Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal’s journey from escaping a cult to becoming a leading voice in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of resilience and transformation. Today, the Director of Macquarie University’s prestigious MBA program inspires others to drive social change through purpose-driven leadership. Here, the author of A Meaningful Life shares her leadership journey and lessons
Nicole Gamerov is proof that when you combine passion with purpose, you can create something truly transformative. Here, the MyCareSpace Founder and CEO shares how her mother’s life-changing health diagnosis inspired the creation of a platform that has transformed the lives of thousands of Australians with disabilities. When Nicole Gamerov heard that her beloved
Dr Beverley Rowbotham, AO, has achieved remarkable success in her career, opening the doors for other women on boards in the health and medical industry. Recognised with an Order of Australia for distinguished service to medicine, she shares her journey and nine leadership lessons learned. Lesson 1: Pursue a purposeful career Choose a career that
Dr Sharon Nazarian harnesses her experiences as an Iranian-Jewish immigrant to lead global efforts against anti-Semitism and promote human rights and democracy. Here, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) board member shares her inspiring journey and impactful leadership. Dr Sharon Nazarian was seated across from the Crown Prince of Saudia Arabia in what proved to be
Despite life’s curveballs—single motherhood, financial struggles, and a legal battle—Chiou See Anderson’s unwavering drive propelled her to success. Now President of the National Council of Women of Australia, she champions policies that empower others to achieve their dreams. It’s Wednesday lunchtime, and National Council of Women of Australia (NCWA) President Chiou See Anderson is worn
Alison Covington, AM, overcame a life-threatening illness to launch a not-for-profit that is not only helping millions of Australians every year, but also protecting the environment. Here, the Good360 Australia Founder & Managing Director shares her inspiring leadership journey, including how she is an accidental leader. When Alison Covington AM received her Order of Australia
Nicole Trope writes page-turning, addictive thrillers that have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. She is a USA Today and Amazon bestseller in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada, yet it took years before her first book was published. Here, she shares how she turned her dream of being a writer into a successful career,
When Jenni Smith left school at 16 to become a secretary, she never envisioned a future where she was seated at the board meetings of a global company, let alone advising boards and CEOs on strategy. Here, she shares her leadership journey and lessons learned. It was the mid-2000s, and executive coach and advisor Jenni
Beany Accounting CEO and founder Sue de Bievre believes it’s okay to make mistakes, so long as you don’t let them stop you from moving forward. Here, the startup entrepreneur shares her leadership journey and lessons learned. When it came down to it, Sue de Bievre had no choice but to start her own business.
Christy Forest believes leaders who prioritise self-care benefit not only themselves but their teams, too. Here, the LiveHire CEO shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including why leadership is not a popularity contest. As the CEO of ASX-listed tech company LiveHire, Christy Forest understands the importance of leading by example. While she expects her