Jeff Dimery is the CEO of Alinta Energy. From humble beginnings to where he is today, Dimery lays out the ups and downs he has faced.

In this chat, Dimery says Alinta is the biggest single investor in renewable energy in Australia and discusses slashing the defence budget to invest more money, faster, into clean energy so it can become a sustainable and viable option.

Jeff also reflects on Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins' decision to distance himself from the Alinta Energy sponsorship of the Australian cricket team and shares personal details about drawing his greatest inspiration from his mother. 

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Jeff Dimery is the CEO of Alinta Energy. From humble beginnings to where he is today, Dimery lays out the ups and downs he has faced. In this chat, Dimery says Alinta is the biggest single investor in renewable energy in Australia and discusses slashing the defence budget to invest more money, faster, into clean energy so it can become a sustainable and viable option. Jeff also reflects on Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins' decision to distance himself from the Alinta Energy sponsorship of the Australian cricket team and shares personal details about drawing his greatest inspiration from his mother. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

Empowering Leaders

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, social venture, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it&rsquo;s sports, art, social venture, business or education. We&rsquo;ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

Australia's journey to renewable energy, and why it has to include coal - for now.

This week’s guest is Jess Bala, the former Managing Director of General Motors Australia and New Zealand.

In this deeply personal episode, Jess opens up about the devastating loss of her brother, beloved sports journalist Sam Landsberger. She shares how Sam’s passing has impacted her family, and shaped the way she approaches leadership, vulnerability and the relationship between work and life.

Jess tells us about her unwavering passion for the Western Bulldogs, and the special way football connected her family, and continues to today. She reflects on building a global career with GM, her experience working in the US alongside GM Chair and CEO, Mary Barra, and what she learnt about the importance of backing yourself.

This is a conversation that extends far beyond conventional leadership. It’s about family, love, loss, resilience, authenticity, and above all, making the most of the one precious life we have.

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Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.

Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders like Jess? Take the next step here. 

Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.

This week&rsquo;s guest is Jess Bala, the former Managing Director of General Motors Australia and New Zealand.
In this deeply personal episode, Jess opens up about the devastating loss of her brother, beloved sports journalist Sam Landsberger. She shares how Sam&rsquo;s passing has impacted her family, and shaped the way she approaches leadership, vulnerability and the relationship between work and life.
Jess tells us about her unwavering passion for the Western Bulldogs, and the special way football connected her family, and continues to today. She reflects on building a global career with GM, her experience working in the US alongside GM Chair and CEO, Mary Barra, and what she learnt about the importance of backing yourself.
This is a conversation that extends far beyond conventional leadership. It&rsquo;s about family, love, loss, resilience, authenticity, and above all, making the most of the one precious life we have.
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Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.
Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders like Jess? Take the next step <a href="https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS">here</a>.&nbsp;
Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yzcchzea">here</a>.

Jess Bala: Leading Through Life’s Biggest Challenges with Vulnerability and Humanity

This week, Luke Darcy sits down with one of Australia’s most respected investigative journalists and two-time Gold Walkley Award winner, Hedley Thomas.

For over four decades, Hedley has been pursuing stories that matter, with a career that has taken him from the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the groundbreaking investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Dawson in The Teacher’s Pet podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear about the experiences that shaped Hedley’s career, including the influence of his parents on both his storytelling style, and commitment to facts and detail. He reflects on the personal connection between his family history and The Teacher’s Pet, and the impact of bringing renewed attention to criminal cases that have remained unsolved for decades.

Hedley openly discusses the personal toll that comes with covering traumatic events, his most terrifying moments, and reveals the surprisingly simple tool that helped him navigate his way through it all.

This is a truly insightful conversation about the pursuit of justice through storytelling, with a man dedicated to leading with genuine care and compassion.

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Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.

Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders? Take the next step here: https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS

Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.

 

This week, Luke Darcy sits down with one of Australia&rsquo;s most respected investigative journalists and two-time Gold Walkley Award winner, Hedley Thomas.
For over four decades, Hedley has been pursuing stories that matter, with a career that has taken him from the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the groundbreaking investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Dawson in The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet podcast.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear about the experiences that shaped Hedley&rsquo;s career, including the influence of his parents on both his storytelling style, and commitment to facts and detail. He reflects on the personal connection between his family history and The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet, and the impact of bringing renewed attention to criminal cases that have remained unsolved for decades.
Hedley openly discusses the personal toll that comes with covering traumatic events, his most terrifying moments, and reveals the surprisingly simple tool that helped him navigate his way through it all.
This is a truly insightful conversation about the pursuit of justice through storytelling, with a man dedicated to leading with genuine care and compassion.
&hellip;
Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.
Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders? Take the next step here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS">https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS</a>
Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yzcchzea">here</a>.
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Hedley Thomas: A Storyteller’s Relentless Pursuit for Justice

What does it take to build a winning culture, and then sustain it at the highest level?

In this special live episode of Empowering Leaders, we sit down with NFL legend and San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch during the team’s historic visit to Melbourne.

John shares the lessons behind his extraordinary journey; from struggling to establish himself as an NFL player, to helping transform the 49ers into a consistent championship contender. He reveals why culture starts with the people you surround yourself with, how the 49ers assess the character and “spirit” of potential players, and why developing people is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader.

He also reflects on the challenges of leadership at the top, the loneliness that can come with making big decisions, the importance of having trusted peers, and how his involvement with the Aleda community has connected him with other leaders that provided practical insights he could apply directly to his work.

From resilience and self-belief to building teams that thrive, John offers a fascinating insight into what great leadership looks like when the margins between success and failure are incredibly small.

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Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.

Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders like John? Take the next step here: https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS

Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.

What does it take to build a winning culture, and then sustain it at the highest level?
In this special live episode of Empowering Leaders, we sit down with NFL legend and San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch during the team&rsquo;s historic visit to Melbourne.
John shares the lessons behind his extraordinary journey; from struggling to establish himself as an NFL player, to helping transform the 49ers into a consistent championship contender. He reveals why culture starts with the people you surround yourself with, how the 49ers assess the character and &ldquo;spirit&rdquo; of potential players, and why developing people is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader.
He also reflects on the challenges of leadership at the top, the loneliness that can come with making big decisions, the importance of having trusted peers, and how his involvement with the Aleda community has connected him with other leaders that provided practical insights he could apply directly to his work.
From resilience and self-belief to building teams that thrive, John offers a fascinating insight into what great leadership looks like when the margins between success and failure are incredibly small.
&hellip;
Aleda Connect was created to provide unique collaborative opportunities for leaders at the top of their fields. We connect a small but diverse group of successful leaders who understand the challenges of high-level leadership. With them, they bring their willingness to share, learn and grow. Aleda Connect provides a supportive, confidential environment where creativity and connection thrive.
Ready to be in the room with exceptional leaders like John? Take the next step here:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS">https://bit.ly/3IYnLrS</a>
Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yzcchzea">here</a>.

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