This week, we're revisiting our interview with newly minted Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg. 

Bennell-Pegg is Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency, and the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag. Back in 2024. she spoke with Helen McCabe about her remarkable career, imposter syndrome and whether grit is more important than talent.
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This week, we're revisiting our interview with newly minted Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg.&nbsp;
Bennell-Pegg is Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency, and the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag. Back in 2024. she spoke with Helen McCabe about her remarkable career, imposter syndrome and whether grit is more important than talent.
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Leadership takes courage and resilience. Host and founder of Future Women, Helen McCabe shares insights from some of the most influential women on the sometimes complex challenges faced by women on the path to senior leadership. Leadership thought-leaders will inform and at times challenge your thinking on what it means to be leader and advise you on how to build respect and loyalty from your team members. Future Women is a club for women to connect, learn and lead. To find out more go to futurewomen.com

Leadership takes courage and resilience. Host and founder of Future Women, Helen McCabe shares insights from some of the most influential women on the sometimes complex challenges faced by women on the path to senior leadership...

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Back to basics: Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg 

Introduction: Meet Nathalie McNeil 

 Transitioning from pharmacy to leadership 

The extrovert leader: Flexing style 

The shadow aspect of core strengths 

Unlearning the subject matter expert trap 

Medicine access gaps in Australia 

Strategic industry alliances 

Self-regulation as a constant practice 

Bonus: Announcing dismissals respectfully 

Nathalie McNeil is one of the most accomplished leaders in Australia’s healthcare sector. A pharmacist by training, today she is the VP and General Manager ANZ at Abbvie. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about the shift from technical expert to people leader, and what it takes to lead with clarity, trust and self-regulation. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait until the end of the episode to hear her advice. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
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Nathalie McNeil is one of the most accomplished leaders in Australia&rsquo;s healthcare sector. A pharmacist by training, today she is the VP and General Manager ANZ at Abbvie. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about the shift from technical expert to people leader, and what it takes to lead with clarity, trust and self-regulation.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait until the end of the episode to hear her advice. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing <a href="mailto:hello@futurewomen.com">hello@futurewomen.com</a>.&nbsp;
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Nathalie McNeil on people, pressure and progress 

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Intro: Meet Sarah Moran 

Sustaining women and girls in tech 

The COVID pivot and 'cockroach' leadership 

How to let the fires burn 

Managing overflowing inboxes without guilt 

Striving for speed over structural perfection 

Offloading executive function to AI 

Best career advice: The stepping stone rule 

The reality of venture capital allocation 

Know your enemy: Getting on the tools 

Bonus: Correcting a misplaced promotion 

What if leadership is about all the little things you choose to overlook? 

Sarah Moran is the founder of Girl Geek Academy, an organisation that’s encouraging more women to stay in tech careers. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about AI, hustlers and the importance of ignoring stuff as a leader. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
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What if leadership is about all the little things you choose to overlook?&nbsp;
Sarah Moran is the founder of Girl Geek Academy, an organisation that&rsquo;s encouraging more women to stay in tech careers. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about AI, hustlers and the importance of ignoring stuff as a leader.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@futurewomen.com">hello@futurewomen.com</a>.&nbsp;
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Sarah Moran on why leaders must learn to ignore stuff 

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Intro: Meet Dr Siri Chilazi 

Wanting 'the best person' for the job 

Process design: Pre-defining success 

Behavioural science and the rejection letter 

Retiring the CV and the panel interview 

Promotable vs non-promotable workplace tasks 

Real-time feedback and self advocacy 

Quickfire: The power of observation 

Final advice: Drive your own career 

Bonus: Helen McCabe on managing older staff 

What is the best and fairest way to find top talent? 

Dr Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the women and public policy program at Harvard Kennedy School. She looks at research-backed ways to boost fairness and gender equality in the workplace. In this episode, she speaks with series producer Odessa Blain about the most common hiring mistakes and leaders should set about fixing them. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
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What is the best and fairest way to find top talent?&nbsp;
Dr Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the women and public policy program at Harvard Kennedy School. She looks at research-backed ways to boost fairness and gender equality in the workplace.&nbsp;In this episode, she speaks with series producer Odessa Blain about the most common hiring mistakes and leaders should set about fixing them.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@futurewomen.com">hello@futurewomen.com</a>.&nbsp;
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Dr Siri Chilazi on how to hire the best 

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Back to basics: Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg

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