Feb 02 2025 40 mins
In this reflective and heartfelt finale of The Leader in Us podcast, hosts Sophie Crouch, Deb Kelly, Astrid Fernandez, Ha Nguyen, and Gail Carr share their experiences as UniSA's Student Leadership Scholarship recipients. This special episode explores their personal growth, leadership insights, and the collaborative projects that have defined their journey.
The team highlights two major initiatives from their scholarship: the Resourcing Hub, spearheaded by Gail Carr to address resource accessibility for regional students, and the Leader in Us podcast, led by Deb Kelly, which brought diverse leadership stories to life. These projects exemplify the scholarship's community, agency, and inclusive leadership focus.
Each scholar reflects on how their understanding of leadership has evolved. They highlight the importance of empathy, relationships, and resilience, sharing personal challenges and triumphs. From Ha Nguyen overcoming her introverted nature to Astrid Fernandez learning to balance empathy with productivity, their stories illustrate the transformative power of leadership when guided by authenticity and care.
The episode also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its guests, including educators, advocates, and change-makers, who shared their inspiring leadership journeys throughout the series. As the team explores Dana Shen's thought-provoking question on interconnectedness with all beings, they reflect on the ripple effects of their actions and the broader impact of mindful, inclusive leadership.
The scholars close the episode by inviting listeners to reflect on their own leadership journeys and how the series has influenced their views. With gratitude to their mentor Tina Li and the UniSA community, they celebrate the culmination of an enriching and empowering experience, leaving listeners inspired to uncover the leader within themselves and tease that they may return!
For more information, visit Student Leadership Scholarship (https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/scholarship-for-student-leadership)
The team highlights two major initiatives from their scholarship: the Resourcing Hub, spearheaded by Gail Carr to address resource accessibility for regional students, and the Leader in Us podcast, led by Deb Kelly, which brought diverse leadership stories to life. These projects exemplify the scholarship's community, agency, and inclusive leadership focus.
Each scholar reflects on how their understanding of leadership has evolved. They highlight the importance of empathy, relationships, and resilience, sharing personal challenges and triumphs. From Ha Nguyen overcoming her introverted nature to Astrid Fernandez learning to balance empathy with productivity, their stories illustrate the transformative power of leadership when guided by authenticity and care.
The episode also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its guests, including educators, advocates, and change-makers, who shared their inspiring leadership journeys throughout the series. As the team explores Dana Shen's thought-provoking question on interconnectedness with all beings, they reflect on the ripple effects of their actions and the broader impact of mindful, inclusive leadership.
The scholars close the episode by inviting listeners to reflect on their own leadership journeys and how the series has influenced their views. With gratitude to their mentor Tina Li and the UniSA community, they celebrate the culmination of an enriching and empowering experience, leaving listeners inspired to uncover the leader within themselves and tease that they may return!
For more information, visit Student Leadership Scholarship (https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/scholarship-for-student-leadership)