Lifting the Lid on Engagement
by Michelle Weston
Lifting the Lid is a community engagement podcast co-hosted by Michelle Weston of Dome Engagement and Max Hardy of Max Hardy Consulting. With over 50 years of combined experience in stakeholder engagement, deliberative democracy, and facilitation across Australia, Michelle and Max lift the lid on all things community engagement, exploring the real-world challenges, emerging trends, and practical wisdom that practitioners need to navigate this evolving field. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners, digging into the topics that matter most.
Episodes
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Episode 5 - Lifting the lid on Rethinking Social Licence: Trust, Fear & Data Centres with Dr Nick Fleming
Rethinking Social Licence with Dr Nick Fleming Why do technically sound projects still face fierce community opposition? And why do organisations keep making the same mistakes? In this episode of Lifting the Lid, Michelle Weston and Max Hardy are joined by Dr Nick Fleming for a conversation about...
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Episode 4 - Lifting the lid on the masks we wear - satire, burnout and what lies beneath with Isabella GiaVulva
Episode 4 | Show Notes In this episode Michelle and Max are joined by Isabella GiaVulva, self-described community engagement drag queen, participation consultant extraordinaire, and the performer behind the hit conference show Off Leash. Through comedy, music and satire, Isabella holds a mirror…
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Episode 3 - Lifting the Lid on Magical Moments, Global Impact and Legacy with Becky Hirst
Lifting the Lid on Magical Moments, Global Impact and Legacy - with Becky Hirst In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Max Hardy and Michelle Weston sit down with Becky Hirst - founder of HeyEngage, author, podcaster, keynote speaker and one of the most recognised voices in community...
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Episode 2 - Lifting the lid on a leap of faith with Max Hardy and Michelle Weston
In this engaging conversation, Max Hardy and Michelle Weston explore the complexities of community engagement, emphasising the importance of a leap of faith, agility, and shared responsibility in navigating unpredictable processes. They share real-world stories, practical tips, and insights to…
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Episode 1 - Lifting the Lid on Transitions with Liz Weaver
In this first ‘Lifting the Lid’ podcast episode hosted by Michelle Weston and Max Hardy – Liz Weaver discusses her extensive experience with transitions in both personal and professional contexts, particularly through her work with the Tamarack Institute. The discussion explores Liz's fantastic…
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About this show
Lifting the Lid is a community engagement podcast co-hosted by Michelle Weston of Dome Engagement and Max Hardy of Max Hardy Consulting. With over 50 years of combined experience in stakeholder engagement, deliberative democracy, and facilitation across Australia, Michelle and Max lift the lid on all things community engagement, exploring the real-world challenges, emerging trends, and practical wisdom that practitioners need to navigate this evolving field. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners, digging into the topics that matter most.
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