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Upstander Influence

Podcast by Jessica Hickman

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About Upstander Influence

Welcome to Upstander Influence - the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of leaders reshaping the business world. I’m your host, Jess Hickman—award-winning author, international speaker, and leadership coach dedicated to championing ethical leadership and creating positive workplace cultures. Each week, I’ll bring you thought-provoking conversations with ethical trailblazers, visionary CEOs, social impact pioneers, and innovative thought leaders from diverse fields. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to lead with integrity and foster environments of empathy.

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9 episodes

episode The Three Pillars of identity with Mahana Culture's founder, Tavale Ilalio artwork

The Three Pillars of identity with Mahana Culture's founder, Tavale Ilalio

Join Jess Hickman as she dives deep into conversation with Tavale Ilalio, founder of Mahana Culture [https://mahanaculture.com/]—a powerful platform reclaiming ancestral wisdom, cultural storytelling, and intergenerational healing. In this episode, Jess and Tavale explore the three pillars of identity through Blood, Birth, and Choice: * Blood speaks to the lineage we inherit—our cultural DNA, the values we carry, and the stories that live within us. * Birth honours our ancestors and the places we come from, unpacking how connection to land and lineage shapes our worldview. * Choice explores the brave decisions we make to challenge systems, forge new paths, and honour the legacy we wish to leave behind. Tavale shares his own transformative journey as a Pasifika leader reclaiming space in a Western world, and how Mahana Culture empowers others to do the same. This episode is a rich invitation to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and the choices that define us.

4 May 2025 - 44 min
episode What is the cost of doing something versus nothing? ESG and global impacts for business leaders with Catherine Marriott OAM artwork

What is the cost of doing something versus nothing? ESG and global impacts for business leaders with Catherine Marriott OAM

Join Jess Hickman as she dives deep into a vibrant conversation with Catherine Marriott, a trailblazer in the agriculture industry and advocate for sustainable growth. Fresh off a year of global travels across six continents, Catherine shares insights into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, highlighting their impact on leadership, business practices, and workplace cultures. From the challenges faced by developing nations to actionable strategies for embedding ESG in meaningful ways, this episode unpacks the complexities of balancing profit with purpose. Catherine's linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemarriott?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

28 Jan 2025 - 37 min
episode Allyship, LGBTIQ+ Advocacy, and Leading with Compassion with Veronica Mason artwork

Allyship, LGBTIQ+ Advocacy, and Leading with Compassion with Veronica Mason

Jess Hickman sits down with Veronica Mason, a high-performance coach and LGBTIQ+ advocate, to discuss her inspiring journey of advocacy, and leadership. Veronica shares personal experiences, including overcoming adversity and her recent appointment to the New South Wales LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council. Together, they explore actionable steps for fostering inclusion, becoming a better ally, and creating supportive environments in both professional and personal settings. Resources ACON [https://www.acon.org.au/] LGBTIQ+ Health Australia [https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/] Twenty10 [https://twenty10.org.au/] ICLC [https://www.iclc.org.au/] Pinnacle Foundation [https://thepinnaclefoundation.org/] (LGBTIQA+ Scholarship) Capyble [https://www.capyble.com/] (for HR and policies)   QLife [https://www.qlife.org.au/]

27 Jan 2025 - 30 min
episode Words Are All We Have: Steve Vamos on Navigating Change Through Shifts and Shocks artwork

Words Are All We Have: Steve Vamos on Navigating Change Through Shifts and Shocks

In this episode, Jess sits down with Steve Vamos, a global leader with over 40 years of experience navigating some of the world’s largest organisations through periods of immense change and disruption. From the 1980s recession to the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve has endured it all and shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way. Steve explores the importance of cultivating the right mindset as a leader—one that prioritises care, connection, and enabling others, rather than control and fear of mistakes. He highlights the power of communication, psychological safety, and a genuine interest in helping others succeed as key pillars of effective leadership during times of upheaval. To grab a copy of Steve’s Book Visit : Steve Vamos [https://www.stevevamos.com/]

14 Dec 2024 - 34 min
episode Lawrence Breen (Owner & Director) Inland Digital artwork

Lawrence Breen (Owner & Director) Inland Digital

After working with @inland_digital [https://www.instagram.com/inland_digital/] delivering a workshop last year at the annual company retreat, I was impressed with Lawrence Breen (Owner and Director) approach to workplace culture and goal setting. Therefore, I asked Lawrence to join me on The Upstander Leader podcast. We discuss all things leadership, including how the pandemic changed business and impacted Lawrence as a leader. We explore the importance of company values and how the Inland Digital team ensure values are lived within the business and client experience every day. Lawrence also shares tips for current and emerging leaders. Always a pleasure to chat thanks for joining me LB. #podcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/] #podcastlife [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcastlife/] #business [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/] #businessowner [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/businessowner/] #leadership [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/leadership/] #leadershipdevelopment [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/leadershipdevelopment/] #centralwest [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/centralwest/] #orangensw [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/orangensw/] #upstanderleader [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/upstanderleader/] #jessicahickman [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/jessicahickman/] #bullyology [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bullyology/] #upstandermovement [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/upstandermovement/] #upstandereffect [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/upstandereffect/]

15 Feb 2022 - 20 min
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