Episodes

  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Sep 7 2020
    Presented by Penny Beeston, a leadership coach who pivoted from a career in leadership, this podcast takes you into the lived experience of accomplished leaders. Hit the subscribe button now and stay tuned for our first episode which launches soon
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    1 min
  • How to Achieve your Dream Role - One Woman's Journey to Leadership

    How to Achieve your Dream Role - One Woman's Journey to Leadership
    Sep 27 2020
    How does a STEM girl become the CEO of the Sunshine Coast City Council, a Region with an economy of $18.5b? This episode introduces us to a little girl who, back in the day, breathlessly watched all the Space Shuttle launches with her Dad. Emma’s first job was with the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer – she had gained her pilot’s licence while still at school. In our conversation, Emma shares the significant career pivots she has made in her leadership career, and she leaves great takeaways for listeners on leadership journeys.
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    24 mins
  • Do You Want to be a CEO Practical Steps to Getting to C-Suite

    Do You Want to be a CEO Practical Steps to Getting to C-Suite
    Sep 27 2020
    C-Suite leadership is not for the faint-hearted. And yet, it attracts many of those people on leadership journeys. Attraction is one thing, actually landing the role is another. Kelvin Spiller has been leading at C-Suite level across Government, Utilities and the NGO sector for decades.
    Kelvin makes no bones about the fact that people aiming for C-Suite roles must do so with intent. Otherwise, you won’t get to first base. He shares his lived experience, expertise and insights into preparing for successful entry into this level of leadership. Kelvin shares his frameworks for success, and leaves listeners with takeaways for each milestone of their journey to leadership.
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    38 mins
  • CEO's Passion for Perinatal Mental Health Fuels her Leadership of Large Mental Health Hospital

    CEO's Passion for Perinatal Mental Health Fuels her Leadership of Large Mental Health Hospital
    Oct 4 2020
    Mary shares pragmatic and empathic insights into leading a mental health hospital delivering high quality services to people when they are most vulnerable. And….she puts heaps of myths to bed around Postnatal Depression.
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    28 mins
  • What Scientists Value Add to Leadership

    What Scientists Value Add to Leadership
    Oct 11 2020
    Imagine a leadership team where one member began their career journey on the floor of a meat processing plant, and another began their journey in the laboratory. They now sit at the leadership table where their input carries equal weight. Tune into my conversation with Professor Robert van Barneveld. Rob takes us on a journey that opens us up to the business value-add of having diverse brains on leadership and decision-making teams.
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    33 mins
  • Leading Community Change in Perinatal Mental Health

    Leading Community Change in Perinatal Mental Health
    Oct 18 2020
    Are you interested in leadership in the area of Mental Health? Do you wonder how you can channel your passion for mental health to lead and influence better outcomes in the community? Perinatal Mental Health disorders are a highly prevalent, but little understood area of Mental Health. One woman who is leading community change in this space is Ariane Beeston. Ariane is a former child protection psychologist, turned writer and mother-of-one. After experiencing postnatal psychosis, Ariane developed a passion for perinatal mental health and ensuring other women and families receive the support they need. Through her work with COPE, the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, Ariane Beeston is ensuring that new Mums and Dads will be better supported in the community to navigate their way through their own perinatal mental health issues.
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    22 mins
  • Leadership Challenges Our Change Muscle

    Leadership Challenges Our Change Muscle
    Oct 25 2020
    Is your leadership career heading in an unknown direction? In this conversation, you will hear from a leader with a less than traditional approach to her leadership career. Kate Hillman likens her own journey through leadership with letting go her grip of one vine, whilst swinging out to the next. It seems that all vines taken by Kate prepared her for leadership. Kate is Oceania People Partner, People Advisory Services with Ernst & Young, and prior to this she was Managing Consultant with IBM Global Services.
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    23 mins
  • Leading Sustainable Growth with Head and Heart

    Leading Sustainable Growth with Head and Heart
    Nov 1 2020
    This episode will be a value-add for leaders looking for sustainable growth in their organisations or departments. Leaders who adopt an evidence-based approach to decision-making and professional practice and services are on a winner. Dr Lisa Griffiths shares how she has embedded an evidence base to the processes and practices at OzChild and the sustainable growth this delivers.
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    36 mins