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THE COURAGE TO LEAD INTERVIEW SERIES
by ALLAN SICARD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, MC, LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT AND FACILITATOR, PODCAST HOST AND AUTHOR FOR LEADERS WHO EMPOWER OTHERS TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN DO THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST.
Episodes
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102. TRINA JONES
What happens when you are appointed to a leadership role that has never existed before? For Trina Jones, becoming the first NSW Rental Commissioner meant stepping into uncharted territory — charged with helping regulate Australia’s largest rental market, covering around two million renters and…
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101. JODI RADMORE
What happens when everything you have learned about leadership over four decades is tested — not once, but twice? Detective Superintendent Jodie Radmore is Commander of Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command in Sydney. Her command was at the centre of the response to both the Bondi Junction mass...
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100.STEVEN PEARCE
Episode 100 — Do the Right Thing in the Right Moment | Steven Pearce AFSM For the 100th episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard welcomes someone he has been trying to get onto the podcast since Episode 1 — Steven Pearce AFSM, CEO of Surf Life Saving NSW. And the wait was…
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99. BRETT SIMPSON
What happens when everything you have learned about leadership is tested in minutes? Brett Simpson has experienced that reality twice. A senior NSW Ambulance leader at Paddington and President of the Australian Paramedics Association NSW, Brett was the first paramedic and initial ambulance...
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98. JOHN FOONG
In Episode 98 of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, John Foong returns to share practical lessons from leadership roles at Google, Uber and Domain. John explains why leadership is a skill built through Theory, Practice and Feedback, and why every employee should be treated as a volunteer with...
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97. REBECCA PINKSTONE
Rebecca Pinkstone returns for her third appearance on The Courage to Lead Interview Series. From beginning her career as a youth worker in Western Sydney to becoming CEO of Homes New South Wales, Rebecca Pinkstone has built her leadership on deep experience, strong relationships and a genuine...
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96. BOB HERRING
This week on The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard sits down with one of Manly's quiet legends. At 82 years of age, Bob Herring still swims almost every day in the waters he has called home since childhood. A lifelong surfer, surf lifesaver, rugby player, coach, mentor and former...
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95. LANA BOLAND
Police officer. Survivor. Author. Advocate. Lana Boland author of Aftershot, joins The Courage to Lead for one of the most honest and deeply personal conversations ever recorded on the podcast. Lana speaks openly about childhood trauma, policing, PTSD, leadership, ADHD, organisational culture and...
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94. PETER COOK
In one of the most personal episodes ever recorded on The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard sits down with his father-in-law, Peter Cook, a man who has lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, friendship, sport, success, hardship, addiction, recovery and service to others....
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93. SCOTT HORWOOD
In this powerful episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard sits down with former NSW Police Sergeant and current Principal Investigator with the NSW Rural Fire Service, Scott Horwood. Just weeks after undergoing major brain surgery to remove a large tumour, Scott shares his...
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92. MIKE WASSING
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Mike Wassing, Commissioner of the NSW State Emergency Service. Mike leads an organisation of more than 11,100 volunteers across 262 units, supported by over 600 staff, with responsibility for floods, storms and...
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91. MARK LAYSON
In this deeply reflective episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Reverend Dr Mark Layson — researcher, disaster recovery chaplain, former NSW Police officer, Anglican pastor and author of The Unexpected Poison: Betrayal and Moral Injury in Your Workplace. Mark...
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90. ALEX GREENWICH MP
In this compelling episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard sits down with returning guest Alex Greenwich MP to explore leadership under pressure. Alex shares his deeply personal journey over the past three years, including the impact of public attacks, mental health...
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89. ROB ROGERS
In this episode of The Courage to Lead, Allan Sicard sits down with former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers. Rob reflects on 45 years of service, including leading through Australia’s most devastating bushfire season. He shares insights into crisis leadership, organisational...
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88. KATE BAKER
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with former NSW Police sergeant Kate Baker, founder of The Kind Rebellion and author of Staying Kind in an Unkind World. Kate shares her journey from hospitality to policing, her mission to improve relationships between...
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87. KYLEE DENNIS
In this powerful episode of the Courage to Lead interview series, Allan Sicard speaks with Kylee Dennis, Director of Two Face Investigations, forensic romance scam investigator, author, and winner of Micro Business of the Year 2025 at the Women Changing the World Awards in London. Kylee shares…
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86. AMANDA DAVIES
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Professor Amanda Davies, PhD — currently based in Dubai, leading research acceleration with Dubai Police and supporting policing curriculum at their academy. Amanda shares how a single opportunity (sparked by...
