Welcome back to another edition of the The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash. In our next episode, we are having a long-awaited catch-up on all the latest around campus as it's been a while since our last record! Ash introduces a brand new segment to the pod and we test it out on our VIP Guest. The long wait for the 12th episode was more than worth it, as we are absolutely delighted to chat with Professor Keryn Chalmers, Dean of the School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship! In our exclusive discussion with Keryn, we learn so much about her role and what is important to her, and also what drives her as a leader. Keryn is an incredibly humble and private person so we are so thrilled to bring you this podcast. Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening. Kristy & Ash

In our second episode of Season 2, Kristy & Ash recap on the super-fast start to the year plus how our podcast broke a Swinburne Guinness Book of World Records with over 1,000 listens. We discuss the Best Boss nomination at Swinburne which goes to David Yammouni from LTU ✨, and we catch up on what events we have been attending on campus, including the Aunty Dot Indigenous Grasslands presentation plus new roles and ways of working. Our special VIP guest is Walter Robles, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant we learned so much from Walter and his field of expertise, including his double appearance on Hard Quiz and why Burgundy lipstick should never go out of fashion! Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening.

In the Season 2 return of The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash, we catch up on all the interesting tasks we have been working on and a recap on the Swinburne Professional Staff Network (SPSN) and who we are and what we do. The theme for 2022 is REIGNITE, so be warned there will be plenty of puns! In this episode, we discuss being back on campus and seeing students enjoying "O Week". We have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Vicky Peters, Manager Indigenous Services from the Moondani Toombadool Centre, and chat about her role at Swinburne, her leadership role, and also the brand new location for the Moondani Toombadool Centre. We are so happy to be back bringing the podcast to all staff at Swinburne. Thank you for listening.

In our final episode for the year, The Podcast Professionals with Kristy and Ash, had the absolute pleasure of chatting with AGSE Deputy Director Rachel Mosel. We are bursting with excitement as we finally got to record in the Swinburne studios and have taken our podcasting to the NEXT LEVEL. We recap our first year and reflect on what a great fun year it's been connecting and reconnecting with our amazing Swinburne colleagues. We catch up on the latest with the AGSE Team and learn about what's in store for 2022. Rachel is one of our most hilarious VIP Guests and we learned so much about her interesting career and also we HAD to get in a few Roxette song quotes! It's such great fun and a super happy chat and we hope you enjoy it too. Thanks for listening. Kristy & Ash

Join us in the latest episode of SPSN's The Podcast Professionals as we chat with the General Manager of Swinburne Professional, Craig McCallum. Listen in as we learn more about Craig and his role and also how he will be celebrating his first year at Swinburne. We also learn how the Swinburne Professional team has grown over the past 12 months and discuss the latest research from the Centre for the New Workforce and the importance of connecting and re-connecting with staff. Kristy & Ash talk about their recent successes presenting at AusEdPodCon and TEMC2021 and how it all came about by writing "our story", Not Just Another Podcast. We discuss all the hard topics such as Cherry Ripe Slice or Vanilla Slice, flying foxes in Melbourne, and how we are celebrating our new FREEDOMS this weekend. We cover it all! It's a GREAT Chat. Thanks for listening - Kristy & Ash.

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We are making a BIG SPLASH about this episode.

In this next episode, we have something special for our listeners, it's fair to say this is a SCOOP a Swinburne Exclusive, call it what you want. The Podcast Professionals had the Golden opportunity to talk with 5 times Paralympian, Multiple Gold Medal Winning, World Record Holder, Author, Swinburne Alumni, and all-around great guy, Matthew Levy oh BTW who also has an Order of Australia!
I mean this guy is an overachieving swimming legend.

Listen in and hear from Matt as he shares his Tokyo Paralympic journey with us. Also as he chats about Olympic protocols, life in the village, competition, his next book, nightclubs, and dancing around the handbag!! All that and more. Enjoy the podcast.

Photo Credit: Matt Levy Instagram
Sound Effects Credit: ZapSplat

Our Special VIP Guest in this next episode is the delightful Dominique Goodwin. Manager Government Industry & Community Engagement from the Global and Community Engagement Department.
Listen in as we discuss ACMI + Swinburne Studio + Industry Relationships + Partnership Management + Ways of Working and most importantly,
Tips for Connection and Re-Connection with staff. We also learn about Ash's love of Octopus and Kristy's spooky love of Ash's calendar.

The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash, made by Professional Staff for Professional Staff.

In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Dunne, Centre Manager, Centre for Transformative Innovation in the School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship. Daniel Dunne has a great Swinburne story to tell, we learn about his journey across different schools, his love of Rock Wall climbing, which includes how he is going to try and take tips from the Olympics.

Kristy provides us with exciting news for the Podcast Professionals including the upcoming invites to present and the latest in listening stats!
Ash deep dives into how our behaviors have changed, with alcohol, food, shopping creep during lockdown. Also we have the wrap of the world-famous Tour De France competition and the call to VC Pascale to the PP mic.

All that and more a great way to spend a fun and entertaining 46 minutes. Enjoy!

The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash, made by Professional Staff for Professional Staff.
In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Rita Barbagallo from the School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship. Rita is the Facility Operations Manager and just about to celebrate 10 years at Swinburne... CONGRATS!
Listen in as we discuss the Giant Qantas Tim Tam, Rita's shoe collection, reconnecting with staff and Kristy's love of the Tour de France. Definitely a fun and entertaining 46 minutes. Enjoy!

The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash, made by Professional Staff for Professional Staff. This episode we are joined by Jessica Mackelprang and Liz Bremner and discuss with them Re-Engagement from Parental Leave and how that looks for a Swinburne staff member. Great discussion and a few laughs too!