Future Women Leadership Series
Episodes
Kate Watson on the mid career marathon
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you've become the boss? Kate Watson is the Commercial Director of The Squiz, co-creator of the Squiz Today and Squiz Shortcuts po...
Modern leadership challenges
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workplaces look very different from what they did twenty, ten or even five years ago. Think about: the shift to hybrid environments, agile but unclear...
Jennifer Goggin on understanding & leading Generation Z
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is managing Gen Z really that different? Jennifer Goggin is one of Australia's leading digital audio executives. Until recently, she was head of Factu...
The pros and cons of 'being yourself' at work
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is 'authenticity' just a buzzword? Bringing your whole self to work can be easier said than done, especially when you don’t feel entirely welcome or...
Astrid Edwards on navigating chronic illness & career setbacks
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a right time to disclose personal information at work? Astrid Edwards is an educator and researcher dedicated to social and climate justice. ...
Laura Henshaw on navigating the challenges of a startup
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do leaders always need to have the answer? Laura Henshaw is the CEO and co-founder of health and fitness app, Kic. In this episode, hear about why the...
Lizzie Young on workplace martyrs
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a 'martyr' in your office? Lizzie Young is a media and technology executive with over 25 years experience across the UK, US and APAC, and has...
Megan Quinn on constructive anarchy
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like the odd one out in your team? Megan Quinn is a serial entrepreneur, best known for co-founding NET-A-PORTER. Beyond pioneering online l...
Shelley Laslett & Dr Laura Kirby's hacks to combat self-doubt
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you’re at in your career, learning to overcome self-doubt is an essential skill that takes practice. In this episode recorded live a...
Libby Day on favouritism and 'suck ups'
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a 'favourite' in your team? Libby Day is the CEO of the Defence Teaming Centre and has over two decades of leadership experience in complex a...
Kerryn Phelps on a lifetime of leading
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Kerryn Phelps AM is one of Australia's most high-profile doctors, a public health and civil rights advocate, and former federal MP. In this ...
Rosie Batty on how leaders should manage trauma
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we best support a team member who's experienced something traumatic? Rosie Batty AO is a leader in the crusade against family violence. Since ...
What AI means for the future of work
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be scared of AI? Huge leaps in technology have meant equally huge changes in the workplace. From ChatGPT to hybrid working, the way we work ...
Lisa Harvey-Smith on why good storytelling is good leadership
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you easily simplify complex concepts? Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith wasn't always good at it, but has since lea...
Kate West and Kerryn Coker on co-leadership
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-leadership - can it ever work? Kate West and Kerryn Coker are co-chairs of ARUP, a global collective of designers, consultants, and experts dedicat...
Anne Summers on a lifetime of pioneering the women's rights movement
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How far have we come in achieving gender equality? Anne Summers AO a feminist icon, journalist and academic. In this keynote address recorded live at ...
Amanda McKenzie on building influence
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change advocacy and Tony Abbott aren't two things usually associated with each other. But, in 2013 when the then Prime Minister abolished the ...
Dr Manisha Amin on why she likes being wrong
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are 'labels' necessary in the workplace? Dr Manisha Amin is the CEO of the Centre for Inclusive Design. With a background in strategic marketing, comm...
Breaking down age barriers
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a 'good' age to be a woman? Statistically no - with women regularly labelled ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ for promotion or career advance...
Carolyn Creswell on how to prioritise your to-do list
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel in control of your diary? At just 18, Carolyn Creswell bought the small muesli shop she worked at part-time for just $1000. Now, Carman's ...
Kristina Bennett on taking a career break
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How impactful is a career break really? Kristina Bennett is the Business Manager to the CIO, Group Business Units within the Technology Division at We...