From Teacher to High-Stakes Missions in the Middle East, meet Australia's 007 Trudy McGowan
11/12/24 • 37 min
Trudy McGowan, Australia's 007, shares her incredible journey from a classroom teacher to a pivotal figure in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Her career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary, with high-stakes consular missions that have tested her courage and resilience. From appearing on Channel 9's "The Embassy" to managing crisis evacuations during global emergencies like the Lebanon blast and the fall of Afghan national security forces, Trudy's story is an inspiring testament to dedication and adaptability.
Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on what's required to thrive in foreign affairs, as Trudy discusses the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of her 14-year career. Transitioning from human resources to consular affairs, she highlights the importance of flexibility and being a generalist, while also reflecting on her personal growth and achievements, such as climbing Mount Saunders at 46 years of age. Trudy's story emphasizes how authenticity and self-confidence can lead to incredible opportunities and personal fulfillment.
Tune in as we deep dive into the art of navigating high-stress environments with trust and empathy. Trudy shares valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and the significance of trusting one's abilities when navigating complex situations. This is an episode not to be missed!
The Podcast's 7th Season
Welcome to In the Game, a podcast where we aim to touch, move and inspire you to what's possible in life. My name is Sarah Maxwell and I am a self-proclaimed relationship engineer. Ever since I was a little girl, I was curious about how people work and how they interact with one another. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball, retiring from sport into mindset and purpose coaching, I now spend my days running Chatta-box Media, where we aim to story-tell for brands through the medium of podcasting, all while raising an eight-year-old daughter with my partner of 24 years. We are now in season seven of this podcast, featuring a special series on women called who Knew that Was Work aimed at young women who want to broaden their horizon when it comes to career choosing.
Go deeper into the pod and discover incredible stories of changemakers who manifest their dream lives. Gain tangible tools to apply to your own life by scrolling back to that initial season where we were more workbook focused. Have a laugh when we initially were coined the Nat and Sarah show, when my five-time Olympian partner, natalie Cook, and I bantered and had loads of fun interviewing and discovering our common passion individuals who rise to the occasion in life. Okay, now it's time to dive on in to this episode.
Ge...
Trudy McGowan, Australia's 007, shares her incredible journey from a classroom teacher to a pivotal figure in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Her career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary, with high-stakes consular missions that have tested her courage and resilience. From appearing on Channel 9's "The Embassy" to managing crisis evacuations during global emergencies like the Lebanon blast and the fall of Afghan national security forces, Trudy's story is an inspiring testament to dedication and adaptability.
Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on what's required to thrive in foreign affairs, as Trudy discusses the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of her 14-year career. Transitioning from human resources to consular affairs, she highlights the importance of flexibility and being a generalist, while also reflecting on her personal growth and achievements, such as climbing Mount Saunders at 46 years of age. Trudy's story emphasizes how authenticity and self-confidence can lead to incredible opportunities and personal fulfillment.
Tune in as we deep dive into the art of navigating high-stress environments with trust and empathy. Trudy shares valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and the significance of trusting one's abilities when navigating complex situations. This is an episode not to be missed!
The Podcast's 7th Season
Welcome to In the Game, a podcast where we aim to touch, move and inspire you to what's possible in life. My name is Sarah Maxwell and I am a self-proclaimed relationship engineer. Ever since I was a little girl, I was curious about how people work and how they interact with one another. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball, retiring from sport into mindset and purpose coaching, I now spend my days running Chatta-box Media, where we aim to story-tell for brands through the medium of podcasting, all while raising an eight-year-old daughter with my partner of 24 years. We are now in season seven of this podcast, featuring a special series on women called who Knew that Was Work aimed at young women who want to broaden their horizon when it comes to career choosing.
Go deeper into the pod and discover incredible stories of changemakers who manifest their dream lives. Gain tangible tools to apply to your own life by scrolling back to that initial season where we were more workbook focused. Have a laugh when we initially were coined the Nat and Sarah show, when my five-time Olympian partner, natalie Cook, and I bantered and had loads of fun interviewing and discovering our common passion individuals who rise to the occasion in life. Okay, now it's time to dive on in to this episode.
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Welcome to In the Game, a podcast where we aim to touch, move and inspire you to what's possible in life. My name is Sarah Maxwell and I am a self-proclaimed relationship engineer. Ever since I was a little girl, I was curious about how people work and how they interact with one another. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball, retiring from sport into mindset and purpose coaching, I now spend my days running Chatta-box Media, where we aim to story-tell for brands through the medium of podcasting, all while raising an eight-year-old daughter with my partner of 24 years. We are now in season seven of this podcast, featuring a special series on women called who Knew that Was Work aimed at young women who want to broaden their horizon when it comes to career choosing.
Go deeper into the pod and discover incredible stories of changemakers who manifest their dream lives. Gain tangible tools to apply to your own life by scrolling back to that initial season where we were more workbook focused. Have a laugh when we initially were coined the Nat and Sarah show, when my five-time Olympian partner, natalie Cook, and I bantered and had loads of fun interviewing and discovering our common passion individuals who rise to the occasion in life. Okay, now it's time to dive on in to this episode.
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In The Game Podcast - From Teacher to High-Stakes Missions in the Middle East, meet Australia's 007 Trudy McGowan
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Welcome to In the Game , a podcast where we aim to touch , move and inspire you to what's possible in life . My name is Sarah Maxwell and I am a self-proclaimed relationship engineer . Ever since I was a little girl , I was curious about how people work and how they interact with one another . With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball
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