Nathan Hagarty is a friend I've known for over a decade. We worked together during the early days of my corporate career, sharing beers and banter into the late hours.

Since then, Nathan answered the call to public service. He made the uncommon leap from corporate life to politics. Today, he serves as a Member of Parliament in New South Wales.

We reflect on Nathan's leadership evolution in a wide-ranging conversation on The Proof Of Work Podcast. He shares his unique insights from serving a diverse electorate in Western Sydney.

The years have only deepened my respect for Nathan. His dedication to lifting up his community is admirable as he reminds us that we all have the power to create change with resilience and compassion. I'm honored to reconnect with an old friend who walks the talk.

I hope you'll tune in to hear his story. Too often, we reduce politicians to simplistic symbols. But in this conversation, you'll witness an authentic political leader revealing a nuanced, earnest human behind the persona. Nathan's journey reminds us that true leadership emerges from our shared humanity.

(00:00) Intro

(03:10) Nathan's leadership in assisting Australians overseas during COVID

(05:32) Nathan's leadership evolution from private sector to public sector to politics

(12:26) Uniqueness and Evolution of Western Sydney Region

(21:03) Feeling during inaugaral speech being MP of New South Wales

(23:38) Nathan's view on representing and being the leader and voice for the Western Sydney region

(30:33) Leading and navigating through dark times during COVID

(43:18) Making psychology mandatory education for students

(48:11) Key insights about large scale governance in Australia

(57:23) Key Policy Areas that New South Wales need to focus on

(1:08:18) Nathan's vision for Leppington

(1:18:39) Advice to young australians

(1:23:39) Rapid Fire Questions