🎙 In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, we’re joined by 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 - Executive Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions at Monash University.

Amy leads domestic and international student recruitment and admissions across Monash University Australia, Monash College, and Monash University Indonesia. Prior to her work in higher education, she spent 22 years with Victoria Police, culminating in her role as Superintendent leading an operational division.

In this conversation, Amy shares her journey across sectors, the transferable leadership skills that supported her transition, and why deliberate reflection, courage, and people-focused leadership are essential in complex and evolving organisations.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

✨ How Amy transitioned from a 22-year career in policing into executive leadership in higher education - and the leadership capabilities that proved transferable.

✨ Why deliberate leaders create space to reflect, reset, and re-prioritise - even in fast-paced environments.

✨ How people-centred leadership helps drive sustainable change across systems, processes, and culture.

✨ Why leaning into discomfort and uncertainty is often the catalyst for professional growth and confidence.

✨ How engaging and empowering teams is critical to transforming organisational performance and productivity.

🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about career reinvention, self-trust, and leading sustainable change with clarity, empathy, and intention.