODO.

THINGSTODO

1.HarborCruisewithLunchBuffet

2.HarborCruisewithPremium3CourseDinner

3.Open-TopBigBusHop-onHop-off Tour

4.3-HourCatamaranWhaleWatching Tour

5.HarbourE-BikeTourGuided

6.CLIMBtothehighestarchofthe HarbourBridge.

7.Admirethesunriseorsunsetfromthe HarbourBridge.

THINGSNOTTODO

1.Goingonastrollwithoutatourguide

2.Stayingoutlateatnight.

3.Attemptingtoenterthewater BESTTIMETOVISIT.

Ifyou'reconsideringaBridgeClimbing Adventure,youmaybewonderingwhen theoptimumtimetoclimbtheSydney HarbourBridgeis.Thequickansweris thatyoucandosowheneveryouchoose. WhatmakestheBridgesowonderfulis thatitprovidesafantasticperspectiveof thecity,theharbor,anditsenvironsatall timesofday.

Climbsareheldatdawn,noon,sunset, andatnight.Eachtimeofdayhas variousfeaturesthatmakeaClimb uniqueandwellworthrevisiting.

CLIMBINGDURINGTHEDAYIS ENJOYABLE.

Duringtheday,youcanhearSydney's hecticbuzz,fromshipssailingbelow toSydneysidersgoingabouttheir business.

ViewsoftheazureseasofSydney Harbour,theOperaHouse,andthe splendoroftheRoyalBotanicGardens willbeavailableasyourise. TheClimngiteamcanalsoprovideyou withsomefantasticphotographs.

CLIMBINGATNIGHTCAN PROVIDEABEAUTIFULNIGHT VIEW

Atnight,Sydneycomesalivewith brilliantlightsandalivelynightlife.In theevening,theBridgeClimbofferslit 360-degreeviewsofthecityandits surrounds.

CLIMBINGATDAWN

Thesaying"theearlybirdgetsthe worm"accuratelyreflectsmorning climbing.Believeuswhenwesuggest thatgettingupearlytowatchthedawn overSydneyHarbourisworthwhile.

CLIMBINGATTWILIGHT

Thetransformationofthedayinto theeveningfromtheSummitisa spectacularsightthatmustbe experiencedtobeappreciated.The benefitofatwilightClimbisthat yougetthebestofbothworlds: SydneyduringthedayandSydney atnight.

NEARBYPLACES

PylonLookout

TheentrancetothePylonLookout andMuseum,oneofthetopSydney touristsites,islocatedatthefirst pylon.

TheOperaBar

Yes,thislocationallowsyoutokill twobirdswithonestone!TheOpera Bar,whichsituatedrightopposite theSydneyHarbourBridge,hasone ofthegreatestviewsofthebridge. Youmaygetupupandpersonal withtheSydneyOperaHousebefore relaxingwithadrinkandsome harbourbridgeshots.

BluesPointReserve(McMahons Point)

BluesPointReserveatMcMahons Pointisalocalfavoritebecauseit providestheidealsettingforapicnic withaview Welivedfairlyneartothis locationandpasseditonourwayto theboat.Despitethefactthatwesawit everyday,itstillastoundedus. Atlowtide,atinybeachemerges, allowingyoutosnapaphotosquareon (andyoucanevengetsomeoneinthe frametoofferperspective,asourniece graciouslydidabove!).

CahillExpressway

TheCahillExpresswayisanexcellent locationforanighttimephotoofthe HarbourBridge,particularlyifyou happentobeintownduringVivid. Youcanobtainaviewofthewhole harbour,includingthebridgeandthe OperaHouse.DuringVivid,youmay capturesomeincrediblelighttrails, likeourbuddyLeedidwiththisphoto.

ObservatoryHill

ObservatoryHillprovidesa spectacularviewoftheHarbourBridge andTheRocks.Thereisalargegrass

torelaxon,whichisidealforapicnic andaterrificareatoviewthesunset (whichhappensintheopposite directiontothebridgebutstilladds lovelysoftlighttophotos).It'salso freetoparticipate.

AVAILABLETOURS

BigBusSydneyandBondiHop-on Hop-offTour

ASydneyandBondiBeachbustrip providesalloftheadvantagesofa guidedtour,suchashassle-free transportationandonboardaudio commentary,whileallowingyouto exploretheattractionsatyourown speed.Ticketsaregoodfor24or48 hours,allowingyoutojumponandoff atsightssuchasSydneyHarbour,the Rocks,theRoyalBotanicGarden,and HydePark,orjustrelaxandenjoythe sceneryfromanopen-topdoubledeckerbus.

