The Icehouse Podcast

Episode 7: A Seat At The Table - Sheridan Broadbent

Written by The Icehouse | Aug 22, 2022 12:00:00 PM


Introducing Episode 7 of A Seat At The Table with guest, Sheridan Broadbent. Sheridan is an Independent Director on many boards across a variety of industries, currently including – Spark New Zealand, Manawa Energy, Pipeline & Civil and SaferMe. Her experience ranges across industries such as telecommunications, ICT, infrastructure and energy bringing diverse thinking, genuine passion and excitement to all she does. The conversation was down-to-earth, challenging and vulnerable as Sheridan unpacked her greatest learnings from failure and why it’s important to celebrate the highs and lows of business.


Sheridan Broadbent, Independent Director on Celebrating Failure, Confidence and Dumbo’s Feather

This courageous conversation unpacks:

  • Sheridan’s passions, career background and her formative years
  • How her love for fast cars and racing relates to her experience in the boardroom
  • Her leadership style and how it has changed over the years
  • How Sheridan finds her purpose in the Disney story of Dumbo’s feather
  • The variety of industries she has worked in and her passion to elevate these industries
  • Why diversity is hard work but worth it
  • How to celebrate success and failure
  • The support she has gained from leaders that believed in her and why she wants to do the same for the next generation

Much more!

Join the conversation with Sheridan, Liz, Mel and Bryar.


Available now through listening platforms, Spotify, YouTube, The Icehouse’s Podcast Series page and social media channels.

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If you want to get in touch with our hosts, provide feedback, inspiration, guest ideas or more, contact Bryar Stewart at grow@theicehouse.co.nz