Future Fit Leadership
Future Fit Leadership
Welcome to Future Fit Leadership a podcast for emerging and experienced leaders to learn, grow and become future fit! There has been a global shift in how we lead people. Traditional models are being challenged, and our workplaces are now dynamic. In this podcast you will hear and connect with leaders, CEO’s and change makers who will challenge the status quo and share their future ready strat…Follow the podcast:
Leadership, Identity and Knowing When Its Time To Pivot with Dr Taryn Fletcher
What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer fits? In this episode, I speak with Dr Taryn Fletcher, a former school superintendent who led 18 schools and dozens of leaders before making a significant shift into entrepreneurship and leadership coaching. From an early age, Tar…
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The Power of Storytelling in Leadership Communication with Carmen Sederino
What makes a message land? In this episode, I sit down with Carmen Sederino, founder of Illuminated Story, to explore why storytelling is one of the most underused leadership skills today. Carmen brings a rare perspective. With a background in performing arts and nearly two decades in corporate l…
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From Breakdown to Purpose: James Chisholm's New Lens on Leadership
In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I sit down with James Chisholm, co-founder of Peeplcoach, for a conversation that goes well beyond traditional leadership advice. James shares his journey from leading in a global corporate environment to experiencing a mental health breakdown that forced …
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Leading in a World of Robots, Risk and Rapid Change with Sue Keay
What does leadership look like in a world where robots inspect our infrastructure, AI shapes our healthcare, and automation transforms entire industries? In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I sit down with Dr Sue Keay, one of Australia’s leading voices in robotics, AI ethics and the future o…
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Where We're Failing: A Frank Conversation on Domestic Violence Prevention with Cassandra Kalpaxis
Domestic violence is not a fringe issue. It is not a private matter. And it is not someone else’s problem. In this episode, I sit down with family lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis for a direct and deeply confronting conversation about domestic and family violence in Australia. Cassandra shares that in he…
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How Do We Balance the Scale When the World Isn’t Balanced? International Women's Day Special
In this solo episode of Future Fit Leadership, Sadhana Smiles steps into the conversation herself. In this special International Women’s Day episode of Future Fit Leadership, Sadhana Smiles offers a candid reflection on the 2026 theme Balance the Scale and what it means in the world we are naviga…
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Beyond the School Gate: The Fight Against Bullying and the Power of Community with Phillip Heath
In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I sit down with Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, to explore what it truly means to lead a school community in a rapidly changing world. With more than three decades in education, Phillip shares his vision for future-ready learning — one that goes bey…
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Why CEO's Fail and Succeed: Insights from Kate Mason
What does it really take to succeed as a CEO today and what does it take to leave a legacy that lasts? In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I’m joined by the brilliant Kate Mason, a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and executive teams across some of the most complex organisations in Australia…
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The Human Edge - Rethinking Critical Thinking in an AI World with Bethan Winn
In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I’m joined by educator, speaker and author Bethan Winn for a timely and thoughtful conversation about critical thinking in an age shaped by AI, speed and constant information overload. Bethan’s journey began in a small Welsh town, grounded in language, com…
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Quietly Cracking - Why Half of Australian Workers are Struggling with Dr Michelle McQuaid
More than half of Australian workers say they are quietly cracking. Not burning out. Not falling apart in obvious ways. Just holding it together on the outside while something frays on the inside. In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I’m joined by Dr Michelle McQuaid, senior fellow at the Uni…
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