Melissa Banks on Sabbaticals, Industry Crises and Travel

Today’s guest on Global Horizons is one of the icons of Australian international education, and someone that I’ve learned an enormous amount from throughout my career, Melissa Banks. But there’s a specific reason I was really keen to get this episode published right now. Melissa and I sat down at the recent Australian International Education Conference where one of the pervasive topics of conversation amongst delegates was the upcoming caps on international students. As one of Australia’s leading international educators, and especially as someone who’s worked across a wide spectrum of the industry, I was fascinated to hear Melissa’s perspective. And what she told me was both surprising, but also classic Melissa Banks: wise, pragmatic, and opportunity-focused. I don’t want to spoil it with my clumsy description, so you’re just going to have to listen in! But amongst the wise reflections and priceless advice, there are some cracking stories that will make you smile, laugh and nod your head along. I’ll be honest here… sometimes when I record podcasts I don’t have time to go back and listen to the whole episode again (thank you to the Global Society legends who do our editing and proofing). But this is a conversation that I can’t wait to go back and listen to again and again. Whether you’re facing challenges in work or life, pondering your next career move, or considering a break, this conversation likely has the kernels of your answer, all wrapped up in goodness.   And with that, that’s enough from me – I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging, incredibly valuable conversation with Melissa Banks. This episode has been supported by the awesome team at Insider Studios. As a content nut, I'm a huge fan of their work - any team that can make storytelling look effortless across such a wide range of media has my respect! You can find them at https://www.insiderstudios.com.au/