Upstander Influence

By: Jessica Hickman
  • Summary

  • 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.
    Jessica Hickman
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Episodes
  • What is the cost of doing something versus nothing? ESG and global impacts for business leaders with Catherine Marriott OAM
    Jan 28 2025

    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

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    38 mins
  • Allyship, LGBTIQ+ Advocacy, and Leading with Compassion with Veronica Mason
    Jan 27 2025

    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 LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Twenty10 ICLC Pinnacle Foundation (LGBTIQA+ Scholarship) Capyble (for HR and policies) QLife
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    30 mins
  • Words Are All We Have: Steve Vamos on Navigating Change Through Shifts and Shocks
    Dec 14 2024

    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

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    34 mins

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