Future Women Leadership Series

What mistakes could you easily avoid? Ainslie van Onselen is a lawyer, non-executive director, and the current CEO of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Before this, Ainslie held senior roles over six years at Westpac Group including Managing Director of RAMS, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Global Director of Women’s Markets and Inclusion & Diversity.

In this conversation with Helen McCabe, Ainslie discusses the most common leadership mistakes she's seen and made herself, the importance of understanding and leaning into each individual's leadership style, and what it's like having a high-profile (and sometimes controversial) partner.

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Should you mix family and business? Mundanara Bayles is a First Nations entrepreneur, podcaster, mother, and exemplar. She co-founded BlackCard over 10 years ago, and recently launched the BlakCast podcast network. In this episode, Mundanara opens up to Helen McCabe about navigating the intricacies of working with family, going from being 'unemployable' to running a successful business, and the idea of eldership vs leadership.

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What does it take to build a winning team? Jeff Browne is the President of Collingwood Football Club, and Chairman of Walkinshaw Group and MA Financial Group. Starting in sports law, Jeff was previously the Chairman at carsales.com, and Managing Director for the Nine Network. Perhaps most importantly though, Helen McCabe names Jeff as one of the few male mentors she has.

In this episode, hear Jeff's firsthand account of the transformation he spearheaded at Collingwood, guiding the club through a period of cultural renewal and on-field success, and his tips for creating a winning culture in any organisation. Jeff also opens up about his recent cancer diagnosis and failed relationships.

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Do you ever feel too small to make a difference? Alison Frame has dedicated her career to the public service, leading social policy initiatives and reform across the Commonwealth and the NSW governments as a senior executive for over 16 years. In this discussion, Helen McCabe and Alison discuss the importance of transparency, bringing your team on the journey with you, and knowing when to admit you're not an expert.

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How important is social media for you or your brand? Amanda Archer is one of Australia’s most prominent PR and marketing specialists. She's been behind some of the world's most widely covered interviews and media events, representing celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, Prince William and Priscilla Presley. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Amanda shares her tips on building an online presence, relocating overseas for work, and staying cool under pressure.

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Can you be authentic and professional at the same time? Claire Kimball is the founder and managing director of Squiz Media. Prior to this, Claire was press secretary to Tony Abbott and communications director for Woolworths Group. In this discussion, host Helen McCabe asks Claire about authenticity vs professionalism, managing a highly opinionated team, and working alongside people you fundamentally disagree with.

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How can you best raise team morale? Lucy Durack and Elise McCann are two of Australia’s most effervescent performers. They're also the ones in their friend group that everyone turns to when they need a pep talk. In this conversation with Helen McCabe, Lucy and Elise discuss confronting perfectionism, thriving amongst public criticism, and a pep talk Lucy overheard Kylie Minogue having with her sister Dani.

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What can physics teach us about leadership? Dr. Morley Muse is a Chemical, Environmental, and Renewable Energy Engineer who is passionate about diversity and inclusion of women in STEM. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Morley talks about the importance of patience, the difference between diversity and creating inclusive spaces, and what success looks like for her.

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Dr Lisa Pryor started her career in journalism, eventually landing her 'dream job' as Opinion Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Then, she traded it all in to forge a path in psychiatry. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Lisa talks about the decision to make a major career change, being an 'overachiever' and how to manage staff members living with mental illness with care and efficiency.

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What's the hurry in asking for a promotion? Susan Pearce AM, Secretary of NSW Health, is the state's most senior health bureaucrat. Susan began her career as a nurse in Broken Hill 30 years ago, and has been a pivotal figure in the NSW healthcare system ever since, having held a number of senior leadership positions including Deputy Secretary, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and Deputy Secretary for Patient Experience and System Performance. In this episode, Helen McCabe and Susan discuss the benefits of going slowly in your leadership journey, building relationships early in your career, and managing the load of being an empathetic leader.

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