In this final episode of season 2, I interview Campbell & Janine Smythe. They have been married for almost three decades and have four children. Campbell & Janune share the story of how they got together, what marriage means to them, the ups and downs of parenting and their advice for brand new parents. You'll love this candid exploration of the in…

Benjamin Smith is a school teacher by profession, but he’s really a serial not-for-profit entrepreneur. He is constantly aware of need in people, the community and the environment, but Ben is different in that he actually does something about what he sees. He began a clean-up initiative called Love-It-Clean, a conference called Positive Maths for I…

This episode is like listening to a conversation with a walking leadership encyclopaedia. Paul Campbell compares leadership to chaos theory, describes it as a journey, relates it to a word I’d never heard before (‘subsidiarity’) and describes leadership as ‘giving spirit to the organisation you’re in.’ Paul has been involved with over 22 schools th…

You’ll notice within the first minute of this interview that Cathy Zeiger is an energetic person with a can-do attitude and a love for people. Cathy is the re-elected Councillor for Division 3 of the Cairns Regional Council, which includes Bayview Heights, Mount Sheridan, Forest Gardens, White Rock and Woree. Cathy has had many roles and aspects to…

Mike Kelly has a wealth of experience gained during both his playing and coaching careers in professional basketball. You’ll find his approach to leadership refreshing, especially in light of a lot of what happens around professional sport. From humble beginnings in Southern California, Mike has spent most of his career here in Australia. He won a …

Sharon Lowe is the Regional Manager of Children, Youth & Families with Churches of Christ in Queensland, in North Queensland. Sharon has been a leader in the sector of children, youth and families for many years with government and organisational roles. Churches of Christ in Queensland exists to bring the light of Christ into communities, and Sharo…

Stephen Charlesworth is the Asia-Pacific Director for Mission Aviation Fellowship. Every three minutes, an MAF plane takes off or lands somewhere in the world. These flights enable crucial work by many aid and development agencies, missions, local churches and other national groups. You can find out more about the work of MAF at https://maf.org.au.…

Carlton & Tiina Horn are the owners and operators of Raw Prawn & Boatshed - two iconic restaurants in Cairns. They have been leaders in the hospitality industry for almost 20 years, while also being married and raising a young family. You can find out more about their restaurants at http://rawprawnrestaurant.com.au and http://www.boatshedcairns.com…

In this episode I interview the Honourable Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch. Warren was born in Babinda, south of Cairns and has spent most of his life working in and for Far North Queensland. Warren is best known for his political leadership. He has represented the electorate of Leichhardt since 1996, with a short break from 2007-2010 which we…

In this episode the microphone gets flipped and I’m asked the tough questions. I talk about how I fell into leadership, what some of my greatest challenges have been and why my wife Laura and I decided to write a book. When I’m not hosting the Far North Leadership Podcast I am the Senior Pastor at The Lakes Church in Cairns www.thelakes.org.au. I’m…

In this episode I interview David Collins. We had a wide ranging conversation about the nature and challenges of leadership and David has some fascinating insights that will help you grow as a leader. David is a General Manager with UnitingCare for North and Far North Queensland Child and Family Services. David has held a number of roles in busines…

In this episode I interview Rick Hanlon. Rick was once described as a tall and stylish Australia Football League player from the Derwent Valley in Tasmania. He has played AFL, coached AFL and for the last many years has been developing football in North Queensland. Possibly his greatest achievement has been AFL Cape York House, which you’ll hear hi…

In this episode I interview Angela Harding. Angela is the Executive Officer of Cairns Street Chaplains, a volunteer organisation that is making a difference to the nightlife of Cairns. Angela coordinates teams who patrol the nightclub district being a supportive presence when good nights go bad. You can find out more at www.cairnstreetchaplains.org…

In this episode I interview Warren Elliott. Warren had a surprising twist in his leadership journey when he encountered some struggles with his mental health. Life quickly spiralled out of control, and Warren has had to grapple with leadership, work, family and identity as he slowly regained health. You can find out more about Warren's sporting hob…

In this episode I interview Troy & Daniela Furner. Troy & Daniela are the founders and directors of Blackbird Espresso and Coffee NQ, based in Cairns and serving North QLD and beyond. I spent some time with them recently in their warehouse, connected to one of their cafes in Cairns. You can find out more about Blackbird Espresso on social media and…

In this episode I interview Dr Mark Wenitong. Mark is from the Kabi Kabi tribal group of South Queensland, and is passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Currently Mark is the Aboriginal Public Health Medical Advisor at Apunipima Cape York Health Council (www.apunipima.org.au), where he is w…

In this episode you'll meet Dr Miriam Ham, PhD. Miriam is a university faculty member, lecturer, educator, international researcher and innovator and has a clear understanding of how she leads. You can find out more about Miriam's involvement in Nepal at sevenwomen.org The Far North Leadership Podcast is hosted by Geoff Snook and features interview…

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