Future Women Leadership Series

Future Women Leadership Series

Author: FW Language: English Episodes: 100
Helen McCabe, founder of the Future Women community, sits down each week for the Future Women Leadership Series. These conversations move beyond simple inspiration, delving into the real and often nuanced hurdles women encounter while advancing into executive roles. You’ll hear from a range of influential voices-CEOs, board directors, and pioneering thinkers-who don’t just share their success stories but unpack the complex decisions, setbacks, and resilience that shaped their journeys. This podcast provides a rare, candid look at the practicalities of building authority, navigating workplace dynamics, and fostering genuine loyalty within a team. It’s about the substance behind the title, offering actionable perspectives that both affirm and occasionally challenge conventional leadership wisdom. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that recognises leadership is as much about courage and personal growth as it is about strategy. The entire series stems from the Future Women club, creating a direct audio line to the kind of frank discussions and insights usually reserved for its members. If you’re looking to refine your own approach with clarity and confidence, this is a compelling resource.
Episodes
Rebekah Giles' secrets to reputation management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:40
What should you do when your integrity as a leader is called into question? Rebekah Giles is one of the most high-profile lawyers in Australia. She's the Principal of Giles George, a law firm that specialises in reputati…
Fiona David's guide to making criticism count [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
Can being criticised as a leader also be a sign of success? The answer, according to Fiona David, is yes. A lawyer and anthropologist by training, Fiona helped lead the development of the Global Slavery Index. Today she…
Craig Tiley's four tips for hiring the best people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
What are the key traits leaders should look for when hiring? CEO of Tennis Australia Craig Tiley has one of the most high-pressure and high-profile sports leadership roles. Each year he is reasonable for leading the team…
Natalie Slessor on how to make your leadership ambitions visible [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:36
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'…
Jay Weatherill's guide to navigating divisive topics at work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
How can leaders build cultures of respect in our increasingly polarised times? The answer, according to former Premier Jay Weatherill, might just start with creating spaces for respectful disagreement. In this interview,…
BONUS FW SERIES: "LIke a game of chess." After she leaves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:31
Trigger warning: domestic and family violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner. This is a whole of society issue - including workplaces. That's why we wanted to share our l…
Dr Luci Ellis on leading as a technical specialist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:47
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 Econo…
BONUS FW SERIES: "I know where you are." After she leaves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
Trigger warning: domestic and family violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner. This is a whole of society issue - including workplaces. That's why we wanted to share our l…
Kathryn McMullan on how to develop executive presence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
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 comm…
BONUS FW SERIES: "The ultimate act of revenge." After she leaves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Trigger warning: domestic and family violence and homicide. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner. This is a whole of society issue - including workplaces. That's why we wanted t…