Episode 8, A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty “If we want to shape the future, we need to be willing to lose a little skin in the game.” In the final episode of A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty, Dr Peter Collins is joined by Rob Scott, CEO of Wesfarmers and former Olympian, to explore […]
By Sarah Jenkins, Menzies Leadership Foundation Flattening the hierarchy is easy. Rebuilding the connective layer of leadership is the true test of resilience in 2025. Leadership is often imagined as a pyramid: vision at the top, action at the base, and a critical middle layer translating between the two. But in 2025, that middle is
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At the heart of leadership lies the power of lived experience. In Trading Desks for Campfires, Frances Mayall, Head of Marketing and Communication at Good Return, reflects on her journey to the Dampier Peninsula to witness the Maganda Makers program in action. What she discovered was far more than a field trip — it was
Episode 7, A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty “The future is a choice. And it’s ours to make — if we lead with science, courage and care.” In this episode of A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty, Dr Peter Collins is joined by Dr Megan Clark AC — trailblazing scientist, university chancellor, and Space Agent
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing with unprecedented speed, moving from theoretical promise to everyday reality in our courts, businesses, and communities. Its impact will be profound, not only in how we work and live, but in how we understand truth, fairness, and human dignity. The critical question before us is not what AI can do,
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School leaders today are navigating an environment more complex than ever before. In classrooms and communities across Australia, the challenges are mounting: Rising student disengagement and absenteeism. Deepening inequities in access to resources and outcomes. Growing pressure on teachers, with recruitment and retention crises. The demands of digital transformation and AI reshaping learning. The broader
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By Sarah Jenkins, Menzies Leadership Foundation In a grievance age, leaders are not remembered for the volume of their messages, but for the fairness of their actions. Walk into almost any public forum in 2025, a town hall meeting in regional Australia, a corporate all-staff briefing, a climate rally, or even a school assembly and
Episode 6, A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty What does it mean to lead for the greater good in an industry under constant scrutiny — and where the stakes are life and death? In this episode of A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty, Dr Peter Collins is joined by Linda Mellors, CEO of Regis Aged
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Across the Kimberley, Indigenous women are not just starting businesses — they are reshaping what economic development means for Australia. These ventures aren’t built in boardrooms. They are born from cultural knowledge, lived experience, and a deep commitment to Country and community. But while these women lead from the front, the systems designed to support
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Episode 5, A Purposeful Edge: Leading in Uncertainty When communities are divided and trust is eroded, leadership must do more than manage — it must heal.In this episode of A Purposeful Edge, Dr Peter Collins speaks with Paris Aristotle AO, CEO of Foundation House, to explore the difficult but vital work of rebuilding social cohesion
Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity.
Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.
