There's an element of so what? when reflecting on Colette Smith's achievements. Sure, she's young for the lofty perch she occupies with one of Australia's largest employers – Telstra – and while that's deserving of applause it sets no records.
No, you have to dig a little deeper to discover the treasure here because at first glance she's merely a woman who's done well but when you look at the journey it assumes epic proportions.