The Agile Executive's Journey. Lessons in Leadership and Reinvention with Marianne Broadbent

Marianne Broadbent's career journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks. From her early days as a teacher to her current role as a leadership advisor, Broadbent's story is one of reinvention and continuous growth. In our conversations …

The future of Technology, Politics and Society with Dr Ben Hamer

Dr. Ben Hamer, a renowned futurist who provides insights on the evolving landscape of AI, robotics, the metaverse, and the future of work and politics. In our wide-ranging conversation, Ben shares his perspective on the meteoric rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, the potential of 3D printing and lab-g…

Accessibility at the MCG: Enhancing the Taylor Swift Concert Experience

In this episode, we sit down with Asher Nolan, the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Asher shares her remarkable journey of transforming the MCG into a truly inclusive and accessible venue, catering to the diverse needs of its 100,000+ capacity crowd. From …

Workplace Wellness Warrior: How Karen Maher is Revolutionising Psychological Safety

Karen Maher, an expert in workplace safety and culture, discusses the critical importance of building safe and inclusive workplaces. Maher shares her background, having experienced workplace harassment and bullying early in her career, which motivated her to specialise in this field. Maher emphasi…

Resilience in the Face of Unimaginable Grief: A Conversation with Dr. Lucy Hone

In this podcast, Dr. Lucy Hone, an international authority on resilience, discusses her journey to becoming an expert in the field and how she applied her research to navigate the profound loss of her 12-year-old daughter. Dr Hone shares with us her path to becoming a resilience researcher, includ…

Shattering the Silence: Emma Fulu's Courageous Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

Emma Fulu is the founder and director of the Equality Institute, a global research and advisory organization working to prevent violence against women and girls. With a background in gender studies, international development, and extensive experience working on issues of gender-based violence aroun…

The economic impact of increasing women's participation in the workplace with Dr Nora Koslowski

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nora Koslowski, a multi-talented professional who has navigated a diverse career spanning academia, consulting, and now entrepreneurship.  Nora's research has focused on the complex interplay between work and home life, particularly the role of technology in b…

Resilience - the key trait for effective leadership with Heidi Dening

Heidi Dening is no stranger to adversity. From a debilitating illness in her youth to harrowing experiences like a gunpoint kidnapping and narrowly escaping a petrol bomb attack, she has faced challenges that would test the resilience of even the most seasoned leader. Yet, it is these very experien…

The Active Workday Advantage with Lizzie Williamson

Are you tired of feeling sluggish, achy and uninspired at work? The solution may lie in embracing micro movements throughout your day. Lizzie Williamson, a former professional dancer and wellness expert, shares her transformative approach to revitalizing the workday through simple, yet powerful bur…

Gender Pay Gap Report by WGEA - What does it mean with Dr Samone McCurdy

The recent gender pay gap report revealed that a number of Australian businesses have a pay gap of over 50% . Over 5000 businesses with over 100 employees shared their data with WGEA leading to the  landmark report. The aim of the report is to bring transparency, accountability and commitment fro…