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The Footprints of Leadership PodcastLEADING MELBOURNE | Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of MelbourneSally Capp made history in 2018 when she became the first woman directly elected to the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Since then, she has led the city through tumultuous times including upheaval in the office, the summer bushfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, Sally has retained her positive attitude, her drive to learn more, and her passion for getting involved and creating a better city for us all.
Sally shares her journey into the role of Lord Major, her previous career in the public sector, and the challenging and rewarding aspects of her position...2021-11-1534 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastLEFT OF FIELD | Adriano Del Monte, International Sports PresenterWith a career spanning across continents, Adriano Del Monte is a sports television presenter, event host and journalist who has interviewed some of the biggest names in world sport. Growing up in Australia, Adriano has moved around the world and covered major events including FIFA World Cups and tennis grand slams.
Adriano shares his journey through sports broadcasting, the challenges he faced in the early days of his career, and the mentors and family members who have supported him along the way. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to be inspired to pursue an ambitious g...2021-11-0834 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastGLOBAL OPERATION | Katherine St Lawrence, Operations ManagerKatherine St Lawrence always suspected she may live a fast-paced life of travel and new places. Having lived and worked in Los Angeles and London, she has been employed by some of the biggest global brands and revolutionised the way they do operations.
Katherine shares her experiences, from initial ambitions in the creative fields, to her love of logistics and planning. Her story is inspirational for anyone hoping to pursue a career internationally and to work with the fastest growing companies.
This episode is brought to you by Giraffe Consulting. If your business is...2021-11-0127 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastPLANNING FOR SUCCESS | Tom Everitt, Community Engagement ExpertTom Everitt is an expert on community engagement. After starting in his first role on a major project right after finishing his degree, Tom quickly impressed with his engagement skills and worked on the project for a further four years.
Since then, Tom has started his own company, working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Victoria to deliver complex community engagement and stakeholder management programs. In this episode, he shares his insights into what makes a great leader, dealing with many different perspectives and priorities, and driving projects to successful outcomes.
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The Footprints of Leadership PodcastSTUDENTS FOR LIFE | Zoe Ranganthan, Student PoliticianZoe Ranganathan was inspired to work within the student union movement during her first months on campus. She quickly realised that although uni is a fun and easy-going experience for some students, others were struggling to get access to learning basics.
From there, she took on the role of President of the National Union of Students. Leading through the many challenges of COVID-19 - including remote learning, the loss of many international students, and funding cuts to universities - would have been difficult for any new leader. But Zoe’s resilience and perseverance saw her achieve incredible suc...2021-10-1827 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastAHEAD OF THE PACK | George Donikian, Media VeteranGeorge Donikian’s media career spans decades, but growing up he never expected to end up on Australia’s television screens. After his early days playing soccer in Sydney, a friend noted George’s excellent voice, and he moved to far north Queensland to begin working in radio.
Following these humble beginnings, George became a household name in the Australian media landscape, working with legends of the eighties and nineties. He moved from radio to television, working for SBS, Nine and Ten.
Today, George owns his own media company. He draws on his rich experienced and mult...2021-10-1122 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastSTREET SMART | Aakanksha Manjunath, Campaigner and Community LeaderAakanksha Manjunath has always believed in the power of taking action. Since her days as a student, Aakanksha has been campaigning for causes she is passionate about around the world.
Aakanksha co-founded the organisation It’s Not a Compliment, which was begun to tackle street harassment. It’s Not a Compliment has grown into a large organisation with a team of passionate volunteers. Aakanksha draws on her own experiences to create inclusive and empowering spaces that people from all walks of life can enjoy and feel safe in.
This episode is essential listening for anyone hopin...2021-10-0425 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastWOMEN IN TECH | Suzi Nikoloski, IT Leader and Career CoachSuzi Nikoloski studied engineering at university, but it didn’t take long for her to realise that her passions lay elsewhere.
Suzi has had an exciting career in the IT industry, a role that has taken her to the highest executive levels and all around the world. She’s also used her experienced and knowledge about the many paths people can take to coach individuals on their own career journeys.
With a background leading high-performing teams, Suzi shares her insights into what makes a good leader in the workplace as beyond.
