Can being criticised as a leader also be a sign of success? 

The answer, according to Fiona David, is yes. A lawyer and anthropologist by training, Fiona helped lead the development of the Global Slavery Index. Today she is the CEO and Founder of Fair Futures. In this episode, she share her strategies for turning criticism and tough feedback into positives as a leader.  
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Can being criticised as a leader also be a sign of success?&nbsp;
The answer, according to Fiona David, is yes. A lawyer and anthropologist by training, Fiona helped lead the development of the Global Slavery Index. Today she is the CEO and Founder of Fair Futures. In this episode, she share her strategies for turning criticism and tough feedback into positives as a leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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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Fiona David's guide to making criticism count 

Intro: Meet Jasmin Bedir 

Muscling into the creative space 

The 'annoying' employee narrative 

From curious to capable 

Fearless leadership and team synergy 

Leading with predictability and empathy 

Checking your biases when hiring 

Killing the 'meeting after the meeting'

Running towards the fire with clients 

Advice: Don't fit the system, change it 

Bonus: Managing a friend and petty problems 

Why are organisations so often afraid of taking on a challenging, passionate employee? 

Jasmin Bedir is a powerhouse creative and CEO of advertising agency Innocean. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about innate influence, hiring and being a self-described "annoying" employee. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing friends and lateness. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
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Why are organisations so often afraid of taking on a challenging, passionate employee?&nbsp;
Jasmin Bedir is a powerhouse creative and CEO of advertising agency Innocean. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about innate influence, hiring and being a self-described "annoying" employee.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing friends and lateness. 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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Jasmin Bedir on why you should hire the diva 

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Intro: Redundancies 

The actor's reality 

It's not you, it's the business 

Coping mechanisms

How to deliver the news humanely 

The problem with 'people and culture' 

Who are you when the work disappears? 

Beating the AI hiring algorithm 

Menopause and the workforce 

This panel discussion, recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, examines how to recover from redundancy and complex workplace situations. With actor/author/podcaster Mary Coustas, The Lantern Group's managing director Victoria Buchan and FW’s learning design and content specialist Briana Blackett. Moderated by FW Founder Helen McCabe. 
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This panel discussion, recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, examines how to recover from redundancy and complex workplace situations.&nbsp;With actor/author/podcaster Mary Coustas, The Lantern Group's managing director Victoria Buchan and FW&rsquo;s learning design and content specialist Briana Blackett. Moderated by FW Founder Helen McCabe.&nbsp;
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How to move past redundancy shame 

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Intro : Meet the real life 'M'

The three Cs of leadership philosophy 

From rural news to spy chief 

Context: Why it matters for your team 

Overcoming career setbacks and hurdles 

Networking differences: Men v women  

The art of keeping secrets 

Mission over ego 

Find mentors who are different 

Bonus: Overcoming public speaking fear 

Kerri Hartland leads Australia’s most secret organisation. She oversees our network of spies and intelligence officers as the first-ever female Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS). But this highly-respected and accomplished leader has also had anything but a linear career path. In this episode, she speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about career pivots, keeping secrets and the three Cs that guide her leadership philosophy.

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on public speaking. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
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Kerri Hartland leads Australia&rsquo;s most secret organisation. She oversees our network of spies and intelligence officers as the first-ever female Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS). But this highly-respected and accomplished leader has also had anything but a linear career path. In this episode, she speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about career pivots, keeping secrets and the three Cs that guide her leadership philosophy.
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on public speaking. 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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<li aria-level="1">Join the movement to fast-track your professional development.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.futurewomen.com/home/welcome-fw-membership/">Become an FW member today</a>.</li>
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Kerri Hartland on how to keep leadership secrets 

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Fiona David's guide to making criticism count

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