Intro: Healing Foundation CEO Shannan Dodson 

Family legacy: The full circle moment 

Leadership: Empowering the next team 

The importance of taking time out 

The loneliness of leading

The trap of people pleasing 

Moving early on difficult conversations 

Redefining success as a mum and CEO 

Bonus: New manager leadership advice 

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 Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on leadership advice. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

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Shannan Dodson is the CEO of the <a href="https://healingfoundation.org.au/">Healing Foundation</a>, a national organisation that supports Stolen Generations survivors, descendants and communities.&nbsp;In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about imposter syndrome, family legacy and leadership&rsquo;s emotional toll.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on leadership advice. 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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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...

Future Women Leadership Series

Shannan Dodson on leadership's emotional toll 

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Intro: Meet Sophie McCarthy 

Explaining the mentorship model 

Life with Wendy McCarthy 

Navigating sudden grief 

The core anatomy of a great mentor 

Mentorship timelines: When to begin 

A top mentor's three-step process 

Creating your own development plan  

The positive leader's management blind spot 

Career feedback: Nobody owns growth 

Bonus: Helen on sick day oversharing 

What are common mistakes people make when they want to seek out a mentor? 

Sophie McCarthy is the CEO of McCarthy Mentoring, a company that helps to match leaders with a network of coaches. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about mentors, how to find one and her ‘glass half full’ approach to leading.

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on sick day oversharing. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

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What are common mistakes people make when they want to seek out a mentor?&nbsp;
Sophie McCarthy is the CEO of McCarthy Mentoring, a company that helps to match leaders with a network of coaches.&nbsp;In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about mentors, how to find one and her &lsquo;glass half full&rsquo; approach to leading.
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on sick day oversharing. 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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Sophie McCarthy's guide to all things mentoring 

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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. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

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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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<li>Keep up with @futurewomen on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://instagram.com/futurewomen&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780525456991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1bsyyr9fHtVB_odVaDEgtG">&nbsp;Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780525456991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZjE03CeBdusgDKjWZ7N9G">&nbsp;Facebook</a>,<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780525456991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W78d_KCI5pedVLulmhN1W">&nbsp;LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.threads.net/@futurewomen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.threads.net/@futurewomen&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780525456991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YHEreD9HFpXYq6dUA0Zt2">&nbsp;Threads</a></li>
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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. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

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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;
<ul>
<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>
<li aria-level="1">Keep up with @futurewomen on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women"> LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.threads.net/@futurewomen">Threads</a></li>
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Sarah Moran on why leaders must learn to ignore stuff 

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Shannan Dodson on leadership's emotional toll

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