In this powerful panel discussion, four distinguished alumni — Greg Young (CEO, Coast Entertainment Holdings), Marion Charlton (COO, Queensland Airports), Will Brook (CEO, Brookfarm), and moderator Georgina Holt (Director, Co-Creative Studios) — share candid insights into what it truly means to lead in 2025.

From navigating crises like COVID and industry tragedies, to building resilient teams and staying true to values under pressure, this episode explores:
- Whether leadership is innate or developed
- The role of authenticity, trust, and culture in effective leadership
- How values are tested in real-world decision-making
- Practical tips for emerging leaders, including networking, self-care, and getting things done

Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or seasoned executive, this episode offers rich, relatable stories and actionable advice to help you grow as a leader in any field.

This audio was recorded at our Lessons in Leadership: Alumni Lunch Series.

Study business: https://www.scu.edu.au/study/business/ 

The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles. 

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Southern Cross University is a multi-campus university on Australia's east coast, with campuses in southeast Queensland adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport, in New South Wales at Lismore and in Coffs Harbour, where the University’s National Marine Science Centre is also located. We have metro and the Hotel School campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and Brisbane.