SydneyTheRocksGuidedWalking Tour

Onthisguidedwalkingtourof Sydney'shistoricarea,discoverthe

mysteriesofSydney'slegacy.Your guidewillleadyoualongshady lanewaysandcobbledcourtyards whereyou'lldiscoversomeofSydney's earliestbuildings,includingCadman's Cottage,builtin1816,andthe GarrisonChurch,builtinthe1840s, withstunningviewsofSydney HarbourandtheCampbellsCove Wharves.

SydneyBikeTours

Thiscitybicycletripallowsyoutosee Sydneylikeanative,withfourdistinct itinerarychoices.Allowyourguideto handletherouteandnavigationwhile youenjoytheview,passingattractions liketheSydneyHarbourBridgeand theSydneyOperaHouse.Youcan

chooseabiketourthatfitsyour scheduleandbudgetbyofferinga varietyoftourlengthsandfocalpoints.

SydneyHarbourHighTeaCruise

Enjoyaleisurelyafternoonsailaround SydneyHarbour,completewithhigh teatreatsandsparklingchampagne. Duringthis1.5-hourpicturesque viewingtour,you'llgetgreatviewsof classicSydneysitesincludingthe SydneyOperaHouse,SydneyHarbour Bridge,FortDenison,andthecity skyline.Upgradetogetawindowsea withgreatviewsoftherenowned gorgeousharborcity.Keepyour cameraavailableforamazingpicture opportunitiesineverydirection.

Reserveatablefora2-Course1.5Houror3-Course3-Hourlunchcruise inSydneyHarbour Asyourboatglides downtheriver,you'llseeiconic SydneysightsincludingtheSydney OperaHouseandtheSydneyHarbour Bridge.Yourseateddiningexperience includesdedicatedserviceforyour chosentwoorthree-coursemeal.As youtakeinthescenery,avarietyof freshseafood,pork,andveggiemeals areoffered.Upgradewhenmaking yourreservationtoensureawindow seat.

SydneyHarbourTopDeckLunch Cruise

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EducationisPower!

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“Every experience is a lesson and it guides you from one place to another.”

WhatMadeChristinaChooseMakeUp?

Christinaalwayslovedbeingcreative andmakingpeoplefeelgoodabout themselves.Shealsolovedmeeting newpeopleandtravelingtheworld.By becomingamakeupartist,Shewas abletodoallofthiswhilehavingthe flexibilityofawork-lifebalance.This careerhasgivenChristinasomany uniqueopportunitiesthatsheusedto dreamof.

“Figure out what you love, then find a way to make money doing it.”

BrushingupHerSkills

Beforebecomingamakeupartist, Christinaworkedasanimage consultantandapersonalshopper.She wasalsoatennisteacherandcompeted attheprolevelmomentarilybefore retiring.Christinathenstartedher careerasamakeupartistin1995and foundedherownmakeupline,Pretty GirlMakeup,in1996.

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Wordsofwisdomforheryoungerself:

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What'sPrettyGirlMakeupAbout:

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Christina'sworkisinspiredbyherlove ofbeauty,fashion,music,andart.

PrettyGirlMakeupisChristina'sway offulfillinghergoalofmakingpeople feelandlookbeautifulinside&out.

PrettyGirlMakeupisalineoflonglastinglipglossesthatarehydrating, moisturizing,andanti-aging.Christina foundedthecompanyonthebeliefthat everygirlisaprettygirlandshould feelatherabsolutebest.Shebelieves increatingproductsthatnotonlylook goodonyoubutarealsogoodforyou. Eachlipglossismadewithclean, veganingredientsandiscruelty-free, makingthemasaferchoiceforanyone.

HurdlesAlongTheWay:

WhenChristinastartedherjourneyin 1995,shedidn'thaveanyclients.To remedythat,shebefriendedlocalsalon ownersandconvincedthemtolether domakeoversontheircustomers withoutchargingasinglepenny.Inthe

hopesthattheywouldlikeherwork andhireherinthefuture,shealso reachedouttolocalphotographersin herareaandofferedherservicesfor free.Ittookyearsofhardworkfor Christinatobuildasuccessful clienteleonwhichshecouldrely

JourneyTowardsGrowth:

Onethingthathasimpacted Christina'sgrowthrecentlyis appearingonpodcasts.Christina neverthoughtthatpeoplewouldwant tohearheradviceaboutlifeand business,yetshebooksmultiple podcastsaweekthatgiveherthe opportunitytoexpandherbrandatno cost.Onthepodcasts,Christinatalks aboutphilanthropiccauses,subjects shecaresabout,andherpersonal products.Podcastshavegivenhera platformtomarketherselfinaway thatisuniqueandonethatshehas neverdonebefore.Christinaalso appearsonNBC'sCALiveasa beautyexpertwherepeoplefromall overthestateareabletogetapeekat hermakeuptechniquesassheshared them.

