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Megan Stiffler on leadership, inclusivity, and walking your own path
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Elizabeth speaks with Megan Stiffler, Deputy Commissioner of Fire & Rescue NSW. Megan is a career firefighter and senior officer, leading the way for change in her industry, while leading Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams on deployment across large-scale events, and representing the sector internationally. She holds an MBA, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and her leadership was recognised as a Queensland Finalist in the 2020 Telstra Business Women's Awards.
In this episode, they discuss Megan’s journey from insurance desk job to joining the fire service, and how her family upbringing shaped her leadership skills. They dive into meaningful experiences with communities on the ground and how they influenced Megan’s perspective on effective disaster response. They speak about what needs to change in the industry, like resourcing, representation and gender diversity, and what it means to truly listen as a leader. They speak about how to process challenging times to grow, agree on the importance of advocacy and storytelling for change, and land on the power of walking your own path with confidence and humility. This one’s a goodie, enjoy!
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