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Jacinda Ardern is a history-maker. As Prime Minister of New Zealand at 37, she became only the second woman in the world to give birth while in office. But it was her leadership style that defined her time at the top, leading with empathy and kindness in the face of back-to-back tragedies, and showing the strength of coming together. From growing up in small-town New Zealand singing country and western duets with her sister at the local community hall, to raging to Smashing Pumpkins in her first car with a discman plugged into the cassette deck, Ardern's musical taste has always been eclectic and deeply personal. She's the teenager who loved alternative music and heavy metal while being a dedicated student rep raised in the Mormon faith, and the world leader who chose a drum and bass track as her walk-on song. Her career path was never straightforward. She ran from the possibility of becoming a politician, buying a one-way ticket to New York to escape the suggestion she should run for office. But a sense of responsibility (what she calls her "oversized sense of duty"), kept pulling her back. In 2017, everything changed in a single year: a by-election, deputy leadership, then the top job itself, all while secretly pregnant. She led her country through the Christchurch mosque shootings, the Whakaari White Island eruption, and a global pandemic, all while insisting that being human is not a weakness. This episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe at the Australian Chamber Orchestra's studios on Sydney Harbour. Jacinda caught the ferry to the location, rolling up without any entourage, proving just how down-to-earth she is. She was candid, emotional, and generous in exploring her extraordinary life across five songs. The theme that emerged was clear: optimism as a courageous act, and the enduring power of being useful. Jacinda Ardern's song choices: Smashing Pumpkins - 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' Fat Freddy's Drop - 'Wandering Eye' Cat Stevens - 'Peace Train' The Mountain Goats - 'This Year' Shapeshifter - 'Stars' 00:00 Introduction: Jacinda Ardern Made History 00:54 "They Are Us": Leading with Empathy and Kindness 05:11 Song One: Smashing Pumpkins, 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' 08:01 Teenage Angst: Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails 15:04 Song Two: Fat Freddy's Drop, 'Wandering Eye' 15:46 Sworn In as PM: Fat Freddy's Drop Playing on Parliament Steps 21:25 Cognitive Dissonance: Progressive Politics and the Church 22:02 Leaving the Church: "Something Had to Give" 25:39 Secretly Pregnant During Coalition Negotiations 27:49 Song Three: Cat Stevens, 'Peace Train' 28:55 Yusuf Islam Coming to New Zealand After the March 15 Terror Attack 33:13 The Christchurch Mosque Shootings: Finding Out in Bits 34:47 "Simply a Human Response": Why Emotion Isn't Weakness 37:25 "A Sadness I'll Carry for the Rest of My Life" 38:21 Song Four: The Mountain Goats, 'This Year' 41:19 Christchurch, Whakaari, COVID: "It Was Relentless" 45:43 "Nothing Left in the Tank" 46:54 "I Am Human. Politicians Are Human." 49:10 Song Five: Shapeshifter, 'Stars' 52:06 The Coffee Date with Clarke: Surprising Each Other 56:10 "15-Year-Old Jacinda Would Be Very Surprised. But I Think She'd Be Proud." 58:29 Zan's Wrap-Up: The Only World Leader with Drum and Bass as a Walk-On Song 58:44 Filmed at the ACO Studios on Sydney Harbour 59:10 Next Time: Lainey Wilson 59:55 Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe. Stream on ABC iview This episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. You can stream the whole season on ABC iview now. Watch this episode of Take 5 on ABC iview https://iview.abc.net.au

In this episode of Giant Ideas , former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returns to explore the person behind the public role. Invited to choose three photographs that define her life, Jacinda reflects on a childhood shaped by New Zealand, parents who modelled service and fairness, and the early experiences that forged her lifelong commitment to tackling inequality and child poverty. She shares a candid glimpse into the emotional weight of leadership, including the lasting impact of March 15, and why stepping down wasn’t about burnout, knowing when to pass the baton. Jacinda also talks about becoming a mother while in office, learning to let go of control, accepting help, and challenging the myth that women must “do it all” alone. She also describes how she’s crafting her next chapter and why her family makes her so happy. In this conversation: The three “photographs” that define Jacinda’s life and values How she was a a reluctant leader The emotional legacy of crisis leadership Motherhood, power, and the myth of “doing it all” Pushing back on misogyny Life after high office and why she has “no regrets” Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc . Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING . Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Jacinda Ardern - former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and the world's youngest female head of government. This is a conversation for anyone who wants to lead with kindness, and learn how to deal with high pressure situations. As PM, Jacinda became famous worldwide for her unique leadership style: leading with compassion and empathy. A ' different kind of power ’ as she puts it. Her time in office was marked by her handling of major crises. She rushed through gun control laws within weeks of the Christchurch mosque attack. When Covid hit, Jacinda moved decisively to a rapid lockdown, something that would later prove divisive. In the midst of all that, Ardern was the second ever elected leader to give birth while in office. Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc . Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING . Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

