Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex from the University of Queensland discusses the wonderful and odd aspects of English and many other languages.
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This is the podcast for Aspiring, Middle and Senior Leaders in Education. Each week we dive into a topic to talk leadership, strategy, culture and the business of K-12 education to define what success looks like in an educational setting in the 2020's and beyond. Our mission for the podcast is to create the best free professional learning on the internet for school leaders. Hosted by Mat Irving and Luke Callier. Covering school leadership, education leadership, school leaders, principals.
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The Philanthropy Australia Podcast is the destination for those interested in the issues, the debates, and the thinking around philanthropy. In each episode, we'll bring you a short discussion about what's engaging the nation's philanthropists, and those in the 'for purpose' sector. Whether it's a discussion about what it means to be a philanthropist in Australia, guidance to improve your giving practise, or information about PA's signature thought-leading events, this podcast is for you.
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Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company presents: Miss, It Appears We’ve Hit Some Turbulence Podcast - ‘Miss It Appears…’ is a weaving of an original play, music and songs from women inside an Australian maximum security prison alongside commentary from five women who have lived experience of incarceration. The play follows the journey of Matilda a young Maori woman who ‘crash lands’ into prison. Produced with the assistance of The Australia Council for the Arts, Victorian Department of Justice ...
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How I Did It is a podcast produced by Koda Capital’s Philanthropy & Social Capital team. Each episode features a proven leader from the philanthropic or non-profit community talking about how they achieved what they achieved. The emphasis is on the individual and how they did what they did, rather than retelling the story of what was achieved. By focusing on what it takes to get the job done, listeners get to hear the kind of insight you can only get from listening to real leaders talking ab ...
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🎙Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Muslim community worldwide, igniting a passion within you to reach for the stars and make your dreams a reality! 💫
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The School Bell is a podcast about issues of importance to Queensland independent schools. Independent Schools Queensland is the peak body promoting, supporting and developing independent schools in Queensland, Australia.
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Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Conversations features candid conversations with leading company directors. We'll speak about their journey to the boardroom, lessons they've learned and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned director or starting your governance career, this podcast will give you valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom.
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Welcome to Ingrid Kuhfuss, where amazing things happen.
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Good Leaders is about great leadership in the non-profit world. Looking for better leaders, finding entrepreneurs in the business world, and non profit leaders and bringing them together, being creative, changing behaviour, getting the most from people, raising more money for non profits and changing the world for good
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Mat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth. This Episode was brought to you by PrincipalsHQ - checkout PrincipalsHQ.com.au for more details and to sign up to the waitlist.…
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A Word in Your Ear: Articulation & Speech Patterns
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22:50It's an age old question: 'Haitch' or 'Aitch'? What do the differences in how we pronounce words say about us?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Academia, Philanthropy & the Muslim World: A conversation with Dr. Umar
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50:54Send us a text 🚨 Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Muhammad Umar Boodoo, an Associate Professor in Management at Warwick Business School! Dr. Umar shares his inspiring journey from Mauritius to Academia 👨🏽🏫, discussing his educational path, challenges, and motivations. We explore his research on sustainable development and income inequ…
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A Word in Your Ear: New Year & Christmas Alliteration
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18:27Now that the festive season is done, its time to pack up the decorations, put away leftover wrapping paper and store this year's Christmas cards.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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111 | The Next Word is…. with Matt Esterman
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56:19In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to inn…
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110 | School Reputation: Insights from Stephen Holmes, Founder of The 5Rs Partners
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44:11In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Stephen Holmes, founder of The 5Rs Partnership, a global strategy consultancy for schools and universities. Stephen brings his wealth of experience—from navigating the quirks of school leadership to redefining reputation management in education. They discuss why…
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109 | The Ever Evolving Role of a Principal with Chris Duncan, CEO - Australian Heads of Independent Schools Association
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1:08:54In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Chris Duncan, CEO of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Chris shares his extensive experience in education leadership, including his pivotal role in transitioning Pulteney Grammar to co-education and serving as principal at Lin…
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A Word in Your Ear: Giving & Philanthropy
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21:44Roly Sussex explores the origins of giving, and words like philanthropy, donations and charity.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A Word in Your Ear: Acronyms & Initialisms
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22:09What's the difference between Qantas and the ATO? Roly Sussex will take you into the strange world of acronyms and initialisms.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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3 reasons Traditional Finance falls SHORT - and HOW this startup fixes it
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1:06:49Send us a text 🏦 How can we bridge the financial gap while staying true to our values? Listen to our latest episode as Tanvir Uddin, a leader in the Halal investment sector, shares his entrepreneurial journey with Wholesum. 💡 Learn how strategic vision and a commitment to ethical finance are not only shaping the future of the market but also ensuri…
