Georgia Ball
Director, SoPost
Georgia is Director for SoPost in Australia. She heads up SoPost's operation locally as they scale up in APAC, including building key relationships with brand partners like Aesop, Benefit Cosmetics, Parfums Christian Dior, Lancôme and Mecca Cosmetica, among others. Prior to starting at SoPost, Georgia was General Manager at Vivo, a local digital agency that builds custom digital products for clients like National Storage, Diabetes Australia, UQ, QUT, Poolwerx, Jetts Gyms and Spicers Retreats.
Career & Background
What inspired you to do what you are doing now?
I love building high performing teams and tackling the challenges of growing out a new market. In my current role I get to enjoy some of the best aspects of building a startup with the support of an established, global company.
What was your journey and where are you headed in your career right now?
Your favourite food for thought
Books
Playing Big // Tara Mohr
I found this book incredible when it comes to overcoming internal barriers so that you can connect with your own intuition and operate at your best.
Lean In // Sheryl Sandberg
I remember reading this earlier in my career and realising I was subconsciously doing what a lot of women do in holding back from their careers.
Women, Work & the Art of Savoir Faire // Mireille Guiliano
Mireille Guiliano is a former exec of luxury brand LVMH and CEO of Veuve Clicquot in the States. She wrote the book she wished she had had starting out in career.
Podcasts / Thought Leaders
Daring to Lead
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Under the Gloss
What drives and inspires you
What are your core values?
- Authenticity
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Respect
- Vulnerability
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
I draw inspiration from lots of places, it can be books, podcasts, movies but the biggest would have to be the incredible women in my life. I believe we all need a tribe to share the highs and lows and being surrounded by incredible women who go about their lives with conscious, confident grace is incredibly uplifting.
You as a Mentor
Why have you decided to become a mentor?
I’m such a big supporter of this program. I’ve never had formal mentors but believe there is so much potential to be unlocked when we champion each other. I’m honoured to have the opportunity to play a role in doing that in some small way.
What are the top skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?
- Direct
- Empathic
- Nurturing
- Respectful
- Willing to be vulnerable
Ready to be a part of Assisterhood as a Mentee?
We are now up and running in QLD and VIC – and we’re only just getting started! Let’s shoot for the stars – together!