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85. BEN PRONK
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Ben Pronk DSC — former Commanding Officer of the Australian SAS, co-author of The Resilient Shield, and co-host of the Unforgiving 60 podcast. Ben shares his earliest experience of leadership (surprisingly, in…
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84. ANTHONY BURKE
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Professor Anthony Burke—architect, educator, broadcaster and TV presenter—about leadership, purpose, and human connection. Anthony shares his philosophy of “leading from the middle,” lessons from studying at…
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83. DEB WALLACE APM
In this deeply powerful episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Deborah Wallace APM — one of Australia’s most respected policing leaders. From frontline policing to organised crime, from tragedy to reform, Deb shares extraordinary insights on leadership…
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82. DEBBIE LEE
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard speaks with Debbie Lee, owner and publisher of Ginninderra Press and Festival Director of Melbourne Jewish Book Week. From her childhood instinct to protect the kid being left out, to her early days as a book rep, to inheriting...
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81. MATT LAHOOD
In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, I sit down with Matt LaHood, founder and real estate CEO of The Agency. Matt shares how his leadership was shaped by his parents — a father who brought thongs to Australia and a mother who backed him to take courageous risks — and by giants...
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80. MICHELLE HUNTINGTON
Captain Michelle Huntington — pilot, author of Lady MacGyver, and breast-cancer survivor — shares how curiosity, preparation, and mentoring forged her leadership. From conquering air-sickness by teaching the lesson to ferrying a Beechcraft across the Pacific with a 750-kg fuel bladder and a...
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79. HUGH BRASHER
The Humanity of Hugh Brasher: Leading the World’s Greatest Marathon with Heart In this episode, on The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Hugh Brasher — CEO of the TCS London Marathon — shares his deeply human approach to leadership. From growing up as the son of Olympic and tennis champions to...
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78. ALLY KELLY
In this powerful episode of The Courage to Lead, Allan Sicard sits down with Ally Kelly, Founder and CEO of MindBlank, to explore how early intervention and prevention can transform mental health outcomes. Ally shares her personal journey from carer to changemaker and explains how MindBlank’s...
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77. GARY GROVES
From a shy 14-year-old questioning how newspapers were delivered to leading Australia’s largest digital youth mental health platform, Gary Groves’ story is a masterclass in courage, curiosity, and compassion. In this episode, Gary reveals how vulnerability became his greatest strength —...
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76. GILLIAN WHAN OAM
The Courage to Lead: From Ten Pound Pom to Triple G — The Extraordinary Life of Gillian Whan OAM In this warm and inspiring episode, Allan Sicard sits down with Gillian Whan OAM — nurse, migrant, political campaigner, radio announcer, theatre stage manager, historian, grandmother, and...
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75. ERIN LONGBOTTOM
Leading with Empathy, Humanity, and Competence: Erin Longbottom on Healthcare for the Homeless. In this powerful episode of The Courage to Lead, Allan Sicard reconnects with Erin Longbottom, Nurse Unit Manager of the Homeless Health Service at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. Erin shares her...
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74. BELINDA HUGHES
“From Redfern to Reform: Belinda Hughes on Courageous, Compassionate Leadership” 📄 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, Allan Sicard sits down with Belinda Hughes—current Executive Director Legal for the Papua New Guinea Independent Commission…
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73. DANNY DOHERTY
A Life of Service and Leadership: Danny Doherty’s Courage to Lead In the latest Courage to Lead Interview Series, I spoke with recently retired Detective Superintendent Danny “Dasha” Doherty, whose remarkable 40-year career in the NSW Police culminated in commanding the Homicide Squad. Reflecting...
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72. BELINDA SINCLAIR
In this episode of The Courage to Lead, Belinda Sinclair, National Sales Director at Domain Australia, shares her journey of values-based leadership in a high-performance, highly competitive industry. From being promoted two weeks before maternity leave to leading with gratefulness, Belinda...
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71. BEN MILLINGTON
In this episode of The Courage to Lead, Deputy Commissioner Ben Millington shares his inspiring leadership journey from surf lifesaving as a teenager to leading operational coordination for NSW Rural Fire Service. Ben reflects on key lessons from policing in tough communities, coordinating crisis...
