Courage, Curiosity, and Care: Gary Groves on Leading Change in Youth Mental Health

by Allan Sicard | Oct 10, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

Gary Groves A leader shaped by service—and humility In this episode of The Courage to Lead, I sit down with Gary Groves, CEO of ReachOut Australia, the national pioneer in digital youth mental health for 12–25-year-olds and their parents/carers. In our wide-ranging...

From Ten Pound Pom to Community Leader: The Remarkable Journey of Gillian Whan OAM

by Allan Sicard | Aug 15, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

When you meet Gillian Whan OAM, in this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, you’re immediately struck by her warmth, humour, and a deep well of lived experience. At 90 years young, Gillian has lived a life that could fill several books — from wartime...

From the Margins to the Frontlines: Erin Longbottom’s Relentless Leadership for the Homeless

by Allan Sicard | Aug 8, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

When Erin Longbottom first stepped into the role of Nurse Unit Manager at the Homeless Health Service at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, outreach was limited. Street-based healthcare was almost unheard of. There were no structured patrols, no daily teams with doctors,...

A Legacy of Leadership from Danny Doherty

by Allan Sicard | Jul 12, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

In the latest episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, I had the privilege of sitting down with my friend and recently retired Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty — a man whose 40 years in the NSW Police Force exemplify resilience, service, and the true...

The Courage to Lead with Belinda Sinclair: Leadership with Gratefulness, Grit and Growth

by Allan Sicard | Jun 20, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

In this episode of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, I sat down with Belinda Sinclair, National Sales Director at Domain Australia, to explore how gratefulness, team growth, and high-performance culture intersect in leadership. Belinda’s story is a masterclass in...

Ben Millington – A Masterclass in preparing yourself to be the best leader you can possibly be

by Allan Sicard | Jun 8, 2025 | The Courage To Lead Podcast

🎙️ Courage to Lead Interview Series: The Leadership Journey of Deputy Commissioner Ben Millington In one of our most inspiring episodes on The Courage to Lead Interview Series yet, I had the honour of interviewing Deputy Commissioner Ben Millington of the NSW Rural...