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Shannan Dodson is the CEO of the Healing Foundation, a national organisation that supports Stolen Generations survivors, descendants and communities. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about imposter syndrome, family legacy and leadership’s emotional toll. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on leadership advice. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are common mistakes people make when they want to seek out a mentor? Sophie McCarthy is the CEO of McCarthy Mentoring, a company that helps to match leaders with a network of coaches. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about mentors, how to find one and her ‘glass half full’ approach to leading. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on sick day oversharing. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathalie McNeil is one of the most accomplished leaders in Australia’s healthcare sector. A pharmacist by training, today she is the VP and General Manager ANZ at Abbvie. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about the shift from technical expert to people leader, and what it takes to lead with clarity, trust and self-regulation. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait until the end of the episode to hear her advice. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if leadership is about all the little things you choose to overlook? Sarah Moran is the founder of Girl Geek Academy, an organisation that’s encouraging more women to stay in tech careers. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about AI, hustlers and the importance of ignoring stuff as a leader. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the best and fairest way to find top talent? Dr Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the women and public policy program at Harvard Kennedy School. She looks at research-backed ways to boost fairness and gender equality in the workplace. In this episode, she speaks with series producer Odessa Blain about the most common hiring mistakes and leaders should set about fixing them. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing older employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are organisations so often afraid of taking on a challenging, passionate employee? Jasmin Bedir is a powerhouse creative and CEO of advertising agency Innocean. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about innate influence, hiring and being a self-described "annoying" employee. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on managing friends and lateness. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerri Hartland leads Australia’s most secret organisation. She oversees our network of spies and intelligence officers as the first-ever female Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS). But this highly-respected and accomplished leader has also had anything but a linear career path. In this episode, she speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about career pivots, keeping secrets and the three Cs that guide her leadership philosophy. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on public speaking. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How would intense public scrutiny impact your leadership style? Laura Kane is one of the most closely watched leaders in the nation. At just 33, she became the first woman to serve as the AFL's top football official. Today she continues to hold one of the most prestigious football operating roles, and will lead the AFLW competition into the 2026 season. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how she learned to navigate scrutiny as a leader. Please note: This episode was recorded the week before Laura Kane's new role at the AFLW was announced. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering YOUR leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on burnout and Gen Z employees. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if your least favourite part of leading people is errr the people? Nicole Scurrah is an accomplished and widely-respected leader. She was Chief of Staff to Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Telstra Health’s Chief Operating Officer and a partner at Sayers Group.Today, Nicole is founder and executive chair of Create Advisory. In this episode she talks to FW founder Helen McCabe about how to be a great leader when people are your least favourite part of the job. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering YOUR leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on job interviews. If you have any leadership dilemmas, conundrums and pet peeves for Helen, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natalie Wilde is one of Queensland's top public servants. She has worked across the public sector for over 23 years and is the current Director-General of the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism. In this episode, she talks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about owning ambition, the secret to managing stakeholders and why she describes 85% of her job as leading through ambiguity. