Rising Bold Podcast (Ep 3): Who's Speaking Your Name in the Room?

Episode 3: Who's Speaking Your Name in the Room? Success is rarely a solo journey. While mentors can offer valuable advice, it's often sponsors, the people advocating for you behind closed doors, who help create the opportunities that shape your career. In this episode, Claire Seeber and Emma Burdett explore the powerful difference between mentoring and sponsorship, why both matter, and how building genuine relationships can open doors you could never unlock alone. They share personal stories of the leaders who backed them, discuss the importance of relationship currency, and unpack practical ways to become more visible, build trust and intentionally grow a network of people who believe in your potential. Whether you're just starting your career, looking to step into leadership, or already in a position to influence others, this episode is a reminder that your voice and your advocacy can change someone's career. ✨ A practical conversation about leadership, influence, career growth and the people who help us rise. 🎥 Featured in this episode: How to Find the Person Who Can Help You Get Ahead at Work – Carla Harris (TED Talk) ⁠https://www.ted.com/talks/carla_harri... 🎙️ EPISODES FORTNIGHTLY ON SUNDAYS CONNECT WITH US: Claire Seeber LinkedIn: ⁠  / ⁠   Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   Emma Burdett LinkedIn: ⁠  / emmajburdett⁠   Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AND FOLLOW FUTURE FEMALE LEADERS: Website: ⁠https://futurefemaleleaders.com.au⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠  / ⁠   Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   READY TO SUPPORT A YOUNG FEMALE LEADER? The Purposeful Leaders Program is a flexible online leadership program designed for young women aged 15–18, helping them build confidence, communication skills, self-awareness, resilience and modern leadership capabilities at their own pace. Whether you're a young person looking to grow, a parent wanting to support a future leader, or a school or community organisation seeking leadership development opportunities, the Purposeful Leaders Program is designed for exactly that. Learn more here: ⁠https://futurefemaleleaders.com.au/pu... 🎙️ THANK YOU TO PODWAVE STUDIOS A huge thank you to PodWave Studios Perth for helping us bring Rising Bold Podcast to life. If you're looking for one of Perth's leading podcast studios, find out more at: ⁠https://podwavestudios.au/⁠