The Connection Table

If you haven't joined us for 'Lunch with Friends' yet, you're missing out on hanging out with the likes of Catherine Marriott OAM talking all things rural leadership. You can watch previous sessions here - https://lnkd.in/gY2SXXt7

PODCAST > Playgrounds to Politics In this episode, Samantha Dendle speaks with the Honourable Kristy McBain MP. Minister McBain is the Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Minister McBain talks about her pathway into politics which in keeping with the name of our podcast, actually came about because of a playground! She talks about how a personal frustration at a local government level led her to become the Mayor of her council and propelled her into Federal politics. You may notice the bells in the background throughout parts of the interview. Minister McBain was in Parliament House in Canberra and the Senate bells definitely made themselves heard. Regardless, Samantha hopes you enjoy their conversation. To listen, head to https://lnkd.in/g2MuM5zp

PODCAST > Big Fish, Little Place In this week's episode, Julia Spicer OAM speaks with fellow Goondiwindi-ite/ Jerome Leray. Jerome and his now wife Emma moved to Goondiwindi to establish their business InFarm. Emma is also a pharmacist, and Jerome was a founder of Discover Farming - a not for profit organisation helping to tell the stories of Goondiwindi. Jerome shares why he thinks we need to be more ambitious in the regions, how accessing decision makers can be as easy as looking at the Mayor’s number and how we can learn from other global rural communities. Enjoy this conversation! To listen, head to https://lnkd.in/g2MuM5zp

Gold nuggets a plenty as always from Robyn Henderson who ran professional development session on 'Strategic Networking for Leaders' this week. We are building a library of content and resources from powerhouses like Robyn in The Connection Table, come join us. www.theconnectiontable.com

Don't forget to register for this months 'Lunch with Friends'! Oli Le Lievre will be joining Julia Spicer OAM and Jo Palmer on Friday. Oli Le Lievre is the Founder of Humans of Agriculture (HOA), a storytelling platform that's on a mission to connect, inform and inspire their one-of-a-kind community. Oli's career has spanned AgTech start-ups, Fresh Producer Logistics and Export, Corporate Management Consulting, Global AgriFood Events, on-farm roles in Australia and Canada, Brand and Marketing roles and volunteer roles on the board of several Not-For-Profits. Oli is a graduate of Course 28 of the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP), and a 2021 Finalist in the Zanda McDonald Award. Bring your lunch and join us for this free session. https://lnkd.in/g6mcDnBP

PODCAST > Take a Seat In this episode, Jo Palmer speaks to Amy Kunrojpanya. Hailing from a town of less than 1000 people in rural QLD, Amy Kunrojpanya started her career with the Australian Government and has gone on to work for some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Amy delves into her fascinating leadership journey and shares some incredible experiences that have shaped how she manages people and teams today. Amy talks about hard work and gives fabulous advice on how to model it. Jo hopes you enjoy this conversation as she takes a seat with Amy Kunrojpanya. To listen, head to https://lnkd.in/g2MuM5zp

We are SO excited to have the networking guru Robyn Henderson joining us for this month's professional development session. The session is only open to members of The Connection Table, so if you've been thinking about the 'what next?' for your leadership journey, now is the time to join us. https://lnkd.in/gH64C3yz

Friend of The Connection Table, Oli Le Lievre caught up with Jo Palmer for a chat about what we are all about. Oli will be joining Jules and Jo for 'Lunch with Friends' on the 6th of Dec. Register for free - https://lnkd.in/gZh7xv6k

PODCAST > Playgrounds to Politics In this episode, Samantha Dendle talks with Dr Helen Haines. Dr Haines is the Independent Federal Member for Indi in the Federal Government’s lower house, the House of Representatives. Dr Haines talks about her passion for rural Australia and how her political career was nurtured by the Voices for Indi movement in her electorate. Dr Haines talks about her role as an Independent member of parliament and gives some great advice for ways for young people to get involved in their communities, particularly through volunteering. Samantha hopes you enjoy the conversation. To listen, head to https://lnkd.in/g2MuM5zp

Did you miss last month's Lunch with Friends with these two legends? You can watch the recording of Jo Palmer and Julia Spicer OAM talking all things rural leadership with Fleur Anderson and Catherine Marriott OAM. 2 from 4 OAM's in the call, Jo and Fleur, you need to pick up your game 😆 Link to recording - https://lnkd.in/g_cZRXxP