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 This podcast hosted by media professional Nic Hayes is all about getting the education and motivation to work with media. Understanding the drivers, the tips, the very skills required to make it in the media makes this a must listen podcast for all communicators and business owners.All rights reserved Politique et gouvernement
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  • Carmen Braidwood

    Carmen Braidwood
    Mar 3 2026
    This week on The Experts Podcast, former co-host Carmen Braidwood returns to unpack what may well be the LinkedIn post of the year and a conversation that has struck a nerve across the events industry. The topic? The ongoing practice of event organisers asking speakers, particularly women to appear on stage for free. With International Women’s Day on 10 March, calendars are filling with breakfasts, conferences, panel events and corporate celebrations recognising the progress of women, especially in the workplace. Yet behind the scenes, many experienced female speakers are still being asked to “donate” their expertise. In January, Carmen posted this on LinkedIn: “Hey women speakers: who’s already been asked to speak for free on International Women’s Day? I have. It’s disappointing that highly experienced women are still expected to donate their expertise.” She went on to share how a high-profile company once asked her to act as a media spokesperson in exchange for “the exposure”. An offer she declined. “Yes, there are times when a reduced or waived fee can make sense. But only when there’s a genuine value exchange. Write it into your contract. Make sure your worth is recognised.” Carmen and Nic break this down candidly and call on event organisers to rethink the expectation that professionals should work for free. Recognition without remuneration is not empowerment. The second major discussion centres on the growing importance of media training. Carmen, a sought-after confidence-on-camera trainer, has seen a significant surge in demand. As communication channels multiply and audiences grow larger and more unforgiving, the ability to present clearly, confidently and strategically has become essential. Importantly, Carmen doesn’t separate “traditional” and “social” media. It’s all media. Whether you are speaking to a journalist, recording a video, appearing on a panel or posting online — you are communicating in a public arena. Media training is no longer a nice-to-have professional development exercise. It is a business necessity in an environment where audiences are bigger, faster and less filtered than ever before. This episode challenges outdated industry norms and reinforces a simple message: know your value and be ready to communicate it.
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    33 min
  • Ashlee Harrison

    Ashlee Harrison
    Feb 24 2026
    At just 21 years old, Ashlee Harrison set out to do something most people wouldn’t even contemplate, start a mental health charity. Seventeen years later, she is still leading it, and the impact is now being felt across generations of young Australians. Ashlee is the CEO of zero2hero, an organisation she founded after losing her stepfather to suicide. In this candid and insightful conversation, she reflects on the difficult early days, learning how not to run events and fundraising campaigns, and how persistence, structure and a business mindset helped her turn an idea into one of the country’s most respected youth mental health charities. Ashlee speaks openly about the barriers she faced getting the organisation recognised, the frustrations of working within established systems, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people including the influence of her mentor, the late Ros Worthington. Named Young Western Australian of the Year in 2016, Ashlee has become a trusted voice in the media on mental health. Her commentary is grounded not in theory, but lived experience, and that authenticity comes through in this discussion. We also explore parenting, social media, technology, and how lifestyle factors such as diet, fitness and connection play a role in wellbeing for young people today. This is an honest, practical and inspiring conversation with a leader who continues to shape how we talk about and support mental health in Australia. You can find out more about zero2hero: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/
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    43 min
  • Terry Barnes

    Terry Barnes
    Feb 4 2026
    For all Australian political followers, this episode of The Experts is for you. There is no doubt that the current political environment is reaching new depths of despair for the opposition and for those who consider themselves conservative voters. There is effectively no opposition; the Coalition has become a “no-alition,” and the rise of One Nation can only mean that the ALP government, led by Albanese, does not really have to do much at all. Nic Hayes speaks with one of Australia’s most astute political commentators, Terry Barnes from Cormorant Advisory, who previously held advisory roles to two Health Ministers under the John Howard government. Terry has never seen his beloved Liberal Party fall tocurrent depths. It appears to be a perfect storm of egos, economic pressures, and social conditions that is fuelling a very public rift in leadership and policy, one that seems to have no quick fix. The rise of One Nation is certainly a beneficiary of this chaos, and both Nic and Terry believe this surge is a bubble waiting to burst. If history is anything to go by, there will be a flaw in Hanson’s popularity, but until the Liberals and Nationals sort themselves out, this rise is likely to continue. At present, the only entity holding the current government to account is the media. Australian politics, and the future of our nation and democracy; requires a strong opposition. No one can put a finger on when that might happen, but it needs to happen soon.
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    44 min
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