Transformational Leadership Interview Series
The Transformational Leadership Interview Series gives you the chance to access some of the Asia Pacific's top leaders. You'll hear from leaders from all walks of life - business, community, the arts and sport - and find out what leadership means to them, their biggest leadership lessons, how they develop the leaders around them and how they remain energised despite the enormous pressures that go hand in hand with leading.
Andrew Reeves, Managing Director, Lion Nathan
Our first interview in this series is with Managing Director of alcoholic beverage giant Lion Nathan, Andrew Reeves. You'll hear Andrew talk about:
- His rise to the top in a competitive FMCG industry.- What challenges he's faced along the way (and how he's overcome these)
- How he maintains a decent work/life balance despite the pressures of his role
- How he intends to lead his organisation (and himself) through the new "economic reality".
Click the link below to begin downloading the interview:
Andrew Reeves Interview - Transformational Leadership Interview Series - (25908KB)
Mark Milliner, Group Executive, Suncorp Commercial Insurance
In this interview you'll hear Mark - in his authentic and laid back style - talk you through:
- His role in leading Suncorp through several high profile mergers.
- The importance of open and authentic communication within organisations.
- His tips on building a successful team.
Click the link below to begin downloading the interview:
Mark Milliner Interview - Transformational Leadership Interview Series - (25768KB)
Kerrie Field, General Manager - Human Resources, St Vincent's and Mater Health
There are some industries where leadership decisions have a very real impact on people lives. The healthcare industry is certainly one of them.
In this interview we take a step back from the 'corporate world' and hear from Kerrie Field who heads up the Human Resources department at St Vincent's and Mater Health, Australia's largest non-government, not-for-profit healthcare provider.
In this interview Kerrie talks about:
- Winning the 2008 'Human Resources Leader of the Year' Award for 2008
- The challenges of leading in the healthcare system and how she made the transition from vastly different industries.
- Why we need to distinguish between coaching and mentoring.
- The impact of employer branding on organisational culture.
Click the link below to begin downloading the interview:
Kerrie Field Interview - (49043KB)
Louise Baxter, CEO - Starlight Children's Foundation
For seriously ill children and their families The Starlight Children’s Foundation is an absolute blessing. Over the past 20 years this incredible organisation has delivered a range of programmes designed to brighten the lives of sick kids, distracting them from the pain, loneliness and isolation that can come with illness and hospitalisation.
With over 600,000 child admissions made to hospitals across Australia each year, Louise Baxter and her team have the challenging Vision of reaching each and every one of them to help brighten their lives – if only for a while (currently Starlight is only able to reach one in three children). Talk about an inspiring Vision!
In this interview you will hear Louise talk about:
- Why leaders are the “guardians of the Vision”
- Connecting (and reconnecting) everyone in the organisation to the Vision
- The challenges of keeping the passion alive when faced with the realities of childhood illness
- How you can help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Click on the link below to listen to the interview:
Louise Baxter Interview - (31746KB)
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Upcoming Interviews
We're in the middle of interviewing more leaders for the Transformational Leadership Interview Series
Keep an eye on this page for updates.
If you've got any suggestions as to who you would like us to interview then please get in contact with us.
