Best Confronting Coronavirus Podcasts (2025)

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Confronting Bias in AI with Tracey Spicer 29:57

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3M ago29:57

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Today, we’re stepping into one of the most urgent conversations in tech right now: bias in artificial intelligence. Tracey Spicer AM is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, author, and longtime activist for gender equity. In this episode, she unpacks the unseen biases coded into the technologies we use every day—and what happens when we leave them u…

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The Future of Work and The Australian Lifestyle (Part 2) 14:40

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If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of this episode with renowned social demographer Bernard Salt, where he lays the groundwork for understanding the dynamics at play in our society. From the housing market to the care economy and labour force participation, Bernard explores the challenges and opportunities ahead, advoca…

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The Future of Work and The Australian Lifestyle with Bernard Salt 34:47

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Welcome to Season Six of Change Happens. This season, we're going to explore the forces shaping the future of work. From emerging trends to technological developments, we'll uncover what's changing and how we're adapting. Bernard Salt AM is a leading demographer and futurist who has spent decades analysing the forces shaping society. In this episod…

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Change Happens Season 6 - Coming Soon... 1:17

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A quarter of the way into this century, it’s the perfect time to step back, reflect, and consider what has changed—and what’s about to—across workplaces, industries, and our lives. This season, Jenelle McMaster—Deputy CEO and People & Culture Leader at EY—explores the forces shaping the future of work. From emerging trends to technological advancem…

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Change Happens with Prof. Andrew Wilks - episode 59 29:30

7M ago29:30

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"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience." In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK p…

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Change Happens with Alice Chun - episode 58 29:06

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"Light gives safety, light gives hope, and I can see why children see the magic in it." Alice Min Soo Chun is a humanitarian entrepreneur whose journey began with a simple yet profound idea: light can change lives. From creating origami-inspired solar lights to distributing them in disaster-stricken areas and war zones, Alice’s work has impacted vu…

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Change Happens with Dan Rosen - episode 57 30:05

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"The music industry was the canary in the coal mine for digital disruption. What happened to us is now happening to every other industry." Dan Rosen’s career has been a balancing act between law, music, and leadership. He started out living a "double life" as a lawyer by day and a musician by night. This unique combination of skills eventually led …

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Change Happens with Robert Pradolin - episode 56 30:22

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“We’ve all got a role to play, it's incrementally happening every single day, it’s being normalised. We have to draw the line and say, enough.” Sometimes, professional experience in one field leads to using those skills to make a difference. This has been the case for Robert Pradolin, who has taken his more than 40 years of experience in the proper…

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Making Little Soldiers for Christ: The Pierre Viret Learning Center 1:14:37

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The Pierre Viret Learning Center is a Christian education institution in Mexico. It is presently facing down a hostile Mexican Government. Justice in His Kingdom co-host Roger Oliver, who has been director of the Center for many years, will tell us the story of the school's confrontation with the humanist Mexican government. Also, Nathan Conkey, wh…

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Change Happens with Leisel Jones - episode 55 31:40

12M ago31:40

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“You think ‘Oh, I worked so hard for something I thought was going to change everything and it didn’t” Even Olympic gold loses its shine. What happens when everything you set out to achieve ends up feeling like a fleeting moment? Leisel Jones is an Australian icon and regarded as one of the world's greatest ever female swimmers. Now a published aut…

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106. In the Foothills of World War III 1:13:35

1y ago1:13:35

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What are the main geopolitical blocks being formed, and how are tensions generated between them? How is the international order unraveling towards multipolarity? Will the platform to dominate the globe be the world islands (Eurasia), world oceans, or the rimlands between world islands and oceans? Guest Interview with Rear Admiral Christopher Parry,…

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Change Happens with Prof. Dr Megan Davis - episode 54 25:41

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On today’s episode we explore what happens when change doesn’t happen. Professor Dr Megan Davis is a professor of constitutional law known for her work in creating the Uluru Statement from the Heart and advocating for the 2023 Voice referendum. As an international human rights lawyer, Scientia Professor, and academic, Megan discusses the lessons sh…

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Change Happens with Simon Crowe - episode 53 35:55

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“It was the most horrendous thing that's ever happened, it was really challenging, and unfortunately made me distrustful of people, which is just not my normal stance” Not many people can say they have built something out of nothing and have stayed true to their vision and purpose. Simon Crowe, the Founder and Managing Director of Grill’d, is on a …

