A leadership spotlight series interviewing Australian business leaders sharing wisdom, personal experiences and practical tips.
Dan Williams
Dan Williams is 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
Jane Michie is a Non-Executive Director, Chubb and former Global Head of Tax, BHP and Macquarie Group. Jane reflects on her career pathway decisions, returning to work after children, how she influenced and led 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.
Kathy Townsend
Kathy Townsend, is a Non-Executive Director, was formerly a Deputy Chancellor, the Head of the Office of the Status for Women and Founder and CEO of a top tier executive search company for 21 years. Here she shares her perspective on what companies look for in CEOs, 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
Suzanne Storrie, is Chair, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and has formerly been a senior executive at major corporates including IAG, Qantas, National Rugby League, CBA, and Leighton’s. While on the Surf Life Saving Australia board, she co-founded its successful National Women’s Mentoring Program. 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
Richard Spencer was the Commissioner of the Productivity Commission. Prior to this, 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 and the importance of listening as a key skill. In particular, the value of leaders being okay with not being an expert at everything. To view in large screen click here.
Rhyll Gardner
Rhyll Gardner is Chair, NuCrush Group, Non-Executive Director, BankVic and Foodbank QLD. Rhyll was a senior executive leading large teams across multiple divisions in ASX listed banks including Westpac, St George, Suncorp and Bank of Queensland. In this interview Rhyll shares the feedback she received early in her career to influence more effectively, the mindshift in transitioning from executive to board roles and what she tells all the senior executives she works with. To view in large screen click here.
