Last night I attended the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Annual Dinner and was fortunate to hear the key note speech from one of Australia’s top female execs - Gail Kelly. At No 18 on this year’s Forbes List of Most Powerful Women, Gail ranked higher than Oprah and the Queen!

As CEO of Westpac, Gail has had quite a ride since her appointment some 20 months ago. A merger with St.George and the GFC to boot, Gail has aimed high and demonstrated great resilience. All this, and a mother of four children, including teenage triplets!

Gail articulated her main aims as being quite simple;

1. Be in the moment and 100% ‘present’ to whomever you are with - clients, staff, family or friends

2. Delight customers

Thank you Gail for leading the way!