Dr Lisa Pryor started her career in journalism, eventually landing her 'dream job' as Opinion Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Then, she traded it all in to forge a path in psychiatry. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Lisa talks about the decision to make a major career change, being an 'overachiever' and how to manage staff members living with mental illness with care and efficiency.

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What's the hurry in asking for a promotion? Susan Pearce AM, Secretary of NSW Health, is the state's most senior health bureaucrat. Susan began her career as a nurse in Broken Hill 30 years ago, and has been a pivotal figure in the NSW healthcare system ever since, having held a number of senior leadership positions including Deputy Secretary, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and Deputy Secretary for Patient Experience and System Performance. In this episode, Helen McCabe and Susan discuss the benefits of going slowly in your leadership journey, building relationships early in your career, and managing the load of being an empathetic leader.

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What if the way we think about leadership is completely wrong? Teela Reid is a proud Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman, rebellious lawyer, co-founder of Blackfulla Bookclub, and co-host of the Blak Matters podcast. Teela also was a working group leader in the constitutional dialogues that culminated in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Teela talks about what the word 'leadership' means for First Nations Women, remaining fearless in the face of conflict, and her underrated superpower.

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Is being stubborn really a bad thing? Tanya Hosch is the first Indigenous person appointed to the AFL executive and has held leadership roles in sport, the arts, culture, social justice, and public policy. As one of the pre-eminent Indigenous leaders pursuing constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Nations people, Tanya recently spoke at the Voice date launch event in Adelaide just weeks after having her leg amputated. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Tanya talks about how to lead when you feel like an outsider, remaining resilient, and why being stubborn is heavily underrated.  

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What's stopping you from landing your dream overseas job? Nabila Ahmed is the new Global Team Leader for Equality at Bloomberg News, focussing on stories that elevate issues of race, gender, diversity and fairness within the companies, governments and societies covered by Bloomberg News. In this discussion, host Helen McCabe asks Nabila how she made the difficult decision to throw in her existing job to move overseas, if everyone needs to 'have an opinion', and how businesses around the globe are approaching equality.

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Do you ever feel shackled by the expectation to be 'polite'? Wendy McCarthy is one of Australia’s leading feminists, businesswomen, activists,  and a best-selling author. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Wendy shares the many lessons she's learned about life, love and leadership - from campaigning for abortion rights in Australia, advising the Prime Minister on women's rights, and establishing the Women’s Electoral Lobby. 

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Is negative thinking a problem for you? Recorded live at the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr Karen Coates, one of Australia's leading integrative medical doctors and nutrigenomic specialists. Dr Coates shares practical tips on how to get out of survival mode and lead from your ‘CEO brain’. You’ll also hear from personal brand strategist, Kath Clarke, who will walk you through an exercise to realise the power of your uniqueness and amplify your impact.

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Are you scared of conflict? Tim Duggan is an author, advisor, and new media entrepreneur. He's co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media. In this episode, host Helen McCabe asks Tim why he argues that learning to disagree well is a skill everyone should learn, what strategies he uses to de-escalate conflict, and why he challenges the notion of leadership's impact on workplace culture.

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How can you tell a workplace is toxic? Margot Faraci has over two decades of leadership experience at the highest levels in corporate Australia. Having previously worked in some of the biggest companies in Australia, including Macquarie Bank, NAB, Seek.com, Ashurst, and CBA, she’s led cultural transformations in multiple environments. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Margot outlines the major sources of workplace toxicity, strategies for dealing with problematic team members, and how to avoid succumbing to the role of a 'saviour'.

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Is age really just a number? Nadene Gole is the World No. 1 Senior Women's Amateur Golfer, making her the highest-ranked woman amateur golfer in the world over the age of 25. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Nadene shares how she keeps both her body and mind fit, why your attitude is everything, and the importance of not dwelling on the past. 

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