

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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Jan 18, 2024 • 46min
Yasmin Poole on intergenerational differences in the workplace
What does the future of our workplaces look like? Yasmin Poole is an award-winning speaker, writer, and youth advocate, who is passionate about ensuring that young people have a place in Australia's political conversations. In this conversation, Yasmin and Helen McCabe discuss the biggest generational differences they've observed, how leaders should create space for respectful conversations and actively seek diverse perspectives, and the pros and cons of social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 29min
Lacey Filipich's financial literary crash course for everyone (even CEOs)
Do you feel overwhelmed by financial jargon? For over 13 years, Lacey Filipich has empowered countless adults to gain financial independence and take control of their lives through her business, Money School. In this episode hosted by Helen McCabe, hear how financial literacy is the key to unlocking career opportunities, securing your future, and achieving personal freedom. Learn simple strategies to understand your company's finances, and ditch the unnecessary buzzwords and jargon preventing you from making confident financial decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2024 • 36min
Niti Nadarajah on the idea that 'leaders eat last'
Does 'servant leadership' work? How should you best put your team first while also maintaining authority? Niti Nadarajah is a lawyer, executive coach, and FW Mentor of the Year. In this discussion with host Helen McCabe, Niti addresses some of the common leadership issues she sees as an executive coach, her transition from law to coaching, and the importance of having a flexible leadership style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2023 • 33min
Meggie Palmer on knowing your value in the workplace
Do you feel in control of your career? Frustrated by the pay inequality in her TV journalism job, Meggie Palmer launched her business PepTalkHer to give women control over their careers and better negotiate for what they deserve. Joining host Helen McCabe from New York, in this conversation Meggie discusses how investing in career coaches has greatly benefited her, separating personal and professional success and what advice she has for women looking to start a business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2023 • 40min
Ainslie van Onselen on common leadership mistakes
Ainslie van Onselen discusses common leadership mistakes, the evolution of accounting towards sustainability, challenges for women in finance leadership, strategies for job interviews, building loyalty in leadership, navigating women's interactions at work, and balancing dual careers in a relationship.

Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
Mundanara Bayles on the pros and cons of doing business with family
Should you mix family and business? Mundanara Bayles is a First Nations entrepreneur, podcaster, mother, and exemplar. She co-founded BlackCard over 10 years ago, and recently launched the BlakCast podcast network. In this episode, Mundanara opens up to Helen McCabe about navigating the intricacies of working with family, going from being 'unemployable' to running a successful business, and the idea of eldership vs leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2023 • 41min
Jeffrey Browne on creating a winning culture
What does it take to build a winning team? Jeff Browne is the President of Collingwood Football Club, and Chairman of Walkinshaw Group and MA Financial Group. Starting in sports law, Jeff was previously the Chairman at carsales.com, and Managing Director for the Nine Network. Perhaps most importantly though, Helen McCabe names Jeff as one of the few male mentors she has. In this episode, hear Jeff's firsthand account of the transformation he spearheaded at Collingwood, guiding the club through a period of cultural renewal and on-field success, and his tips for creating a winning culture in any organisation. Jeff also opens up about his recent cancer diagnosis and failed relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 42min
Alison Frame on making change in a big institution
Do you ever feel too small to make a difference? Alison Frame has dedicated her career to the public service, leading social policy initiatives and reform across the Commonwealth and the NSW governments as a senior executive for over 16 years. In this discussion, Helen McCabe and Alison discuss the importance of transparency, bringing your team on the journey with you, and knowing when to admit you're not an expert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 47min
Amanda Archer on how to build your brand like a celebrity
How important is social media for you or your brand? Amanda Archer is one of Australia’s most prominent PR and marketing specialists. She's been behind some of the world's most widely covered interviews and media events, representing celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, Prince William and Priscilla Presley. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Amanda shares her tips on building an online presence, relocating overseas for work, and staying cool under pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 41min
Claire Kimball on managing strong opinions as a leader
Can you be authentic and professional at the same time? Claire Kimball is the founder and managing director of Squiz Media. Prior to this, Claire was press secretary to Tony Abbott and communications director for Woolworths Group. In this discussion, host Helen McCabe asks Claire about authenticity vs professionalism, managing a highly opinionated team, and working alongside people you fundamentally disagree with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.