Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Moderate
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Take a Seat is a podcast by The Connection Table where your host, Jo Palmer, interviews women with rural roots who have taken a seat at the decision making table in their industry on a national and international stage.

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Recent Episodes

S2E6 Take a Seat with Rachel Chambers

Feb 27, 2026 44m

In this episode of Take a Seat, I’m joined by a woman who has never waited for permission to lead.From making 36 moves across Queensland and the Northern Territory as a young mum… to accidentally…

S2E5 Take a Seat with Robbie Sefton

Jul 14, 2025 37m

In this episode of Take A Seat, we sit down with one of regional Australia’s most passionate and persistent advocates – Robbie Sefton. As the Managing Director of Seftons and Associates, a national…

S2E4 Take a Seat with Lisa Millar

Jul 08, 2025 43m

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Lisa Millar — award-winning ABC journalist and host of Muster Dogs. From growing up in a small Queensland town to covering terror attacks…

S2E3 Take a Seat with Shanna Whan

Jun 17, 2025 48m

In this episode I’m joined by someone who needs no introduction in rural Australia – but deserves one anyway. Shanna Whan is a name synonymous with courage, candour and change. From her beginnings on…

S2E2 Take a Seat with Danica Leys

Jun 11, 2025 43m

Today’s guest is someone I’ve admired for years — Danica Leys, CEO of the Country Women’s Association of NSW. If you think the CWA is just scones and sponge cakes, think again. Under Danica’s…

S2E1 Take a Seat with Diana Gibbs

May 14, 2025 44m

Diana Gibbs wasn’t born and raised in rural Australia but it has been her home for the last 50 years. Diana talks about her global upbringing, career as an economist in male dominated industries and…

S1E7 Take a Seat with Kristal Kinsela

Sep 18, 2024 49m

Kristal Kinsela is a passionate and proud Aboriginal role model, a descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations with nearly 20 years of experience in education and training, organisational and…

S1E6 Take a Seat with Amy Kunrojpanya

Sep 18, 2024 47m

Hailing from a town of less than 1000 people in rural QLD, Amy Kunrojpanya started her career with the Australian Government and has gone on to work for some of the world’s most recognisable brands.…

S1E5 Take a Seat with Hannah Wade

Sep 18, 2024 37m

Hannah Wade grew up on the NSW Central Coast, trained as a corporate lawyer and is now the Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner to Indonesia. Hannah talks me through her leadership journey,…

S1E4 Take a Seat with Di Tompson

Sep 28, 2023 57m

Diane Tompson is one of those women you want to be when you grow up. For the last 30 years, Di has been at the helm of Novaris, the engineering and manufacturing company she founded with her husband…

S1E3 Take a Seat with Jeanette Long

Aug 31, 2023 43m

Jeanette Long is a bit of an institution in rural Australia. Many of you across the country may have participated in one of Jeanette’s sessions be it in extension, facilitation or leadership training…

S1E2 Take a Seat with Edwina Sharrock

Jul 31, 2023 36m

Edwina Sharrock is a self confessed leadership and professional development nut. Edwina trained as a midwife and transitioned to the startup world with the launch and development of her online birth…

S1E1 Take a Seat with Olympia Yarger

Jul 05, 2023 40m

Olympia Yarger is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from the Monaro in southern NSW, Olympia is the CEO of Goterra, a waste management infrastructure company that farms insects in autonomous…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Take a Seat have?

Take a Seat has published 13 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Take a Seat still active?

Take a Seat is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.

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