Blog by Olena Lima and Angela Shelton

#82. Stop Selling, Start Partnering: Why Your Sponsorship Model Might Be Broken
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena sits down with one of Australia’s most seasoned professional speakers and MCs, Andrew Klein.
#81: Speaking with Impact: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Cat Matson
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena sits down with one of Australia’s most seasoned professional speakers and MCs, Andrew Klein.
#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...

#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...

#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.
 #37: Committees Done Right - Lessons from Lori Modde, Outdoors NSW & ACT
Join us for a chat with Lori Modde about committee management and our shared love for the outdoors, packed with valuable insights on managing committees effectively and engaging volunteers.
#36: How $500 Can Save the Future of an Industry  with Leisha Jordan, NGINA 
Discover how Leisha led a groundbreaking campaign that revitalised the future of the nursery and garden industry by bringing in young talent and addressing significant skill shortages.