Governor-General Sam Mostyn On What Truly Makes a Life Meaningful

This week on You’re Gonna Want to Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with Australia’s iconic Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, for a deeply personal conversation about power, purpose and the formula for a happy life. When the Prime Minister called to ask whether she would accept the role, Mostyn had just 24 hours to decide - and couldn’t tell anyone. It was her daughter who cut through the noise with one simple question: Will it make you happy? In this episode, Sam opens up about:

Why so many women assume they won’t get the job - even when they’re more than qualified
The difference between determination and confidence
The early days of her legal career in Melbourne - including being told she couldn’t wear trousers to court
The equal pay arguments that shaped her leadership style
How to have difficult conversations without anger
Why “yes, and” can change the way you lead
The misogyny that still follows women in public life
Why care, kindness and listening are not soft skills - but strengths
And what happiness actually means when you’re holding one of the highest offices in the land

From corporate boardrooms to national tragedy, from equal pay battles to representing Australia overseas, Mostyn reflects on what it takes to stay in the room and have hard conversations. This isn’t a political interview. It’s a conversation about service, resilience, partnership, ambition and the courage it takes to say yes before you feel ready. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
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