A leadership spotlight series sharing wisdom, personal experiences and practical tips.
Dan Williams
The Mentor Mic interviews Dan Williams, CEO of Metro Trains Sydney, leading the team delivering Australia’s largest public transport project. Dan shares the most valuable piece of advice he received from his mentor, the value of a mentor as a safe environment to discuss work, leadership and life, the importance of frank feedback and why he’s proud of the teams he’s built over his career across the globe. To view this in large screen click here.
Jane Michie
The Mentor Mic interviews Jane Michie, Company Director & former Global Head of Tax, BHP & Macquarie Group. Jane reflects on her career choices, returning to work after children, how she influenced significant cultural change and why being challenged to face fear was some of the best guidance she’s received. To view this in large screen click here.
Kathleen Townsend
The Mentor Mic Interviews Kathleen Townsend, Company Director and Executive Mentor. Kathy has formerly been a Deputy Chancellor, the Head of the Office of the Status for Women, a board Director and ran a top tier executive search company for 21 years. Here she shares her perspective of mentoring, why self-awareness and decision making are both critical leadership skills and her advice to emerging leaders. To view in large screen click here.
Suzanne Storrie
The Mentor Mic Interviews Suzanne Storrie, Chair, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Suzanne has formerly been a senior executive at IAG, Qantas, National Rugby League, CBA, and Leighton’s. Suzanne talks about the importance of networks, mentoring, career planning and looking after yourself to perform at your best. To view in large screen click here.
Richard Spencer
The Mentor Mic interviews Richard Spencer, formerly Commissioner with the Productivity Commission. Richard was CEO of The Benevolent Society, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and AFS Intercultural Programs in New York and Executive Director of UNICEF Australia. Numerous board roles include Social Ventures Australia and Goodstart Early Learning. Richard shares 3 questions to ask when considering where you are in your career, the importance of listening as a key skill in his role of Commissioner, where he had the saw exceptional leadership from all fields. In particular, the value of leaders being okay with not being an expert at everything. Richard also discusses why balancing optimism and reality and focusing on the human aspects of organisations is key. To view in large screen click here.
