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In our very first More Methods interview, we are excited to feature Anita Jacoby AM MAICD.
Anita has had an outstanding career, having worked in senior production roles with all of Australia’s commercial networks, the ABC, SBS, and Foxtel. She also managed Zapruder’s Other Films alongside Andrew Denton, which produced programs including Enough Rope and The Gruen Transfer.
Anita was previously the Managing Director for ITV Studios in Australia and now has a highly successful board career which includes:
She is also the author of “Secrets Beyond the Screen”, a deeply personal and incredibly engaging book.
Anita has a keen interest in philanthropy and has previously served as a Board Member for headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Initiative, and NSW Alzheimer’s Advisory Board.
Her work has received 10 nominations and 4 AFI/AACTA Awards, a Logie Award, a Human Rights Award, and the Asia Broadcasting Union Award. And in 2019, Anita was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia.
We can’t wait to share this deep dive into Anita’s career!
Remember Covid and the leadership challenges we faced? For many of us, it presented a masterclass in leading through uncertainty. The ambiguity was constant, decisions had to be made quickly, and our people were looking to us for answers that we didn’t have. It was tough.
Michael Broadhead, Managing Director of Design Consultancy Folk, helps us to see that no matter the context, the leadership challenges are familiar. This conversation is a great reminder that resilience, adaptability and clarity of leadership are core capabilities and you need practical methods in challenging times.
Survivor guilt is a real thing.
After significant organisational change is imposed, there are those that leave and those that are left behind. Neither path is easy.
When you are left behind, you often experience deep pangs of guilt. It is beyond your control, but that doesn’t ease the feelings of shame, responsibility, and trauma. This is especially the case when the team impacted is tight and friendships are involved.
For Stephanie Varidel, being chosen as a survivor during a corporate change was not a blessing, but a catalyst. A catalyst that helped her to carve out her own path, where she was heavily involved in creating a new culture of trust.
Sometimes, the logical outcome is not the actual outcome.
And often rejection is actually redirection to something better.
But even for the most resilient of us, it hurts. It feels personal. Even when it’s often not.
For Susan Forrester, missing out on a role that she was imminently qualified for, was hard to understand.
Growing emotional muscle and resilience often comes from the harshest of lessons.
And the reflection after the lesson is where the true learning is.
That moment when your career plan unravels can reveal more about leadership than any title ever will.
After losing a role she was counting on, while pregnant and unsure of what came next, Lauren Karan was forced to confront a deeper question:
"Who am I beyond my job title?"
What followed wasn’t just recovery, it was reinvention.
This is how Lauren stopped following someone else’s path and started building her own.
What does it mean to lead just by being yourself?
At 22, Kelly Griffith faced a quiet but powerful decision: bring her partner to a work event and risk judgment or stay silent to stay safe. In the early 2000s, for LGBTQ+ professionals, authenticity often came at a cost.
Kelly chose visibility.
She chose courage.
And that choice sparked something bigger: it gave others permission to be real, too.
This is a story about the kind of leadership that doesn’t come from titles, but from truth. About how showing up as yourself can change the culture around you.
Because real leadership? It starts with authenticity.
"Nobody can do this as good as me."
That belief pushed Nina Nguyen to the edge. What looked like confidence was actually imposter syndrome and it didn’t just affect her. It impacted her team, creating a high-pressure culture built on competition instead of collaboration.
The turning point came when Nina accepted that she didn’t need to be the smartest person in the room. Letting go of perfection opened the door to better leadership, healthier dynamics, and a more empowered team.
Her story is a powerful reminder: true leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about creating space for others to grow with you.
What happens when you're suddenly responsible for 250 people with little preparation?
Karl Jacoby found out the hard way. Underprepared and overwhelmed, he didn’t walk away. Instead, he leaned in and discovered a powerful truth: being unprepared doesn’t mean being incapable.
Karl’s journey reveals how we often overestimate what we can do today, but underestimate what we can become over time. Leadership isn’t about being ready from day one, it’s about growing into the role, refining your mindset, and staying in it for the long game.
A story of resilience, self-leadership, and long-term growth.
Workplace politics can test even the strongest leaders. When Rachel Condos-Fields faced subtle sabotage from a colleague, she was hurt, frustrated, and shocked.
But she didn’t retaliate. She chose integrity.
By staying professional and letting her work speak for itself, Rachel proved that leadership isn't about reacting, it’s about rising above.
This isn’t weakness. It’s strategy.
Because true leaders lead even when it’s hard. And in the end, integrity always wins.
After 15 years of climbing the corporate ladder and building his reputation, Mark Wilde reached his breaking point, not in private, but in front of senior partners, when the man known for his words suddenly had none.
In this powerful and honest talk, Mark shares his journey of hiding personal struggles behind professional success, and what happens when it all catches up.
A reminder that true strength lies in vulnerability, and that leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about compassion.
Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.
How do true leaders respond when faced with a $1 billion budget overrun and a room full of frustrated stakeholders?
Sarah Zeljko, Chair of Energy Queensland, stepped into a $4 billion project already $1 billion over and didn’t flinch. She didn’t see chaos. She saw strategy.
In our first episode of Methods in the Madness, Sarah shares how real leadership isn’t about getting stuck in the details, it’s about stepping back, building great teams, and designing a path forward when no roadmap exists.
This is how unicorn leaders lead: with clarity, composure, and conviction.
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Being a good leader today goes beyond having a vision and inspiring others — it requires authenticity. As workplace expectations evolve, so do the qualities people seek in leaders: integrity, honesty, emotional intelligence, compassion, inclusiveness, and the ability to build trust and a culture of openness.
This mini eBook explores the key foundations of authentic leadership and what it takes to lead with sincerity and impact in the modern workplace.
Interviewing is an art—one that requires preparation, structure, and intention.
In this eBook, you’ll learn how to master the entire interview process, from planning and creating an e ective interview guide to setting the right tone and assessing candidates with confidence.
With practical steps, behavioural insights, and key techniques, you’ll ensure every interview is a seamless, engaging experience that leaves candidates with a lasting impression—because the best hires start with the best interviews.
In this eBook, I’ll walk you through a structured, no-nonsense approach to recruiting top talent, avoiding common hiring mistakes, and ensuring your new hires are set up for success.
From nailing the brief to onboarding with intent, you’ll learn how to create a seamless, time-e cient process that attracts the right people and keeps them engaged and retained in your business.
Conflict is a natural part of life and work — and for leaders, resolving it effectively is a key responsibility. While conflict is often seen as negative, when managed well, it can drive innovation, strengthen relationships, and boost team performance.
Unresolved conflict, however, can harm morale, productivity, and trust. That’s why it’s important to address it early and proactively. This eBook explores common causes of conflict, different resolution approaches, and how to build a culture that’s resilient to conflict and focused on psychological safety.
Trust drivers · Psychological safety · Healthy team dynamics
Communication basics · Running meetings · Stakeholder communication · Influencing without authority · Storytelling in business
Self awareness · Emotional intelligence · Personal productivity · Resilience · Feedback and growth
Mindset shift · Coaching vs directing · Difficult conversations · Performance conversations
Purpose and impact · Succession planning · Mentoring the next generation · Ethical leadership
Leading across silos · Executive presence · Board communication · Negotiation
Leading through uncertainty · Change psychology · Communication during change · Leading restructures or integration
Workforce transformation · Hybrid work models · Talent scarcity · Leadership in AI era
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