First Nations Leadership with Rachelle Towart, founder of Pipeline Talent and DreamJobs

n this new episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew yarns with Rachelle Towart, founder of Pipeline Talent and DreamJobs, and a leading voice in Aboriginal executive recruitment, leadership, and culturally safe workforce development.Rachelle shares powerful insights into what can go wrong in recruitment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, why merit is too often defined through narrow systems not built for mob, and how cultural authority, community leadership, and lived experience must be recognised as real leadership capability. She speaks about the importance of value alignment, authentic negotiation, storytelling as strength, and the need for organisations to move beyond tokenism and create workplaces where Aboriginal people can show up fully and thrive.This episode is for listeners interested in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, employment equity, culturally safe recruitment, and the power of respectful negotiation to create better outcomes for people, organisations, and community.Thanks 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.