

Anne-Louise Sarks' guide to leading with vulnerability
Can leaders be both vulnerable and tough? Anne-Louise Sarks holds one of the rarest leadership positions in Australian performing arts. She’s the sole Artistic Director and CEO of the Melbourne Theatre Company, responsible for both the creative vision and full operational running of the organisati…

Therese Frangie on how to tame your leadership ego
What are the signs your ego is getting out of hand? Therese Frangie is the CEO of Oporto. She's climbed the FMCG ladder, working for big brands including KFC and Mad Mex. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about leadership ego, Gen Z and seeking out feedback. Plus, this seas…

Malini Raj on saying no and setting limits
Malini Raj is the executive director of the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance. She came to this position after holding senior leadership roles at the Commonwealth Bank. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about delegation, overcommitment and the thorny topic of so-called ‘diversit…

Summit special: Your AI questions answered
Ever wished you could hand off the daily question of"What’s for dinner?" to a custom AI agent? In this live recording from the FW Leadership Summit, journalist Leila McKinnon leads a discussion on how AI is changing our daily lives - from the mental load to high-stakes executive decision-making. …

Summit special: Astrid Edwards on how she stopped trying to do it all
This one is for all the perfectionists out there... Astrid Edwards is a Senior Director of Business Development at FW. In a speech delivered to the FW Leadership Summit earlier this year, Astrid reflected on a near death experience, and how it forced her to finally start accepting that ‘near enoug…

Dr Ginni Mansberg's top health tips for leaders
You've probably heard of Dr Ginni Mansberg. She's a Sydney-based GP, bestselling author and leading voice in women’s health. Perhaps best known as the ‘Sunrise GP’ on Channel 7, Dr Ginni is also an entrepreneur and the founder of ESK Skincare. She's also just released a new book, The Women’s Longe…

Dr Niki Vincent on how to drive greater gender equality
How can leaders drive structural systems change, particularly when tackling huge issues such as gender equality? Dr Niki Vincent is Victoria's gender equality regulator. She is the state's first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner and leads the rollout of the Gender Equality Act. In this ep…

Todd Greenberg's decision-making matrix
What is a fast, effective way to make complex leadership decisions? Todd Greenberg is one of Australia's most accomplished sports executives. Today he is the CEO of Cricket Australia. He has also led the Australian Cricketers' Association and was CEO of the NRL. In this episode he speaks to FW Depu…

Dr Sue Keay on leading in the AI era
What are the big challenges facing leaders with the rapid rise of AI? Dr Sue Keay is an expert in AI, robotics and automation. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how she uses her expertise to advocate for change. The pair also discuss humanoid robots, the 80/10/10 rule …

Shannan Dodson on leadership's emotional toll
Shannan Dodson is the CEO of the Healing Foundation, a national organisation that supports Stolen Generations survivors, descendants and communities. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about imposter syndrome, family legacy and leadership’s emotional toll. Plus, this season …