Political skills are the skills to build trust, influence, and persuade others to support a decision within a political context. These abilities underpin effective political leadership, advocacy, and decision-making, yet they are often invisible and difficult to define. This is especially true for people from minority backgrounds who may not be as familiar with Australian cultural and political norms. As the Executive Director of Per Capita, one of Australia’s leading progressive think tanks, Dr Wesa Chau brings both academic depth and lived experience to this topic. She spoke at the October John Cain Lunch and her speech is now available on the JCL Series podcast.   Visit percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.