We sat down with Suzanne Mulholland, Director of Mantra’s People, Culture & Commercial Strategy to unpack what makes our approach to leadership recruitment different. From cultural fit and long-term alignment to avoiding common hiring pitfalls, Suzanne shares how we help organisations go beyond simply filling roles and instead find transformative leaders who are equipped to shape the future.

We talk a lot about alignment in organisations - of purpose, strategy, and culture. But too often, it’s brushed off as something aspirational. A footnote in a leadership deck. A “nice to have” we’ll focus on once the quarter ends and the fires are out.

Are your company’s values more decoration than direction?

If your core principles are stuck gathering dust on office walls rather than guiding your daily operations, it's time for a shift. In this blog, we share practical insights from our recent webinar featuring Brian Fitzsimons, CEO of iScoil, alongside examples from industry leaders like Patagonia and the Starlight Foundation Australia, as practical examples of how organisations can successfully embed values to drive meaningful change.