From ICU nurse in regional NSW to CEO leading one of Australia’s most complex healthcare infrastructure projects, Di Mantell has built a career defined by courage, clarity and reinvention.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Mantell joins host Di Gillett to explore why courage matters more than confidence and how purpose, perseverance and partnerships have shaped her leadership philosophy.

She shares the pivotal moments that taught her to say yes before she felt ready, the story behind delivering the world’s largest healthcare sustainability loan, and what visibility and ageism really mean for women in leadership today.

🎧 You’ll Hear:

è How saying yes before you feel ready can change your trajectory

è Why courage, not confidence, drives reinvention and growth

è How purpose and perseverance create lasting leadership impact

è What visibility truly means for women 50+

è How mentorship fuels legacy and influence.

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Who is Di Mantell

Di Mantell is the pink-haired powerhouse and CEO who defies convention. From ICU nurse in Wagga Wagga to leading Australia’s largest healthcare sustainability initiative, she’s proven that leadership has no expiry date. A Board Director at Silver Chain, Di blends governance expertise with bold ideas and straight talk, driving impact in healthcare, sustainability and women’s leadership.

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-mantell/

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Credits:

Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/

Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/

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