Culture Capital

From Military to Leading a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:28:44 +0000

What happens when leadership is forged in environments where authority is absolute — and later tested in workplaces where culture is far more complex?

In this first guest episode of Culture Capital, Mundanara Bayles and Prabha Nandagopal are joined by cybersecurity leader and former military officer Jacqui Kernot. Drawing on nearly three decades across defence, intelligence, technology and government, Jackie shares what she’s learned about power, allyship, high-performance teams and why workplace culture is not a “soft” issue — but a leadership risk with real consequences.

Together, they unpack the hidden pressures faced by women in leadership, the uncomfortable work required to build truly inclusive teams, and how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping both risk and opportunity inside organisations. It’s a conversation about courage, clarity and what it really takes to lead when the stakes are high.

Resources & Links

Females in Information Technology & Telecommunications (FITT)
https://fitt.org.au

Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
https://www.aisa.org.au

UNICEF Australia
https://www.unicef.org.au

eSafety Commissioner (Australia)
https://www.esafety.gov.au

Further Reading — Brené Brown (Leadership & Vulnerability)
https://brenebrown.com

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Leadership When It Matters Most — Introducing Culture Capital

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:05:06 +0000

What really makes or breaks culture in the workplace? In the very first episode of Culture Capital, hosts Prabha Nandagopal and Mundanara Bayles introduce the ideas, experiences, and leadership moments that will shape this podcast.

Together, they explore why culture is not a set of corporate slogans or values on a wall — but something revealed when leadership is tested. Through personal stories, reflections on identity and career, and insights from decades of experience across business, community, media, and governance, Prabha and Mundanara set the tone for honest conversations about what it means to lead with accountability, courage, and clarity.

Culture Capital is about real decisions, real consequences, and the people shaping workplaces across Australia — from boardrooms to classrooms and beyond.

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Introducing "Culture Capital"

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:59:44 +0000

Where leadership meets lived experience. Prabha Nandagopal and Mundanara Bayles speak with the thinkers shaping the future - political leaders, changemakers, cultural icons and business innovators. Culture Capital explores power, influence and the people moving Australia forward with courage, nuance and deep cultural grounding.

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