THE COURAGE TO LEAD INTERVIEW SERIES

AUTHOR, SPEAKER, PODCASTER, FACILITATOR, LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT FOR LEADERS WHO EMPOWER OTHERS TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN DO THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST.

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13. AIDAN GRIMES

Todays guest, Aidan Grimes, is someone very special. Someone I know personally and who has touched thousands of lives for the better. Aidan Grimes is an accomplished coach who, through his unique understanding of history, has helped many people change their perception of the past, equip them to live in the present and empowered them to design the future they wish to have. In 2022 Aidan led his 125th Kokoda Track expedition, in Papua New Guinea(99 kilometres of the most challenging terrain you wi...

Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min

12. MARK BERRIDGE

TODAYS INTERVIEW IS WITH MARK BERRIDGE- AUTHOR OF A FRACTION STRONGER THE INSPIRING STORY OF ONE MANS SURVIVAL AFTER A LIFE CHANGING ACCIDENT, AND FINDING POSSIBILITY IN LIFES DARKEST MOMENTS IN A SPLIT SECOND, MARK BERRIDGE'S LIFE CAME CRASHING DOWN. HIS BICYCLE UNDERSTEERED THROUGH A CORNER, CATAPULTING HIM HEADFIRST INTO A STORMWATER DRAIN. A LARGE PIECE OF DISLODGE VERTEBRA COMPRESSED HIS SPINAL CORD, CAUSING DEVASTATING NERVE DAMAGE. ITS NOT ABOUT THE FALL -ITS ABOUT HOW YOU CHOOSE TO GET U...

Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min

11. Rebecca Pinkstone

Before the interview starts I wanted to give a teaser about what you are in for. I loved doing this interview. Today's guest is Rebecca Pinkstone - CEO of Bridge Housing - a Community Housing Provider in New South Wales, Australia that provides housing for people who are homeless or can no longer afford to live in the home they have. Too much of their income goes to housing and not enough to live. A special recognition to our soundtrack on our intro and outro sections of the podcast. The song is...

Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min

10. David Knoff

This week we have David Knoff, Author of the fantastic book 537 days of Winter. David had embarked on the adventure of a lifetime as station leader of Davis Research Station in Antarctica when the Covid 19 pandemic hit. After their ride home was canceled indefinitely, what was supposed to be a routine mission became a high pressure cauldron of uncertainty and anxiety that pushed David’s team to their mental limits. David’s story has a lot of similarities to those of all great leaders when they a...

Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min

9. Alex Greenwich MP (GO TO EPISODE 29 FOR COMPLETE REMASTERED INTERVIEW)

Alex Greenwich MP, Independent Member for Sydney, is a wonderful human being. After 12 years in the New South Wales State Parliament as an Independent Member he has achieved some amazing outcomes. Alex has some incredible credentials. - the Co Chair behind the Marriage Equality Act which eventuated in the act being passed into Legislation. - A driving force behind the legalising of Abortion in NSW 3 years ago - A driving force behind Reproductive Health Care Reform - A driving force behind havin...

Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min

8. Trina Jones

This is a story about leadership learned at a very early age, and the lessons learned are on display for everyone. Trina Jones is the CEO for Homelessness NSW and has held that role for nearly 6 months now. I worked with Trina several years ago now when she was the Manager for the Homelessness Unit for City of Sydney Council. Trina is one of the best leaders I have ever had the privilege of working with. She has an innate, ingrained ability to work with and influence others, who she has no autho...

Oct 30, 2022•59 min

7. Len Sicard

SPECIAL FAMILY ADDITION OF THE COURAGE TO LEAD WITH UNCLE LEN. In nearly all of our interviews so far our leaders have shared with us that they were inspired by a family member or relative to go down the leadership path they chose. The inspiration came from a grandparent, a parent or an aunt or uncle. Not every leader, but a high majority. The Sicard family has Uncle Len. He is due to celebrate his 100th birthday in early December 2022. Uncle Len has a story to be told. Rest assured Uncle Len, d...

Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min

6. Daniel Strickland

A former NSWPF officer for 6 years, who went on to become a Leader in Mission Beat and Mission Australia in both the City and Country. One of the best media presenters you will ever see who is a Voice for the Voiceless. He is now an elected Councillor in Goulburn City Council and a Funeral Director. In the middle of all this he is the principal organiser of the Goulburn Mens Walk where men walk in the cold environment of Goulburn every Tuesday at 6am to Walk, Talk and Support each other. An incr...

Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min

5. Peter Scott

I have been waiting to share this one with you. Peter Scott's story is incredible and one that really none of us have an idea of what his life and experiences would be truly like. Peter has over 35 years experience in leading specialist teams in complex and demanding environments. Joining the Royal Australian Navy as a 17 year old Midshipman in 1983, he rose over three decades to be the professional head of the Navy's elite: The Submarine Arm. During that journey, Peter survived and led others t...

Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min

4. Steve Van Zwieten

Steve’s story is riveting so here are some highlights. Steve is a husband, father, grandfather, Pastor, and mentor to many many people. He is also one of my closest friends. One of those people you can go to, if you are having one of your worst days ever, he is there for you. Steve has been and still is in the Security industry for decades. You may be asking how does a former high ranking Police Officer and a Managing of a Security Company become close friends. Steve is one of the most ethical p...

Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min

3. Erin Longbottom

Erin is the Team Leader for the St Vincents Hospital Homeless Health Team. An incredibly humble leader with enormous skills to lead people to make a difference and provide dignity for homeless people who need medical and other forms of support. A former ICU specialist nurse, decided to leave the high demanding environment to go onto the streets and provide support for the forgotten people sleeping rough on the streets of Sydney. A story about leading an award winning response during the Covid Pa...

Sep 13, 2022•52 min

2. Mick Willing

How does a boy from Dubbo join the NSW Police Force in 1990 and rise to the rank of Superintendent as the Commander of the Homicide Squad for 6 years, then the Assistant Commissioner of Counter Terrorism then lead the Recovery Strikeforce for the South Coast Fires in 2019/2020 after being asked to "Turbo Charge" the Recovery Strikeforce by Commissioner of Police Mick Fuller, on New Years Day. Mick Willing brought a level of leadership and coordination that had never been seen before for a level ...

Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min

1. Wayne Larden

Wayne Larden - Managing Director of Pont 3 the company that has the rights to the Sydney Marathon. How does a boy from Mount Druitt end up with the rights to the Sydney Marathon from 2005, turning it into a world class event that is being short listed as a World Marathon rated marathon at the same level as the London, New York, Boston and Tokyo Marathon Events. A true example of leadership, attracting and working with the best people, and maintaining relationships across govt and community.

Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min

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