Sally Capp made history in 2018 when she became the first woman directly elected to the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Since then, she has led the city through tumultuous times including upheaval in the office, the summer bushfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, Sally has retained her positive attitude, her drive to learn more, and her passion for getting involved and creating a better city for us all.

Sally shares her journey into the role of Lord Major, her previous career in the public sector, and the challenging and rewarding aspects of her position. She offers insights into mentoring, lively debate and discussion, coping with criticism, work life balance, and what she believes are the most important qualities of a leader. 

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With a career spanning across continents, Adriano Del Monte is a sports television presenter, event host and journalist who has interviewed some of the biggest names in world sport. Growing up in Australia, Adriano has moved around the world and covered major events including FIFA World Cups and tennis grand slams. 

Adriano shares his journey through sports broadcasting, the challenges he faced in the early days of his career, and the mentors and family members who have supported him along the way. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to be inspired to pursue an ambitious global career and work in a notoriously competitive industry at the highest level.

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Katherine St Lawrence always suspected she may live a fast-paced life of travel and new places. Having lived and worked in Los Angeles and London, she has been employed by some of the biggest global brands and revolutionised the way they do operations. 

Katherine shares her experiences, from initial ambitions in the creative fields, to her love of logistics and planning. Her story is inspirational for anyone hoping to pursue a career internationally and to work with the fastest growing companies.

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Tom Everitt is an expert on community engagement. After starting in his first role on a major project right after finishing his degree, Tom quickly impressed with his engagement skills and worked on the project for a further four years. 

Since then, Tom has started his own company, working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Victoria to deliver complex community engagement and stakeholder management programs. In this episode, he shares his insights into what makes a great leader, dealing with many different perspectives and priorities, and driving projects to successful outcomes.

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Zoe Ranganathan was inspired to work within the student union movement during her first months on campus. She quickly realised that although uni is a fun and easy-going experience for some students, others were struggling to get access to learning basics. 

From there, she took on the role of President of the National Union of Students. Leading through the many challenges of COVID-19 - including remote learning, the loss of many international students, and funding cuts to universities - would have been difficult for any new leader. But Zoe’s resilience and perseverance saw her achieve incredible success, helping students around the country to stay in their courses and work towards their education.

Zoe is a passionate and articulate young leader, with advice around how to operate in political spaces, how to advocate for issues you care about, and how to give and receive feedback. She speaks about managing adversity during a difficult year and finding productive ways of dealing with problems. 

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George Donikian’s media career spans decades, but growing up he never expected to end up on Australia’s television screens. After his early days playing soccer in Sydney, a friend noted George’s excellent voice, and he moved to far north Queensland to begin working in radio. 

Following these humble beginnings, George became a household name in the Australian media landscape, working with legends of the eighties and nineties. He moved from radio to television, working for SBS, Nine and Ten. 

Today, George owns his own media company. He draws on his rich experienced and multicultural background to provide inspiration to people around the world, and he is a unique leader in media and beyond.

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Aakanksha Manjunath has always believed in the power of taking action. Since her days as a student, Aakanksha has been campaigning for causes she is passionate about around the world. 

Aakanksha co-founded the organisation It’s Not a Compliment, which was begun to tackle street harassment. It’s Not a Compliment has grown into a large organisation with a team of passionate volunteers. Aakanksha draws on her own experiences to create inclusive and empowering spaces that people from all walks of life can enjoy and feel safe in.

This episode is essential listening for anyone hoping to be a leader in their community and the grassroots action space. 

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Suzi Nikoloski studied engineering at university, but it didn’t take long for her to realise that her passions lay elsewhere. 

Suzi has had an exciting career in the IT industry, a role that has taken her to the highest executive levels and all around the world. She’s also used her experienced and knowledge about the many paths people can take to coach individuals on their own career journeys.

With a background leading high-performing teams, Suzi shares her insights into what makes a good leader in the workplace as beyond.

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Daniel Santangeli is an incredible leader in the artistic space, working with diverse communities to ensure that art and theatre is truly accessible to everyone.

As Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC), Daniel is at the forefront of important conversations and big projects happening in the vibrant west of the city. With a focus on inclusivity and social justice, his role encompasses performance, exhibitions, workshops and community events.

Daniel has always been interested in leadership, but it wasn’t until he began his current role that he appreciated the challenges and opportunities associated with executive leadership positions. He discusses the ways in which he is working to break down structural barriers and create space for new voices, and his methods for coping with the stresses of management. 

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Tarang Chawla is an anti-violence campaigner and champion of gender equality and mental health.

In 2015, his sister Nikita - a talented dance choreographer - was brutally murdered by her husband. The experience prompted Tarang to become an activist against men’s violence, and his work has been instrumental in changing the conversation in Australia.

Tarang has written about domestic violence, discirmination, gender equality and human rights for numerous publications. He appears in the Australian media to advocate for a safer future, and to reiterate the importance of reporting on survivor’s stories in a responsible way. 

Tarang believes in the power of empathetic and authentic leadership to make real change. In his activism and advocacy work, he brings other people to the front to share their own stories and let their voices be heard. For Tarang, leadership is about standing up for what’s right and having conviction about your own beliefs, even in the face of adversity. 

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