

Empowering Leaders
Aleda
In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.
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May 9, 2023 • 1h 21min
Jules Lund: As open, honest, vulnerable and giving as he has ever been
Well-known Australian entertainer Jules Lund takes us on a journey through this chat. Lund has always been known for his effervescent nature, his openness, humbleness, and his vulnerability. In the coming weeks, Jules is returning to radio as the drive host on Disrupt Radio; an Australian-first audio network specifically built for leaders and entrepreneurs. We can't think of a more qualified host. 4 - 6 pm on weekdays. Find him on LinkedIn for the launch date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2023 • 51min
Elizabeth Broderick on the respect and dignity we have for one another
Elizabeth Broderick AO is an Australian lawyer, was the Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner for over eight years from 2007 to 2015 and has been a United Nations special rapporteur for Discrimination against Women and Girls since 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
Radek Sali on how he became a pioneer & revolutionist in his field
Radek Sali is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Light Warrior and Wanderlust Head Co, a Founder and Director of Conscious Investment Management, Stratosphere and Anthem. Radek supports community initiatives as Chairman and Founder of the not-for-profit Lightfolk Foundation, Chairman of Igniting Change and Director at the National Institute of Integrative Medicine, B Team Board member – Australasia, Campaign Cabinet member for La Trobe University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2023 • 54min
Leading one of the AFL's biggest and most successful clubs, Peggy O'Neal AO
Peggy O'Neal AO is Chancellor of RMIT University, Chair of the Commonwealth Games Victoria 2026 Organising Committee, and was previously President of the Richmond Football Club. Peggy talks about transitioning from America to Australia, ending up in Richmond, and following the Tigers. Then becoming the President of the Tigers and navigating through COVID in 2020 and 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2023 • 57min
Mick Doohan has a driving passion to take risks and get ahead
One of Australia's greatest to ever sit atop a motorcycle Mick Doohan. Mick won five consecutive World Championship titles from 1994 to 1998, winning 54 Grand Prix across his career including a record 12 in the 1997 season. One of Mick's secrets to success is harnessing his passion, and using that to put himself in moments of risk and doubt, knowing it would be the driving force to propel him forward. It didn't always come off for Doohan, which led to countless and continued learnings from mistakes, but without the burning desire, he never would have climbed on the back of a motorcycle to begin with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2023 • 53min
Tim Jarvis AM on human endeavour, the power of idealism and remembering your “why”
Tim Jarvis AM, an environmental scientist, author, adventurer and public speaker with Masters degrees in environmental science and environmental law. He stars in a new film, Shackleton - The Greatest Story of Survival where he retraces the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2023 • 52min
Richard Goyder AO on being a decision maker, magic teamwork moments and the importance of leaders who lead
Richard Goyder wears many hats, Chairman of the AFL, Qantas, Woodside Energy, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. Goyder talks through the challenges he has faced over the journey, learning off terrific mentors on his way into the roles he now holds, and the importance of teamwork as part of leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 13min
Australia's greatest ever basketballer Andrew Gaze talks positivity, enthusiasm and leadership
Andrew Gaze reached the greatest heights in the world of basketball. Being on the roster for the San Antonio Spurs in their championship year of 1998, representing Australia at the Olympic Games on 5 occasions, 2000 Olympics flag-bearer, and having a surname that's synonymous with the NBL. Gazey has an infectious personality, and oozes enthusiasm and passion for everything that he does. You leave a conversation with Gazey feeling better about yourself, and your place in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Coach of Green Bay, Matt LaFleur talks the pressures and drive to stay at the top of the NFL
Matt LaFleur is the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. At the age of 43, he holds the heart of the town in his hands every week of the NFL season, the only not-for-profit, member-owned franchise in US sport. The privilege of head coach is not a role that is lost on him. The pride he has for the Packers, coaching some of the best players in the game, the challenges and pressure that come with being front and centre in one of the biggest sports in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2023 • 54min
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM on modern leadership, empathy and dinosaurs
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist & company director. She has been the CEO of a global consulting firm, a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. One of Australia’s most prominent voices on leadership, Kirstin has turned her attention to defining the attributes that great leaders need to learn in her new book Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Kirstin speaks to the importance of self-awareness, feedback and empathy in the workplace, in your personal life and even at the dinner table. Find out more about Kirstin and her new book here: https://www.kirstinferguson.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


