CEO of Fortem Australia and former Deputy Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force

About this episode

Mick Willing shares his journey through policing and leadership, discussing the challenges and insights gained from his experiences.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Mick Willing . CEO of Fortem Australia and former Deputy Commissioner of the NSW Police Force. Mick shares his remarkable journey through 31 years of policing and high‑stakes leadership, from commanding homicide investigations and counter‑terrorism operations to guiding the whole of regional field operations. He reflects on the weight of the uniform, the process of stepping out of it, and what it takes to lead with purpose beyond the badge. It’s a grounded and powerful conversation with a man of deep integrity, grit, and quiet strength. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Mick Willing

Topics covered

• leadership
• policing
• personal journey
• integrity
• counter-terrorism
• high-stakes decision making

Keywords

• Mick Willing
• Fortem Australia
• New South Wales Police
• leadership
• policing
• counter-terrorism
• integrity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortem Australia, New South Wales Police Force

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