International Women’s Day Special Event Colleen Callandar

Join us for an inspiring International Women’s Day event with Colleen Callandar. 

Award-Winning Former Sportsgirl CEO | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author
Founder, Mentor Me Women | Business Advisor & Board Director

Colleen Callander is an award-winning former CEO, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and business advisor and board director with more than 30 years’ experience in fashion retail. Best known for leading two of Australia’s most iconic brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan, she spent 13 years as CEO, building high-performing teams and purpose-led cultures.

Today, as founder of Callander & Co and Mentor Me Women, Colleen works with leaders and organisations to build confidence, strengthen culture, and unlock potential. A visionary thought leader and sought-after speaker, she inspires people to lead with confidence in business and in life.

Colleen is a global best-selling author, with her most recent book, The Power of Confidence, helping readers rewrite their story, overcome self-doubt, and step into their power. She is also the author of Leader by Design and Elevate, which have empowered thousands to lead with confidence, purpose, and heart, in business and in life.

Colleen’s journey began when she started her career in retail at just 16, a sliding-door moment that sparked a remarkable rise to the top of the industry. Along the way, she faced burnout while balancing a demanding career and young family, a turning point that redefined her approach to confidence, leadership, and self-care, lessons she now shares globally.

Recognised as one of The CEO Magazine’s Women of Influence (2025) Colleen is widely respected for redefining modern leadership and igniting confidence in this generation, and the next. A respected industry voice, she is a sought-after judge for Australia’s leading fashion and retail awards, including the Ragtrader Australian Fashion Industry Awards and the Inside Retail Retailer Awards.

Above all, she is wife to Nick and mum to Jake, Trent, and Macey. Her message is simple: when we lead with purpose, live with confidence, and put people at the heart of everything we do, extraordinary things happen.
🌐 www.colleencallander.com.au