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E108 | Principal Conversations with Lorna Beegan
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1:09:14In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Lorna Beegan, the first-year principal at Strathcona Girls Grammar School, to dive into her transformative journey in K-12 education leadership. Lorna shares her extensive experience, from her early passion for teaching in Perth to leadership roles at St. Hilda’…
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Americanisms have had such an impact on our language that ABC's Roly Sussex has recorded over 10,000 of them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Boo! From witches to wicca, Roly Sussex peeks behind the curtain of words like ghosts, spectres, Halloween and haunts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E107 | The Connection Curriculum with Matt Pitman
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58:35In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irveng sit down with Matt Pitman, the senior program lead at Global Village Learning and author of The Connection Curriculum, to explore the importance of building strong community ties and fostering relationships in education. Matt shares his journey from teacher to leader, d…
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S2E12 – Kate Jenkins: Becoming the Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, gender targets at sports boards, and progress since the Respect@Work report
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41:55Kate Jenkins AO GAICD is the Chair of the Australian Sports Commission and the Creative Workplaces Council. She’s also a former Sex Discrimination Commissioner and led the landmark Respect@Work report. We talk with Kate about: her chair role at the ASC, gender targets for sports boards and progress since the release of the Respect@Work report. Clic…
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A Word in Your Ear: The Language of Democracy
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23:25With US elections on the horizon, Roly Sussex investigates the language of democracy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It's the delicious language of Italy on the menu tonight.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E106 | Rethinking Digital Wellbeing in Education with Dr. Kristy Goodwin
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42:39In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital well-being and productivity. Together, they explore the profound effects of technology on the brains, stress levels, and overall well-being of both children and adults. Dr. Goodwin shares her journey from teaching to researching th…
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Are you feeling tip-top, hoity-toity or namby-pamby today? Roly investigates the curiosities of echo phrases.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E11 – Rebecca McGrath: inside a multi-billion-dollar M&A deal, preparing for meetings with a new board, and learnings from working overseas
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46:29Rebecca McGrath FAICD is the Chair of Investa Property Group, plus a director with Macquarie Group and Bank, Djerriwarrh Investments and Melbourne Business School. We talk about: OZ Minerals’ multi-billion-dollar acquisition by BHP, learnings from working overseas, and preparing for meetings at a new board. Plus, key insights on the board’s role in…
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Do dogs go "whoof, whoof", "ruff, ruff" or "wan, wan"? Roly Sussex explores the origins of onomatopoeia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E105 | ScotsX with Dr. Hugh Chilton of The Scots College
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1:07:20In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores th…
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S2E10 – Lisa Chung: Advice for new directors, governance at PwC Australia, and why boards need a sense of humour
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34:26Lisa Chung AM FAICD is the chair of Australian Unity and the Front Project. She also has board roles with PwC Australia, AVJennings and the Foundation of the Art Gallery of NSW. We discuss: advice for new directors, governance at PwC Australia and lessons on being a successful chair. Plus, why boards need a sense of humour.…
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What's the Aussie origins of the slang, jargon and banter of our nation's greatest footy code?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E9 – Audette Exel: Social entrepreneurship in action, learning from mistakes, and the board’s role in promoting philanthropy
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36:47Audette Exel AO is the Chair of Adara Group and a director at Westpac. She’s also a former board member at Suncorp and ex-Chair of the Bermuda Stock Exchange. We discuss: Adara’s mission & purpose, learning from mistakes, and social entrepreneurship in action. Plus, what can boards do to better promote philanthropy?…
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A Word in Your Ear: Mispronunciation & Mondegreens
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16:45A "blessing in disguise" or a "blessing in the skies"? Roly Sussex dives into the elusive mondegreen.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E104 | Principal Conversations with Dr. Marie Perry, Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School
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1:02:29In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career. Dr. Perry shares her ex…
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S2E8 – Jessica Bulger: First Nations perspectives on governance, balancing executive and board roles, benefits of a co-chair model
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37:13Jessica Bulger MAICD is the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute and the Co-Chair of Outward Bound Australia. We talk about: First Nations peoples’ perspectives on governance, balancing executive and board roles, plus the benefits of a co-chair model.By Australian Institute of Company Directors
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"Wut a way you" might sound like pirate speak, but it’s a common greeting on this Australian island.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E7 – David Kirk: Investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from small ones, and how to prepare for board meetings
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40:04David Kirk MAICD is the chair of Bailador Technology Investments, KMD Brands and KiwiHarvest. He’s also a former CEO at Fairfax Limited and captained the All Blacks to their first Rugby World Cup victory. We discuss: investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from smaller ones, and tips on preparing for board meetings. Pl…
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A Word in Your Ear: French Influences on Cooking Words
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23:59Who knows what sous vide is? What does being out of breath have to do with your soufflé?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E103 | The Evolving Role of Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Independent Schools: Insights from Myfanwy Stanfield
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1:03:53In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighti…
