This one is for all the perfectionists out there...

Astrid Edwards is a Senior Director of Business Development at FW. In a speech delivered to the FW Leadership Summit earlier this year, Astrid reflected on a near death experience, and how it forced her to finally start accepting that ‘near enough really is good enough’.
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This one is for all the perfectionists out there...
Astrid Edwards is a Senior Director of Business Development at FW. In a speech delivered to the FW Leadership Summit earlier this year, Astrid reflected on a near death experience, and how it forced her to finally start accepting that &lsquo;near enough really is good enough&rsquo;.
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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

Summit special: Astrid Edwards on how she stopped trying to do it all 

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.
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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;
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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>
<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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Anne-Louise Sarks' guide to leading with vulnerability 

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Intro: Meet Therese Frangie

Breaking the executive mould 

Creating feedback loops 

Channelling passion without overwhelm

Authenticity and personal brand 

Building trust and managing as the 'boss'

Taming the executive ego

Insights on Gen Z and workplace culture 

Continuous learning as a leader 

Bonus: Helen on talent retention 

What are the signs your ego is getting out of hand? Therese Frangie is the CEO of Oporto. She's climbed the FMCG ladder, working for big brands including KFC and Mad Mex. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about leadership ego, Gen Z and seeking out feedback. 

Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on performance reviews. 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 the signs your ego is getting out of hand? Therese Frangie is the CEO of Oporto. She's climbed the FMCG ladder, working for big brands including KFC and Mad Mex. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about leadership ego, Gen Z and seeking out feedback.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on performance reviews. 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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Therese Frangie on how to tame your leadership ego 

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Intro: Meet Malini Raj 

Finding early leadership roles 

Gender and intersectional diversity 

Inauthentic leadership models 

'Diversity hires' and tokenism 

Relational leadership model 

Managing energy and motivation 

Career advice: Slowing down to speed up 

Bonus LYQA: Performance reviews 

Malini Raj is the executive director of the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance. She came to this position after holding senior leadership roles at the Commonwealth Bank. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about delegation, overcommitment and the thorny topic of so-called ‘diversity hires’. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Malini Raj is the executive director of the Australian Multicultural Women&rsquo;s Alliance. She came to this position after holding senior leadership roles at the Commonwealth Bank. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about delegation, overcommitment and the thorny topic of so-called &lsquo;diversity hires&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on performance reviews. 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>
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Malini Raj on saying no and setting limits 

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Summit special: Astrid Edwards on how she stopped trying to do it all

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