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70. JAMIE CALDWELL
🎙 Navigating Leadership in Crisis Situations: Jamie Caldwell’s Leadership Journey In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jamie Caldwell, Director of Energy Operations in New South Wales, to explore what it means to lead through complexity, uncertainty, and crisis. Jamie shares his insights…
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69. PROFESSOR PAULINE BOSS
This interview by Allan Sicard on The Courage to Lead Interview Series with Professor Pauline Boss, author of Loving Someone with Dementia, looks at what our futures will be like. 1 in 2 women, and 1 in 3 men over 85, in the western world will experience dementia. The scary part is that the…
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68. CORDELIA FINE
This interview by Allan Sicard on The Courage to Lead Interview Series explores what is really meant by Gender Equality with a true expert in the field Professor Cordelia Fine. This is the 2nd time Cordelia has been on our podcast(see Episode 36). She is described as a 'living legend' researcher…
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67. ANEACE HADDAD
This interview by Allan Sicard on The Courage to Lead Interview Series delivers a story with a twist on leadership. As we hit the golden age of 40 + we bring with us a level of wisdom and capabilities that we didn't possess when we were younger. This is the story of leadership from Aneace Haddad…
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66. MICHELLE O'KEEFFE
This interview by Allan Sicard on The Courage to Lead Interview Series delivers a story that we do not see that often. A CEO and a Company that genuinely puts their people first and from that building an amazing culture and a profitable business. This is the story of leadership from Michelle...
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65. PETER OVERTON
This interview by Allan Sicard on The Courage to Lead Interview Series delves into the captivating journey of renowned Australian journalist Peter Overton, exploring his path from school leadership to pivotal career moments like the Thredbo disaster, while emphasising the values of authenticity,...
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64. Wayne Larden
Wayne Larden is the Event Director of TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS - The 7th Abbott World Marathon Major. This interview by host Allan Sicard is the second interview with Wayne Larden on The Courage to Lead Interview Series, with the first interview over 3 years ago, before the Sydney...
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63. REBECCA MOULYNOX
**The Power of Leadership: Insights from Rebecca Moulynox** In today’s fast-paced corporate world, the essence of effective leadership is often overshadowed by metrics and bottom lines. However, Rebecca Moulynox, General Manager of Great Places to Work Australia and New Zealand, reminds us that...
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62. AMELIA ADAMS
In a recent episode of the Courage to Lead podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Amelia Adams, a senior reporter for 60 Minutes Australia. With years of experience covering high-stakes global events, Amelia’s career has been marked by a commitment to powerful storytelling, resilience…
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61. MARK COYNE
Mark Coyne, the former CEO and current Executive Director of Employees Mutuals Limited (EML). Mark’s journey from professional footballer to business leader Key Lessons and Insights: Leadership in Sports and Business: Mark’s first true experience of leadership came from his time as a professional...
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60. REIKA PHUNG
Some quotes from our interview with Reika Phung. We need more leaders like this in our workplaces, so everyone and that means everyone has a great place to work. "To be a strong leader, you've got to drive ego out of the equation as much as possible because the essence of leadership is that its...
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59. TANYA TAYLOR - MAYOR OF WILLOUGHBY
In this next episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, we talk to the newly elected Mayor of Willoughby Council, for her 2nd Term, Tanya Taylor Community Engagement in Queenstown, Tasmania Growing up in the small, isolated community of Queenstown, Tasmania, had a significant impact on...
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58. BREDA MCCAGUE
Key Takeaways with Breda McCague From Curious Girl to Trailblazing Leader: Breda’s journey began with a childhood curiosity about the military, leading her to become a leader in both the defence forces and the corporate world. Her story is a testament to the power of curiosity and determination....
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57. ISAIAH DAWE
This next episode of The Courage to Lead is truly special as I had the honour of interviewing Isaiah Dawe, the CEO of ID Know Yourself, a non-profit organisation dedicated to mentoring Aboriginal young people in and out of home care and the child protection system. Isaiah’s story is nothing short...
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56. JOHN FOONG
In the latest episode of the Courage to Lead Interview Series, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Foong, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director of Agent Experience at Domain Group. With an impressive background that includes roles as the Global Head of Account Management and…
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55. GEMMA ACTON
In the latest episode of "Courage to Lead", I had the pleasure of speaking with Gemma Felicity Acton, Director of News Operations for Seven West Media. Since taking on this role in June 2024, Gemma’s career has spanned both finance and media, giving her a rich perspective on leadership. Her…
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54. JANA PITTMAN
Welcome to "Courage to Lead," where we explore the power of resilience and leadership through compelling stories. In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have an extraordinary guest—Jana Pittman. From Olympic athlete to medical professional and devoted mother of six, Jana embodies the essence of...
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53. KYLEA TINK MP
Kylea attributes her first true experience of leadership to being the oldest of four children. Growing up in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, she was often expected to step up and help care for her siblings. This early responsibility instilled in her a sense of duty and the belief that...
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER, MC, LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT AND FACILITATOR, PODCAST HOST AND AUTHOR FOR LEADERS WHO EMPOWER OTHERS TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN DO THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST.
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