NATASHA KELSO

Learn how to make yourself known
Natasha had been with the Commonwealth Bank for 12 months when she was encouraged by her manager to take part in the Xplore Career Resiliency Program. Natasha's self esteem was pretty low at this point, after having lost her previous job in the banking industry due to the global financial crisis, and so she thought this would be a good way to build her confidence. Read Natasha's story »

THILAKA WEERASOORIYA

Thilaka's extraordinary journey from Sri Lanka to Australia is a story of her passion and determination to achieve what she wants from life.

Thilaka migrated to Australia in 2009 on a skilled migrant visa with her husband. They stayed with Thilaka's uncle on their arrival until her husband found his first job and they were able to afford their own place to live. Read Thilaka's story »

MAREE SUMERTHA

Support others with your knowledge and experience
Maree has been working at CBA for over 30 years, so when the opportunity was presented to her to attend the Xplore Senior Career Resiliency program she agreed, but at the same time was rather ambivalent as to any benefit.
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ALISDAIR BARR

Visualise your goals every day
Alisdair was introduced to the Xplore Senior Career Resiliency program in late 2010 through his employer CBA. He was nominated for the in-house program that included 4 group coaching sessions and 4 one-on-one coaching sessions.
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LOUISE McDOUGALL

Building on your strengths
Louise was introduced to the Xplore Career Resiliency program in 2007 by a colleague at Transurban. At the time she was looking for something to assist her in gaining more self-confidence and assertiveness, as she was about to step up to a management role. Louise had been targeted to take on a maternity leave cover for the HR Manager and so she wanted to ensure that she was ready for the challenge.
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CARMEL TURNER

Start having more meaningful conversations
When Carmel was nominated by senior management for the Xplore in-house Career Resiliency program she had to question, "why me?" The answer, "because you're a high performer in the department". A great compliment and reward.
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NATASHA ABULAFIA

Focus on your goals to achieve success
Natasha has been working at Sydney Water for over 15 years. She believes their support for her development and flexible working conditions have made it possible for her to realise her career aspirations.
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LEE-ANNE MOLONY

Sometimes the only barrier to your success is you
Do you feel as though you have to be perfect in your current role in order to move into a more senior position? This is exactly how Lee-Anne had always seen it, until she learned that this was not necessarily true.
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DEBORAH JENKINS

Don't be afraid to seek support within your organisation
At the time of Deborah's enrolment onto the Xplore Career Resiliency pilot program in 2005, she was unsure of where she was heading with her career. Deborah had been chosen to attend the in-house program with her employer KPMG.
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MAUREEN COLLINS

Focus on your own personal growth to make changes in your life
Maureen never dreamt that a discussion at a Pakistan cricket match would be the catalyst to change her life so dramatically. Chatting to the Pakistan Team Coach at the match she realised she'd found something she needed - Xplore!
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LOUISE LAFFEY

Tune into your natural networking style
Louise had always known that her life would not be ordinary but she could never have predicted that it would be so extraordinary!
As a senior commercial manager at Telstra, Louise had already taken many twists and turns in her career.
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SOPHIE CALLANDER

Be open and receptive to every opportunity
Sophie Callander is a successful commercial property lawyer and busy mum of two. Read the captivating story of how her exciting career has taken her around the world, and the impact that the Xplore Resiliency Program has had on her life.
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