Better Student Leaders with Josh Farr

Josh Farr (Founder, Campus Consultancy)
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Welcome to Better Student Leaders with Josh Farr. This podcast explores the fascinating world of student leadership with a focus on clubs, societies, colleges, mentoring and leadership programs. I’m your host, Josh. I’ll bring you leaders from across the student leadership sector and show you how they are realizing the potential of connected and empowered student communities. Expect to hear challenges, creative solutions, innovative uses of AI and case-studies of what works to move the needle and get results with students. Love the show? Connect via https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdfarr

  1. #75 Fed Uni Vice-Chancellor & President Duncan Bentley on Leadership, the Future of Regional Universities, and Responding After the Tragedy at Bondi Beach

    4 小時前

    #75 Fed Uni Vice-Chancellor & President Duncan Bentley on Leadership, the Future of Regional Universities, and Responding After the Tragedy at Bondi Beach

    In this episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr is joined by Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President of Federation University Australia, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about leadership, community, and the future of higher education. Duncan reflects on his earliest lessons in leadership growing up in Africa, including a formative Outward Bound experience at just 11 years old that shaped his belief that leadership is not about command and control, but about clarity, purpose, service, and bringing people together around a shared goal. The episode dives into: why slowing down, listening, and making space for people’s stories matters more than ever,the realities of burnout and self-care in leadership roles, especially post-COVID, boundaries, family, friendship, and the importance of disconnecting to lead sustainably,the role of regional universities and the long-standing problem of brain drain,how Federation University’s co-operative education model and paid placements are reshaping pathways for students while strengthening regional communities.In the final part of the conversation, the discussion turns to leadership in moments of tragedy, civility in a diverse society, and the role universities must play in fostering safe, inclusive environments where ideas can be debated without fear. It’s a powerful reflection on common humanity, responsibility, and what it truly means to lead when things are hard. This episode is a thoughtful, grounded exploration of leadership that goes beyond titles and strategy, and asks bigger questions about care, community, and the kind of future we are collectively trying to build.

    47 分鐘
  2. #74 The CEO of Netflix said, “Get Out!” - Nitzan Pelman on Social Capital (Former Entrepreneur-In-Residence at LinkedIn and CEO of Climb Together) + Why 70% of Jobs Come From WHO You Know

    1 天前

    #74 The CEO of Netflix said, “Get Out!” - Nitzan Pelman on Social Capital (Former Entrepreneur-In-Residence at LinkedIn and CEO of Climb Together) + Why 70% of Jobs Come From WHO You Know

    Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr is joined by Nitzan Pelman, four-time social entrepreneur, Presidential Leadership Scholar, Aspen Fellow, former Entrepreneur-in-Residence at LinkedIn, and now CEO and Founder of Climb Together. In this actionable and insightful episode, Nitzan breaks down the research behind why 70% of jobs come from who you know, why weak ties outperform strong ties, and why getting another certificate won’t cut through thousands of AI-generated applications. Three reasons to listen: Learn the real science of hiring, including why LinkedIn’s data shows 50% of referrals go straight to interview.Understand the Goldilocks Ask, the exact method students should use to convert conversations into opportunities without overwhelming anyone.Hear practical, repeatable techniques for building social capital, from mastering “tell me about yourself” to asking open-ended questions that make great impressions.“All the resumes and all the cover letters look like AI has written them for them… and that’s why who you know matters as much as what you know.” Nitzan shares the unforgettable moment when the CEO of Netflix told her to “get out,” the experiment that failed completely, and the breakthroughs that led to Goldie, a tool helping students build real social capital and access the hidden job market. It’s one of the clearest, most actionable conversations ever recorded about how careers are truly built.

