David Pocock - September 2024

This episode comes from our 2024 Business Breakfast speaker, Senator David Pocock. Having migrated from Zimbabwe with his family as a teenager, David went on to captain the Wallabies and Vice-Captain the Brumbies as part of a stellar rugby career in which he has been awarded for leadership on and …

Andy Friend - August 2024

In this Midweeker, held in August 2024, we heard from Andy Friend who has over 30 years of experience in the high-performance world of professional coaching, having a demonstrated history of achieving success, working with both teams and individuals to maximise their potential. His roles have incl…

Omar Muscat - June 2024

In this Midweeker, held in June 2024, we heard from Omar Muscat, a well-known face in Canberra’s hospitality scene. Omar is the owner of some of Canberra’s favourite venues including Urban Pantry Manuka, Double Shot & Locale Pizzeria in Deakin, and Little Sutton Bakehouse. After more than 30 year…

Peter Gordon - April 2024

In this Midweeker, held in April 2024, we heard from Peter Gordon, CEO of Hands Across Canberra. At the time, Peter had been with the Foundation since its inception providing valuable leadership and using his extensive network to create change in the community sector. Over the years, Peter has es…

Duncan Brede - Menslink Big Night Out - March 2024

In this episode, we share a special moment from our annual Menslink Big Night Out, where Duncan Brede spoke. Duncan is a well-known Canberran. He is currently CEO of his family business, National Capital Motors Group, and he also represented the ACT in Cricket for many years in the 90s and 2000s. …

Ben Gathercole - February 2024

In this Midweeker, held in February 2024, we heard from Ben Gathercole, Menlink CEO. Ben has a long history in sport – both as a competitor and coach. His journey has taken him through swimming, triathalon, rugby, and motorsport. Ben is also an author, his first book Better Than Winning is the st…

Bjarne Kragh - Viking Talks with Mark Wadie - December 2023

This episode is a little different in that we aren’t bringing you our latest Menslink Midweeker speaker. Instead, we are going to share an episode from another podcast, Viking Talks, hosted by Bjarne  Kragh, who is Danish, a true Viking. We are sharing the episode here because, recently, Mark Wadi…

Wally Rao - November 2023

In this Midweeker, held in November 2023, we heard from Wally Rao from Deakin & Me. Wally is the “accidental mentor” who helps more young people daily than he cares to admit. His booming hello of “Hey champion” is a hallmark of a visit to his cafe, Deakin & Me. Wally’s coffee and cafe journey sta…

Francis Owusu - October 2023

In this Midweeker, held in October 2023, we heard from Francis Owusu from Kutlure Break. Francis has used his love of dance to stimulate others to build their confidence and self-belief, as it did for him. A child of Ghanaian parents, Francis grew up in Victoria where he endured racism born of ign…

Michael Coutts-Trotter - Business Breakfast 2023

Michael Coutts-Trotter was our keynote speaker at the 2023 Menslink Business Breakfast.  Earlier in 2023, Michael was confirmed as the Secretary of NSW Treasury to the new Chris Minns NSW Government. Michael’s past has been written and spoken about extensively.  Arriving from England as a young …