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105. What is Driving Palestinian Resistance & Bid for Statehood? 1:07:00

1+ y ago1:07:00

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This episode considers whether Palestinian nationalism is driven by radical Islamism rather than territorial aspirations. Guest interview with Colonel (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman, former deputy director for foreign policy and international affairs at the National Security Council in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, and Vice President of the Jerusale…

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104. Challenges of Confronting Hamas & Engaging in Gaza 1:02:46

1+ y ago1:02:46

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This episode considers Israel’s strategic objectives in the fight against Hamas. What have been the unique features of the first phase of the Gaza conflict? Guest interview with Brigadier General (Ret.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former head of the Research Division at the Israel Defense Forces’ Intelligence Corps, as well as the Director General of the Mi…

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Change Happens with Simone Clarke - episode 52 39:01

1+ y ago39:01

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"What's the legacy we want to leave our kids? I don't want my kids to grow up in a world where women are abused and racism is just part of the DNA, absolutely not required, shouldn't be here, so how do we change it?" When it comes to the achievement of gender equality and the fight for human rights, the path to success requires big changes to happe…

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103. Is Israel Equipped to Form a Plan for Gaza the Day After? 1:10:35

1+ y ago1:10:35

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This episode considers how Israel’s lack of a strategic communications strategy impacts its ability to formulate a plan for Gaza the day after. Guest interview with Dr. Vera Michlin-Shapir is Visiting Research Fellow at the King's Centre for Strategic Communications was a former Research Fellow at Israeli Institute for National Security Studies, an…

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Change Happens with Ronni Kahn - episode 51 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

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“I have no idea why I was the person that chose to fix the problem of surplus food. But I was. And that is the blessing that I have received, and the gift that I have received.” Ronni Kahn AO, is a vibrant force of energy, exuding a warm honesty accompanied by her infectious and unavoidable smile. In this episode, Ronni shares with Jenelle McMaster…

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Change Happens with Mike Baird - episode 50 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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"24 hours of madness ensued, and at the end of that I found myself standing in the premier’s office and saying “my goodness, how did this happen” Mike Baird AO, former Premier of NSW and now CEO of HammondCare and Chair of Cricket Australia, shares insights into his personal journey and key moments of change with host Jenelle McMaster. This is an o…

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Sermons in Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah by R.J. Rushdoony 1:19:50

1+ y ago1:19:50

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This episode covers the newly released, posthumous book by R. J. Rushdoony “Sermons in Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah,” published by the Chalcedon Foundation. Rousas John Rushdoony (1916-2001) was a minister best known through his extensive literary output. His writings cover a broad spectrum of subjects because his belief was that every area of lif…

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Change Happens with Craig Tiley - episode 49 41:10

2y ago41:10

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Despite many obstacles in his path, Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, successfully lead his team to run two Australian Opens during the pandemic. In this episode of Change Happens with host Jenelle McMaster, Craig explains how it was an “opportunity to show people what is possible". Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader a…

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Change Happens with Dr Jemma Green - episode 48 26:18

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Dr Jemma Green has helped create one of the biggest innovation transformations to the energy market in years... “And lots of people would say, well, you can't do the Uberfication of electricity because it's different. And for me, it was like, well, it's not like you can't, but it takes something more. And maybe we're really naive in anticipating ac…

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Change Happens with Kirstin Ferguson - episode 47 33:37

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“I think I, as a leader, learned a lot about diversity and inclusion. And it's not enough as leaders to just say, I want diversity and hope it's going to follow unwittingly. And I think it's just, again, because of who I am, it was incredibly inclusive, so I had no barriers to entry. I celebrated every single woman equally. And as a result, that vi…

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Shaky Town: When the Wicked Seize a City 1:40:24

2y ago1:40:24

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Charles McIlhenny became the pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church in San Francisco when he and his wife, Donna, moved there in 1973. In 1978, the beginning of the events chronicled in their book, When the Wicked Seize a City, occurred. The McIlhennys lived in San Francisco for 28 more years after beginning proclaiming the Gospel to the civi…

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Change Happens with Dr Darren Burgess - episode 46 36:02

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“Can I do it? There was a massive amount of self-doubt when I took the job about a month later. The coach, Rafa Benitez, left … and took 18 staff with him. The whole department was gutted. There was me and an assistant coach to take the superstars through a training session … I was pitch side for Australia versus Serbia on Wednesday, arrived on Fri…

