Is building more homes enough to solve Australia’s housing crisis? This conversation explores housing supply, council rates, infrastructure funding, and why growing communities need more than houses.

Nathan shares his perspective on the pressures facing local government in South Australia, from councils borrowing money to operate to housing developments putting extra demand on roads, transport, sporting facilities, and community services.

“It’s like using your credit card to pay your mortgage. Obviously that’s not sustainable.”

Drawing on his experience in construction and council leadership, Nathan discusses:

• Australia’s housing crisis and the challenges of housing growth

• Council finances, residential rates, and infrastructure funding

• Higher-density housing versus urban sprawl

• Why jobs, parks, and sporting facilities matter in new developments

• Protecting Gawler’s heritage while planning for growth

• Construction costs and supply chain delays

• How local, state, and federal governments can work together

• Leadership that puts community outcomes ahead of personal credit

From a frustrated builder to a council leader, Nathan also reflects on the decision to stop complaining about the system and help change it.

Watch the conversation for a local government perspective on housing, sustainable growth, and building communities people want to live in.

What does your area need most: more homes, better roads, public transport, or community facilities? Tell us in the comments.

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Why do bullying bosses get away with it, and what happens when employees are too afraid to speak up? This podcast explores toxic leadership, workplace bullying, conflict resolution, and the conversations that can turn tension into trust.

Our guest, an accredited leadership coach, mediator, and former UN human rights professional, shares lessons from her work in Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Australia. From entering a Khmer Rouge camp while seven months pregnant to coaching CEOs accused of bullying, she reflects on power, accountability, courage, and the human cost of staying silent.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why harmful leadership can go unchallenged

• Narcissists, psychopaths, and the attraction of power

• How workplace conflict affects trust, morale, and staff retention

• Why healthy disagreement matters in high-performing teams

• How to approach difficult conversations with curiosity

• Understanding your conflict style at work and in relationships

• Finding your values and direction after a challenging career chapter

• Why effective leadership starts with leading yourself

“Disagreement is inevitable, but conflict is optional.”

Whether you’re a manager, business owner, emerging leader, or someone navigating a difficult workplace, this conversation offers practical perspectives on communication, leadership skills, and building a healthier workplace culture.

Which matters most in a leader: confidence, empathy, or accountability? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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What makes a great leader, and do you really need decades of experience to earn a seat in the boardroom?

In this episode, Stacey joins Dev to explore authentic leadership, women in leadership, boardroom diversity, and how to start your journey towards a board role.

From geological engineering and mining in Western Australia to local government and board appointments, Stacey shares how purpose shaped her career. She reflects on often being the youngest person, one of the few women, and the only engineer in the room—and how asking thoughtful questions helped her contribute.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why you don’t have to wait until the end of your career to join a board

• How engineering skills translate into governance and decision-making

• Gender, age, and professional diversity in the boardroom

• Three questions to ask yourself before pursuing a board role

• Managing disagreement, risk, and organisational growth

• What motherhood and coaching taught Stacey about leadership

• How preparation and visualisation help you perform under pressure

• Why authenticity, warmth, and connection matter in a leader

Whether you’re an aspiring board director, an engineer exploring career development, or a manager building your leadership skills, this episode offers practical perspectives on contributing with confidence and helping others succeed.

💬 What quality do you value most in a leader? Tell us in the comments.

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