Future Women Leadership Series

Do you give valuable advice? Gabrielle Trainor AO has over 25 years’ experience serving on public and private boards, ranging from infrastructure, transport, and urban renewal to sports, arts and culture, as well as the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She is also a Commissioner of the AFL and a Trustee of the Charlie Perkins Trust. In this conversation with host Helen McCabe, Gabrielle shares her insights on how to provide both fierce and thoughtful advice, the tendency for women to be responsible for fixing difficult situations, and the changing landscape of executive board structures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do large gaps in your resume matter? Shirley Chowdhary is an internationally experienced leader with a diverse set of credentials across Indigenous education, law, financial services, funds management, journalism and the NFP sector. Today, Shirley advises organisations on how to build collaborative ecosystems to connect shareholder value with a deeper connection to impact and purpose. In this conversation with host Helen McCabe, Shirley shares how she carved out her impressive portfolio career, why it took her a significant amount of time to publicly acknowledge her 10-year resume gap, as well as what advice she has for individuals returning to work after an extended break, and what to consider before deciding to take a career hiatus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we learn about leadership from the world of sport? Belinda Clark AO is an iconic sporting figure who captained the Australian Women's Cricket Team for 11 years. However, Belinda’s leadership journey doesn't end on the field, she’s held numerous executive positions, including CEO of Women's Cricket Australia and General Manager of Community Cricket at Cricket Australia. In 2020, Belinda founded The Leadership Playground, where she helps young women develop the confidence, skills, and courage to lead. In this discussion with host Helen McCabe, Belinda shares her insights on managing emotions when you're highly competitive, embracing failure, and excelling in high-pressure situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you shape the future to be more inclusive? Recorded live at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023, in this episode you’ll hear from two incredible speakers leading the change for young women. The first speaker is Angelique Wan, Co-founder and Executive Director of Consent Labs. Angelique talks about the importance of supporting organisations striving for change and shares some practical methods to incorporate the passion and innovation of young people into the workplace. The second speaker is Dr Elise Stephenson, Deputy Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at ANU. According to Elise, the space industry in Australia is pitched outgrow every other industry in 2024 – so how are we making sure it’s inclusive? Elise’s discussion provides a framework for ensuring women and other diverse groups are properly represented in emerging industries and organisations. Please be advised, Angelique’s discussion contains references to sexual assault and domestic violence. If you’d like to talk to someone about this, help is available, click here for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you confident taking risks? Recorded live at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023, this episode explores how to take and manage calculated risks and provide practical advice to help risk-averse leaders find the confidence to stretch themselves. Moderated by Jamila Rizvi, Future Women’s Deputy Managing Director, the panel features Professor Renée Leon, Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University, Kate Torney OAM, CEO of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, Lucy Turnbull AO, Director of Turnbull and Partners and Kayla Kelaher, Founder and Managing Director of Kelaher Industrial Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it true that creative people are difficult to manage? Brooke Webb is the CEO of Sydney Writers' Festival, and has over 25 years of leadership experience in the arts at organisations like, Universal Music, Cirque du Soleil and The Sydney Opera House. Her talents have even taken her to Broadway, where she was Resident Director of Mel Brooks', "The Producers." In this discussion, Host Helen McCabe and Brooke explore topics like how to effectively lead a team of highly creative individuals, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving, and the importance of storytelling in business - even for those in technical roles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel left out of crucial work conversations? Kylie Blucher, Managing Director of Nine Queensland & Nine Northern NSW, has amassed over three decades of experience in the media industry and holds several board positions, one of these being at Future Women. In this conversation with Host Helen McCabe, Kylie shares her advice on how to speak up against inappropriate behaviour from senior colleagues, what she does to navigate exclusionary social events like ‘after work drinks’, and practical strategies to ensure your ideas are heard and respected in male-dominated environments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the signs you should leave your job? Ben Naparstek has had a meteoric career, spanning editorial, digital marketing, and technology. Starting as Editor in Chief of The Monthly at just 23, Ben has effortlessly kept up with the digital evolution, moving from long form journalism to digital marketing, and back to content as Senior Director of Content Acquisition & Partnerships at Amazon ANZ, before taking on a position as Director of Marketing at Kayla Itsines’ Sweat. Host Helen McCabe asks Ben about measuring the risks of leaving versus staying in your current job, why you should take on roles that may be outside your comfort zone and the lessons he’s learnt from being in leadership positions at such a young age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle with giving honest feedback? In this discussion, recorded at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023, an expert panel discuss navigating the 'likability penalty' many women face when giving feedback, how to give feedback during times of hardship, and practical strategies for assessing an individual's strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to reach their full professional potential. This panel was moderated by Future Women's Head of Research and Insights, Ruby Leahy Gatfield, and features Anna-Maria Arabia, Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Niti Nadarajah, a coach and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, and Edweena Stratton, Chief People Officer at Culture Amp. Host of the series is Helen McCabe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we ensure our workplaces are truly inclusive? Live from this year’s Future Women Leadership Summit, in this episode you'll hear from Elly Desmarchelier, a passionate disability rights campaigner who points out the many ways our society is set up to segregate the one in five Australians with disability. Elly's thought-provoking speech provides a framework in which leaders should be thinking about how we consider inclusivity and intersectionality in both our workplaces and social circles. The second speaker is Padma Raman, CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety, and proud South Asian woman who shares the best way to call out discriminatory behaviour and the importance of staying vigilant to ensure that people’s rights are being respected at work.Please note, this episode contains references to sexual assault and abuse of people living with a disability, which may be upsetting to listeners. LIFELINE 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 73213 YARN 13 92 76See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.