Di Gillett: Women in Business
In this episode, James H Stewart sits down with Di Gillett — a fashion-design student, turned retailer, turned headhunter, turned podcaster — whose life and career are a study in resilience and reinvention.
Di began her career in fashion and retail with Myer and Country Road, before spending more than 30 years in executive search, working with industry icon Andrew Banks at Talent 2 and later founding her own firm, Agora Partners. Today, she hosts the acclaimed Power of Women Podcast, and with almost 100 episodes, is approaching the top 1% of podcasters globally.
In a deeply honest conversation, Di shares the moments that shaped her — from surviving sudden alopecia to navigating the loss of her sister-in-law, elite cyclist Amy Gillett, whose death inspired a national road-safety movement.
Together, James and Di explore how adversity reshapes ambition, and why confidence and visibility matter more than ever for women in business.
Key Takeaways:
How to transform adversity into purpose
Why visibility and connection matter for women in business
The importance of authenticity in leadership and storytelling
“When you lose what defines you, you find out who you really are.” — Di Gillett
About Di Gillett:
Di Gillett is a business founder, podcast host, and advocate for women’s empowerment. With a background in retail and recruitment — including work with Andrew Banks and Talent2 — Di brings a grounded perspective on leadership, courage, and finding voice through adversity.
Connect with Di:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women
https://powerofwomen.com.au/
