Leading with Purpose: CEO Nieves Murray on Change, Compassion, and Community

In this episode, Nieves Murray, CEO of Suicide Prevention Australia, joins Dr. Tony Pisani for an insightful conversation about leadership, equity, and personal transformation. From her early career in engineering to leading national suicide prevention strategy, Nieves brings a rich mix of personal stories, professional insights, and hard-earned wisdom.Key ThemesThe power of bilingual and bicultural identityLeadership lessons from aged care, finance, and suicide preventionChanging minds: how experience reshapes perspectiveBalancing data with lived experience in policy workGrief, care, and learning from family Nieves Murray: Nieves Murray is the CEO of Suicide Prevention Australia and has spent over 35 years in leadership roles across aged care, finance, and human services. Recognised as one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women, she is a champion of systems thinking, community voice, and inclusive policy.Dr. Tony Pisani: Dr. Tony Pisani is a professor, clinician, and founder of SafeSide Prevention, leading its mission to build safer, more connected military, health, education, and workplace communities. Resources and References National Policy Platform by Suicide Prevention AustraliaGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make The Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins