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Celebrating 2026 QLD International Women's Day #leadthechange Four trailblazing women, a pioneering breast cancer surgeon, a veteran board director, a grassroots community advocate, and a young mining leader share honest, powerful stories about leadership, resilience and equity in Queensland and beyond. Recorded for International Women's Day 2026. In this candid panel discussion, our speakers unpack what it really takes to lead, innovate and advocate as women across healthcare, community services, mining and the boardroom, from breaking new ground in regional medicine to confronting unconscious bias on the front line. 1. Dr Emilia Dauway MD — Breast cancer surgeon and surgical oncologist who emigrated from the US to central Queensland and became the first in Australia to adopt the non-radioactive MagSeed procedure, replacing decades-old hook-wire localisation. 2. Jean McRuvie — Experienced board director in healthcare and community services, clinical governance expert and tireless champion for rural and regional Australia. 3. Yasmin Khan— First-generation migrant, lifelong community advocate and founder of a domestic abuse service she has run, unfunded, for 15 years. 4. Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths — Engineer and business-improvement leader in mining, and the first female supervisor in a workshop of 600+ men. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE Women in leadership • breaking barriers in male-dominated industries • unconscious bias • clinical governance • rural and regional healthcare • medical innovation • domestic violence advocacy • board membership and careers • work-life balance • ageism • quiet leadership • diversity and inclusion. -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

She's a social worker. She knows the system inside out. And she's still struggling to get care for her own daughter. In this episode, we sit down with Sharon, an advocate, sector leader, and mother of Amber, who lives with intellectual disability, psychosis, mitochondrial disease, and vision loss. Sharon pulls back the curtain on what Australia's care system really looks like from the inside — and what it means for every family navigating it alone. "I'm a social worker. I've worked across aged care, youth, and different systems. I understand how it all works, and I'm struggling. So how would your average person even start to navigate it?" 📢 If this episode resonated with you: 👍 Like this video to help more families find it 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

"Science should supersede politics — all the time, every time." Jonathan Fisher, Cauldron Energy, has spent his career across the full radioactive spectrum, from nuclear energy in the UK, to approving and building Western Australia's radioactive waste repository (the Tellus Sandy Ridge facility), to now fighting to lift the uranium mining ban in WA. In this episode, Jonathan gives one of the most honest, clear-eyed breakdowns of Australia's energy crisis you'll hear anywhere — no ideology, no spin, just science and economics. What you'll learn in this episode: → Why Sydneysiders are being told not to run dishwashers at night in 2024 → How Snowy Hydro 2.0 blew from $2.5 billion to $14 billion and what that reveals about the nuclear debate → Why Microsoft committed $20 billion to restart Three Mile Island (and what it means for Australia) → Why AI is spiking global energy demand for the first time in 30 years → Germany's "greatest strategic mistake" and why Australia may be repeating it → Why did Taiwan hold a nuclear referendum just 10 months after shutting its last reactor → The truth about rooftop solar and how a well-meaning 20-year-old policy is now breaking the grid → What Jonathan would do as Energy Minister with a guaranteed three-term mandate → Why nuclear energy is now the only bipartisan issue in US politics → The real reason your power bill keeps rising, and it's not what the media tells you This is the long-form energy conversation Australia desperately needs. 🎙 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the talking points. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

MP Warren Kirby doesn't sound like a politician — because he didn't start as one. He grew up in Blacktown. Four generations of his family attended the same school. He watched a 300-student community explode past 1,000 — with no new parks, no new schools, and no plan to build them. So he stopped shouting from the outside and got himself a seat on the inside. 🎙 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the talking points. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

What does it take to give every child an equal shot at life? Doug Taylor started his career working on the inner-city streets of Sydney with homeless people sleeping rough. Today, he leads The Smith Family — one of Australia's oldest and most impactful not-for-profit organisations — and is using AI to close a A generational education gap that has persisted for decades. In this episode, we go deep into the real face of poverty in Australia, what it takes to lead with purpose, and why the The future of education may depend on technology, most people haven't heard of it yet. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

In this deeply thoughtful episode, we sit down with Australian Senator Varun Ghosh to trace his journey from a child of immigrants moving across Australia to a commercial barrister and a powerful voice in federal politics. Stepping away from standard political talking points, Varun delivers a masterclass on how philosophical frameworks like John Rawls' "veil of ignorance" can practically build a fairer society. We pull back the curtain on the actual drivers of long-term economic prosperity, the hidden structural pressures inside modern classrooms, and the urgent bipartisan need to safeguard our collective attention spans from addictive algorithms. In this episode, we explore: -The Advocacy Playbook: Why relentless preparation beats theatrical courtroom theatrics every single time. -The Architecture of Fairness: Breaking down the center-left philosophy built on accessible public education, secure wages, and a non-negotiable healthcare system. -The Reality of "Mission Creep": Why standardized scores are dropping and how we are overloading our teaching workforce. -The Limits of Free Speech: Drawing the hard line between robust democratic debate and inciting modern harm. -The Technological Crisis: How generative AI tools and 15-second video feeds are fundamentally degrading human empathy and critical thinking. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