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering YOUR leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on job interviews. If you have any leadership dilemmas, conundrums and pet peeves for Helen, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting ahead in the workplace is something many Australians aspire to - but for a lot of women, the hurdles can be higher and more complex. So, what does it really take to succeed at work? How do you ask for a pay rise or a promotion? And why do so many of us still hesitate to put ourselves forward for leadership roles? In this bonus episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Helen McCabe, who left one of Australian media’s most coveted roles as editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly to launch her own business, Future Women - a platform dedicated to helping women grow their careers and leadership skills. Read about Helen in the The Nighty On Leadership here https://thenightly.com.au/on/leadership Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does bravery mean in leadership? And are there secrets to being brave, even when you don't feel like it is possible? Ruby Riethmuller is the founder and CEO of Womn-Kind, a youth-led mental health platform. She launched the platform in 2020, after struggling with anxiety as a teenager and coming to terms with her own identity as LGBTQ in a small country town. She’s also a regional health advocate and Deputy Commissioner at the NSW mental health commission. In this episode, she talks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about Gen Z work habits, imposter syndrome and how she makes the conscious effort to be brave, each and every day. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering YOUR leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on 1-1 meetings. If you have any leadership dilemmas, conundrums and pet peeves for Helen, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if courageous leadership isn't always about immediate action. But instead knowing how to wait and build influence to create maximum impact... Michael De’Ath started his career as a teacher and went on to become one of the country’s most accomplished public servants before starting his own leadership advisory and executive coaching business. In this episode, he speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about courageous leadership, decisiveness and why people too often think about succession planning all wrong. Plus, this season Helen McCabe will be answering YOUR leadership questions. We want to know your leadership dilemmas, conundrums and pet peeves. Send them our way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalist, author and historian Misha Glenny presents his first edition of In Our Time, succeeding Melvyn Bragg who retired from this role last summer. Misha and his guests discuss the landmark work On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, published in 1859 and the increasing recognition for his wife Harriet Taylor Mill's contribution. The subject matter of the essay is ‘civil or social liberty: the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual' and it argues that the sole end for which mankind may interfere with the liberty of action of anyone is self-protection and even then only to prevent harm to others. This essay became enormously popular and a foundational text for liberalism.WithHelen McCabe Professor of Political Theory at the University of NottinghamMark Philp Emeritus Professor of History and Politics at the University of WarwickAndPiers Norris Turner Associate Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State UniversityProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list: Jo Ellen Jacobs (ed.), Harriet Taylor Mill, Complete Works (Indiana University Press, 1998) Bruce L. Kinzer, Ann P. Robson and John M. Robson, A Moralist In and Out of Parliament: John Stuart Mill at Westminster, 1865-1868 (University of Toronto Press, 1992) Christopher Macleod and Dale Miller (eds.), A Companion to Mill (Wiley, 2016)Helen McCabe, John Stuart Mill, Socialist (McGill-Queen's University Press, 2021)Helen McCabe, Harriet Taylor Mill (Cambridge, 2023)Piers Norris Turner, ‘The Arguments of On Liberty: Mill's Institutional Designs' (Nineteenth-Century Prose 47 (1), 2020)Piers Norris Turner et al (eds.), John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor Mill, On Liberty with Related Writings (Hackett Publishing, forthcoming 2026)Mark Philp (ed.), John Stuart Mill: Autobiography (Oxford University Press, 2018)Mark Philp and Frederick Rosen (eds.), John Stuart Mill: On Liberty, Utilitarianism and other Essays (Oxford University Press, 2015)Frederick Rosen, Mill (Oxford University Press, 2013)Alan Ryan, The Philosophy of John Stuart Mill (Palgrave MacMillan, 1998)Ben Saunders, ‘Reformulating Mill's Harm Principle' (Mind 125/500, 2016)John Skorupski, Why Read Mill Today? (Routledge, 2006)William Stafford, John Stuart Mill (Red Globe Press, 1998)C. L. Ten (ed.), Mill: On Liberty: A Critical Guide (Cambridge University Press, 2008)Nadia Urbinati and Alex Zakaras (eds.), John Stuart Mill's Political Thought: A Bicentennial Reassessment (Cambridge University Press, 2007) In Our Time is a BBC Studios production
This week, we're revisiting our interview with newly minted Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Bennell-Pegg is Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency, and the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag. Back in 2024. she spoke with Helen McCabe about her remarkable career, imposter syndrome and whether grit is more important than talent. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deanne Stewart is CEO at Aware Super, an Australian superannuation fund with over 200 billion AUD in assets under management and the third largest superannuation fund in the country. She has held this role for close to seven years, and was previously Chief Executive Officer at MetLife in Sydney, and prior to that, held a series of financial services roles.Because Deanne is no stranger to podcasting (you can see a range of her other appearances below) we wanted to pick up where some of the other podcasts had picked up and we start by asking what it was about her varied roles - what she calls a "grab bag of experiences - in asset management, life insurance and management consulting that shaped her leadership style and approach at the helm of Aware Super. We reflect on what she seeks to channel as a leader, and Deanne highlights the importance of curiosity about her team, ideas, approaches, and about listening and plugging in