From Shop Floor to Sportsgirl CEO

What does it take to rise from the retail floor at 16 to become CEO of two of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands?

Former Sportsgirl and Sussan CEO Colleen Callander joins Kate and Tobi on Hear Me ROAR to share the real story behind her extraordinary leadership journey.

After more than 30 years in Australian retail, including 13 years as CEO, Colleen stepped away from the executive office to begin a new chapter as a bestselling author, keynote speaker, business adviser and founder of Mentor Me Women.

This conversation explores:

• Colleen’s rise from Just Jeans to the CEO office
• The difference between authority and genuine leadership
• Why people-first cultures drive stronger performance
• The personal cost of burnout
• Building confidence through deliberate action
• Why kindness and accountability belong together
• Walking away from a successful career to begin again
• Helping more women find their voice and back themselves

Colleen’s story is a powerful reminder that confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build, one courageous decision at a time.

Connect With Colleen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-callander-919678140/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

Show Links:

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

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