Скачать или смотреть Nick McGowan: From UN Peacekeeper to Politician – A 40-Year Journey to Parliament

How do you build a life of experience worthy of public office? In this powerful episode, Nick McGowan, Member for North-East Metro Region, shares his extraordinary 40-year journey from a 16-year-old party member to a United Nations worker in war zones, and finally to the Victorian Parliament. He answers the critical question for any aspiring leader: what value do you bring beyond politics?


Nick’s story is one of relentless perseverance, having contested numerous elections before his ultimate success. He opens up about the formative challenges of his upbringing, the life-altering lessons learned managing demobilization programs for ex-combatants in Africa, and the humbling reality of re-entering Australian politics. He provides raw, unfiltered advice on why failure is a necessary teacher, how to navigate the team dynamics and envy inherent in political life, and the profound importance of staying connected to your local community.