Yakety Yak
The Centre for Social Impact's popular 'Yakety Yak' dinner and conversation series is now in its second year. In these monthly invitation - only events, ABC broadcaster Peter Thompson interviews distinguished individuals who have shown exceptional leadership in their field.
The evenings involve discussion around issues of public and social innovation, corporate responsibility, social entrepreneurshi
in 2010 the Yakety Yak series will be running in Peth, Melbourne and Sydney
Feb 2010 - Interview with Audette Exel, ISIS Group co-founder and CEO of ISIS Asia Pacific View the video in larger format on YouTube Audette speaks candidly about her passion for helping people in need, the lessons she has learned along the way, and the importance of her legal and banking experience in teaching her how power, money and capital works.
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Nov 2009 - Interview with Arthur Sinodinos, AO View the video in larger format on YouTube Arthur Sinodinos, chief of staff to the former Prime Minister John Howard and senior leader at NAB, provides fascinating insights into politics and leadership, and particularly the importance in his life of the community role played by the Greek Orthodox church. | |
Nov 2009 - Interview with Ken Henry, Secretary to the Treasury View the video in larger format on YouTube Treasury Secretary Dr Ken Henry speaks to Peter Thompson about his passion for Australian wildlife and his commitment along with his wife's to take care of injured animals 24/7. | |
Sep 2009 - Interview with Sue Gordon, Former Magistrate of Western Australia View the video in larger format on YouTube Sue Gordon talks about her experiences as former WA Children's Court magistrate and former head of the Northern Territory Intervention, in Brisbane. | |
Aug 2009 - Interview with Eve Mahlab, Convenor, Women Donors Network View the video in larger format on YouTube In this interview, renowned businesswoman and women's activist Eve Mahlab demonstrates the razor sharp insights and analysis which underpin her success, in conversation with Peter Thompson in Melbourne. Among other things she talked about the Women Donors network which advocates targeted philanthropy for women and girls. | |
Jul 2009 - Interview with Dick Estens, Chairman of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy View video in larger format on YouTube | |
Jun 2009 - Interview with Kylie Charlton, Managing Director, Unitus Capital, 2009 Heloise Waislitz Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy at Swinburne University View above video in larger format on YouTube In this Yakety Yak interview, Kylie speaks vividly about her work through Unitus Capital channeling profit-seeking investment into social and environmental projects and arranging capital for microfinance institutions. | |
May 2009 - Interview with Linda Burney, Minister for Community Services View video in larger format on YouTube | |
Apr 2009 - Interview with David Gonski, Chancellor, UNSW, Chairman Investec Bank (Australia) Limited, Chair Sydney CSI Advisory Council View above video in larger format on YouTube |