The Well Woman Podcast with Dr Frances Pitsilis

Well Woman Podcast - Interview Christine Rankin-Macintyre - Women in Leadership

The Well Woman Podcast with Dr Frances Pitsilis

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A worthwhile interview for women in any stage of life, but especially women in leadership. Here I interview Christine Rankin- Macintyre, a well known figure in New Zealand, especially when it comes to leadership. Christine discusses how she developed resilience from early childhood in a stressful home. We reviewed whether strong women are born or made. She stressed the importance of women supporting each other. We discussed developing resilience through hardship, leadership phi...

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