Courageous Dialogues - Diverse Voices, United Impact!
Latest Episodes
In this episode, I speak with one of The Educator’s Most Influential Educators of 2024, Brett Salakas. We discuss his work as a HP Education Ambassador, his recognition as a top 100 global educator, and his leadership in school digital transformation. Brett shares his experiences with Berry Springs Primary School and emphasises the importance of strong leadership, teacher empowerment, and balanced technology integration. We also explore the role of industry partnerships in supporting education.
Featuring Sarah Rheinberger, a Consultant and Occupational Therapist, discussing her work on Early Childhood Education and Care in the Northern Territory. She emphasises the importance of cultural inclusion and the challenges faced by remote communities in accessing services. Sarah advocates for system reform and increased investment to ensure better outcomes for children.
To commemorate International Women's Day, this podcast presents Nicolette, a female firefighter who shares her journey of working in male-dominated workplaces. Nicolette talks about the obstacles of breaking stereotypes, dealing with setbacks, and developing resilience. Her valuable insights provide practical strategies for thriving in any male-dominated field. This inspiring conversation highlights the importance of persistence, finding purpose, and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
ChatGPT is here to help, and it's super easy to use. All you have to do is type in your question or prompt, and ChatGPT will generate a response on the fly. It's like having a conversation with a really smart friend, only this friend doesn't get tired or need to take a bathroom break. If you're curious about ChatGPT and how it works, you're in luck! Michelle Dennis joined us on Courageous Dialogues to discuss and demonstrate this powerful tool.
A conversation with Rohan Duncan, President of 'Have a Ball Foundation'. The ‘Have a Ball Foundation’ has been established to put smiles on the faces of young children by providing sporting balls to kids in remote schools and communities in outback Australia to encourage a healthy, active, and fun sporting life as well as raise money to support the health and well being of indigenous children.
A conversation with Angela Lopez who is a third year student at Swinburne University who is studying a Bachelor of Film and Television Honours. Angela, also works freelance in the Film and Television Industry as a producer, director, production designer and overall creative direction.
A conversation with Ortal Green who is empowering parents and teachers to create tomorrow's innovators. Ortal, has written 'Think Unique', which provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to turning their classroom into an innovative environment where children develop their thinking skills.
In this podcast Ortal talks about her experience as a computer scientist working for high tech companies to volunteering in the classroom.
A conversation with Lisa Sisson, Founder of Unearth. Lisa, who has been listed in The Australian Business Journal as one of the 20 Australian Women Making Moves in 2022, talks about her work to demystify risks.
A thought provoking conversation that discusses triggers and responses and highlights the need and urgency for ethical, transparent and genuine leaders in our workplaces.
In this episode of Courageous Dialogues, Pavani Randeniyage, a past Year 5 student of mine talks about her pathway into her career.
It was really interesting for me to hear from Pavani and her talk about her experience of Year 5 that took place 17 years ago. I always thought she would become a writer…there is still time:-)
Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Eva, a remarkable 15-year-old who has dedicated her life to serving her community. From a young age, Eva has been volunteering countless hours, raising funds for various charities, and making a significant impact on the world around her.
In this episode, we explore Eva's journey, her motivations, and her aspirations. We discuss the importance of volunteering, the power of community, and the potential of young people to drive positive change.
Tune in to hear about Eva's experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Her story will inspire you to make a difference in your own community.