This e...2021-09-2731 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastA VOICE FOR ALL ARTISTS | Daniel Santangeli, Artistic DirectorDaniel Santangeli is an incredible leader in the artistic space, working with diverse communities to ensure that art and theatre is truly accessible to everyone.
As Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC), Daniel is at the forefront of important conversations and big projects happening in the vibrant west of the city. With a focus on inclusivity and social justice, his role encompasses performance, exhibitions, workshops and community events.
Daniel has always been interested in leadership, but it wasn’t until he began his current role that he appreciated the challenges and op...2021-09-2028 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastLEADERSHIP IN A CRISIS | Tarang Chawla, Anti-Violence AdvocateTarang Chawla is an anti-violence campaigner and champion of gender equality and mental health.
In 2015, his sister Nikita - a talented dance choreographer - was brutally murdered by her husband. The experience prompted Tarang to become an activist against men’s violence, and his work has been instrumental in changing the conversation in Australia.
Tarang has written about domestic violence, discirmination, gender equality and human rights for numerous publications. He appears in the Australian media to advocate for a safer future, and to reiterate the importance of reporting on survivor’s stories in a responsible way...2021-09-1330 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastPLAY LIKE A GIRL | Penny Cula-Reid AFLW TrailblazerWhen Penny Cula-Reid was a teenager, she was told she could no longer play AFL because she was a girl. What happened next, changed footy in Australia.
Penny, along with some other girls from the local footy club, began a sex discrimination case against AFL Victoria, resulting the rules being changed to create a youth girls competition. Years later, the first women’s national footy competition, the AFLW, was born.
As a player, Penny represented Collingwood in 2017. She went on to coach the Collingwood VFLW side to the minor premiership and win Coach of the Yea...2021-09-0628 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastSeason 2 Coming SoonWelcome to Season 2 of the Footprints of Leadership podcast.
Each week, we will be taking a closer look at what makes great leadership. If you’re on your own leadership journey, get ready to learn from the best. We’re taking a deep dive into strategies for success, with everything from daily routines to life-changing lessons.
Together, we will be meeting some of the most exciting leaders in Australia across sectors like business, media, politics, sport and the arts. Join me in conversation with inspiring activists making a change in the world, high-powered executives from internati...2021-08-1001 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastSeason SummaryChecking in with a summary episode to end this amazing season of The Footprints of Leadership.
Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to hear from each of our incredible guests.
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The Footprints of Leadership PodcastLee Walker // Female Leader in PublishingToday's episode is with Lee Walker - Publishing & Editorial Director at Oxford University Press.
Lee is Director of Publishing, Editorial and Design for Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand, and President of the Australian Publishers Association. For 28 years, Lee has enjoyed a very rewarding career in the sector publishing, and has been a senior leader in the publishing industry for 14 years. Before she made her mark in the Education Publishing Department at Oxford, Lee worked at Australian Publishers Association and Cengage Learning. In her spare time, Lee enjoys reading and drawing (despite not rating her artistic skills...2020-12-0730 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastJaryd Clifford // Australian Paralympic Vision Impaired AthleteToday's episode is with Jaryd Clifford - Paralympic Athlete.
Jaryd is a vision impaired middle distance runner who made his Paralympic debut as a fresh-faced 17 year old at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. There is no denying that Jaryd raced well in Rio – he placed seventh in the men’s 1500m T13 and men’s 5000m T13, with one of his races attracting worldwide attention for being faster than its Olympic equivalent – but his improvement and success since then has been astronomical.
Jaryd won a bronze medal in the men’s 1500m T13 at the 2017 World Para-athlet...2020-11-2333 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastEmily Thomas // From Professional Model to Communications CEOToday's episode is with Emily Thomas - Head Giraffe at Giraffe Consulting.
Emily has a super interesting life journey that led her to a thriving media and communications career. After being scouted in a shopping centre as a teenager, Emily moved to Italy at just fifteen years old to pursue a career in modelling. She enjoyed a successful career on the catwalk, working for high end fashion brands across Europe, until she decided it was time to hang up the stilettos in her early 20s. Emily jumped into a career in journalism and publishing where she went...2020-11-0933 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastKate Hazel Hall // Debut YA AuthorToday's episode is with Kate Hazel Hall - Author and University Lecturer.