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102. The Geo Godfather Wars - Ukraine: The World After the War - Part 2 1:11:35

2+ y ago1:11:35

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Part II of the episode series, Ukraine: The World After the War, considers the current geopolitical landscape caused by the conflict and how it will look after the conflict has ended. Guest interview with Prof. Michael Clarke former Director General of RUSI, Specialist Advisor to the British Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, & Speciali…

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101. The Geo Godfather Wars - Ukraine: The World After the War - Part I 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

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Part one of a two part series, this episode focuses on a broad overview on how we got to this point with Ukraine, Russia’s invasion and its impact on you on an everyday level. Discussion points will focus on the Western resolve to aid the Ukraine, the undermining of a US led international system, the promotion of GCC neutrality, and Russian militar…

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100. The Geo Godfather Wars - Official Trailer 2:17

2+ y ago2:17

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Barak Seener, Leah Tedrow and guest experts offer an analytical approach to geopolitics enabling viewers to be ahead of the curve and effectively mitigate risk. In an age of disinformation and changing trade & business practices, companies as well as members of the public want to sift between real and ‘fake news’ and have a deeper understanding of …

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Holly Ransom 4:03

2+ y ago4:03

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “My 5ft tall grandmother Dorothy had inserted herself between Goliath and this poor girl on the checkout and said how dare you talk to that young woman like that, you apologise....... I said grandma that was so brave, and she said honey if you walk past it you tell the world it's OK." Holly Ransom is a globa…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Christine Nixon AO QPM 4:39

2+ y ago4:39

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “The woman making that statement had lost two kids at the fires, and I figured to myself she's lost her kids. You know she's lost other family and friends and what I've lost is a reputation, so I need to get over it. And I need to be able to be here supporting those people in the recovery of their communitie…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Hugh Van Cuylenburg 4:44

2+ y ago4:44

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. "I’m feeling pressure that I have to be okay ’cause I’m the “resilience guy” so if I’m not okay does that mean, you know, that I’m just a fraud?" In this Power Bite mini episode of the Change Happens podcast, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Founding Director and Facilitator of the Resilience Project, Hugh…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Sir John Kirwan 4:12

2+ y ago4:12

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “…somewhere along the way people said don't take your real self to work..... The future for leadership is actually being way more authentic and bringing your real self to work.” In this Power Bite mini-episode of the Change Happens Podcast, host Jenelle McMaster and JK delve into a combined conversation that…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition Dr Bronwyn King AO 3:22

2+ y ago3:22

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. "...maybe more than a thousand of my patients had either died or suffered absolutely terribly as a result of tobacco, and then there I am finding out that my own money invests in the companies that make the products that are killing them." In this Power Bite edition of the Change Happens podcast, Founder and…

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Change Happens with Simon Griffiths - episode 45 1:01:58

3y ago1:01:58

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“We had a different view of what the world should look like, and no one was building it….. we had this deep fire in our belly, this stubbornness to will that world into existence…. that has showed that there’s a different way to do capitalism." Simon Griffiths is the Co-Founder & CEO at Who Gives A Crap. If that’s not enough to get you interested i…

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The Responsibility of Bearing God's Image: The Covid-19 Vaccines & Informed Consent 1:33:23

3y ago1:33:23

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"Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device." Acts 17:29 During this episode of Justice In His Kingdom, we interview John Allison who is a retired attorney who now mentors other attorneys in the practice of law. With the advent of the C…

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Change Happens with Naomi Steer - episode 44 50:54

3y ago50:54

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“Whenever I speak to refugees the three things that they would say are priorities are.… Number one security, once you’ve achieved that, it’s education…the stepping stone and something you can not take away, you can lose everything else but you can hold on to your education, and the third thing, is to have proper livelihoods and income so you can su…

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Change Happens with Sir John Kirwan - episode 43 50:46

3y ago50:46

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“…somewhere along the way people said don't take your real self to work.... I don't think that's the future for leadership. The future for leadership is actually being way more authentic.” Sir John Kirwan, better known as JK, is a former All Black and 1987 Rugby World Cup winner. He became a “Sir” in 2012, recognised not only for his international …

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Change Happens with Dr Andrew White - Episode 42 49:30

3y ago49:30

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“I don’t think there has ever been in recent history a greater need for change and when you look at the big challenges facing companies…….. and therefore the pressure that leaders are under… if we can demystify how do we bring about transformation….. we can really serve the world.” In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined …

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Change Happens with David Thodey - Episode 41 56:04

3y ago56:04

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“I deeply deeply believe that innovation is so critical to any society, any business, because it defines the human essence - our creativity, our ability to innovate and change and redefine, is what creates value… across all the value chains…. Innovation is this constant pursuit of improvement of doing things better and smarter.” In this episode of …

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The Sovereignty of the Lord versus Men Without Chests: Vaccine "Mandates" in the Military 1:40:53

3y ago1:40:53

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In this episode of Justice in His Kingdom, Jerri Lynn Ward and Roger Oliver interview Megan Mingonet, Cpt Charles Mingonet, US Navy, retired, and LTC Pete Chambers, US Army, retired. Megan is a student of God’s Law, an Airforce Officer’s wife, homeschooling mother of 9 children and a registered nurse. Her husband, Jonathan, is a Major, 16 years ser…

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Change Happens with Linda Brown - Episode 40 57:25

3y ago57:25

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“For me it’s about the head the hand and the heart…..The head is the knowledge and the wisdom, ........ and the hand is being able to apply that……It’s about teaching people how to learn and how to take the information they can access and actually take that information and apply it in a way that has purpose and impact” In this episode of Change Happ…

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Change Happens with Lucy Turnbull - Episode 39 47:25

3y ago47:25

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“If you can break that glass ceiling or that barrier to achievement, then other people look around and say well if they can do it, I can do it too, which is the best possible way of getting peoples’ perception to change.” In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Lucy Turnbull AO Director Turnbull and Partners. With a ke…

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Change Happens with Licia Heath - Episode 38 46:40

3+ y ago46:40

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"We have undertaken to rebrand power, and lets face it, it needed a rebrand" In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Licia Heath CEO of Women for Election, a non-partisan, not for profit organisation that is all about equipping women to campaign for election and increasing the number of women in public office. She took…

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Confronting Canadian Caesars 1:35:28

3+ y ago1:35:28

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In this episode of Justice in His Kingdom, Roger Oliver and Jerri Lynn Ward interview Dawid Pawlowski, Polish-Canadian, street preacher, Christian activist and brother of Artur Pawlowski. Artur came to the attention of Christians in the United States when he ordered police trying to shut down public worship out of the building. Before and since the…

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Change Happens with Michael Rodrigues - Episode 37 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

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“Well, it’s the hardest thing to go through…..Until you’ve been tested how do you know how resilient you are?” In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Michael Rodrigues, the former CEO and MD of Time Out Australia and now the 24-hour Economy Commissioner (NSW) at Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW). Known as Sydney…

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Change Happens with Sally Capp - Episode 36 47:59

3+ y ago47:59

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"From those humiliating moments have come the most illuminating moments… about myself, about other people, about organisations, about society, and I really see it as accelerated learning even if it's learning the hard way." In this week's episode of the Change Happens podcast, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp, w…

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Change Happens with Holly Ransom - Episode 35 46:35

3+ y ago46:35

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“Everyone has a role to play as a leader, whether you're leading for better or worse, you're leading every day… whether that's your household, your team, your community, you name it. And so taking ownership and responsibility of that.. comes from us starting by saying, actually anyone and everyone can and is a leader. And so then it's understanding…

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Change Happens with Christine Nixon - Episode 34 44:39

4y ago44:39

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“The woman making that statement had lost two kids at the fires, and I figured to myself she's lost her kids. You know she's lost other family and friends and what I've lost is a reputation, so I need to get over it. And I need to be able to be here supporting those people in the recovery of their communities.” In this week's episode of the Change …

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Change Happens with Jessica Morrison - Episode 33 44:34

4y ago44:34

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“If you're not happy before the medal, you won't be happy after the medal." In this week's episode of the Change Happens podcast, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Olympic Gold Medallist in the Women's Four Rowing Jessica Morrison, who shares an insight into the power of the athlete's mindset and her experience of winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Ol…

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Change Happens with Mundanara Bayles - Episode 32 48:21

4y ago48:21

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"To create change, the only way we can do it is if we can actually come from that human level, human to human, not from a text book, not from just reading PowerPoints and statistics, but we need to bring and draw from our own experiences....” In this week's episode of the Change Happens podcast, host @Jenelle McMaster is joined by @Mundanara Bayles…