    46 分鐘
  3. #73 First-in-Family Inequity Exposed: What 440,000 Students Reveal About The 23% Point Gap To University Access with UQ Researchers Tomasz Zają̨c and Garth Stahl

    4 天前

    #73 First-in-Family Inequity Exposed: What 440,000 Students Reveal About The 23% Point Gap To University Access with UQ Researchers Tomasz Zają̨c and Garth Stahl

    Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr is joined by researchers Tomasz Zają̨c and Professor Garth Stahl to unpack one of Australia’s most important equity studies: a national analysis of 440,000 young people revealing the profound access gap facing first-in-family students. Their work shows that while 59% of students with university-educated parents enter higher education by age 19, only 36% of first-in-family students do, a 23-percentage-point difference that dwarfs many other recognised equity categories. In this conversation, Tomasz and Garth break down what the data really shows, why first-in-family remains an unrecognised equity group, how class, aspiration and social capital shape university journeys, and what low-cost, high-impact strategies can help close the gap. WHY LISTEN TODAY? Understand the real numbers behind Australia’s biggest university access gap and what they mean for equity and student leadership.Learn how class, social capital, aspiration and time poverty uniquely shape the experiences of first-in-family students.Discover practical, evidence-backed strategies that student leaders, schools and universities can use to support this enormous population.KEY QUOTES: “Students who are first in family have around a 36% chance of entering higher education, compared to 59% for those with university-educated parents.”“Feeling like an outsider is a core part of the global literature… but first-in-family students also bring tremendous strength, resilience and purpose.”“This category isn’t recognised in policy, yet it represents the majority of young Australians.”

    40 分鐘
  4. #72 My Next Book! Draft 1, Chapter 1 - What do you think?

    5 天前

    #72 My Next Book! Draft 1, Chapter 1 - What do you think?

    This is a new style of 'voice note to self' for Better Student Leaders. In this recording, I share a *hands-free* recording I took drafting out ideas for my next book, tentatively titled, "Leadership Lockbox: Cultivating Four Styles for Transformative Leadership" The audio is a bit shaky at the start, but then it evens out! Please let me know what you think about: This style of podcastThis concept for a book!Send me a message and let me know what you think on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdfarr

    1 小時 10 分鐘
  5. #71 Inside Griffith Uni’s Most Innovative Girls-in-STEM Program: SuperGEMS with Anita Brandt + 20 Years of Science Success and Student Leadership Activation

    6 天前

    #71 Inside Griffith Uni’s Most Innovative Girls-in-STEM Program: SuperGEMS with Anita Brandt + 20 Years of Science Success and Student Leadership Activation

    Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Anita Brandt, STEM Outreach Manager at Griffith University and the powerhouse behind Science on the Go and the groundbreaking SuperGEMS program. For more than 20 years, Griffith’s outreach has supported teachers, excited young people from Prep to Year 12, and created authentic pathways into STEM. In this episode, Anita shares how the team blends curriculum enhancement, hands-on science engagement and university student leadership to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and creators. Anita opens up about the origin story of SuperGEMS, a motorsport-inspired, year-long program where 50 girls completed 3,500-word research reports, conference posters and professional presentations on topics like aerodynamics, materials, tyres and engine performance. She explains how a childhood love of motorsport turned into a vision to help girls see themselves in technical careers that often feel invisible — and why more than half the participants now want to return as mentors. We also explore one of the most powerful parts of her work: watching university volunteers grow, including the shy international student who became a confident STEM leader through outreach. If you’re interested in STEM activation, community engagement, student leadership development or programs that genuinely move the needle, this conversation is a lesson in how outreach transforms both young people and the university students who step up to deliver it. Anita’s passion, clarity and belief in what students can become shines throughout the episode, and her stories reveal what true impact looks like in action. Tune in to learn what makes Science on the Go! unique, why SuperGEMS has captured national attention and how giving back can unlock confidence, capability and connection in every student leader who gets involved.

    23 分鐘
  6. #70 From Shy High School Student to Award-Winning Founder: Emma Boyd on Confidence, Leadership and Creating StickyAid

    12月8日

    #70 From Shy High School Student to Award-Winning Founder: Emma Boyd on Confidence, Leadership and Creating StickyAid

    Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr sits down with Emma Boyd, founder of StickyAid, an accessible one-handed bandage dispenser inspired by her grandfather, an amputee who struggled with basic first-aid tasks. At just 19, Emma has already become a Teen Business Awards 2025 Finalist, an ACS Women of STEM Scholar, a Vice Chancellor Scholar, and a youth leader across Queensland. 3 Reasons to Listen: Hear how a first-year engineering student turned a family challenge into an award-winning disability-access innovation.Learn the confidence-building strategies Emma used to go from introverted to influential across STEM, youth parliament and university leadership.Discover the power of student clubs, mentors and networks in accelerating ideas, opportunities and personal growth.In this conversation, she shares how she went from a shy high school student to a confident young entrepreneur designing products that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Emma opens up about her startup journey, the mentors who backed her, the design and engineering process behind StickyAid, and how stepping into leadership roles transformed her confidence.