This is a must-watch conversation for anyone interested in Australia’s economy, cost of living, public policy, housing, AI, education, politics, and the future of work. In this powerful conversation, Scientia Professor Richard Holden explains why everyday Australians should care about economics and how public policy shapes almost every part of our lives. From the housing affordability crisis to the future of work, AI, education, labour markets, defence spending, tax policy, and the attention economy, this episode explores the big questions Australia cannot afford to ignore. We discuss why housing has become so unaffordable, whether AI will replace entry-level jobs, how young people can prepare for the future labour market, why education outcomes matter for the next 50 years, and how social media is changing our attention spans. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: Economics for everyday people Australia’s housing affordability crisis AI and the future of work Entry-level jobs and young workers Education, skills, and human capital Tax policy and public policy Defence spending and economic priorities Social media, attention span, and podcasts Australia’s economic future --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

I thought my life was a movie to survive the trauma." Danielle shares the harrowing reality of domestic violence, psychological "flight mode," and the unthinkable choice to lose her son to save his life. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Danielle, a survivor of extreme domestic violence who shares a story that challenges everything we know about the human will to survive. From living under a strict "slave schedule" to the moment she realised her own face was a trigger for her son’s PTSD, Danielle’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and the complex reality of breaking generational trauma. We explore: -The Neuroscience of Survival: How Danielle’s brain convinced her the world was "fake" (Dissociation) just to keep her alive. -The Failure of the System: Why child protection services struggle to support the most vulnerable when they turn 18. -The Long Road to Reconciliation: The moment a letter in a mailbox brought a "dead" relationship back to life. -Redefining Love: Learning to accept a healthy relationship after a lifetime of abuse. --------------------------------- Disclaimer:- Viewer and listener discretion is advised. This content is not intended to glorify or promote harmful behaviour. It reflects personal lived experiences and does not necessarily represent the views of the host, platform, or any affiliated organisations. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed, support is available. In Australia, you can contact: Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 1800RESPECT (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) – 1800 737 732 Please take care while engaging with this content. QLD International Women's Day - Parliamentary Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qld-international-womens-day-parliamentary-breakfast-event-tickets-1458991194939?aff=oddtdtcreator National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-child-family-safety-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1964610685446?aff=oddtdtcreator National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

"We are at war with cybercriminals, and the time to breach is moving at the speed of light." In this powerful conversation, Doug Hammond reveals why the future of leadership isn't about code—it's about "holding the hand instead of the pen." Doug Hammond has managed cybersecurity for the biggest banks and most vulnerable charities. Today, he pulls back the curtain on the "Shadow AI" revolution, the mental health crisis in tech, and how he’s leading 13,000 people through a digital transformation that prioritises the heart over the hardware. Whether you’re a CEO, a tech enthusiast, or someone worried about their job in an AI world, this episode is a masterclass in modern leadership. In a world obsessed with efficiency, how do we protect the most vulnerable? Doug Hammond discusses the intersection of Sovereign AI, Identity Management, and Human-Centric Leadership. He explains how his organisation, Uniting, uses "Buddy" (a digital assistant) to save thousands of hours—not to cut staff, but to give them back the time to be human. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-child-family-safety-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1964610685446?aff=oddtdtcreator National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C #ai #cybersecurity #leadership #digitaltransformation #futureofwork #podcast #tech 🔍 Related Keywords AI Governance, Cybersecurity, Human-Centric Leadership, Digital Transformation, Shadow AI, Identity management, care minutes, technical counselor, change management, sovereign AI.

What does it actually take to build a successful business in regional Australia? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Lowen, CEO of Wheatbelt Business Network, to uncover the raw and often overlooked reality of entrepreneurship outside the city limits. From his early days walking 10km every morning at age 17 just to get to work, to navigating the "burn and churn" of corporate leadership, Peter’s journey is a masterclass in grit, dedication, and the power of local community. We dive deep into the systemic issues threatening our regions: the "hidden" housing crisis where teachers are forced to live in caravans, the paralysing impact of payroll tax on small businesses, and the terrifying question—what happens to our food supply if the trucks stop running? --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-child-family-safety-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1964610685446?aff=oddtdtcreator National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C #leadership #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #australia #podcast #regionalgrowth #housingcrisis #networking 🔍 Related Keywords Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Wheatbelt, Regional Australia, Business Growth, Dedication, Housing Crisis, Supply Chain, Advocacy, Networking.