Posts by Kim Vella
You need both of these for leadership influence
Have you ever walked away from a leadership course thinking, “OK…now what?” You gained insights and deepened your skills, but at the end of the day you had no idea…
Read MoreBarney Dalgano: collaboration and establishing conditions in which people can flourish
Despite enjoying academia’s autonomy, Professor Barney Dalgano prefers to collaborate and engage withothers. Barney’s approach to academic leadership is centred on promoting curiosity. As wellas promoting curiosity about research and…
Read MoreNicola Verkerk: Understanding your own leadership style
Nicola Verkerk understands her own leadership style and brings her strengths as a leader to the numerous roles she’s had in systems engineering, safety engineering, project management and engineering management…
Read MoreHeidi Hauf: The most achievable and strong visions are driven by purpose and a connection to values
Having worked in leading organisations worldwide, across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Heidi Hauf knows first-hand that achieving her vision of sustainable development requires compassion, transparency and collaboration. Heidi is…
Read MoreSebastian Due Madsen: For anyone who thinks they don’t have it in them to be a leader, it’s a skill that you can learn
Captain Sebastian Due Madsen joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2001 through the Australian Defence Force Academy. After completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sebastian served in ships HMAS ANZAC…
Read MoreCath Hayes: If you’re authentic with your people they can be authentic with you
Cath Hayes grew up in Victoria. She joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1992, and over a 30-year career, she has had multiple leadership roles, including the Command of ANZAC…
Read MoreMalini Jayaganesh: To bring about positive change, we don’t have to have extraordinary skills or powers
Can one person really make a difference in the world? The answer is, of course, yes! But you don’t have to take my word for it. Malini Jayaganesh realised that…
Read MoreWhat I learned about leadership from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr
The process of being a leader and nurturing leaders is never-ending. From being aware of our biases to changing how we communicate our vision as social and technological landscapes change,…
Read MoreDr Leanne Blackley: Confidence is a muscle you build through exertion. It comes with practice.
Dr Leanne Blackley has spent over a decade leading complex HR and corporate functions and is a Senior Executive Service Band 1 level in the Australian Public Service (APS). Leanne…
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