Brave Feminine Leadership Ep. #211 – The Strategic Move: How Kate Spargo Built a Diverse Board Portfolio Across Industries
Welcome to the first interview in our six-part Board Director Series, where we explore the mindset and pathways of Australia's most respected board directors. Kate Spargo made one of the most calculated career moves of her life when she left Adelaide for Melbourne in 2000, a decision that transformed her from a practising lawyer into one of Australia's most sought-after board directors.
With board roles spanning healthcare (Sonic Healthcare), infrastructure (CIMIC), automotive retail (Bapcor), and sport (Geelong Football Club), Kate shares the strategic thinking behind building a diverse portfolio and the courage it took to relocate for career growth. She offers powerful insights into the commercial value of culture, the art of reading unspoken feedback, and why her core life tenet is simply "to be useful."
This is a conversation about curiosity, calm judgment under pressure, and the courage to keep showing up (even when nobody speaks to you at networking events). Essential listening for anyone interested in governance, risk assessment, or building a career on authentic expertise.
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Hi, I'm Melissa
I'm the founder of Brave Feminine Leadership and an Executive Mentor with 8+ years of experience as a CEO leading global teams of 5,000+ people. I've been where you are and know exactly what it takes to break through to the next level in your career. I've made it my mission to inspire 100,000 women to take the next intentional step in their careers - because success, impact, and leadership doesn't have to come at the cost of everything else you value.
