In this episode, Chris Gabardi and Jess Thuring sit down with Antarctic expedition leader, bestselling author, and international keynote speaker Rachael Robertson to explore what leadership really demands when you’re isolated, under pressure, and unable to step away.

From the legendary “Bacon Wars” to powerful lessons on respect, boundaries, and team dynamics, Rachael shares the real stories and raw insights she gained in Antarctica, the most unforgiving (and unforgettable) leadership classroom on Earth.

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https://www.rachaelrobertson.com.au/

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Respect Trumps Harmony

Leading on The Edge

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Who Is Rachael Robertson?

02:10 — A Career Built on “Having a Go”

06:50 — Preparing for a Year You Can’t Leave

08:10 — Arriving at the Bottom of the World

10:30 — What Antarctica Is Really About

12:00 — Respect Trumps Harmony

18:00 — Scrutiny of the Leader, Boundaries and Support

24:00 — The Shades of Grey Working in Antarctica

28:00 — Conflict, Consensus and the Hard Lesson of Over-Consultation

30:50 — The Bacon Wars

34:00 — No Triangles: The Tool That Changed Rachael’s Leadership Forever

37:00 — Recovery After Antarctica

39:30 — Lightning Round

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