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b'\\u201cHuman connection, human experience and sharing that experience with others. That\\u2019s what drives us.\\u201d\\n\\nOn the first episode of Leading Through Change, Mark sits down with Claire Spencer, CEO at Arts Centre Melbourne. It\\u2019s a chat that centres around Claire\\u2019s work on addressing the need for easy access to mental health services for those within the performing arts sector.\\n\\nClaire tells us about the organisational culture at Arts Centre Melbourne and about when the decision was made to shut its doors in the midst of the pandemic. We also learn about how Claire uses positive social connections and consultation as a core leadership principle, and the importance of mental wellness and taking care of ourselves.\\n\\n\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\n\\nMore information\\nThe Arts Wellbeing Collective\\u2026\\nhttps://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au/\\nhttps://www.workwell.vic.gov.au/workwell-mhif-recipient-arts-wellbeing-collective\\n\\nWorkSafe\\u2019s WorkWell program\\u2026\\nhttps://www.workwell.vic.gov.au/\\nhttps://www.workwell.vic.gov.au/how-can-we-create-mentally-healthy-workplace\\n\\n\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\u2014\\n\\nAbout our guest\\u2026\\n\\nClaire Spencer AM\\nCEO, Arts Centre Melbourne\\n\\nLargely credited with changing the course of Arts Centre Melbourne, Claire Spencer, a chartered accountant with a master\\u2019s in theology, has steered the organisation towards financial and organisational sustainability.\\n\\nShe is currently managing the temporary closure of Arts Centre Melbourne, navigating the organisation through this time as well as supporting the Precinct and sector as we look ahead to recovery post pandemic.\\n\\nUnder her guidance and support, the Arts Wellbeing Collective (AWC), a mental health and wellbeing innovative collective was set up by the Arts Centre Melbourne in collaboration with the sector to better support the wellbeing of performing arts workers across the country.\\n\\nClaire is both a mentor and Board member of the Pinnacle Foundation and a member of Chief Executive Women.\\n\\nIn January 2020, Claire was recognised with an Order of Australia (AM) for services to the arts and community.\\n\\nClaire is married with three children.\\n\\n\\nAbout our host\\u2026\\nMark Dean is the founder of En Masse, a specialist behaviour change company that specialises in psychological health, safety and inclusion in workplaces.\\n\\nAn experienced executive coach, equal opportunity and behaviour change adviser and facilitator, Mark has developed and delivered hundreds of facilitated sessions to workplaces across Australia and internationally. He also has over 20 years experience as an executive coach to CEOs, board members and other high potential leaders.\\n\\nHaving worked extensively in workplace conflict resolution, Mark delivers training programs to professional services, corporate and government workplaces focusing on the full spectrum of behavioural health interventions, from prevention through to crisis management (including conciliation / mediation).\\n\\nMark is also a qualified lawyer with a strong background in equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and mental health at work.'