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11/19/2025

Paul Roos on what elite sports can teach corporate leaders

What can the corporate world learn about leadership from elite sports teams? All AFL fans will recognise the name Paul Roos. He was a legendary coach and player who is perhaps best known for ending the Sydney Swan's 72 year premiership drought. But his leadership insights extend well beyond the pinnacles of elite sport. Today Paul heads a company called Performance by Design, dedicated to improving leadership in the corporate sector. In this episode, he shares his secrets on how to systemise a winning culture and build a team. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/19/2025

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34 min
4D AGO

BONUS FW Series: Lana Jones was "too strong"

For almost two decades, Lana Jones was a principal dancer at the Australian Ballet, celebrated for lead roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Sleeping Beauty. And still, she was told she was “too strong”. After an illustrious career, Jones stepped away from the spotlight to retrain as a midwife. In this episode, Lana joins Briana Blackett to discuss how being “too strong” has helped her soar – from the stage to the delivery room. Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4d ago

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22 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

1. Investing 101

Alice chats with Shannon Nutter about investment basics - what the term investing actually means; why it’s so important to invest (particularly for women); and the four key principles to successful investing. This podcast is brought to you by Future Women in partnership with Vanguard, who are making low cost investing easy and achievable for all Australians. It’s produced by Fancy Films. Make your power move by visiting Vanguard Personal Investor. Follow Future Women on Instagram and Alice Monfries on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1, E1

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40 min
09/19/2021

On darkness

Jamila Rizvi is back! We have missed her, and from this week Jamila is back leading our discussion of all things books. Chapter 1: As they so often do, Jamila and Astrid consider the harder things in life. This week, the theme is darkness, and they reflect on what they like to read and when. Chapter 2: Jamila introduces Jaivet Ealom's 2021 memoir, 'Escape from Manus'. Jaivet is the only person known to have escaped from Manus Island, and his life experience is truly extraordinary. Despite the darkness, this is a hopeful story. Jaivet now resides in Canada, where he is a spokesperson for the Rohingya community. Chapter 3: Astrid turns to crime fiction and considers 'I Shot the Devil' by Ruth McIver. Whilst this is very much crime fiction, it is also so much more - it is a nuanced exploration of female trauma, grief and survival. Recommendations: Astrid recommends Rachel Cusk's 'Second Place', which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2021. Jamila returns to Amani Haydar's one-of-a-kind memoir, 'The Mother Wound'. Join us on Thursday for an interview with literary crime writer Mark Brandi. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/19/2021

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28 min
JAN 21

Summer shortcut: The biggest leadership failures

You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice... Over the summer, we're playing a special series containing season five's most interesting and practical leadership advice. Each episode revolves around a single question. This week it's: tell me about your biggest leadership failure and what you learned from it? You'll hear from Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, former Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, Director of the Australian-Geospatial Intelligence Organisation Kathryn McMullan, University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Mark Scott and Australian fashion industry leader Kellie Hush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21

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16 min
05/11/2025

Amy McQuire on Black Witness

Astrid Edwards interviews Amy McQuire about Black Witness: The Power of Indigenous Media, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/11/2025

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17 min
06/25/2025

Part two: Mike Baird on managing underperformers

How can leaders bring the best out of team members? And what should they do when someone isn't pulling their weight? In the second part of a two-episode interview special, former NSW Premier Mike Baird speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about the times when his motivations as a leader have been misunderstood, or deliberately misconstrued. In it, the duo discuss managing underperformers and how to deliver firm feedback with compassion. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/25/2025

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25 min
09/05/2021

On equity

Helen McCabe once again joins Astrid Edwards on Anonymous Was A Woman to discuss equality and equity, and of course, the latest in fiction and non-fiction. Chapter 1: Astrid and Helen consider equity (and yes, both are still in lockdown in Melbourne and Sydney). Chapter 2: Helen shares her vehement thoughts on 'The View Was Exhausting', the debut novel from couple Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta. Chapter 3: Astrid recommends Lucia Osborne-Crowley's memoir 'I Choose Elena' and follow up research 'My Body Keeps Your Secrets'. And don't forget, join us on Thursday to hear Jamila Rizvi in conversation with Grace-Jennins-Edquist. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/05/2021

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23 min
02/19/2023

A pre-interview pep talk to calm those nerves

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi deliver a pre-interview pep-talk to convert your interview anxiety into interview enthusiasm. It’s absolutely understandable to feel nervous before an interview but that doesn’t mean it has to impact your performance. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/19/2023

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11 min
09/26/2021

On politics

Once again, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards consider the world through the lens of reading and books. Chapter 1: So, what is politics and why does it matter? And what do books have to do with politics anyway? Chapter 2: Jamila delights in revisiting the revised and updated edition of Julia Baird's 'Media Tarts'. Chapter 3: Astrid presents Marion Wilkinson's 'The Carbon Club: How a network of influential climate sceptics, politicians and business leaders fought to control Australia's climate policy' and explains why it should be one of the few books that should stay in print for decades. Recommendations: Jamila gushes over the biography of Bob Hawke 'Wednesdays with Bob', written by Derek Rielly and Bob Hawke himself. Astrid brings some light into her reading choices and recommends 'The Future We Choose: The stubborn optimist's guide to the climate crisis' by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac. Join us on Thursday for an interview with journalist and reporter Annika Smethurst. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/26/2021

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26 min

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