Welcome Zara Seidler

A day in the life of Zara

When your best friend if your cofounder

'Building the plane as we fly it'

What influences Zara's leadership approach

The Daily Aus 'biggest' stuff up

Where Zara gets her news

"Don't be reckless in either direction"

Zara Seidler is the co-founder of The Daily Aus - a social-first news service that reaches almost 3 million young Australians every month.

In this episode, she speaks with FW’sSenior Director of Business Development, Astrid Edwards,about turning a side hustle into a thriving business, tackling tough conversations between co-founders, and the importance of empowering the next generation of leaders.
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development.
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Zara Seidler is the co-founder of The Daily Aus - a social-first news service that reaches almost 3 million young Australians every month.
In this episode, she speaks with FW&rsquo;s Senior Director of Business Development, Astrid Edwards, about turning a side hustle into a thriving business, tackling tough conversations between co-founders, and the importance of empowering the next generation of leaders.
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Zara Seidler on learning from TDA’s “biggest mistake” 

Chanel Contos was just 21 years old when she launched an online petition that sparked a movement and propelled her into the global spotlight. Teach Us Consent triggered a national conversation and led to mandatory consent education in all Australian schools. In this episode, Contos joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the personal price of radical change, and the power that can come with being “too disruptive”.
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Chanel Contos was just 21 years old when she launched an online petition that sparked a movement and propelled her into the global spotlight.&nbsp;Teach Us Consent triggered a national conversation and led to mandatory consent education in all Australian schools. In this episode, Contos joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the personal price of radical change, and the power that can come with being &ldquo;too disruptive&rdquo;.
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Bonus FW series: Chanel Contos was "too disruptive" 

Intro: Meet Carolyn Creswell 

Learning to delegate 

Productivity hacks and diary management 

Taking responsibility for your energy 

Mastering difficult conversations as a leader 

How to have respectful offboarding chats 

Probation periods and managing underperformers

Defining success beyond profits 

Finding space for big-picture thinking 

This week, we're revisiting our interview with Carolyn Creswell, the founder of Carman's Fine Foods. 

At just 18, Carolyn bought the small muesli shop she worked at part-time for just $1000. Now, Carman's is a multi-million dollar business, with their products distributed to more than 35 countries around the world. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Carolyn shares her top tips for managing a busy schedule, having difficult conversations, and letting go of staff members. 

 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

This week, we're revisiting our interview with Carolyn Creswell, the founder of Carman's Fine Foods.&nbsp;
At just 18, Carolyn bought the small muesli shop she worked at part-time for just $1000. Now, Carman's is a multi-million dollar business, with their products distributed to more than 35 countries around the world. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Carolyn shares her top tips for managing a busy schedule, having difficult conversations, and letting go of staff members.&nbsp;
&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;
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Back to basics: Carolyn Creswell's guide to tough conversations 

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Intro: FW Leadership Summit 

Toddlers, morning chaos and endless questions 

Grandfathers, coffee and new markets 

The rapid scale of AI infrastructure 

AI beyond the G20: Global impact 

The democratisation of knowledge 

The two essential AI skills 

Practical AI tools to try today 

In this third part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear the opening keynote from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital. In it, she’ll bring you up to speed on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and how it transforming your career. She’ll also break down what AI means for women who work, and women who want to work.

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 third part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear the opening keynote from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital. In it, she&rsquo;ll bring you up to speed on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and how it transforming your career. She&rsquo;ll also break down what AI means for women who work, and women who want to work.
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;
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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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Summit special: Your AI questions answered part 3 

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Intro: Meet Premier Chris Minns 

Communication strategy without micromanaging 

Introversion and maintaining energy 

Leading high-stakes negotiations 

Friendships across the political aisle 

Cost of living and interest rate pressures 

Gender parity in cabinet 

Managing personal loss in office 

Leading through crisis: Bondi Beach 

Chris Minns is the Premier of NSW. He was elected to parliament in 2015, and not long after, in 2021, became the leader of the Labor Party. 

In this episode, he speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how he approaches leading - not just the state, but managing a party and large team of staff as well. The duo speak about everything from leading as an introvert and interest rate rises to the Bondi terror attacks and high-stakes negotiations. 
Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today.
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

Chris Minns is the Premier of NSW. He was elected to parliament in 2015, and not long after, in 2021, became the leader of the Labor Party.&nbsp;
In this episode, he speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how he approaches leading - not just the state, but managing a party and large team of staff as well. The duo speak about everything from leading as an introvert and interest rate rises to the Bondi terror attacks and high-stakes negotiations.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. <a href="https://www.futurewomen.com/diamond/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=external&amp;utm_campaign=FW_PODCAST">Become an FW Diamond 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>

Premier Chris Minns on leading as an introvert 

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Kylie Bryant is one of FW Founder Helen McCabe's go-to calls for leadership advice. She has over 30 years' experience across the Australian Public Service and today runs her own consultancy business, offering executive mentoring and leadership workshops. 

In this episode, Kylie speaks about how an over-promotion led to a dramatic shift in the way she approached leadership roles. 

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

Kylie Bryant is one of FW Founder Helen McCabe's go-to calls for leadership advice. She has over 30 years' experience across the Australian Public Service and today runs her own consultancy business, offering executive mentoring and leadership workshops.&nbsp;
In this episode, Kylie speaks about how an over-promotion led to a dramatic shift in the way she approached leadership roles.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on clashing generations. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing <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>

Kylie Bryant on what overpromotion teaches you 

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Intro: Meet Jiva Smith 

A New York City breakthrough 

The 'awakening executive' 

Overcorrecting a misreading burnout 

Warning signs and energy recovery 

Frameworks for tough conversations 

Final advice: Mid-career shifts 

Bonus: Leadership Q&A 

Jiva Smith is a transformational coach for leaders. He became a coach after making it almost overnight in New York City. Jiva managed massive teams and budgets in a big, high-powered role. But the pressure of this role soon caught up with him. He felt lost, and in the process discovered a new way to lead. 

In this episode, he speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about emotional resilience, burnout and how to rebuild after a setback. 

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

Jiva Smith is a transformational coach for leaders. He became a coach after making it almost overnight in New York City. Jiva managed massive teams and budgets in a big, high-powered role. But the pressure of this role soon caught up with him. He felt lost, and in the process discovered a new way to lead.&nbsp;
In this episode, he speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about emotional resilience, burnout and how to rebuild after a setback.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on defensive 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>

Jiva Smith on how to rebuild your leadership confidence 

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Intro: Meet Jessica Symes Toomey 

Demystifying executive coaching 

Building trust with an executive coach 

Managing employer disconnects 

Developing confidence through strengths 

Giving candid feedback 

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;
<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>

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>
</ul>

Summit special: Your AI questions answered part 2 

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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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