to "learning mode".Moving to discuss the priorities now at Aware Super, we discuss their strong ethos around essential workers, and how this translates into a twin focus on achieving the required return but also channeling the responsible ownership ethos that is important to their mission. We discuss recent acquisitions and the consolidation going on within the Australian superannuation fund environment and the need to find global investment opportunities as the funds under management grow.You can find more podcasts featuring Deanne here:Leadership Series with Helen McCabe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deanne-stewart-on-the-pivotal-moment-that-shaped-her-career/id1469503665?i=1000703776587Top CEO Series, The Mentor with Mark Bouris https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R0hHl3Q6wfdaBb4JI5WNd?si=K5CBUkSiRSGyfE8dMGQ2qABlenheim Partners https://blenheimpartners.com/episode-109-deanne-stewart/Series 5 of 2025 is kindly sponsored by Diamond Hill. Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill's investment strategies include differentiated US and non-US equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income
This week, we're revisiting one of our favourite FW Leadership Series episodes. 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. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What sort of career moves should you be making if you want to join a board? Mark Rigotti was the Global CEO at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, and today, he is the CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). In this episode, he talks Helen McCabe about complex power dynamics in the workplace and the sort of skills you need to be good at right now to end up on a board. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the most effective way to make your ambitions a reality? The answer - according to Natalie Slessor - could be to start thinking of your career as like a bingo card. In this episode of the Leadership Series, CBRE's Executive Managing Director of Property Management talks to Helen McCabe about moving sideways and how best to show ambition. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Luci Ellis is one of the most high-profile and respected economists in the country. She rose through the ranks to become Assistant Governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Today, she works as Group Chief Economist at Westpac. In this episode, she talks with FW's Helen McCabe about leading as a technical specialist and why she still jokingly calls herself a ‘silver medallist’ despite her impressive career. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is executive presence innate? Or, is it something we can work on and develop as we grow as leaders? Kathryn McMullan is one of the country’s most senior national security leaders. She's also someone who knows how to command a room. As Director of Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation, she has learned how to hold her own in the most intimidating of environments. In this episode, she speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about executive presence, what it's like to be interrogated by Senator Penny Wong and the one thing she would change as Prime Minister. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can leaders best spot and put a stop to passive-aggressive behaviours in teams? CEO of Private Healthcare Australia, Dr Rachel David, is someone who has given leadership a lot of thought. She cut her teeth as a leader in her early twenties when she was thrown in the deep end as a trainee doctor in hospital emergency rooms. In this episode, she talks with FW's Helen McCabe about how as a self-described “painfully shy” person she's found her voice as a leader, as well as how she stamps out passive aggressiveness in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can leaders bring the best out of team members? And what should they do when someone isn't pulling their weight? In the second part of a two-episode interview special, former NSW Premier Mike Baird speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about the times when his motivations as a leader have been misunderstood, or deliberately misconstrued. In it, the duo discuss managing underperformers and how to deliver firm feedback with compassion. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At first glance, former NSW Premier Mike Baird’s career could almost seem pre-determined. He followed his father into politics and quickly established himself as a big name in the Liberal Party. After becoming Premier, he went on to a high-powered role in the banking sector. But, since then, Baird has made surprising career calls. Ones that do not line up with the ‘typical’ corporate or political ambition. In this first part of a two-episode interview special, he speaks with FW’s Helen McCabe about his faith and leadership motivations. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do different leadership styles go in and out of fashion? And is one version of leadership better than the rest? In this panel discussion recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, join Helen McCabe as she examines different leadership styles. With Private Healthcare Australia CEO Dr Rachel David, Director of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation Kathryn McMullan, SG Fleet Chief People & Culture Officer Lindsay Underwood and CEO of Aware Super Deanne Stewart. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can leaders tap into Gen Z talent? In this intergenerational panel recorded live at the FW Leadership Summit, join Helen McCabe as she questions the best ways to support and learn from a generation that's grown up with the rise of digital technologies. With digital-audio executive Jennifer Goggin, head paralegal Gabi Stricker-Phelps, Adore Beauty chair Marina Go and project engineer Brittney Monk. