

Future Women Leadership Series
FW
Leadership takes courage and resilience. Host and founder of Future Women, Helen McCabe shares insights from some of the most influential women on the sometimes complex challenges faced by women on the path to senior leadership. Leadership thought-leaders will inform and at times challenge your thinking on what it means to be leader and advise you on how to build respect and loyalty from your team members. Future Women is a club for women to connect, learn and lead. To find out more go to futurewomen.com
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Jun 5, 2024 • 31min
Libby Day on favouritism and 'suck ups'
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 and highly regulated industries. In this discussion with FW Founder Helen McCabe, Libby talks about navigating team dynamics like favouritism and 'suck-ups', leading virtual teams where English isn't the first language, and being a recovering overthinker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2024 • 34min
Kerryn Phelps on a lifetime of leading
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 episode, host Helen McCabe delves into Kerryn's wealth of experience, uncovering valuable leadership lessons including the power of active participation, the benefits of a diverse skill set, and the significance of having a clear purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2024 • 33min
Rosie Batty on how leaders should manage trauma
Rosie Batty, a leader in the battle against family violence, shares insights on managing trauma in leadership. She discusses being thrust into the spotlight, self-awareness, and supporting those who've experienced trauma.

May 15, 2024 • 25min
What AI means for the future of work
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 is rapidly evolving. In this timely session recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit 2024, hear from industry experts in artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and data science. Join FW’s Lauren Beckman as she asks our panellists what the future holds and how we should prepare for it. With Andrew Meares, Vi Nguyen and Alastair MacGibbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2024 • 36min
Lisa Harvey-Smith on why good storytelling is good leadership
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 learnt the importance of effective communication in successful leadership. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Lisa discusses having an 'eclectic mind', pinkwashing in STEM, and striving to be more selfish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2024 • 39min
Kate West and Kerryn Coker on co-leadership
Co-leadership - can it ever work? Kate West and Kerryn Coker are co-chairs of ARUP, a global collective of designers, consultants, and experts dedicated to sustainable development. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Kate and Kerryn share how they pitched, developed and implemented a framework for joint leadership to ensure success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2024 • 22min
Anne Summers on a lifetime of pioneering the women's rights movement
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 the FW Leadership Summit, Anne reflects on her journey as a pioneering leader in the women's liberation movement since the 1970s. Discover Anne's Four Principles for Women's Equality and gain profound insights into the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the fight for gender equality. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 31min
Amanda McKenzie on building influence
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 Climate Commission, Amanda McKenzie immediately sprung into action and founded the Climate Council, where she remains CEO. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Amanda discusses the importance of taking risks, the difficult balance of leading while having young children and how she approaches the dual role of advocate and leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 40min
Dr Manisha Amin on why she likes being wrong
Are 'labels' necessary in the workplace? Dr Manisha Amin is the CEO of the Centre for Inclusive Design. With a background in strategic marketing, communication, transforming cultures, and creativity, Manisha is a thought leader in the power of thinking from the edge. In this episode with Helen McCabe, hear why Manisha doesn't believe in performance reviews, how she deals with constantly being wrong as a leader, and an awkward conversation about labels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2024 • 38min
Breaking down age barriers
Is there a 'good' age to be a woman? Statistically no - with women regularly labelled ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ for promotion or career advancement. And when single women over sixty are the most likely group to live in poverty and three-quarters of menopausal women say they feel self-conscious about symptoms at work – something has got to give. Recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit 2024, in this panel discussion you'll hear from fashion designer Bianca Spender, founder & CEO Taryn Williams, NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM, and menopause specialist, Dr Fatima Khan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.