In this episode of Uncommon Ground Talal Yassine sits down with Penny Bingham Hall, one of Australia’s most respected company directors and a former senior executive at Leighton Holdings.

Penny reflects on her childhood, her parents’ migration to Australia, and the values of confidence, education and independence that shaped her. She shares how a background in industrial design unexpectedly led her into construction, infrastructure, strategy and eventually the boardrooms of some of Australia’s largest organisations.

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Episode Running Order
Penny’s childhood in Hunters Hill and her earliest memories (00:00:51)
• Her parents’ migration to Australia and family background (00:02:09)
• Growing up with education, independence and strong parental values (00:04:57)
• School years, creativity and choosing industrial design (00:07:35)
• University, work and discovering the value of practical experience (00:15:06)
• Joining Leighton Holdings and finding her place in construction (00:21:23)
• Working in strategy, investor relations and corporate affairs (00:27:35)
• Navigating male-dominated environments and building confidence (00:32:43)
• Family, marriage and balancing motherhood with senior leadership (00:42:01)
• Leaving Leighton after 23 years and taking a career pause (00:46:51)
• Moving into board roles and building a non-executive career (00:51:04)
• Lessons on networking, sponsorship and getting onto boards (00:52:32)
• How new directors should listen, learn and understand risk (01:00:32)
• The challenges of governance, complexity and director responsibility (01:11:11)
• What comes next for Penny and reflections on career, confidence and kindness (01:17:38)

In this episode of Uncommon Ground Talal Yassine sits down with Penny Bingham Hall, one of Australia&rsquo;s most respected company directors and a former senior executive at Leighton Holdings.
Penny reflects on her childhood, her parents&rsquo; migration to Australia, and the values of confidence, education and independence that shaped her. She shares how a background in industrial design unexpectedly led her into construction, infrastructure, strategy and eventually the boardrooms of some of Australia&rsquo;s largest organisations.
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Episode Running Order
<ul>
<li>Penny&rsquo;s childhood in Hunters Hill and her earliest memories (00:00:51) &bull; Her parents&rsquo; migration to Australia and family background (00:02:09) &bull; Growing up with education, independence and strong parental values (00:04:57) &bull; School years, creativity and choosing industrial design (00:07:35) &bull; University, work and discovering the value of practical experience (00:15:06) &bull; Joining Leighton Holdings and finding her place in construction (00:21:23) &bull; Working in strategy, investor relations and corporate affairs (00:27:35) &bull; Navigating male-dominated environments and building confidence (00:32:43) &bull; Family, marriage and balancing motherhood with senior leadership (00:42:01) &bull; Leaving Leighton after 23 years and taking a career pause (00:46:51) &bull; Moving into board roles and building a non-executive career (00:51:04) &bull; Lessons on networking, sponsorship and getting onto boards (00:52:32) &bull; How new directors should listen, learn and understand risk (01:00:32) &bull; The challenges of governance, complexity and director responsibility (01:11:11) &bull; What comes next for Penny and reflections on career, confidence and kindness (01:17:38)</li>
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Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a monthly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It’s not just about what they’ve done, it’s about who they are when things get difficult.

Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.
What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a monthly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren&rsquo;t afraid to challenge the status quo.
In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It&rsquo;s not just about what they&rsquo;ve done, it&rsquo;s about who they are when things get difficult.
Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

Uncommon Ground with Talal Yassine

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.

What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a fortnightly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It’s not just about what they’ve done, it’s about who they are when things get difficult.

Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real opinions.
What drives someone to speak up, stand out, and keep going when the pressure hits hard? Uncommon Ground is a fortnightly podcast hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Talal Yassine, where he sits down with high-profile Australians who aren&rsquo;t afraid to challenge the status quo.
In each episode, Talal goes beyond the headlines to explore the values, convictions, and personal struggles that shape public figures. It&rsquo;s not just about what they&rsquo;ve done, it&rsquo;s about who they are when things get difficult.
Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is Uncommon Ground. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.