First Nations Leadership: The Power of Self-Determination | Gheran Yarraman Steel (Briggs)

In this episode of RTN, Matthew yarns with Gheran Yarraman Steel (Briggs), a Boonwurrung Traditional Owner, Senior Leader at RMIT University and President of the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Consortium (NATSIHEC). Together, they explore the role of education, governance and negotiation in creating meaningful change for First Nations communities. Rather than seeing universities as the source of Indigenous leadership, Gheran explains why education should strengthen, not replace culture, identity and self-determination. Gheran also shares his own remarkable journey, from leaving school after being told education wasn't for him to earning a Juris Doctor, completing an Executive MBA, and becoming one of Australia's leading voices in Indigenous higher education and governance. If you enjoy conversations about leadership, negotiation, governance, culture and creating meaningful change, this episode is for you. Connect with Gheran: • LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/gheransteel Connect with Matthew: • LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/matthew-karakoulakisMore RTN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtnegotiations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RTNegotiationsThanks for listening and until the next one, take care.OSS!Send in a question or comment via text. Support the RTN Podcast:If you find the podcast valuable and would like to support the work we’re doing  you can shout us a coffee. Every contribution helps us continue sharing important conversations around negotiation, community, leadership and resilience. Support is never required, but it is always deeply appreciatedDisclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 13YARN: 13 92 76 We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.