23 episodes
Decoding Cultural Leadership Samuel Cairnduff
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Decoding Cultural Leadership is a podcast that explores the intersection between the arts, culture and society and interrogates what it means to be a cultural leader in the 21st century.
In each episode, host Samuel Cairnduff talks with some of the most influential organisational leaders, creators, policy-makers and thought leaders, building an understanding of their approach to shifting the dial in a complex, constantly changing world.
By talking to influential leaders whose voices resonate in the community, Decoding Cultural Leadership seeks to gain a deeper perspective on how cultural organisations see their role in the community, how they make hard decisions, and how they address the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Culture and society are deeply connected. Decoding Cultural Leadership explores this complex relationship through deep conversation with our greatest cultural leaders. Join us as we decode cultural leadership.
Decoding Cultural Leadership.Culture. Society. Conversations
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Episode 22: Kimbali Harding: Australian Youth Orchestra CEO on the the power of youth orchestras: shaping lives through musical participation.
As the CEO of the iconic Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), Kimbali Harding has a unique vantage point on shaping the future of classical music in Australia. In this insightful conversation, Harding shares her own remarkable journey - from a dedicated piano prodigy to a passionate music educator - and the transformative role of mentors like the legendary Richard Gill.Kimbali unpacks the multifaceted mission of the AYO, which goes far beyond just training the next generation of orchestral music...
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Episode 20: Joanne Kee: National Theatre of Paramatta's Executive and Creative Producer on creating theatre and leadership in the rich cultural landscape of Sydney's Western suburbs
This week's guest on Decoding Cultural Leadership is Joanne Kee, Executive and Creative Producer of the National Theatre of Parramatta, Joanne shares her fascinating journey into arts management, from her family's early love of performance to gaining invaluable experience at major institutions like the Sydney Opera House and a period in London.We delve into the vibrant arts and culture scene in Western Sydney, where the National Theatre of Parramatta stands as a beacon. It not only produ...
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Episode 21: Kim Goodwin: How do we inoculate against Zombie leadership in our sector? Tropes and traps of the leadership obsession.
This week's guest is Dr. Kim Goodwin,An academic at the University of Melbourne, her research focuses on career development, employability, and human resources in the arts. Kim shares her journey from early leadership challenges in the corporate world to shifting her focus to professional development in the arts sector, which led to her PhD research on leadership identity development in the Australian arts and cultural sector.Kim introduced the concept of "leadership reluctance" among emergin...
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Episode 19 Julian Louis: NORPA's artistic director on leadership and reframing purpose in crisis
Julian Louis, CEO and Artistic Director of NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts), shares his journey of leading a regional theatre company through major challenges, including floods and the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points from the conversation include:NORPA's unique approach to creating place-based, site-specific theatre that is deeply connected to the local community and stories of the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia.How Julian's background in devised theatre and improvisation has i...
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Episode 18: Greta Bradman: Psychologist, researcher, writer, broadcaster, and performing artist on the true meaning of finding values
My guest today is Greta Bradman.Greta has made significant contributions across multiple fields. A registered psychologist, researcher, writer, broadcaster, and performing artist, Greta's diverse background is truly impressive. As an exclusive artist for Universal Music (Decca Classics), Greta released four No.1 solo albums, showcasing her incredible talent as a vocalist. You may also recognise her voice from Weekend Brunch and - more recently - Mindful Music on ABC Classic, where s...
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Episode 17: Esther Anatolitis: Influential thought leader and Meanjin editor on cultural leadership
My guest today is Esther Anatolis.With an impressive career spanning various art forms and practices, including literature, publishing, broadcasting, visual arts, craft and design, museums and galleries, performing arts, and festivals, Esther has made a massive contribution to Australia’s arts and cultural landscape.Throughout her extensive career, she has held numerous leadership positions in key arts organisations. She has been the CEO of Melbourne Fringe, Craft Victoria, SYN Media, th...