am&courageous conversations is all about digging into the lives of those who are prepared to live courageously. It’s about those who are prepared to use their voice to benefit others and to make a difference in the world. It will examine the impact on those who use that courage to put themselves out there in a relentless news cycle where cancel culture dictates and where the online space can be toxic and pervasive. What’s the downside? What’s the payback? What’s the outcome they want? Are they capable of getting the results?
These people are leaders but they may not be in charge of anyone. They’re leading people with their conviction, courage and ‘cojones’ to make a better world.
Who are these people? Amanda Millar finds out in a provocative podcast that promises honesty, humour, insights, entertainment and inspiration.
Linda Clark is a force. Her careers (plural) straddle law, broadcasting and journalism. She’s a multi-multi-hyphenate; journalist, advocate, advisor, litigator, facilitator, mentor.In short, if there's a mess to be cleaned up, she’s the go-to. Whip smart and widely respected, Linda is an award winning journalist. She’s been TVNZ’s political editor, RNZ’s Nine to Noon host, a television presenter, frequent media panellist and sought after political commentator. She left journalism (but d...
5 Dec 2023
Following Her Calling | Theresa Gattung
Theresa Gattung CNZM has had a lifetime of leading. She’s one of New Zealand’s most successful business women and is constantly backing women and girls through @The Gattung Foundation and in her role as Chair of @Global Women. Where she sees need, she leads.She made her mark in business as NZ’s first female CEO of an NZX listed company when she headed Telecom. She co-founded My Food Bag and has been and continues to be chair of many high stakes boards. Now she’s left the boardroom she gets to...
28 Nov 2023
Bringing animated solutions to life | Sir Ian Taylor
Sir Ian Taylor is in his 70s but the ageless innovator is still a global Peter Pan when it comes to business and technology. Rather than rely on Neverland, Sir Ian has created his own magic in life. He went from a singer in a band to a TV presenter. Then he really started soaring when he pioneered new technology to make graphic animations for the world’s most prestigious sports, including the oldest sporting competition, The America’s Cup. If you watch sports, you’ll be watching Si...
21 Nov 2023
From Neon G Strings to Purse Strings | Angela Meyer
Angela Meyer’s all about change. But the one constant in her life is being revolutionary and a little outrageous. She doesn’t wear a cape (but has been known to wear a neon g-string) in her tireless battle to lift up the women of Aotearoa. Her life reads a bit like the plot of an action film…from cheating death on the high seas in a yacht with a toddler to peddling home STI kits, where the horny over 50s are a surprising, untapped but voracious market. She’s also done ground breakin...
14 Nov 2023
The woman whose courage will save other women | Sophie Brown
This is deeply personal, for both women in this conversation. In 2023, brothers Danny & Roberto Jaz were jailed for offences including drink spiking, sexual violation and rape centred around Christchurch bar Mama Hooch. In 1998, the year Sophie Brown was born, host Amanda Millar exposed a sordid and perverse serial abuser in Christchurch who used power, access and status to abuse his victims. Why has nothing changed? Nine of the many women attacked at Mama Hooch gave evide...
5 Nov 2023
Embracing your ordinary will make you an extraordinary leader | Mike Bennetts
Former Z Energy CEO Mike Bennetts says he’s always been about putting people before profits. Funny that with his formula profits still rolled in. As his first book is released, the man behind the transformation from Shell to Z Energy shares with Amanda Millar how you successfully do something that’s never been done, his top tips for all leaders and the surprising thing he’s terrible at.
29 Oct 2023
The unpolished politician and the rough side of leadership | Tory Whanau
A year is a long time in (local) politics. As Wellington’s first Māori Mayor, Tory Whanau, hits that milestone, she shares with Amanda Millar the hard lessons she’s learnt managing the political heat, the haters and herself.
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