Still Learning: Conversations for the leaders we're becoming

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What does leadership really look like? A Leadership WA & ECU podcast bringing together leaders, researchers, changemakers and emerging voices to explore leadership today. From big decisions to quieter moments, learning from failure, listening more than speaking and having the courage to admit you don’t have all the answers. Because leadership is about staying curious, adapting and continuing to grow.

Episodes

  1. Sep 7

    Episode 2 | Future Ready: Staying True in a Changing World with Rhys Williams MLA

    How do you stay authentic, adaptable and effective when the world around you keeps changing?   In Episode 2 of Still Learning, Leadership WA CEO Candy Choo and Dr Andrei Lux from Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law sit down with Rhys Williams MLA, State Member for Mandurah, former Mayor of the City of Mandurah, and a 2023 graduate of Leadership WA’s Signature Leadership Program.   Rhys explores what it means to lead when certainty is in short supply, sharing practical lessons on listening well, making difficult decisions, learning from mistakes and staying grounded in your values without pretending to have all the answers.   The conversation also looks at how authentic leadership can land differently across cultures, why future-ready leadership requires adaptability, and why leadership does not always belong to the loudest person in the room.   From imposter syndrome and purpose to work-life balance and choosing which battles matter, Rhys reflects on what it takes to keep learning and growing as a leader. Stayfor the quick-fire round, where the conversation turns to connection, the future, and one very specific skill he is determined to master.   And, of course, we ask the question at the heart of every episode: What are you still learning? Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUMEhoQEKGE Article discussed Lux, A. A., Lowe, K. B., Duran, P., & Bharanitharan, D. K. (2026). Just be yourself ...but only if you are like us? A social identity theory cross-cultural meta-analysis of authentic leadership. Australian Journal of Management, 1–29. https://doi.org/10.1177/03128962261431855 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 8LYDLHEZLR3UUIEF  ------------------------------------------- Connect with this episode’s speakers Rhys Williams MLA , State Member for Mandurah Candy Choo, Leadership WA Dr Andrei Lux, ECU School of Business and Law Follow Leadership WA Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/business-and-law/home Recorded at Edith Cowan University City Campus.

    Episode 2 | Future Ready: Staying True in a Changing World with Rhys Williams MLA

  2. Aug 19

    Episode 1 | Turning Points: Leading Through the Hard Stuff with Christina Matthews AM

    What does leadership look like when things don’t go to plan? In our first episode of Still Learning, Leadership WA CEO Candy Choo and Dr Esme Franken from Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law sit down with Christina Matthews AM, former CEO of WA Cricket, to explore the turning points that shaped her approach to leadership. Christina shares candid reflections on leading through crisis, navigating change, challenging long-held traditions and learning to lead without relying on a title. She also reveals the two leadership practices that have stayed with her throughout her career: consistency and going to people rather than waiting for them to come to you. From the realities of the CEO-Board relationship to knowing when to stand your ground, Christina offers a refreshingly practical perspective on what leadership looks like behind the achievements. And, of course, we ask the question at the heart of every episode: What are you still learning? A conversation about resilience, courage, and why leadership is always a work in progress. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/8Kn_lrQ-8kM Article discussed Silard, A., Miao, C., Rego, A., Akkan, E., Yoon, D., & Qian, S. (2025). Leader expressed humility: A meta-analysis and an agenda for future research. Personality and Individual Differences, 242, 113196. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886925001588?via%3Dihub ---------------------------------------------------- Connect with this episode’s speakers Christina Matthews AM Candy Choo, Leadership WA Dr Esme Franken, ECU School of Business and Law Follow Leadership WA Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/business-and-law/home Recorded at Edith Cowan University City Campus.

    Episode 1 | Turning Points: Leading Through the Hard Stuff with Christina Matthews AM

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    Still Learning: Conversations for the leaders we’re becoming.

    What does leadership really look like? Still Learning is a Leadership WA & ECU podcast bringing together leaders, changemakers, researchers,students and emerging voices from across Western Australia.   Through honest conversations, we explore the defining moments, challenges and ideas shapinghow we live, work and lead. Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about staying curious, continuing togrow and recognising that, wherever we are on our journey, we’re all still learning.

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What does leadership really look like? A Leadership WA & ECU podcast bringing together leaders, researchers, changemakers and emerging voices to explore leadership today. From big decisions to quieter moments, learning from failure, listening more than speaking and having the courage to admit you don’t have all the answers. Because leadership is about staying curious, adapting and continuing to grow.

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