Four Bendigo women break into leadership, share hard-won lessons
Four Bendigo women in business, sport, nonprofits and council share lessons on entering leadership.
Kira Hyde started The KH Studio at age 20. She learned that leadership comes from making good decisions and building strong systems.
Rani Madden became the first female president of Eaglehawk Football Netball Club. She credits strong leaders around her for helping.
Michelle Murphy leads Bendigo Foodshare as chief executive. She found that good leaders don't need to have all the answers.
Karen Corr is deputy mayor of Greater Bendigo. She says you can step forward even without complete confidence, and it still works.
All four stressed how important it is for women to see other women in leadership roles.
- 20
- Hyde's startup age
- Since 2014
- Madden's playing tenure at Eaglehawk
- 2025
- Madden's appointment year
- Multidisciplinary creative marketing
- Studio type
Why it mattersTheir stories show real paths for women entering leadership. They show how to break into spaces that have traditionally been run by men.
AustraliaProvides role models and encouragement for women across Australia considering leadership roles in their own communities.
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