Confident Communication for Leaders with Carol Fox, Ep 159

🎙️New Episode Alert! Confident Communication for Leaders with Carol Fox, Ep 159🎙️

This week on The Macro Perspective, Marcos and Seamus sit down with leadership and communication expert Carol Fox, former President of Women Sport Australia and Australian Financial Review’s “100 Women of Influence,” to explore how confident communication elevates leaders and drives positive change. Carol blends her decades of elite-sport performance, emergency services, and team-building experience to teach leaders how to connect, influence with integrity, and support meaningful cultural shifts.

Here’s what you'll learn:

🗣️ How confident communication builds trust and authority—transforming interactions across teams and organizations. ⚖️ Why gender equality in sports and business matters—and how leaders can champion inclusivity through Title IX principles. 💡 Overcoming imposter syndrome—with self-compassion and reframing techniques that fuel personal growth. 🌱 The power of kindness and mentorship—to nurture future leaders who create positive, lasting impact.

Whether you're in the boardroom, on the field, or shaping community culture, this episode is full of actionable strategies for stepping into more authentic and confident leadership.

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Carol Fox and Her Work

(02:07) Carol's Journey into Leadership and Communication

(04:11) Pivotal Moments in Advocacy for Women in Sports

(08:17) The Evolution of Women's Sports and Gender Equality

(11:40) The Business of Women's Sports and Market Growth

(17:10) Understanding Title IX and Its Impact

(18:55) Defining Sports and the Role of Excellence

(26:17) The Insanity of Elite Athletes

(28:03) Impact of Olympic Decisions on Sports

(29:18) The Financial Struggles of Olympians

(32:03) Exploring Alternative Olympic Models

(34:08) Sports as a Platform for Social Change

(36:27) The Role of Coaches in Shaping Lives

(39:59) Mindset and the Underdog Story

(42:29) Reframing Challenges in Sports and Business

(49:36) Embracing Imperfection and Self‑Compassion

(52:26) Understanding Limiting Beliefs and Childhood Patterns

(55:57) The Power of Kindness and Self‑Affirmation

(58:45) Parenting, Leadership, and the Importance of Effort

(01:01:36) Creating Good Citizens Through Sports and Volunteering

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About Carol:

Carol is a leading advocate for women in sports and a seasoned expert in leadership and communication. As the former President of Women Sport Australia, she has been at the forefront of promoting equality and empowering women in sports across the nation. Carol is known for her dynamic Women in Sport Leadership Masterclasses, which she delivers to coaches and administrators at all levels across Australian sport.

Carol co-authored the book Confident Communication for Leaders and created a successful program based on its principles. Through this work, she helps leaders build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and foster positive, successful relationships in their teams and communities.

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You can find Carol here:

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

https://www.facebook.com/carolfoxco

https://www.carolfox.com

https://www.instagram.com/carolfoxco

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