#243. Motorcycles and leadership - Chris Smith and Shelley share parallels and lessons from both

In this episode, Shelley is joined by Chris Smith, a Brisbane-based leadership specialist, senior lecturer and aviation counsellor, to explore the surprising parallels between motorcycles and leadership.

Bonded by a shared passion for two wheels, Chris and Shelley reflect on their personal journeys—from Chris’s early days riding a Honda CL90 through the Toowoomba bush, to Shelley’s upbringing on a farm surrounded by bikes and family road trips. Together, they dive into the way motorcyclists are perceived by the public—sometimes with fear or concern—and discuss the unique camaraderie and sense of belonging that exists within the riding community, drawing thought-provoking links to leadership, identity and human connection.

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