Starting his career in risk in the 90s for Australia Post, and now Chief Risk Officer for Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Zack Gurdon’s career has spanned the full evolution of modern risk management. Zack joined Atlas Director Craig Gorton for our Pathways Podcast to share how a foundation in security and intelligence shaped his leadership, and why it takes strategy, storytelling — and a bit of self efficacy — to step confidently into a CRO role.

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You can be the most capable person in the room — but if no one knows what you’re capable of, you might stay there longer than you should. That’s where a career sponsor comes in. While mentors help you grow, sponsors help you “go”. They advocate for you in the moments that matter most — often behind closed doors, where the biggest decisions are made.

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With a career spanning audit, manufacturing and tech, Sigal Pilli has built and led finance teams through growth, change and complexity. Now CFO at SPEE3D, she’s applying her broad experience to a business at the intersection of hardware, software and advanced manufacturing.

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From rugby to the rings — Todd Day on leading through sport’s biggest shifts. In this episode of Game Changers, Liam Killen, Director of Atlas Partners sits down with Todd Day, Chief Operating Officer of the Australian Olympic Committee, to unpack a career that’s spanned finance, media, and some of the most high-stakes decisions in Australian sport. From rebuilding NSW Rugby and navigating economic turbulence at Rugby Australia, to delivering Tokyo 2020 and shaping the road to Brisbane 2032, Todd shares candid reflections on leadership, legacy, and the complex business of sport.

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Internal vs external career moves, a classic dilemma that shapes the trajectory of many careers. It’s a choice that can feel daunting. Do you take the next step within your current organisation, leveraging the trust and knowledge you’ve built? Or do you leap into a new environment, starting fresh with the chance to rebrand yourself and gain new perspectives?

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There’s a wealth of academic research on how careers actually work, how networks function, what drives motivation, and the power of sponsorship, but most people never see it. At the same time, professionals are making high-stakes career decisions without a clear strategy.

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From medical laboratories to the executive suite, Libby Secomb’s career journey is anything but conventional. Now CFO for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Libby brings a rare blend of clinical insight and financial acumen to one of Australia’s leading cancer research and treatment institutions. She joined Atlas Director, Craig Gorton, for our Pathways Podcast to talk about navigating career pivots, overcoming imposter syndrome, and what it takes to lead with purpose in a financially constrained and deeply human sector like healthcare.

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Employee engagement has become more than just a buzzword in today’s work culture — it’s a key ingredient for sustainable success. Engaged employees don’t just show up to work, they bring energy, purpose and commitment to everything they do. But what exactly does that mean, and why should you as business and a leader invest in it?

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