Keytolong-standingSuccess:

Neversayingnoandnevergivingup istheultimatekeytoChristina's success.Asuccessfulcareerrequires hardworkanddedication.Tobecome successful,youhavetobewillingto keeppushingyourselfandsayyesto everyopportunitythatcomesyour way.Shebelievesyoucannevertake yoursuccessforgrantedorhavethe beliefthatyoumadeit.

“Everything you worked for can be taken away if you stop hustling.”

Seeingthebiggerpicture:

Thebeautyindustryhasexpandedin manywaysandsohasChristina's

visionforhercareer.Whenshefirst startedout,therewerenoinfluencers andnosocialmediabuttoday,the industrywouldfallapartwithout SocialMediaandInfluencers. Adaptingtochangesiscrucialbecause theworldchangesandwithit,youwill havetochange.Ifyoustaystagnant,in mostcases,youwillnotmakeit.

WhatTheFutureHolds:

Currently,Christinaisworkingona newlineofhigh-qualityproducts called“I'mTooBusy”.Thislinewill includeskincare,haircare,andmakeup thatisinfusedwithCBDtoprovide customerswiththemaximumpossible healthbenefits.Furtherexplainingthe benefitsofCBD,Christinasaysthat thecalmingpropertiesofCBDwill helpkeepcustomers'skinfrombeing irritatedbynaturalenvironmental stressors.

Inadditiontothisproductline, Christinaisalsointheprocessof creatingherownpodcast.Sheplansto usethisplatformtotalkabout everythingfromwomeninbusinessto wellness,mindset,manifestation,and ofcourse,makeuptips.

WordofAdviceForfuture entrepreneurs:

“Becomfortableinbeing uncomfortable,takerisks,anddonot beafraidoffailure.Theonlyreal failureisifyoudonottryatall.There aremillionsofmakeupartiststo choosefrom,sonevertakeanything forgranted.Whenyou'reworkingwith people,alwaysbeateamplayerand keepapositiveattitude.Thiswillmake allthedifferencewhenyou'rebuilding yourclienteleandbrand.”

WHO ARE THE 10 GLOBAL INNOVATION

LEADERS IN MANUFACTURING? LEADERS

BCGsaysthatleading

innovatorsneeda“well-tuned GlobalInnovationLeaders system”thatcanspotnewproduct, service,andbusinessmodel opportunities.Thissystemneedstobe abletobedevelopedquicklyand scaledupsuccessfullyoverandover again.

BCGsaysthatrepeatinnovatorswho aresuccessfuldothreethingsright: Theywanttomakeinnovationatop priorityandaredecisiveabout investmentsandgoals.They understandhowimportantsizeis.They createasystemforGlobalInnovation Leadersthatwillleadtoacycleof success.

Herearethe10GlobalInnovation LeadersinManufacturing:

1.Siemens

Siemenshasbeenmakingnewthings formorethan170years,andmanyof itsinventionshavechangedhowthe worldworkstoday.Someexamplesare thePointertelegraph,whichchanged thewaypeoplecommunicated,the Dynamo,whichpavedthewayfor modernelectricity,andSIMATIC, whichhasbeenchangingtheway automationworksfordecades.

“Siemensmakesitsmarkwith innovationsthatmatter—Global InnovationLeadersthataren’tjust new,butalsochangemarketstandards asnewproducts,solutions,or services,”saysSiemens.

2.Volkswagen

Itsgoalisto“shapemobilityforfuture generations”by“becominga sustainablemobilityproviderthat servesasarolemodelintheareasof environment,safety,andintegrity.”

VolkswagenGroupInnovationhas beenthebaseforaglobalecosystem

forinnovationsince2019.The groupusesawiderangeofskills andaninternationalnetworkto comeupwithnewideasfor decarbonization,security,saving resources,andfuturemobility

Ÿ GlobalInnovationLeadersin Manufacturing

Ÿ SustainableMobility

Ÿ Intel’sInnovations

3.Intel

Intel’smissionisto“createworldchangingtechnologythat improvesthelivesofeveryoneon earth.”Thisiswhatkeepsthe companygoing,eventhoughit hasbiggoals.GlobalInnovation Leadersisattheheartofthis mission,andIntelworkstomake theworldsafer,buildhealthyand thrivingcommunities,andmake peoplemoreproductive.

GordonMoore,oneofIntel’scofounders,predictedin1965that thenumberoftransistorsona microchipwoulddoubleevery twoyears.Thispredictionledto manyofIntel’sinnovationsinthe industry.“Thisidea,which becameknownasMoore’sLaw, becamethegoldenruleinthe electronicsindustryandsparked newideas.”

