How do we change as leaders over time? 

As CEO of the Group of Eight Universities, Vicki Thomson is one of the most important figures in Australia's education sector. In a former life she was also Chief of Staff to ex-South Australian Premier John Olsen. In this episode, she reflects on her leadership evolution from being a tough boss who "didn't suffer fools" to becoming an expert at "herding cats".
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How do we change as leaders over time?&nbsp;
As CEO of the Group of Eight Universities, Vicki Thomson is one of the most important figures in Australia's education sector. In a former life she was also Chief of Staff to ex-South Australian Premier John Olsen. In this episode, she reflects on her leadership evolution from being a tough boss who "didn't suffer fools" to becoming an expert at "herding cats".
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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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Vicki Thomson on how to build compromise

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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Kerri Hartland on how to keep leadership secrets 

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Intro: Workplace culture killers 

Deconstructing power and the queen bee

Hustle culture as a barrier to entry 

Red flags: 'We are family' and flex burnout 

The fish rots from the head 

Equality versus equity in teams 

Potential versus performance scrutiny 

Dissent is a sign of strong culture 

Disability: Beyond the monolith 

The rise of resistance in young men 

Clarity and purpose over family vibes 

Structural incentives versus personality 

Solidarity and the hype squad 

Rage and emotional regulation 

When to fire a toxic culture killer 

From passive aggressive emails to a 'not my job' mentality, there are corporate habits that might seem small but can creep up and create a toxic company culture. This panel discussion, recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, will help you identify workplace culture killers and give you the tools to set about eliminating them. 

With The Mathpath's Aubrey Blanche, disability advocate Anja Christoffersen, FW’s Head of Business Expansion, Ruby Leahy Gatfield and Gippsland Critical Minerals CEO Michelle Wood. Moderated by journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon. 
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From passive aggressive emails to a 'not my job' mentality, there are corporate habits that might seem small but can creep up and create a toxic company culture. This panel discussion, recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, will help you identify workplace culture killers and give you the tools to set about eliminating them.&nbsp;
With The Mathpath's Aubrey Blanche, disability advocate Anja Christoffersen, FW&rsquo;s Head of Business Expansion, Ruby Leahy Gatfield and Gippsland Critical Minerals CEO Michelle Wood. Moderated by journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon.&nbsp;
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How to fix workplace culture killers 

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Vicki Thomson on how to build compromise

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