    12 分鐘
  7. #69 Neuroscientist Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, Author of “The Digital Delusion” Explains Why Schools MUST Limit Technology, Remove Phones and Challenge Thinking That Supports EdTech

    12月7日

    #69 Neuroscientist Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, Author of “The Digital Delusion” Explains Why Schools MUST Limit Technology, Remove Phones and Challenge Thinking That Supports EdTech

    In this explosive conversation of Better Student Leaders, renowned neuroscientist Dr Jared Cooney Horvath breaks down the evidence most people never hear. From emergency data showing that phones make students less safe, to the neuroscience of distraction, to why well-intentioned EdTech often harms learning, Jared lays out a compelling case for rethinking our entire relationship with technology in schools. Three reasons to listen: Understand what the neuroscience actually says about phones, learning and behaviour.Hear the evidence that challenges almost every assumption educators and parents hold about EdTech.Learn how real change happens at the classroom, union and policy level, and what Australia should do next. Jared shares jaw-dropping real stories from classrooms, the hidden costs of outsourcing learning to devices, and why Australia’s recent phone bans are only the beginning. If you care about education, safety, mental health, or the future of young people, this episode is essential listening. Jared's new book "The Digital Delusion" is a must-read and is OUT NOW everywhere you can get books!

    57 分鐘
  8. #68 Chairman of the National Stock Exchange of Australia, Tim Hart on 4 Principles of Leadership (DEEP DIVE) + Lessons from Leading Multiple Billion Dollar Organisations

    12月4日

    #68 Chairman of the National Stock Exchange of Australia, Tim Hart on 4 Principles of Leadership (DEEP DIVE) + Lessons from Leading Multiple Billion Dollar Organisations

    Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh is joined by Tim Hart, Chairman of the National Stock Exchange of Australia and long-time Chair of Enactus Australia, for a deep dive into the four principles that shaped his leadership across multiple billion-dollar organisations: mistakes, teams, resilience, and agility. “I think you’re going to make a lot of mistakes. Don’t expect it all to go right.” Three Reasons to Listen Learn the four leadership principles Tim believes every future leader must master: mistakes, teams, resilience, and agility.Hear boardroom-level stories from billion-dollar organisations and how Tim navigated pressure, trust, and tough decisions.Walk away with Tim’s challenge for every student leader in 2026: how to lead before you’re ever paid to lead.Tim shares career-defining stories, including the biggest mistake he ever made, how great leaders listen, how to bring out the best in introverted and dominant personalities, and why volunteering is the fastest way for students to “lead beyond their years.” This episode is packed with real-world wisdom for anyone who wants to grow, serve, and lead at a higher level going into 2026. “The best things I’ve achieved, and the best times I’ve been a leader, is when I had great teams under me and great people working with me.” Learn more about Tim Hart on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hart-99739514/

    45 分鐘
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簡介

Welcome to Better Student Leaders with Josh Farr. This podcast explores the fascinating world of student leadership with a focus on clubs, societies, colleges, mentoring and leadership programs. I’m your host, Josh. I’ll bring you leaders from across the student leadership sector and show you how they are realizing the potential of connected and empowered student communities. Expect to hear challenges, creative solutions, innovative uses of AI and case-studies of what works to move the needle and get results with students. Love the show? Connect via https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdfarr

資訊

  • 創作者
    Josh Farr (Founder, Campus Consultancy)
  • 活躍年代
    2018年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    74
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Josh Farr (Founder, Campus Consultancy)
  • 節目網站
    Better Student Leaders with Josh Farr

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