Leadership Matters

The countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is officially on. This week on Leadership Matters, four of WA’s elite athletes take you behind the scenes on the Road to Glasgow, revealing what it takes to be a champion and thrive under pressure. They discuss why the Commonwealth Games remain more relevant than ever to an athlete's journey—and how their pursuit of gold is only m...

Born into a Greek migrant family with deep small-business roots, Western Australia’s Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas has hard work ethic built into his DNA. It’s a vital trait for what is arguably the toughest job in politics: Leader of the Opposition. In episode three of Leadership Matters, Basil outlines his strategy for a revitalised party and how he plans to navigate a rapidly shifti...

In episode two of Leadership Matters, Managing Director and President of Chevron Australia, Balaji Krishnamurthy outlines the antidote to short-term thinking, telling The West Australian’s Chief Reporter Ben Harvey, why leaders today must have the conviction and courage to resist the lure of instant gratification to deliver enduring success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

As a kid growing up riding his BMX in Western Australia’s mineral rich Pilbara region, Matthew Holcz never imagined one day he’d rise through the ranks to lead the mining goliath’s most important division.  In this first episode of Leadership Matters, the Chief Executive Iron Ore tells The West Australian’s Editor Sarah-Jane Tasker ho...

After more than 20 years of live and exclusive audience events, host Charlotte Goodlet introduces Leadership Matters, the podcast. Led by The West Australian’s team of journalists, in candid conversations, our guests reveal their personal struggles and triumphs. Go behind the headlines and tv soundbites with Prime Ministers, CEOs, and industry heavyweights. Recorded live in front of a thousa...