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S2E6 – Jane Spring: Advice for new board members, lived experience in the disability sector and key questions for management
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42:35Jane Spring AM is the chair of the Australian Disability Strategy Advisory Council and the NSW Disability Council. She’s also chair at Sydney University Sport and a board member with Venues NSW. We speak with Jane about: advice for new board members, the importance of lived experience for boards in the disability sector, and her key questions for m…
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A Word in Your Ear: The Language of Gen Alpha
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24:57Two teenagers explain the nuances of "rizz", "no cap" and "sigma" to Professor Roly Sussex.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E5 – Dr Susan Neuhaus: Leadership lessons from the ADF, governance at the Australian War Memorial and transferring skills from the operating theatre to the boardroom
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31:25Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC FAICD is a Council Member at the Australian War Memorial, plus a director with Aspen Medical, Medical Insurance Group Australia and Defence Health Limited. She’s also a practising surgeon and had a distinguished 20-year career in the Australian Army and Army Reserve. Susan talks with us about leadership lessons from the Aust…
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A Word in Your Ear: The Language of The News
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26:34How has news language changed over the years? And why do news reporters say words in that fancy way?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E102 | Insights from PARED Leadership with Trent Thomas, Principal at Lysterfield Lake College
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56:21In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Trent Thomas, the founding headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, an all-boys school in Melbourne. Trent shares his unique transition from the corporate world to education, offering valuable insights into school leadership, strategy, and culture. Discover the …
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S2E4 – Dr Ian Oppermann: AI opportunities, data safeguards, and scientists in the boardroom
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42:16Dr Ian Oppermann GAICD is a co-founder of ServiceGen, plus the former Chief Data Scientist for the New South Wales Government. He speak to us about: artificial intelligence opportunities, governance safeguards around the use of data, and what scientists can add to the boardroom.By Australian Institute of Company Directors
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A Word in Your Ear: Hedges and Politeness
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22:50Do you ever "soften" your language to sound more polite? Roly Sussex explains "hedges", where English soften statements for pleasantry's sake.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E3 – Dr Larry Marshall: Net zero challenges, future tech trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation
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31:55Dr Larry Marshall FAICD is a director with Fortescue and Nanosonics, plus a former CEO at the CSIRO. We talk about: challenges in the transition to net zero, future technology trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation at their organisation.By Australian Institute of Company Directors
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A Word in Your Ear: Mispronunciations and Common Mistakes
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23:15From mispronunciation to grammatical errors, Roly Sussex explores some of the common mistakes in English.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E2 – Virginia Bourke: Lessons from the pandemic, challenges for the NFP sector and conflicts in the boardroom
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34:27Virginia Bourke FAICD is the Chair of Mercy Health, Pro-Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University and a director with Catholic Health Australia. She speaks to us about: lessons from the pandemic on crisis management, challenges for the NFP sector and tips for resolving conflicts in the boardroom.…
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A Word in Your Ear: English's Newest Words
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18:31The Cambridge Dictionary added 3200 new wods to their books last year. So what are they? Roly Sussex is your guide.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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S2E1 - Andrew Penn: Preparing for cyber attacks, effective Chair-CEO relationships and governance issues at the National Gallery of Victoria
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33:41Andrew Penn AO is a director with Coles Group and a council member at the National Gallery of Victoria. He’s also a former CEO of Telstra and served as the Chair of the federal government’s Expert Advisory Panel on cyber security strategy. We talk about: lessons for boards on cyber security, advice around effective Chair-CEO relationships, and gove…
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E101 | Celebrating 100 by revisiting Episode 1 - The 7 Traits of Great Leaders in K-12 Eeducation
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1:08:22Join Luke and Mat as they revisit episode 1 - How have our thoughts on leadership in K-12 education evolved over the last 4 years? Tune in to find out as we chat about the original list as well as a discussion about our favourite guests and what they've enjoyed about their Edleaders journey.
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Bonjour! This week, Roly Sussex discusses the significance and evolution of the French language.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Boardroom Conversations - Season two is coming soon
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1:23A new season of the AICD's Boardroom Conversations podcast is set to launch soon. We'll be talking to more of Australia's top directors about their careers, leadership lessons and the key issues facing today's boardrooms. Each episode will have important insights for experienced directors, and people who are just beginning their board careers.…
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We've hit the nail on the head! This week, Roly Sussex discusses the significance of metaphors in everyday language.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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E100 | Building Towards the Future with Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal at Westbourne Grammar School
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1:01:16In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar School, delving into his transformative leadership journey in education. Adrian highlights strategic planning for a new campus to meet Melbourne's educational demands, emphasizing distributed leadership, operatio…
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A Word in Your Ear: Manners and Politeness
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23:43Please & Thank You! This week, Roly Sussex discusses how manners and gratitude are expressed differently around the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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