Inside the System: The Truth About Power, Silence, and Leadership with Jo Tarnawsky
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What does it really cost to stand up to power? And would you be brave enough to do it? In this episode of Angela Henderson Online Business Show , I’m joined by Jo Tarnawsky, a woman who didn’t just talk about integrity, she lived it. She shared her story of challenging the Australian Government, the real cost of moral courage, and what true leadership looks like inside powerful systems. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to lead with integrity when the system pushes back, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. ABOUT JO: Jo Tarnawsky is a leadership advisor, speaker and former senior government insider who spent 20 years working at the highest levels of power - including as Chief of Staff to Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, a senior executive supporting the Governor-General, and as a diplomat. Today, Jo works with leaders and business owners navigating ethical pressure, toxic cultures, and high-stakes decision-making - particularly when doing the right thing comes at a personal or professional cost. She is known for translating how power actually works inside institutions into practical insight for people building values-led businesses, and for her work supporting professionals recovering from toxic workplaces without losing their confidence, identity or sense of purpose. Connect with Jo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-t-94568417a/ https://www.instagram.com/jo_tarnawsky/ https://substack.com/@jotarnawsky https://jo-tarnawsky.mykajabi.com/ Use CODE: ANGELA2026 for 26% The Angela Henderson Online Business Show Podcast Links: Australia's Leading 3 Day Women in Business Conference Action Takers Mastermind Australian Business Collaborative Facebook Group Angela Henderson Website Angela Henderson Active Business Facebook Group Angela Henderson Facebook Business Page Angela Henderson Consulting Instagram
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