In this episode, Chris Gabardi and Jess Thuring sit down with Antarctic expedition leader, bestselling author, and international keynote speaker Rachael Robertson to explore what leadership really demands when you’re isolated, under pressure, and unable to step away.
From the legendary “Bacon Wars” to powerful lessons on respect, boundaries, and team dynamics, Rachael shares the real stories and raw insights she gained in Antarctica, the most unforgiving (and unforgettable) leadership classroom on Earth.
More about Rachael:
https://www.rachaelrobertson.com.au/
CHAPTERS
00:00 — Who Is Rachael Robertson?
02:10 — A Career Built on “Having a Go”
06:50 — Preparing for a Year You Can’t Leave
08:10 — Arriving at the Bottom of the World
10:30 — What Antarctica Is Really About
12:00 — Respect Trumps Harmony
18:00 — Scrutiny of the Leader, Boundaries and Support
24:00 — The Shades of Grey Working in Antarctica
28:00 — Conflict, Consensus and the Hard Lesson of Over-Consultation
30:50 — The Bacon Wars
34:00 — No Triangles: The Tool That Changed Rachael’s Leadership Forever
37:00 — Recovery After Antarctica
39:30 — Lightning Round
Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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