Ruby Riethmuller on how to choose the brave option

What does bravery mean in leadership? And are there secrets to being brave, even when you don't feel like it is possible? Ruby Riethmuller is the founder and CEO of Womn-Kind, a youth-led mental health platform. She launched the platform in 2020, after struggling with anxiety as a teenager and com…

BONUS FW series: Kate Reid was "too lucky"

Kate Reid is the founder of the world-famous Lune Croissanterie. But before creating her own formula for the perfect buttery, flaky croissant, she was a Formula One aerodynamicist, working on some of the fastest cars on the planet. And though she’s been labelled "too lucky", in this episode, she re…

Michael De'Ath on how to become a courageous leader

What if courageous leadership isn't always about immediate action. But instead knowing how to wait and build influence to create maximum impact...  Michael De’Ath started his career as a teacher and went on to become one of the country’s most accomplished public servants before starting his own le…

BONUS FW Series: Lana Jones was "too strong"

For almost two decades, Lana Jones was a principal dancer at the Australian Ballet, celebrated for lead roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Sleeping Beauty. And still, she was told she was “too strong”. After an illustrious career, Jones stepped away from the spotlight to retrain as a midwife. In …

BONUS FW series: Leemara Fairgrieve was "too accommodating"

From styling hair to fighting crime, Detective Senior Sergeant Leemara Fairgrieve made quite the switch when she left hairdressing to join Victoria Police. These days, she’s busting major drug syndicates and rising through the ranks. But while she’s tough on crime, Leemara admits she can be tough o…

Summer shortcut: Prime Minister for a day

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice...  Over the summer, we're playing a special series containing season five's most interesting and practical leadership advice. Each episode revolves around a single question. This week it's: Imagine you are the Prime Minister, what is the one thi…

BONUS FW series: Allegra Spender was "too nerdy": it took her to the top of fashion and politics

Carla Zampatti’s daughter, self-confessed nerd Allegra Spender, never saw herself as a natural fit to lead her late mother’s fashion empire. But that’s where she ended up, before a runway-worthy career-pivot which saw her ride the Teal wave into federal politics. In this episode, Allegra joins Bria…

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

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 McCab…

Summer shortcut: The biggest leadership failures

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice...  Over the summer, we're playing a special series containing season five's most interesting and practical leadership advice. Each episode revolves around a single question. This week it's: tell me about your biggest leadership failure and what …

Summer shortcut: The best career feedback

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice...  Over the summer, we're playing a special series containing season five's most interesting and practical leadership advice. Each episode revolves around a single question. First up: What's the best piece of career feedback you've received?  Y…