Culture in the Balance: What We Lose When We Stop Listening

Welcome to Episode 4 of Stories Untold.Annabelle Herd has shaped Australian culture from both the screen and the stage, with decades in media and now as CEO of ARIA. She’s a leader who believes that empathy is power, that soft skills aren’t weak, and that culture needs more than applause - it needs protection.In this episode, she shares what she’s learned from a life in leadership, the expectations she’s shed, and why influence starts with how you make people feel.• Why local culture matters, and what happens if we let it fade• The truth about how your mindset shifts with experience• Why credentials don’t define leadership, and vulnerability does• Why gender equality in the workplace is still a work in progress, and what real progress looks like• The joy of discovering new music (no matter your age)If you've ever questioned what leadership could look like with more heart, this one’s for you.