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the widespread backlash to D&I signify? And how should leaders navigate it? Dr Katie Spearritt is a diversity and leadership expert in Australia. She's the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Partners, a specialist D&I consultancy firm. In this interview, she talks with Helen McCabe about how leaders could be framing D&I initiatives, why the business case is not the best argument and how she uses emotional regulation to manage difficult conversations. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turia Pitt is one of Australia’s most inspirational women. She is a wearer of many hats - an author, speaker, business owner, ambassador. She is also a runner. Running changed her life forever when, while competing in an ultramarathon in remote Western Australia, she was caught in an out of control grassfire and sustained burns to 65 per cent of her body. In this episode, Pitt joins Helen McCabe to reflect on what continues to fuel her and why she might just be “too combative”. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Livingstone is the Chancellor of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She’s also an extraordinarily accomplished businesswoman who has served as the President of the Business Council of Australia, and has served as Chairman of Commonwealth Bank, Telstra and CSIRO. In this episode, Livingstone joins Helen McCabe to reflect on how she pushed past being labelled “too inexperienced” at pivotal moments in her career. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is caring about too many things a legitimate risk to your professional success? Or does it speak to a drive that will keep you engaged throughout your career? Dr Anne Summers is a celebrated author, journalist and feminist leader. She played a pivotal role in the women’s movement, co-founding Australia’s first women’s refuge, Elsie, in the 1970s. She’s advised two Prime Ministers, and has written nine books to date. Dr Summers joins Helen McCabe to reflect on what continues to fuel her, as a woman who’s been told she’s “too driven” time and time again. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you do when you're told you love your job too much? Professor Georgina Long shot to national attention when she was named Australian of the Year. Her research on melanoma - known as Australia’s national cancer - has saved thousands of lives. In this episode, Professor Long joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the whirlwind that’s followed being named co-Australian of the Year, and she opens up about her life as a scientist who’s been told she’s “too passionate” one too many times. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you the one who always says what everyone was thinking? Moana Kidd never imagined she’d be a Senior Constable with Victoria Police. As a woman of colour who’d been working in the arts, she was used to attending rallies - not patrolling them. But when an unexpected career shift led her to look for new work - she decided to become the change she wanted to see. In this week’s episode of Too Much, the Senior Constable joins Helen McCabe to discuss how she rose through the ranks despite at times being labelled “too open”. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favourite FW Leadership Series. How can adversity and struggle lead to growth and opportunity? According to Founder of EQ Minds, Chelsea Pottenger, the key to the answer lies in making the most of plan B when plan A gets taken from you. In this interview, host Helen McCabe asks Chelsea about how her mental health struggles led to a career change, what her experience has taught her about the importance of building a mindful but productive schedule and why your mental well-being is your superannuation. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever felt like who you are was "too complex" for the field you work in? Brooke Blurton is best known for being the first Black and bisexual woman on The Bachelorette. She’s also a youth worker, an author, a podcaster and a mental health advocate. In this episode, she joins Helen McCabe to reflect on how she's had a career dismissed by some as "too complex". Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favourite FW Leadership Series. Award-winning journalist and former Executive Producer of ABC's Four Corners Sally Neighbour has pushed past doubts and fears to shed light on important stories. In this interview, host Helen McCabe and Sally Neighbour unpack whether fearlessness is something you can learn, or if it's innate in your character, as well as the importance of trusting your team as a leader. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chanel Contos was just 21 years old when she launched an online petition that sparked a movement and propelled her into the global spotlight. Teach Us Consent triggered a national conversation and led to mandatory consent education in all Australian schools. In this episode, Contos joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the personal price of radical change, and the power that can come with being “too disruptive”. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Image credit: Maria Boyadgis for UNSW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When are you at your most productive? Managing Director for Google Australia & New Zealand Melanie Silva doesn’t just fill her days up with meetings, she instead makes space in her schedule for ‘big thinking days’ and time to find her ‘flow’. In this interview, host Helen McCabe and Melanie Silva unpack how being productive and being busy are not the same thing, as well as share tips on how to create space for productivity in your schedule. