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Peter de Cure: Leadership isn't about noise. It's about consistency, integrity, and doing your part (E11)
In this episode of Leaders Insights, we sat down with Peter de Cure who’s helped shape some of South Australia's most trusted organisations, but you'd never hear that from him.
From his early days in tax at KPMG to chairing the Royal Flying Doctor Service, he’s built a career on values, not ego. We talked about what makes a good leader (and what doesn’t), why long-term relationships matter and the lessons you only learn after 25 years in one place and the courage to leave it.
No buzzwords. No clichés. Just a real conversation with someone who’s seen a lot and still believes in doing the right thing.
#Authenticleadership # Businesstransformation #RoyalFlyingDoctorService
28 Sept 2025
Sandy Ortmanns: Leadership is about integrity, inclusion, and making sure your team feels heard and valued (E10)
In our latest Leaders Insights episode, we spoke with Sandy Ortmanns whose journey started off the typical track, shy, under the radar and unsure about university.
From choosing business college, to working across multiple industries, raising a family and eventually stepping into roles in defence and higher education, her story is one of persistence, adaptability and leading with heart.
What really shines through is her belief that great leadership comes from knowing your people, recognising their strengths and giving credit where it’s due.
For anyone navigating their own leadership path, this conversation offers real, relatable insights on growing through life’s twists and turns.
#UNISA # DefenceInnovation #EducationAndDefence
22 Sept 2025
Shaun Westcott: Surround yourself with great people, not to protect your weaknesses, but to multiply your impact (E9)
In our latest Leaders Insights episode, we sat down with Shaun Westcott, CEO of Mitsubishi Australia, whose leadership journey has spanned countries, industries and decades. From commanding a platoon at 18 during military service in South Africa, to studying two degrees while working full-time to holding senior roles across Coca-Cola and Anglo American, his story is a masterclass in resilience, self-awareness and people-first leadership.
What stood out most was his belief that leadership isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about listening, being intentional with the people you surround yourself with and continually broadening your perspective.
For anyone on the path to the C-suite, this conversation is filled with lessons on growth, sacrifice, and the value of staying curious.
#mitsubishimotors #executiveleadership #globalexecutive
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