Behind The Collective

Behind The Collective will take you behind the scenes of The Livestock Collective! Come with us as we cover industry collaborations, meet champions of the livestock industry and interview ag advocates from all over Australia. Follow us on Instagram @behind_the_collective and visit www.thelivestockcollective.com.au

Behind The Collective is a education podcast hosted by The Livestock Collective, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #74

  #074 | Reece Reiser, Dee Wilde & Jo Stoate | The Journey Starts Here

  Aug 7, 202618 minS1

  In the final episode of the KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum Series, Holly Ludeman catches up with participants Reece Riser, Dee Wilde and Jo Stoate while out and about at a networking event to reflect on what they've taken away from the inaugural Forum. From greater self-awareness and communication to networking, mentorship and confidence their reflections highlight the lasting impact of investing in emerging leaders and demonstrate that the real value of the Forum continues long after participants return home. As this four-part series concludes, it also reinforces the vision behind the inaugural KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum: developing confident, capable leaders who will help shape the future of northern Australia's cattle industry. Watch the Full Episode - Behind the Collective - YouTube The KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum Series is proudly sponsored by Milne Feeds and produced by The Livestock Collective in collaboration with the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association. Acknowledgements The KPCA gratefully acknowledges the organisations that partnered with and supported the inaugural Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. Their investment in developing the next generation of leaders is helping build a stronger future for northern Australia's cattle industry. Thank you to: Audacious Ag, Harvest Road, Yougawalla Pastoral Company, RTA, Alliance Ag, Datamars Livestock, Dechra (Tri-Solfen), Elanco, Northern Hub, Nutrien, Rio Tinto and SafeFarms WA. About Behind the Collective Behind the Collective is the storytelling platform of The Livestock Collective, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people working in and connected to Australian agriculture to communicate with confidence, share their stories and strengthen the future of our industry. We believe authentic conversations build trust, celebrate the people behind agriculture and create stronger connections between our industry and the wider community. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with your network. Every share helps us continue telling the stories behind Australian agriculture. Interested in partnering with Behind the Collective or sharing your story? We'd love to hear from you. thelivestockcollective.com.au @behind_the_collective

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  Episode #73

  #073 | Haydn Sale & Helen Campion | The Step from Mate to Manager

  Aug 2, 202626 minS1

  In Episode #073 of Behind the Collective, Holly Ludeman sits down with Haydn Sale, General Manager of Yougawalla Pastoral Company, and Helen Campion from Anna Plains Station to reflect on the impact of the inaugural KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. Drawing on their own leadership journeys, Haydn and Helen discuss the transition from working alongside your mates to leading them, why people skills are just as important as practical skills, and the importance of creating clear career pathways for the next generation. The conversation explores confidence, communication, mentoring and the value of investing in emerging leaders before they reach management roles. Watch the Full Episode - Behind the Collective - YouTube The KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum Series is proudly sponsored by Milne Feeds and produced by The Livestock Collective in collaboration with the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association. Acknowledgements The KPCA gratefully acknowledges the organisations that partnered with and supported the inaugural Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. Their investment in developing the next generation of leaders is helping build a stronger future for northern Australia's cattle industry. Thank you to: Audacious Ag, Harvest Road, Yougawalla Pastoral Company, RTA, Alliance Ag, Datamars Livestock, Dechra (Tri-Solfen), Elanco, Northern Hub, Nutrien, Rio Tinto and SafeFarms WA. About Behind the Collective Behind the Collective is the storytelling platform of The Livestock Collective, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people working in and connected to Australian agriculture to communicate with confidence, share their stories and strengthen the future of our industry. We believe authentic conversations build trust, celebrate the people behind agriculture and create stronger connections between our industry and the wider community. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with your network. Every share helps us continue telling the stories behind Australian agriculture. Interested in partnering with Behind the Collective or sharing your story? We'd love to hear from you. thelivestockcollective.com.au @behind_the_collective

