Episodes

#83. Future-Fit Associations with Rob Wenger – Talking Tech, Teams & Thinking Ahead
In this episode, we chat with the Founder and CEO of Higher Logic, someone who’s helped shape the tech landscape for associations and still makes time to get out, meet people, and listen.
#82. Stop Selling, Start Partnering: Why Your Sponsorship Model Might Be Broken
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena chats with sponsorship expert Bruce Rosenthal about the future of corporate partnerships in the association space.
#81: Speaking with Impact: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Cat Matson
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest blockers facing association leaders today: imposter syndrome.
#80. What Makes or Breaks an Association Conference with Andrew Klein
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena sits down with one of Australia’s most seasoned professional speakers and MCs, Andrew Klein.
#79. Transforming a Niche Association: Leadership Lessons from Angelina Mallini Pillai

Associations are people-powered, and today we meet a leader proving it. Let us introduce you to Angelina Mallini Pillai, CEO of the Association of Consulting Architects. She didn’t train as an architect, yet she’s built a thriving, values-led community by listening deeply, fostering trust, and putti...

#78. How Content Shapes Member Experience (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)

In this global edition of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena chats with Marcus Leite from WorkerBee.TV, our very first Canadian guest! Marcus brings an international perspective to challenges that are surprisingly universal. From member experience and content strategy to digital engagement and susta...

#77. Building Corporate Partnerships That Actually Work with Mike Barouche

Partnerships aren’t just a revenue stream, they’re a critical part of how we deliver impact across an organisation. But too often, we reduce them to packages, logos, and vague promises of “exposure.”

 

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# 76 Governance with Purpose: John Peacock AM on Evolving Associations

In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena sits down with one of the most respected voices in the Australian association sector, John Peacock AM. With a career spanning decades and a legacy that includes founding Associations Forum and later launching Governology...

#75: What the First Year as CEO Really Looks Like with Luke Daly
Luke shares the unfiltered version: navigating change, managing limited resources, facing imposter syndrome, and learning to lead while still finding your feet. It's honest, practical, and sometimes unexpectedly funny (yes, even job interviews with two dislocated knees).
#74 Leading Associations with AI, Agility & a Human Touch – with Annie Gibbins
In today’s episode of the Association Hub Podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Annie Gibbins. CEO, strategist, speaker, publisher, mentor, and yes, mum of five.