Leading Women

By CommBank Women in Focus

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Explore the ’now’ and look at what’s ahead for the future of female leadership as we hear from women at the forefront of change and innovation. Season 5 of Leading Women features dynamic, inspiring and resilient women from different industries and sectors, who are paving the way for our collective future. Join Shivani Gopal, a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and financial inclusion, as she goes beyond ’business as usual’ to bring you real stories of women – both challenges and successes – from across the Australian business and community landscape. In this new season, we amplify the voices of those who are future-focused, explore successful business strategies and look at the state of technological advancements. Gain actionable tips for making effective decisions and experience-backed insights to add to your toolkit. If you’re an established executive, aspiring leader, or passionate about supporting transformative leadership, this podcast is your go-to resource. Don’t just adapt to the future of leadership—shape it. Welcome to Season 5 of Leading Women.

Episode Date
Amber Manning, CEO @Just Cuts™ on leading from the middle, prioritising communication and harnessing the power of networking
Apr 15, 2024
Nicole Christodoulou, CommBank ParaMatildas on unwavering grit, reslience and her philosophy of keeping it simple
Apr 01, 2024
Kate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation on the value of collaboration, the power of mentorship and the need to create safe spaces for minority groups
Mar 18, 2024
Angelique Wan, CEO and Co-Founder, Consent Labs, on being a young leader driven by purpose, redefining success and prioritising development
Mar 04, 2024
Kate Wickett, Former CEO, Sydney WorldPride on unlocking growth through volunteering, the gaps and gains in diversity and inclusion, and the formula to fostering a connected team
Feb 19, 2024
Leading Women – Season 5 Trailer
Feb 12, 2024
Kristal Kinsela, Owner, Kristal Kinsela Consulting on being driven by her purpose to elevate the voices of Indigenous businesses
Jun 12, 2023
Tracey Spicer AM, Chair, NED, Journalist and Author on learning from the past and shifting into collective action
May 29, 2023
Felicity McGahan, Group CEO, Strand on following her generational calling into retail, traversing the globe to lead many flagship brands to success.
May 15, 2023
Tarsi Luo, Founder of Seed Planet and M&A Special Adviser on navigating leadership through a cultural lens.
May 01, 2023
Michele Adair, CEO, Housing Trust, Chair, Homes Tasmania and non-executive director on forging her purpose-led career through the grace of accidental life lessons
Apr 17, 2023
Genevieve Bell AO, Director of the School of Cybernetics, Founding Director of 3A Institute and non-executive director on the three elements of leadership
Mar 28, 2023
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Astrophysicist & Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador at UNSW on propelling the pathways for young women in STEM.
Mar 07, 2023
CEO Aspire Indigenous, and Chair, Aboriginal Housing Company on fulfilling her deep sense of responsibility with honour and giving back whilst paying it forward.
Feb 27, 2023
Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert, Co-founders, Agenda Media on early career uncertainty to tapping into their purpose and finding their flow.
Feb 14, 2023
Leading Women - Season 4 Trailer
Feb 06, 2023
Amanda Healy, CEO and Founder of Kirrikin and Founder of Warrikal, on leveraging entrepreneurship to connect and support Indigenous artists and communities.
Oct 26, 2022
Shivani Gopal, CEO and Founder of The Remarkable Woman on how women bursting with ambition and ability must be the rose and the gardener of their career.
Sep 25, 2022
Josephine Sukkar AM, Principal, Buildcorp on staying relevant at the coalface of business while mentoring the next generation of women.
Sep 11, 2022
Shelley Reys AO, CEO, Arrilla Indigenous Consulting, Partner and Board Member, KPMG Australia on driving change and leaving a legacy driven by her vision to create a culturally inclusive Australia.
Aug 29, 2022
Sallie Jones, Co-Founder and Director, Gippsland Jersey on forging leadership by finding comfort in the uncomfortable and having courageous conversations.
Aug 14, 2022
Jane Adams, EGM, Human Resources for Technology Operations, CommBank on the impact of working at two speeds, how ambition drives growth and the importance of giving girls in STEM relatable experiences
Jul 31, 2022
Sally-Ann Williams, CEO, Cicada Innovations on championing lifelong learnings to effect change for people, planet and prosperity.
Jul 15, 2022
Lucy Foster and Catherine van der Veen, General Manager Strategy and Growth, Challenger Limited on combining their leadership styles to redefine the leadership narrative.
Jul 03, 2022
Di Mantell, CEO of Celsus, the Royal Adelaide Hospital on inclusive leadership style, diversity, challenging the norms and celebrating wins of her team
Jun 19, 2022
Tory Archbold, CEO & Founder of Powerful Steps on how her values, passion, integrity and delivery drives everything she does
Jun 03, 2022
Leading Women - Season 3 Trailer
Jun 01, 2022
Stella Avramopoulos, CEO, Good Shepherd on being a hope holder and using her experience working at the coalface of disadvantage.
Mar 06, 2022
Kathy Richardson, Executive Director of Our Community on her have-a-go attitude, curiosity and a team shared manifesto guiding her leadership
Feb 21, 2022
Samantha Read, CEO of Chemistry Australia on manufacturing, diversity and mentorship.
Feb 06, 2022
Brigid Price, Founder, Rural Resources Online on diversity in agriculture and leading an intergenerational rural family business
Dec 12, 2021
Clare Morgan, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, Commonwealth Bank on redefining success
Nov 28, 2021
Judith Barker, CEO, St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. on the crucial role that empathy plays.
Nov 14, 2021
Gill Minervini, Director of Vivid Sydney and Gill Minervini Creative on the importance of bringing stakeholders on the journey
Oct 31, 2021
Tanya Van Der Water, CEO of Buckaroo Leatherworks on the responsibility of delivering quality Australian-made products
Oct 17, 2021
Kelly Taggart, CEO of Roses Only Group on leading with creativity and intuition
Oct 03, 2021
Cecily McGuckin, CEO & Managing Director of Queensland Steel & Sheet on building leadership confidence
Sep 19, 2021
Leading Women - Season 2 Trailer
Sep 03, 2021
Shadé Zahrai, Director and Chief Positive Influencer of Influenceo Global Inc on shifting the focus on women‘s leadership
May 24, 2021
Tanya Denning-Orman, Director of Indigenous Content of Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia on blending culture and leadership
May 10, 2021
Priscilla Rogers, Director and Co-Founder of DOFTEK on smashing stereotypes, thriving in risk and infusing empathy into creating real-life solutions
Apr 26, 2021
Sian Lewis, Group Executive of Human Resources Commonwealth Bank on career sequencing, the power of transferable skills and making brave calls
Apr 11, 2021
Mary Hamilton, CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines on embracing transitions and tenacity in leadership
Mar 28, 2021
Louise Adams, Chief Operating Officer – Australia and New Zealand of Aurecon on the power of visibility for leading in a new era
Mar 14, 2021
Caitlin Figueiredo, Founder and CEO of Jasiri Australia on the importance of emerging leadership
Feb 28, 2021
Julie Drago, CEO of Hero Properties on relationship based leadership
Feb 21, 2021
Anna Marsden, Managing Director of Great Barrier Reef Foundation on leadership for purpose
Feb 21, 2021
Leading Women - coming soon
Feb 04, 2021