Deanne Constantine
Global Talent Partner at Blue Bateau
Deanne Constantine is the Founder of Blue Bateau, a global connections company that operates exclusively for the Creative Industry.
With 20 years’ advertising experience to her name, Deanne has led some of the world's most creative and high-profile brands, including Budweiser, Google and Lion Nathan Breweries. Deanne has spearheaded projects that have gone on to win Cannes Lions and D&AD, as well as multiple other major advertising prizes.
Deanne is also the co-creator of Smile Makers, a global vibrator brand created for women who shun sex shops. The brand has picked up numerous international accolades, including a nomination for Fast Company’s Innovation by Design in 2013.
Deanne is a “Century of the Female” enthusiast who dedicates much of her time to helping young women thrive
Career & Background
What inspired you to do what you are doing now?
On the business front, I saw a very big gap in the market to help clients understand the importance of an overarching talent strategy that feeds into their competency framework and the people they hire.
When it came to talent, I wanted to make sure that I was helping them build futuristic careers. Whether that meant working abroad or moving toward to new economy locally, I wanted to be the champion in market who pushed talent forward.
Could you tell us a bit about your professional background?
I was in the Advertising Industry at a very high level and I am fortunate now to have a top-tier client roster at Blue Bateau. We will continue to lead the market in providing talent with futuristic briefs and offer diversity by opening up in-house creative roles in 2025.
Your favourite food for thought
Books
- The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
- Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Podcasts / Thought Leaders
- Bene Brown
- Jason Chen
- Manoj Dias
What drives and inspires you
What are your core values?
- Courage
- Integrity
- Spirituality
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
I had a child on my own, Eva who is 16 months, with a donor from Los Angeles. Every day she is a reminder that there is no greater reward in life when you are brave, take risks and back yourself.
You as a Mentor
Why have you decided to become a mentor?
I am always giving talent career advice and helping with their career strategy however having a mentee is a much deeper and more rewarding experience and I’m so looking forward to helping someone grow and thrive.
What are the top 5 skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?
- Confident
- Connected
- Knowledgeable
- Passionate
- Supportive
Ready to apply?
The best time is right now. Take a chance – you never know where an Assisterhood mentor can take you.