Meet the Co-op Leaders is a chance to hear from innovative and inspiring leaders in the co-operative and mutual sector, and to hear the stories behind these remarkable organisations.

Episode notes:

Taryn Lane's remarkable journey has seen her experience the power of co-operation across the world. Working in indigenous women's co-operatives in Mexico, Guatemala and Timor-Leste, she witnessed first-hand how solidarity and leadership were key elements of rebuilding in post-war cultures.

Harnessing this knowledge and experience has seen Taryn make a significant impact in her work at Victorian co-op Hepburn Energy, which is a pioneering organisation in the renewable energy sector. Discover how Taryn's empowering approach to leadership has seen this small but mighty co-op consistently punch above its weight – not just in the provision of renewable energy, but in mobilising grassroots support and making itself heard in the political realm.

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Meet the Co-op Leaders is a chance to hear from innovative and inspiring leaders in the co-operative and mutual sector, and to hear the stories behind these remarkable organisations.

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Darlene Mattiske-Wood began her career in nursing, where she saw first-hand how high-quality care impacts people and their communities. After finding her home in mutual banking, Darlene rose through the ranks to become CEO of Australian Military Bank, where she has combined her heart for seeing communities thrive with her business and leadership acumen.

Darlene's story is one of resilience and determination, and her journey demonstrates what a CEO can achieve when they are truly aligned to the core principles of the organisation they lead. In this episode of Meet the Co-op Leaders, Darlene shares the secrets to her success at Australian Military Bank and how she empowers her team members. Discover how she has learned to work to her strengths, to cultivate a culture of co-operation among team members, and to actively seek to meet the unique needs of the bank’s members.

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Meet the Co-op Leaders is a chance to hear from innovative and inspiring leaders in the co-operative and mutual sector, and to hear the stories behind these remarkable organisations.

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Heidi Lee, Director and former Chair of Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) in Victoria, is on a mission to transform the housing sector through championing co-operative models of housing.

Part of what drives her as a leader is her own journey into co-operative housing, where she discovered a business model aligned to her personal values. Discover how this lived experience informs Heidi's work to address some of the big housing challenges facing everyday Australians.

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