Episode #3 – Ayesha Razzaq: From Being Left at 15 to Running the World
Left in Australia at 15 to pursue a better future, Ayesha Razzaq built a career leading major transformation at Energy Queensland—all while conquering the Six World Marathon Majors and raising over $75,000 for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Ayesha knows what it means to step outside her comfort zone. Growing up as a diplomat’s daughter, she moved between countries, but nothing prepared her for being left alone in Australia as a teenager. That challenge shaped her independence, resilience, and self-belief—values that have driven both her leadership and running journey.
Now, as Executive GM of Retail at Energy Queensland, she’s leading an industry shift toward renewables while also pushing her own limits in endurance sports. She’s gone from handing out medals at a 5K fun run to finishing all Six World Marathon Majors, and along the way, she’s used running as a way to give back—supporting Indigenous communities through the IMF and mentoring others to push their own limits.
In this episode, we explore:
🏃♀️ How being left in Australia at 15 shaped her resilience and leadership
🏃♀️ Her journey from handing out medals to running the world’s biggest marathons
🏃♀️ The parallels between leading transformation in business and endurance training
🏃♀️ How she shaved 50 minutes off her marathon PB at Chicago
🏃♀️ Why giving back through the Indigenous Marathon Foundation is a core part of her mission
🏃♀️ What’s next on her running journey—including her goal for Valencia
Ayesha’s mantra—"If it’s to be, it’s up to me"—has shaped her approach to running, leadership, and life. This episode is all about pushing limits, leading with resilience, and making an impact.
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