Leadership Matters
Leadership Matters
What makes a great leader? For nearly a quarter of a century, Leadership Matters has been asking that question. Now, we’re pulling back the curtain on this sell-out live event. Join Prime Ministers, CEOs, and industry pioneers as they reveal their personal struggles and leadership triumphs. Whether you’re a boss, not for profit, or employee – this podcast is for anyone who wants to level up their…Social links:
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Why Canberra won’t ever let me forget I ran a fish and chip shop
Pauline Hanson remains one of the most polarising figures in Australian political history. In episode five of Leadership Matters, the One Nation leader reflects on her journey from a Queensland fish-and-chip shop to becoming a parliamentary survivor who continues to reshape the national debate. In…
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Lessons every LEADER can learn from our elite sports stars!
The countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is officially on. This week on Leadership Matters, four of WA’s elite athletes take you behind the scenes on the Road to Glasgow, revealing what it takes to be a champion and thrive under pressure. They discuss why the Commonwealth Games rem…
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How a career in broadcast laid the groundwork for political leadership
Born into a Greek migrant family with deep small-business roots, Western Australia’s Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas has hard work ethic built into his DNA. It’s a vital trait for what is arguably the toughest job in politics: Leader of the Opposition. In episode three of Leadership Matters, Basil o…
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Why leaders need to resist sugar rush: Chevron boss lays out strategy for success
In episode two of Leadership Matters, Managing Director and President of Chevron Australia, Balaji Krishnamurthy outlines the antidote to short-term thinking, telling The West Australian’s Chief Reporter Ben Harvey, why leaders today must have the conviction and courage to resist the lure of instan…
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From dirt tracks to the engine room: Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Chief returns to his roots
As a kid growing up riding his BMX in Western Australia’s mineral rich Pilbara region, Matthew Holcz never imagined one day he’d rise through the ranks to lead the mining goliath’s most important division. In this first episode of Leadership Matters, the Chief Executive Iron Ore tells The West Au…
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