4.Adidas

ThefounderofAdidas,Adi Dassler,hadasimplegoal:to improveathletes.Global InnovationLeadersareatthe heartofthebusinessbecauseof thisandthedesiretomake productsthatworkwellandcan bemadeinasustainableway

“Thechoiceofmaterialsandhow theyaremadearethetwomain waysourinnovationteamscan

affecttheenvironmentalfootprintofour products,”saysAdidas,whichistaking stepstodealwithplasticwaste,recycle materials,anduselessvirginplastic.

TheNikebrandcanbedescribedin manyways,butitsgoalisalwaysthe same:to“inspireandinnovateforevery athleteintheworld.”

Nikehasawell-thought-outstrategythat coversawiderangeofsports,lifestyles, andpricepoints.Thisgivesthe companymorechancestobeinnovative andgrowinthelongrun.

“GlobalInnovationLeadersistheone thingthatdrivesNike’sbusinessin everyway.It’sinournaturetotrynew things.Nikesays,“It’sthefuelthat keepsusgoing.”“Becausewe’re connectedtoathletesandcustomers,we canmaketechnologiesandproductsthat changethegame.

6.Tesla

Teslawasstartedin2003,anditsgoalis stillthesameasitwasthen:“tospeed upthearrivalofsustainable transportationbybringingcompelling electriccarstothemassmarketassoon aspossible.”

Thiscommitmenttogreen transportationiswhatkeepsTesla comingupwithnewideasandworking withothercompaniestogrowthe marketforelectricvehicles(Evs).Tesla hasbeencalledapioneerintheEV batteryindustrybecauseitknowshow importantitistokeepimprovingbattery technology

7.Sony

Sonyhasbeenmakingnewthingsfor morethan70years.ItmadeJapan’sfirst magnetictaperecorderin1950,thefirst commerciallysuccessfultransistorradio in1995,thefirstcommercialbatterypoweredportableTVin1959,thefirst

5.Nike

videocassetterecorder(VCR)in1971, andthefirstcommercialconsumergradecamcorderin1983.

AkioMorita,theco-founderofSony, hasthreepiecesofadvicewhenit comestoGlobalInnovationLeaders: “Tryinnovationbyelimination,” “Ignorethedoubters,believein yourself,”and“Ignorefocusgroups andinsteadtrytopredictwhat customerswillwant.”

8.Huawei

Overthepast30years,Huaweihas spentmorethan$100billionon researchanddevelopment.David Harmon,DirectorofEUPublicAffairs atHuawei,saysthatGlobalInnovation Leadersareapartofthecompany’s DNA.

Huawei’splansformovingfrom Innovation1.0toInnovation2.0were laidoutin2019.“InInnovation1.0,we focusedonhowtomeetcustomer needsthroughtechnologicaland engineeringGlobalInnovation Leaders.WilliamXu,Directorofthe BoardandPresidentoftheInstituteof StrategicResearchatHuawei,said,“In Innovation2.0,wewillfocuson theoreticalbreakthroughsand inventionsthataredrivenbyour sharedvisionforthefuture.”

9.Samsung

Samsunghashighstandardsforits peopleandtechnologiesbecauseitis committedto“creatingsuperior productsandservicesthatmakethe worldabetterplace.”Theelectronics companyputsalotofmoneyintoits employees.Ithasacultureof innovationbasedontraining,methods thatcanbeusedagainandagain,and anelitecreativeformation.

Samsung’scommitmenttoGlobal InnovationLeaderscanbeseeninits “SamsungStrategyandInnovation

Center”(SSIC).There,thecompany workswithvisionaryentrepreneursand innovatorstofindanddevelopnew technologiesthatwillhelppeopleall overtheworldlivehappier,healthier, andwealthierlives.

TheSSICsays,“TheSamsung StrategyandInnovationCenteris takingtheworldincreativenew directionsthroughinnovative,reliable productsandservices,talentedpeople, aresponsibleapproachtobusinessand globalcitizenship,andcollaboration withourpartnersandcustomers.”

10.Apple

WithstrongQ1resultsfor2021 totalingUS$111.4bninrevenue,Apple isdefinitelytheworld’s“mostvaluable company.”However,Apple’sCEOTim Cooksaysthat“thisquarterforApple wouldn’thavebeenpossiblewithout thetirelessandinnovativeworkof everyAppleteammemberworldwide.”

Applehasmademanyimportant changestohowtechnologyismade overtheyears.Forexample,the iPhone,whichcameoutin2007,was thefirstdevicetoofferafullversionof theinternetthatwasn’tshrunkdown.

Today,Appleisstilltryingtoimprove itsGlobalInnovationLeadersby makingitsowncomputerchips,the M1processor.Whatusedtotake multiplechipstodoisnowdoneona singlechip,calleda“systemonachip” (SoC).“EveryMacthathasM1turns intoatotallydifferentkindofproduct. Thisisnotbetter Applesays,“It’sa bigstepforward.”