Belong12 Sep 2025Simon Druery

12 professional women who’ve shaped my career and business 

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with many female colleagues, collaborators and clients. Indeed the vast majority of my professional relationships over my 20+ year career have been with women. Maybe because I’m in the business of branding, marketing, design and communications - disciplines that proportionally women excel at and enjoy. Or maybe it’s just the way I connect with people that resonates with more of a feminine energy (something I’m grateful for from my beautiful, big-hearted mum). Whatever the reason, I feel very lucky to have these meaningful relationships. 


Indeed there have been many women who’ve had an impact on my career journey. From inspiring me to push higher, challenging my ideas and backing me all the way. I am grateful to every one of you. In particular, here are 12 incredible humans (who just happen to be women), who changed the trajectory of my professional life in profound ways.

Article by Simon Druery

Simon Druery is Director and Brand Strategist at Belong Creative. What gets him jumping out of bed each day is helping business owners and marketers craft brands that people want to belong to. When he’s not working you can find him travelling Australia in the family caravan and enjoying a tawny port by the fire.