Intro: Meet Jessica Symes Toomey 

Demystifying executive coaching 

Building trust with an executive coach 

Managing employer disconnects 

Developing confidence through strengths 

Giving candid feedback 

Bonus: Leadership Q&A 

What are the green flags you should look for in an executive coach? 

Jessica Symes Toomey is the Founder and Principal of Symes Group, a boutique people development and dispute resolution consultancy. She’s an experienced executive coach and also an accredited mediator. In this episode, she explains what you should be thinking about when deciding whether executive coaching is right for you.

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on AI slop. 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

What are the green flags you should look for in an executive coach?&nbsp;
Jessica Symes Toomey&nbsp;is the Founder and Principal of Symes Group, a boutique people development and dispute resolution consultancy. She&rsquo;s an experienced executive coach and also an accredited mediator.&nbsp;In this episode, she explains what you should be thinking about when deciding whether executive coaching is right for you.
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on AI slop. 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 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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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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Jessica Symes Toomey's guide to finding an executive coach 

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Intro: Meet Annabelle Chauncy 

Naivety, fear and self-doubt 

Double-edged sword of determination 

Hidden expectations and feedback 

Different feedback and reflection tools 

Scaled impact in Uganda 

Bonus: Leadership Q&A

Can determination be both a blessing and a curse for leaders? 

Annabelle Chauncy OAM is the founder of the not-for-profit organisation School For Life. Her life was changed as a 21-year-old university student when she visited a school in Uganda. Shocked by what she saw, Annabelle decided to make a difference...

In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how determination can be a double-edged sword for leaders. She explains how she has learned to harness it without alienating her team.  

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on tackling risky leadership opportunities. 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

Can determination be both a blessing and a curse for leaders?&nbsp;
Annabelle Chauncy OAM is the founder of the not-for-profit organisation <a href="https://www.schoolforlife.org.au/">School For Life</a>. Her life was changed as a 21-year-old university student when she visited a school in Uganda. Shocked by what she saw, Annabelle decided to make a difference...
In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how determination can be a double-edged sword for leaders. She explains how she has learned to harness it without alienating her team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on tackling risky leadership opportunities. 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>
</ul>

Annabelle Chauncy's guide to harnessing determination 

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Summit special: Meet Mel and Alastair 

AI data safety and governance 

Raising kids in the AI age 

AI accuracy and human oversight 

Balancing AI optimism with reality 

Algorithmic complacency and regulation 

In this second part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital and cybersecurity expert Alastair MacGibbon. They answer live audience questions about AI and how it's changing work, parenting and leadership at lightning speed. 

Check out our first Summit episode on AI here. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

In this second part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital and cybersecurity expert Alastair MacGibbon. They answer live audience questions about AI and how it's changing work, parenting and leadership at lightning speed.&nbsp;
Check out our first Summit episode on AI <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/summit-special-your-ai-questions-answered/id1469503665?i=1000778975493">here</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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Summit special: Your AI questions answered part 2 

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Intro: Meet Anne-Louise Sarks 

Early experience in student  theatre

Managing perfectionism and personal drive 

High expectations paired with vulnerability 

Cross-stakeholder engagement 

Defining success as CEO 

Quickfire: Trusting instincts and advice 

Bonus Q&A: Resolving clashes  

Can leaders be both vulnerable and tough?

Anne-Louise Sarks holds one of the rarest leadership positions in Australian performing arts. She’s the sole Artistic Director and CEO of the Melbourne Theatre Company, responsible for both the creative vision and full operational running of the organisation. She’s also the first solo female Artistic Director in the company’s 73 year history. In this episode, she speaks with executive producer Odessa Blain about drive, toughness and how to lead with vulnerability. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on clashing team members. 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

Can leaders be both vulnerable and tough?
Anne-Louise Sarks holds one of the rarest leadership positions in Australian performing arts. She&rsquo;s the sole Artistic Director and CEO of the Melbourne Theatre Company, responsible for both the creative vision and full operational running of the organisation. She&rsquo;s also the first solo female Artistic Director in the company&rsquo;s 73 year history.&nbsp;In this episode, she speaks with executive producer Odessa Blain about drive, toughness and how to lead with vulnerability.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on clashing team members. 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>
</ul>

Anne-Louise Sarks' guide to leading with vulnerability 

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Jessica Symes Toomey's guide to finding an executive coach

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