Kate is an esteemed author who is launching her first novel, From Darkness in November 2020, published by Duet Books, the Young Adult imprint of Interlude Press in New York City. She has published short stories and creative non-fiction for adults, but YA fiction is where her heart is—especially fantasy, magical realism, and speculative YA with a healthy amount of Sapphic romance built in. When she isn’t writing, Kate often sneaks off to the forest or the beach with a sketchbook and a surfboard. Despi...2020-10-2627 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastCameron FitzGerald // Managing Director Leading with Authenticity and EmpathyToday's episode is with Cameron FitzGerald - Managing Director at Southern Rural Water.
Cameron is a leader with heart. He strives to build strong workplace culture and genuinely cares for his employees. He is also interested in the spiritual side of life, and encouraging everyone to find their creative and authentic selves. Cameron loves to write, and has even self-published a children’s book! He has a long-standing, successful career in the Water industry, most notably creating the Target 155 program during the millennium drought.
This episode is brought to you by Giraffe Consulting. If your busi...2020-10-1229 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastVicki Powell // Aussie Leading in Silicon ValleyToday's episode is with Vicki Powell - Product Design Engineer in Silicon Valley.
Over the past 5 years, Vicki has carved out a stellar engineering career which landed her a coveted position in Silicon Valley and led her to move from Melbourne to San Francisco. With a wide range of academic and sports talents, Vicki has held many leadership roles which we will hear all about today. She is a very talented rower and has been known to enjoy a hit of tennis.
This episode is brought to you by Giraffe Consulting. If your business is lo...2020-09-2828 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastPeter Sacco // Rural Entrepreneurship and Social EnterpriseToday's episode is with Peter Sacco, the Program Director at ACRE - the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship.
Over the past 20 years, Pete has led the delivery of a broad range of successful community based natural resource management and community capacity building initiatives in Australia and internationally. He is inspired by the creativity and innovation found within the ideas of young people, and enjoys working with them to seek out and achieve what they are most passionate about. He lives on a beautiful farm with his family of four in North East Victoria in the eco-friendly straw-bale h...2020-09-1427 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastGrace Brown // Australian Professional CyclistToday's episode is with Grace Brown, Australian road racing cyclist.
Grace Brown is an incredible female athlete. She is an Australian road racing cyclist, who currently rides for the UCI Women's WorldTeam Mitchelton-Scott. As a recipient of the 13th Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship in 2018, Grace has had the opportunity to live, train and compete on the world's stage across Europe and the United States, all while only having picked up a bike just a few years prior. Pedalling from strength-to-strength, Grace shares in this episode what female leadership in sport means to her, and how her incredible...2020-08-1721 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastSean Hanrahan // Young Gun Leading in Water SectorToday's episode is with Sean Hanrahran, Service Planning Manager at City West Water.
Sean is a young person kicking goals. Already a manager of a large service planning team at 30 years old, he is incredibly smart and very interested in the traits of successful people. You’ll find him reading Tim Ferris, Seth Godin, Mark Manson - he always has an inspirational quotation on his computer screen, and is always listening to a thought provoking podcast. He is very interested in innovation and how people think. He blends his knowledge of science/tech with leadership and philosophy. He...2020-08-1727 min
The Footprints of Leadership PodcastAnushia Bleazby // Female Leader on Confidence and Work Life BalanceWelcome to the Footprints of Leadership podcast!
We are kicking off the season with Anushia Bleazby, Acting Manager, Corporate Strategy and Policy at Melbourne Water.
Anushia is a dynamic and inspiring communications professional with more than a decade’s experience in the Victorian water sector. Anushia is a strategic thinker with an inquisitive mind, who leads large teams to deliver high quality and successful outcomes. Her leadership style is underpinned by fairness and equality, and she is an unwavering advocate for exceptional customer service and meaningful engagement. Anushia has successfully created a balance between work an...2020-08-1727 minThe Footprints of Leadership PodcastComing SoonHave you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day in the shoes of a great leader? Imagine suddenly being equipped with their skills, traits and talents just moments before delivering a speech, or leading a team to victory?!
The Footprints of Leadership podcast will give you a chance to do just that. Each month, we’ll hear from trailblazers across various industries - get inside their minds and learn what makes them tick.
Keep up to date on our instagram @footprintspodcast and website
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