Future Women Leadership Series

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100

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Aug 2026

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About the show

Leadership takes courage and resilience. Host and founder of Future Women, Helen McCabe shares insights from some of the most influential women on the sometimes complex challenges faced by women on the path to senior leadership. Leadership thought-leaders will inform and at times challenge your thinking on what it means to be leader and advise you on how to build respect and loyalty from your team members. Future Women is a club for women to connect, learn and lead. To find out more go to futurewomen.com

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August 28, 202617 min

Summit special: Your AI questions answered part 2

In this second part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital and cybersecurity expert Alastair MacGibbon. They answer live audience questions about AI and how it's changing work, parenting and leadership at lightning speed. Check out our first Summit episode on AI here . Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 20, 202627 min

Anne-Louise Sarks' guide to leading with vulnerability

Can leaders be both vulnerable and tough? Anne-Louise Sarks holds one of the rarest leadership positions in Australian performing arts. She’s the sole Artistic Director and CEO of the Melbourne Theatre Company, responsible for both the creative vision and full operational running of the organisation. She’s also the first solo female Artistic Director in the company’s 73 year history. In this episode, she speaks with executive producer Odessa Blain about drive, toughness and how to lead with vulnerability. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on clashing team members. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com . Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 202643 min

Therese Frangie on how to tame your leadership ego

What are the signs your ego is getting out of hand? Therese Frangie is the CEO of Oporto. She's climbed the FMCG ladder, working for big brands including KFC and Mad Mex. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about leadership ego, Gen Z and seeking out feedback. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on performance reviews. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com . Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 202634 min

Malini Raj on saying no and setting limits

Malini Raj is the executive director of the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance. She came to this position after holding senior leadership roles at the Commonwealth Bank. In this episode, she speaks with Helen McCabe about delegation, overcommitment and the thorny topic of so-called ‘diversity hires’. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on performance reviews. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com . Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 202628 min

Summit special: Your AI questions answered

Ever wished you could hand off the daily question of "What’s for dinner?" to a custom AI agent? In this live recording from the FW Leadership Summit, journalist Leila McKinnon leads a discussion on how AI is changing our daily lives - from the mental load to high-stakes executive decision-making. You’ll hear from The Productivity Commissions' Dr Angela Jackson, tech executive Rowena Westphalen, NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM and more. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 22, 20268 min

Summit special: Astrid Edwards on how she stopped trying to do it all

This one is for all the perfectionists out there... Astrid Edwards is a Senior Director of Business Development at FW. In a speech delivered to the FW Leadership Summit earlier this year, Astrid reflected on a near death experience, and how it forced her to finally start accepting that ‘near enough really is good enough’. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 202628 min

Dr Ginni Mansberg's top health tips for leaders

You've probably heard of Dr Ginni Mansberg. She's a Sydney-based GP, bestselling author and leading voice in women’s health. Perhaps best known as the ‘Sunrise GP’ on Channel 7, Dr Ginni is also an entrepreneur and the founder of ESK Skincare. She's also just released a new book, The Women’s Longevity Handbook . It’s a practical, science-based guide for midlife women. In this episode, Dr Ginni shared actionable health tips to help mid-career women maximise their leadership performance. She also talks about AI, managing Gen Z and her partnership with a Hollywood icon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 202625 min

Dr Niki Vincent on how to drive greater gender equality

How can leaders drive structural systems change, particularly when tackling huge issues such as gender equality? Dr Niki Vincent is Victoria's gender equality regulator. She is the state's first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner and leads the rollout of the Gender Equality Act. In this episode, she speaks to FW Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi about gender equality, systems change and how she ended up dating a former Playboy editor. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 202625 min

Todd Greenberg's decision-making matrix

What is a fast, effective way to make complex leadership decisions? Todd Greenberg is one of Australia's most accomplished sports executives. Today he is the CEO of Cricket Australia. He has also led the Australian Cricketers' Association and was CEO of the NRL. In this episode he speaks to FW Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 24, 202639 min

Dr Sue Keay on leading in the AI era

What are the big challenges facing leaders with the rapid rise of AI? Dr Sue Keay is an expert in AI, robotics and automation. In this episode, she speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how she uses her expertise to advocate for change. The pair also discuss humanoid robots, the 80/10/10 rule and being a stickybeak. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering your leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on firm feedback. If you have any leadership dilemmas, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com . Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.