Nicole Scurrah on leading when people aren't your thing

Nicole Scurrah on leading when people aren't your thing

From Future Women Leadership Series by FW

March 25, 2026 · 36 min · Season 6 · Episode 4

About this episode

Nicole Scurrah discusses how to lead effectively when people are not your favorite part of the job.

What if your least favourite part of leading people is errr the people?  Nicole Scurrah is an accomplished and widely-respected leader. She was Chief of Staff to Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Telstra Health’s Chief Operating Officer and a partner at Sayers Group.Today, Nicole is founder and executive chair of Create Advisory. In this episode she talks to FW founder Helen McCabe about how to be a great leader when people are your least favourite part of the job. Plus, this season Helen McCabe is answering YOUR leadership questions. Wait to the end of the episode to hear her take on job interviews. If you have any leadership dilemmas, conundrums and pet peeves for Helen, send them her way by emailing hello@futurewomen.com .  Join the movement to fast-track your professional development.  Become an FW member today . Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen McCabe

Guest: Nicole Scurrah

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • people management
  • professional development
  • career advice
  • job interviews

Keywords

  • leadership
  • people management
  • Nicole Scurrah
  • Helen McCabe
  • career advice
  • job interviews
  • Create Advisory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Create Advisory, Telstra Health, Sayers Group

Places: Queensland

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