Leadership Matters: with Griffith Business School

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Leadership Matters features in-depth conversations with CEOs and senior leaders from Australia and New Zealand. Each episode examines how leadership is practised in the ANZ context, how leaders' approaches evolve over time, and the values, decisions, and moments that shape effective leadership today.   Hosted by Professor Ruth McPhail from Griffith Business School, the podcast offers practical insight, reflection, and advice for current and emerging leaders.   Produced by Griffith Business School in association with the Blackmore Family Foundation. 

Episodes

  1. Sep 16

    Audette Exel AM, Founder and Chair, Adara Group

    With a career spanning law, banking, corporate advisory and international development, Audette Exel AM is the Founder and Chair of Adara Group, and CEO of Adara Advisors and Adara Partners. She has also held senior board and leadership roles across the financial services sector. In this episode, Audette reflects on her unconventional leadership journey and how she has used business, capital and influence to create social impact. She shares lessons on purpose, courage and integrity, the importance of unleashing the talent in others, learning from failure, and why there is no single way to lead. Join our Impact Leadership Retreat Our Impact Leadership Retreats combine innovative curriculum design with a distinctive format and delivery, creating an environment for deep learning, meaningful networking, and personal reflection. Over the course of the retreat, you’ll engage with a small cohort of like-minded CEO's, leaders and founders, who share a purpose-driven approach to leadership.  You will leave with renewed clarity, a strong sense of purpose, and actionable insights to elevate both yourself and your organisation. Find out more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/engagement/blackmore-family-foundation/impact-leadership-retreats

    Audette Exel AM, Founder and Chair, Adara Group

  2. Sep 1

    Lynn Kraus AM, CEO, Australian Payments Plus

    With more than 30 years of experience in Australia, Lynn Kraus has held senior leadership roles across professional services, consulting and payments, including as CEO of Australian Payments Plus. Lynn reflects on her unconventional leadership journey, the importance of stepping into your power, and why great leaders don't need to have all the answers. She shares insights on building capable teams, leading with purpose, navigating complexity and change, and creating an environment where people feel empowered to bring their best. Join our Impact Leadership Retreat Our Impact Leadership Retreats combine innovative curriculum design with a distinctive format and delivery, creating an environment for deep learning, meaningful networking, and personal reflection. Over the course of the retreat, you’ll engage with a small cohort of like-minded CEO's, leaders and founders, who share a purpose-driven approach to leadership.  You will leave with renewed clarity, a strong sense of purpose, and actionable insights to elevate both yourself and your organisation. Find out more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/engagement/blackmore-family-foundation/impact-leadership-retreats

    Lynn Kraus AM, CEO, Australian Payments Plus

  3. Aug 24

    Steve Jurkovich, Chief Executive, Kiwibank

    With over 20 years of banking experience in Australia and New Zealand, Steve’s career has spanned senior executive leadership roles across retail, corporate, commercial and rural banking, as well as legal, with some of New Zealand’s largest banks. In this episode Steve shares the leadership lessons that have shaped his career, the mentors who influenced him, and why great leadership starts with caring about people. He also discusses leading with purpose, building cultures of belonging, navigating the impact of AI, and offers practical advice for the next generation of leaders. Join our Impact Leadership Retreat Our Impact Leadership Retreats combine innovative curriculum design with a distinctive format and delivery, creating an environment for deep learning, meaningful networking, and personal reflection. Over the course of the retreat, you’ll engage with a small cohort of like-minded CEO's, leaders and founders, who share a purpose-driven approach to leadership.  You will leave with renewed clarity, a strong sense of purpose, and actionable insights to elevate both yourself and your organisation. Find out more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/engagement/blackmore-family-foundation/impact-leadership-retreats

    Steve Jurkovich, Chief Executive, Kiwibank

  4. Aug 18

    Steve Chapman, Director, Blackmore Family Foundation and Chairman, Baron Partners Limited

    With more than 40 years of experience in corporate advisory, Steve Chapman has held senior leadership and board roles across financial services, consumer products, media and technology. In this episode, Steve reflects on his leadership journey. He shares insights on purpose, self-awareness and the value of reflection, and discusses why leadership isn't about having a title or being the loudest voice in the room, but about making a meaningful impact in business, community and society. Join our Impact Leadership Retreat Our Impact Leadership Retreats combine innovative curriculum design with a distinctive format and delivery, creating an environment for deep learning, meaningful networking, and personal reflection. Over the course of the retreat, you’ll engage with a small cohort of like-minded CEO's, leaders and founders, who share a purpose-driven approach to leadership.  You will leave with renewed clarity, a strong sense of purpose, and actionable insights to elevate both yourself and your organisation. Find out more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/engagement/blackmore-family-foundation/impact-leadership-retreats

    Steve Chapman, Director, Blackmore Family Foundation and Chairman, Baron Partners Limited
  • 4 Episodes

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Leadership Matters features in-depth conversations with CEOs and senior leaders from Australia and New Zealand. Each episode examines how leadership is practised in the ANZ context, how leaders' approaches evolve over time, and the values, decisions, and moments that shape effective leadership today.   Hosted by Professor Ruth McPhail from Griffith Business School, the podcast offers practical insight, reflection, and advice for current and emerging leaders.   Produced by Griffith Business School in association with the Blackmore Family Foundation. 

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  • Creator
    Griffith Business School
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Griffith Business School

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