Ep. 80   Professor Bronwyn Fox

Professor Bronwyn Fox has come a long way since blowing things up in her back yard with her brother. Mind you that curiosity and practical application of their ideas was probably quite informative, because from there she would go on to become the Chief Scientist of Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. 

She’s been described by CSIRO’s Chief Executive as ‘driven to deliver, brilliant but humble, leading by listening and a generous collaborator’. What a great description, don't you reckon? 

'Leading by listening'. We explore that as well as a multitude of other things vital to a fulfilling career. Finding mentors, taking opportunities, the importance of creativity and diversity, empathy and real world applications of all those things. 

I also found fascinating her take on future proofing a career in an ever changing and unpredictable world. I reckon that's worth the price of admission alone (don't worry - it's still free). And then there's the chief scientist's enormous admiration and utilisation of 60,000 years of indigenous knowledge and what it can teach scientists. 

Professor Fox is motivated by making a difference in other people's lives. And she has. Have a listen to her episode and find out how. 

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