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello listeners! We're sharing another FW podcast we think you'll love called Too Much. In it, FW founder and managing director Helen McCabe speaks to high-achieving women who overcame suffocating stereotypes, bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths. Does cockiness make you better at your job? That's what former Matildas star Lydia Williams was told when she rose to the sport's top flight. Williams joins McCabe to reflect on her journey as a Matilda and how she pushed past being labelled “too humble” at key points in her career. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello listeners! We're sharing another FW podcast we think you'll love called Too Much. In it, FW founder and managing director Helen McCabe speaks to high-achieving women who overcame suffocating stereotypes, bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths. Does cockiness make you better at your job? That's what former Matildas star Lydia Williams was told when she rose to the sport's top flight. Williams joins McCabe to reflect on her journey as a Matilda and how she pushed past being labelled “too humble” at key points in her career. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does cockiness make you better at your job? That's what former Matildas star Lydia Williams was told when she rose to the sport's top flight. In this episode of Too Much, Williams joins Helen McCabe to reflect on her journey as a Matilda and how she pushed past being labelled “too humble” at key points in her career. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where does confidence come from? Author, activist, and Future Women's Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi brings both her experiences, and the research behind confidence to discuss how to best build it in your life. Helen McCabe and Jamila share the most common struggles they hear women have with maintaining confidence, as well as practical tips you can implement into your communication and career to dissuade self-doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does your wardrobe reveal about you? Libby Allaway is an executive stylist, who's passion is empowering women through the transformative power of fashion. In this episode, Libby unpacks the psychology behind what we wear, reveals the secret to a well-curated wardrobe, and explains how to unlock the power of using clothing as a tool for confidence. The FW Leadership Series is hosted by Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC is Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator. She came to this role with over 30 years of experience in the Australian Defence Force. Today, she plays a pivotal role in driving Australia's cyber security and coordinates the Government's response to major cyber security incidents. In this episode, uncover what threats to cyber security can teach us about leadership. The FW Leadership Series is hosted by Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jo McConnell recently started an exciting new role as Chief People Officer at Herbert Smith Freehills. Prior to this, she was CEO of Transformation at Accenture, and Vice President of Human Resources at BHP Billiton. In this discussion, Jo shares her advice on building trust and navigating office politics when taking on a new leadership role, managing with radical candor, and the role of men in promoting gender inclusion. The FW Leadership Series is hosted by Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Bligh AC was the first woman to become the Queensland Premier and the first woman to lead the Labor party. Anna shares with host Helen McCabe the importance finding your own identity and purpose as a leader, what it was like to hold her own in the houses of parliament (with the weight of an entire gender on her back) and why she has learned to relish difficult problems and roles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting a new leadership position? Liz Cosson AM spent over 3 decades in the Australian Army, before moving into the highest ranks of the Public Service. In this episode, Liz reveals the essential steps for new leaders in the first 100 days - including how to curb gossip, foster genuine transparency, and drive meaningful cultural change. The FW Leadership Series is hosted by Helen McCabe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyah Bell is a Wulugurukaba, Juru, and Bindal woman, co-founder of the Black Excellence Fund, and Director at First Australians Capital. In this episode, Kyah reveals why she's committed to "doing what's hard," how she navigates the demands of work-life balance, and how she learned to lean into empathy without compromising her high standards. The FW Leadership Series is hosted by FW Founder and Managing Director, Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What role does kindness play in new-age leadership? In this conversation with Helen McCabe, Anna Jepson, CFO of Institutional Banking & Markets at Commonwealth Bank, reveals why kindness is more than just a virtue in successful leadership. Anna also shares the power of understanding your personal brand and how she reclaimed her career after facing redundancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast
Çınla and Jenn chat with Helen McCabe, Associate Professor in Political Theory at the University of Nottingham, about John Stuart Mill and his attitude(s) toward socialism. Professor McCabe is author of John Stuart Mill, Socialist, published in 2021 by McGill-Queen's University Press.
Ask any woman and she'll tell you about a time when she was too something. At work, women are suffocated by stereotypes about who we should be and how we should behave. In FW's new podcast, Too Much, join Helen McCabe as she speaks with high-achieving women who bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths. Episodes drop weekly. Listen now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts by searching 'Too Much by Future Women' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.