In our most recent On My Couch, we had a really insightful discussion with Lauren Carnegie exploring community leadership – the complexities, the opportunities and the benefits. We learn it’s never too early to start your community leadership journey, the benefits for commercial businesses and how there still might be the chance to join an orchestra, even for those of us whose musical prowess peaked in Year 7 with the Recorder!
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On My Couch Episode 36 – Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson is a strategic education and impact leader with more than 30 years’ experience across education, government and the not‑for‑profit sector. She has built her career leading large‑scale programs, organisational transformation and cross‑sector innovation, with a focus on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
On My Couch Episode 35 – Annie Smits & Bill Mithen
In this episode of On My Couch, Sue and I are joined by Annie Smits and Bill Mithen, Co-CEOs of Neighbourhood Economics. Together Annie & Bill are exploring how stronger communities can be built through place-based thinking, collaboration and a shared sense of purpose – they are re-thinking neighborhood economics as our current model is clearly not working for us all!
On My Couch Episode 34 – Edmond Krecsik
Edmond Krecsik from RK Commercial joined us recently for an engaging conversation about leadership, commercial property and the evolving retail landscape. Edmond shares his personal career journey, insights from working with retail and commercial assets, and his perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry today.
On My Couch Episode 33 – Claire Gemes
In this episode of On My Couch, Sue O’Malley and I sit down with Claire Gemes to explore her journey from accountant to luxury retreat owner and what it really takes to create a truly premium experience in a regional destination.