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 you learned from it? 

You'll hear from Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, former Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, Director of the Australian-Geospatial Intelligence Organisation Kathryn McMullan, University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Mark Scott and Australian fashion industry leader Kellie Hush.

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice...&nbsp;
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 you learned from it?&nbsp;
You'll hear from Tennis Australia CEO <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/craig-tileys-four-tips-for-hiring-the-best-people/id1469503665?i=1000720951466">Craig Tiley</a>, former Virgin Australia CEO <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/jayne-hrdlicka-on-stepping-down-as-ceo-of-virgin-australia/id1469503665?i=1000700950063">Jayne Hrdlicka</a>, Director of the Australian-Geospatial Intelligence Organisation <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kathryn-mcmullan-on-how-to-develop-executive-presence/id1469503665?i=1000716531097">Kathryn McMullan</a>, University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Mark Scott and Australian fashion industry leader <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kellie-hushs-guide-to-career-pivots/id1469503665?i=1000728278999">Kellie Hush</a>.

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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Summer shortcut: The biggest leadership failures 

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 on herself, and at times, ‘too accommodating’. In this episode, Leemara joins Briana Blackett to discuss how her softer side actually helped her build trust, discover her passion, and find success in her role as a police officer.
Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police.
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. 

Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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&rsquo;s busting major drug syndicates and rising through the ranks. But while she&rsquo;s tough on crime, Leemara admits she can be tough on herself, and at times, &lsquo;too accommodating&rsquo;. In this episode, Leemara joins Briana Blackett to discuss how her softer side actually helped her build trust, discover her passion, and find success in her role as a police officer.
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<li aria-level="1">Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and <a href="https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-officer-careers?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=fw_au&amp;utm_campaign=rec-jan_2025-mfm">explore a career with Victoria Police</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Become an <a href="http://futurewomen.com/">FW member</a> to join the movement and fast-track your professional development.&nbsp;</li>
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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"> and LinkedIn</a>.

Bonus FW series: Leemara Fairgrieve was "too accommodating"

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 thing you would change? 

You'll hear from Director of the Australian-Geospatial Intelligence Organisation Kathryn McMullan, Fair Futures Founder Fiona David, reputational risk lawyer Rebekah Giles and executive communications coach Kate Mason. 

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice...&nbsp;
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 thing you would change?&nbsp;
You'll hear from&nbsp;Director of the Australian-Geospatial Intelligence Organisation <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kathryn-mcmullan-on-how-to-develop-executive-presence/id1469503665?i=1000716531097">Kathryn McMullan</a>, Fair Futures Founder <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fiona-davids-guide-to-making-criticism-count/id1469503665?i=1000721848915">Fiona David</a>, reputational risk lawyer <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rebekah-giles-secrets-to-reputation-management/id1469503665?i=1000722845980">Rebekah Giles</a> and executive communications coach&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/future-women-leadership-series-2/dr-kate-masons-step-by-step-guide-to-communicating-with-authority?in_playlist=podcast">Kate Mason</a>.&nbsp;

Summer shortcut: Prime Minister for a day 

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 Briana Blackett to discuss how being “too nerdy” helped her break the mould in fashion, her switch from colour palettes to politics – and why playing to your strengths is the key to every professional pivot. 
Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police.
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Carla Zampatti&rsquo;s daughter, self-confessed nerd Allegra Spender, never saw herself as a natural fit to lead her late mother&rsquo;s fashion empire. But that&rsquo;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 Briana Blackett to discuss how being &ldquo;too nerdy&rdquo; helped her break the mould in fashion, her switch from colour palettes to politics &ndash; and why playing to your strengths is the key to every professional pivot.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and <a href="https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-officer-careers?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=fw_au&amp;utm_campaign=rec-jan_2025-mfm">explore a career with Victoria Police</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Become an<a href="http://futurewomen.com/"> FW member</a> to join the movement and fast-track your professional development.</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>, and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women">LinkedIn</a>.</li>
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