This week on You’re Gonna Want to Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with Australia’s iconic Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, for a deeply personal conversation about power, purpose and the formula for a happy life. When the Prime Minister called to ask whether she would accept the role, Mostyn had just 24 hours to decide - and couldn’t tell anyone. It was her daughter who cut through the noise with one simple question: Will it make you happy? In this episode, Sam opens up about: Why so many women assume they won’t get the job - even when they’re more than qualified The difference between determination and confidence The early days of her legal career in Melbourne - including being told she couldn’t wear trousers to court The equal pay arguments that shaped her leadership style How to have difficult conversations without anger Why “yes, and” can change the way you lead The misogyny that still follows women in public life Why care, kindness and listening are not soft skills - but strengths And what happiness actually means when you’re holding one of the highest offices in the land From corporate boardrooms to national tragedy, from equal pay battles to representing Australia overseas, Mostyn reflects on what it takes to stay in the room and have hard conversations. This isn’t a political interview. It’s a conversation about service, resilience, partnership, ambition and the courage it takes to say yes before you feel ready. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Read more at marieclaire.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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