What does it take to be one of the most successful business leaders on the planet? We find out from the man who knows on today’s episode of the Empowering Leaders podcast.

Sir Rod Eddington AO has achieved an incredible amount of success throughout his career, particularly within the airline industry during his time as Managing Director of Cathay Pacific and CEO of British Airways. He is chairman of the beverage company, Lion, and has served on many other boards, including Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp and 21st Century Fox.

In this episode, Sir Rod tells us exactly why Rupert Murdoch is the most outstanding business leader he’s ever met and shares all the golden pieces of advice and wisdom he’s learnt over the years.

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

What does it take to be one of the most successful business leaders on the planet? We find out from the man who knows on today’s episode of the Empowering Leaders podcast.
Sir Rod Eddington AO has achieved an incredible amount of success throughout his career, particularly within the airline industry during his time as Managing Director of Cathay Pacific and CEO of British Airways. He is chairman of the beverage company, Lion, and has served on many other boards, including Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp and 21st Century Fox.
In this episode, Sir Rod tells us exactly why Rupert Murdoch is the most outstanding business leader he’s ever met and shares all the golden pieces of advice and wisdom he’s learnt over the years.
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

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.

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, 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. Start your leadership journey today,

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. Start your leadership journey today,

Sir Rod Eddington: Leadership at the very top

There can be no escaping imposter syndrome as you move through your career, but what if you could make it your super power? 

Content warning: 18+ listeners only

In this episode of Empowering Leaders. you'll hear from Chris Walker, the award-winning television producer behind the juggernaut TV show Hard Quiz and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, about how he harnessed his imposter syndrome and then worked with it to become an acclaimed and incredibly well-respected leader in his field.

Chris tells how he used his experiences working across print, radio and television to launch ThinkativeTV, an independent production company that fosters creativity, respect and empathy for all of its employees.

He also shares his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and its connection to a heartbreaking loss in his childhood, the challenges of his high profile separation from Carrie Bickmore, and the profound impact the Aleda Connect program has had on life during that time.

Show notes:

You'll hear Chris and Luke mention the incredible Umra Omar and Nic Naitanui in this episode. You can find Luke's full length conversations with both of these Aleda Connect alumni below:

Umra Omar: Planting the seeds of Safari Doctors and watching them flourish

Nic Naitanui: Setting and crushing enormous goals while staying true to yourself

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

There can be no escaping imposter syndrome as you move through your career, but what if you could make it your super power? 
Content warning: 18+ listeners only
In this episode of Empowering Leaders. you'll hear from Chris Walker, the award-winning television producer behind the juggernaut TV show Hard Quiz and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, about how he harnessed his imposter syndrome and then worked with it to become an acclaimed and incredibly well-respected leader in his field.
Chris tells how he used his experiences working across print, radio and television to launch ThinkativeTV, an independent production company that fosters creativity, respect and empathy for all of its employees.
He also shares his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and its connection to a heartbreaking loss in his childhood, the challenges of his high profile separation from Carrie Bickmore, and the profound impact the Aleda Connect program has had on life during that time.
Show notes:
You'll hear Chris and Luke mention the incredible Umra Omar and Nic Naitanui in this episode. You can find Luke's full length conversations with both of these Aleda Connect alumni below:
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empowering-leaders/id1579460058?i=1000660221633">Umra Omar: Planting the seeds of Safari Doctors and watching them flourish</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empowering-leaders/id1579460058?i=1000663124677">Nic Naitanui: Setting and crushing enormous goals while staying true to yourself</a>
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Chris Walker: Join forces with your Imposter Syndrome

Belinda Stowell is a legend of world sailing, an Olympic gold medalist in Sydney 2000, a World Champion, twice voted Female Sailor of the Year and an inaugural inductee in the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. Belinda has since gone on to be a great mentor and coach to generations of world champions and future Olympic gold medalists. 

Belinda's development of Australian sailor Matt Wearn, who in Paris 2024 became the first man to win back-to-back Olympic gold in the dinghy class, began when Matt was just 10 years old.

In this conversation she tells us what it takes to reach the heights she has, the values that take her and her mentees to the top, and the routines she has in place to be the best version of herself as she communicates her goals and vision with others. 

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Belinda Stowell is a legend of world sailing, an Olympic gold medalist in Sydney 2000, a World Champion, twice voted Female Sailor of the Year and an inaugural inductee in the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. Belinda has since gone on to be a great mentor and coach to generations of world champions and future Olympic gold medalists. 
Belinda's development of Australian sailor Matt Wearn, who in Paris 2024 became the first man to win back-to-back Olympic gold in the dinghy class, began when Matt was just 10 years old.
In this conversation she tells us what it takes to reach the heights she has, the values that take her and her mentees to the top, and the routines she has in place to be the best version of herself as she communicates her goals and vision with others. 
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Belinda Stowell: What it takes to win Gold after Gold.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg has been working in education settings for more than 15 years, teaching both primary and secondary in a range of different educational settings.

He says the highlight of his teaching career was a year in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered resilience in its purest form.

Inspired, and having completed his postgraduate studies, The Resilience Project was born. Hugh has now developed and facilitated programmes for over 900 schools Australia wide.

In 2015, the National Rugby League asked Hugh to run workshops at every club in the competition. Since then, he has worked with the Australian cricket team, the Australian netball team, the Australian Women's Soccer team, and more than 10 AFL footy teams.

He also works one-on-one with individuals - Steve Smith, Dustin Martin, and Billy Slater to name a few. In addition to his work in schools and elite sport, he has presented to over 500 corporate groups as a keynote speaker and developed comprehensive programmes for many high-profile workplaces across different sectors.

Hugh is also a bestselling author and co-host of the incredible podcast, The Imperfects.

Show Notes:

In this conversation, you'll hear Luke and Hugh talking about the legendary Richard Oppy - hear Luke and Richard in conversation on this Empowering Leaders episode.

You'll also hear Hugh mention Dr Troy Flanagan: if you missed Luke's conversation with Troy - listen to it here.

Hugh and Luke discuss the brilliance of Hamish and Andy in this episode: hear Luke's full conversation with Andy Lee here if you've missed it.

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg has been working in education settings for more than 15 years, teaching both primary and secondary in a range of different educational settings.
He says the highlight of his teaching career was a year in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered resilience in its purest form.
Inspired, and having completed his postgraduate studies, The Resilience Project was born. Hugh has now developed and facilitated programmes for over 900 schools Australia wide.
In 2015, the National Rugby League asked Hugh to run workshops at every club in the competition. Since then, he has worked with the Australian cricket team, the Australian netball team, the Australian Women's Soccer team, and more than 10 AFL footy teams.
He also works one-on-one with individuals - Steve Smith, Dustin Martin, and Billy Slater to name a few. In addition to his work in schools and elite sport, he has presented to over 500 corporate groups as a keynote speaker and developed comprehensive programmes for many high-profile workplaces across different sectors.
Hugh is also a bestselling author and co-host of the incredible podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-imperfects/id1476501557">The Imperfects</a>.
Show Notes:
In this conversation, you'll hear Luke and Hugh talking about the legendary Richard Oppy - hear Luke and Richard in conversation on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empowering-leaders/id1579460058?i=1000598480704">this Empowering Leaders episode.</a> 
You'll also hear Hugh mention Dr Troy Flanagan: if you missed Luke's conversation with Troy - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empowering-leaders/id1579460058?i=1000664519967">listen to it here</a>.
Hugh and Luke discuss the brilliance of Hamish and Andy in this episode: hear Luke's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empowering-leaders/id1579460058?i=1000542101892">full conversation with Andy Lee here</a> if you've missed it.
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

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