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  Episode #72

  #072 | Barb Bishop & Stu Austin | Great Stockpeople Lead People

  Jul 26, 202621 min

  In this episode of Behind the Collective host Holly Ludeman speaks with Barb Bishop and Stu Austin, two of the key facilitators of the inaugural Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association (KPCA) Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum, about developing the next generation of leaders in northern Australia's cattle industry. From self-awareness and communication to productivity, accountability and workplace culture, Barb and Stu explore why leadership is about far more than technical skills. Through practical examples, Myers-Briggs personality insights and real stories from participants, they discuss how understanding people, building confidence and creating positive team cultures can transform both individuals and businesses. The conversation also highlights the power of peer-to-peer learning, mentoring and industry collaboration, while reflecting on the importance of continuing to invest in leadership pathways for young people working in remote and regional cattle operations. Whether you're an aspiring head stockperson, station manager or passionate about developing people in agriculture, this episode offers practical leadership lessons that extend well beyond the cattle yards. The KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum series is proudly sponsored by Milne Feeds and produced by The Livestock Collective in collaboration with the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association. Acknowledgements The KPCA gratefully acknowledges the organisations that partnered with and supported the inaugural Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. Their investment in developing the next generation of leaders is helping build a stronger future for northern Australia's cattle industry. Thank you to: Audacious Ag, Harvest Road, Yougawalla Pastoral Company, RTA, Alliance Ag, Datamars Livestock, Dechra (Tri-Solfen), Elanco, Northern Hub, Nutrien, Rio Tinto and SafeFarms WA. About Behind the Collective Behind the Collective is the storytelling platform of The Livestock Collective, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people working in and connected to Australian agriculture to communicate with confidence, share their stories and strengthen the future of our industry. We believe authentic conversations build trust, celebrate the people behind agriculture and create stronger connections between our industry and the wider community. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with your network. Every share helps us continue telling the stories behind Australian agriculture. Interested in partnering with Behind the Collective or sharing your story? We'd love to hear from you. thelivestockcollective.com.au @behind_the_collective

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  Episode #71

  #071 | Bron Christensen & Lux Lethbridge | Building the KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum

  Jul 21, 202620 minS1

  Great stockpeople aren't just built through practical skills, they're built through leadership, mentoring and the confidence to step forward. That idea sits at the heart of the inaugural Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association (KPCA) Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. As Lux Lethbridge reflects during this conversation, we can all do the blisters-on-our-hands work. The harder part is stepping forward, asking for guidance and learning how to lead people. In the first episode of this four-part series, Holly Ludeman speaks with KPCA CEO Bron Christensen and KPCA Executive Committee member Lux Lethbridge to unpack the vision behind the forum, why it was needed, how it came together, and what they hope it means for the future of northern Australia's cattle industry. Bron brings more than 25 years' experience across the beef industry and a passion for turning ideas into action through practical industry development. As CEO of the KPCA, she's leading initiatives that invest in people as much as production. Lux is a fifth-generation grazier and, together with his wife Belinda, manages Warrawagine Cattle Company in Western Australia's Pilbara. A passionate advocate for developing people, Lux has been instrumental in bringing the Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum to life and believes the future of the industry depends on developing great people alongside great stockmanship. Together, they discuss why technical skills alone aren't enough, the importance of investing in leadership, and how mentoring, industry networks and practical experience can help shape the next generation of leaders across northern Australia's cattle industry. Whether you're an aspiring head stockperson, a station manager, or simply passionate about the future of Australian agriculture, this conversation is the perfect place to begin the series. The KPCA Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum series is proudly sponsored by Milne Feeds and produced by The Livestock Collective in collaboration with the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association. Acknowledgements The KPCA gratefully acknowledges the organisations that partnered with and supported the inaugural Head Stockpersons Leadership Forum. Their investment in developing the next generation of leaders is helping build a stronger future for northern Australia's cattle industry. Thank you to: Audacious Ag, Harvest Road, Yougawalla Pastoral Company, RTA, Alliance Ag, Datamars Livestock, Dechra (Tri-Solfen), Elanco, Northern Hub, Nutrien, Rio Tinto and SafeFarms WA. About Behind the Collective Behind the Collective is the storytelling platform of The Livestock Collective, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people working in and connected to Australian agriculture to communicate with confidence, share their stories and strengthen the future of our industry. We believe authentic conversations build trust, celebrate the people behind agriculture and create stronger connections between our industry and the wider community. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with your network. Every share helps us continue telling the stories behind Australian agriculture. Interested in partnering with Behind the Collective or sharing your story? We'd love to hear from you. thelivestockcollective.com.au @behind_the_collective

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  Episode #70

  Building a Future in Wool with Tom Squiers

  Jun 2, 202628 minS0

  <p>Tom Squiers is a passionate shearer and farmer. While he once thought a career in business finance was on the cards, Tom realised that shearing was the pathway he needed to pursue to build his future and follow his passion for the wool industry. He hasn't looked back since.</p><p>In this episode, Tom shares how he got his start in shearing, the opportunities the industry has provided, and the lessons he has learned along the way. We also discuss how his experiences in the shearing shed are shaping the farmer he hopes to become and his vision...

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