“I wanted to show that you could be human and could also be kind and decisive and a mother, imperfectly but still, I think, do a reasonable job.” BBC presenter Kylie Pentelow speaks to Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister about the importance of empathetic leadership in the time of populism and strongman politics. In 2017 Ardern became the youngest Prime Minister in the world at the time, and only the second ever to have a baby whilst in office. She was praised for her humane approach and leadership through crises such as the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack that saw 51 killed. She swiftly brought in gun laws and reached out to the Muslim community targeted in the attack. In her 5 years in politics she was a champion of climate change and LGBGTQ and indigenous rights, but she was also criticised for some of the harsh lockdown measures that her government enacted during the pandemic. Since leaving politics, Jacinda Ardern has been engaging in global work focused on empathy in leadership, combatting climate change and the prevention of online extremism. She’s written books, including one about being a working mother, and she now stars in a documentary about her life entitled simply, Prime Minister. She’s currently a distinguished fellow and part of the World Leaders Circle at Oxford University. Thank you to the Woman’s Hour team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producers: Dianne McGregor, Farhana Haider & Clare Williamson Editor: Justine Lang Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Jacinda Ardern Credit: Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

This episode of EnviroEducate explores the story and philosophy of Jacinda Ardern , New Zealand’s former Prime Minister who redefined leadership by putting empathy at the heart of governance. From her early days in small-town New Zealand to leading her country through crises like the Christchurch attacks and COVID-19 , Ardern showed that compassion and strength aren’t opposites, they’re partners. We’ll unpack how her government’s Wellbeing Budget and net-zero climate law reshaped what progress can mean in the 21st century, measuring success not by GDP, but by the wellbeing of people and planet. We’ll reflect on what Ardern’s leadership model teaches us in a divided world: how empathy can coexist with evidence-based decision-making, and why the future belongs to leaders, and citizens, who choose care over cynicism. And finally, you’ll walk away with actionable steps inspired by Ardern’s example, from practicing empathy in your daily life, to aligning your choices with community and planetary wellbeing. Link to the weekly 'The Planet Perspective' Newsletter⁠ featuring a different global changemaker each week, from prime ministers to advocacy leaders, and exploring their positive impact on society. Each edition shares one inspiring story starting from their early journey, one powerful insight into their philosophy, and real actions you can take to lead with purpose and create change in a rapidly evolving world.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and editorial purposes only. It reflects publicly available information and independent commentary. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, some quotations or anecdotes are paraphrased or interpreted from public interviews.

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the remarkable Dame Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and author of the memoir A Different Kind of Power. In this episode, Jacinda shares her unique experiences of balancing motherhood with the demands of leading a country, and parenting while in the public eye. Jacinda opens up about the emotional juggle of early motherhood, the challenges of maternity leave, and the guilt that often accompanies working parents. She discusses her new picture book, Mum's Busy Work, which addresses the struggles parents face in managing work and family life, and how to communicate these challenges to children. In this episode: The realities of being a working mother in a high-profile role Managing ‘Mum guilt’ and expectations as a parent The importance of sharing the parental load between partners How to maintain values and kindness in parenting Advice for new parents returning to work after maternity leave Jacinda’s book, Mum's Busy Work, is an inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter. This episode is sponsored by Aldi Mamia Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message! Our guest this week is Jacinda Ardern. She became the world's youngest female head of government at age 37. Ardern served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023, earning global admiration for her empathetic and decisive leadership through crises like the Christchurch attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her trademark “be kind” approach redefined what modern political leadership could look like. In 2025, she released her memoir A Different Kind of Power , reflecting on how empathy can drive real progress. It’s more than a political memoir, it’s a profound insight into how it feels to lead. Since leaving office, Ardern has turned her focus to global initiatives on climate action, online safety, and compassionate leadership. She’s a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School, a Distinguished Fellow of Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government and a Trustee of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, continuing her work to inspire change on the world stage. She was recently made a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit — a fitting recognition for a leader whose grace and humanity have left a lasting mark far beyond her time in office. We talk about: A kinder definition of leadership Media’s new incentives Changing the culture of engagement Taking the money out of politics The dangerous loss of nuance Caring is more important than caring about politics Allowing politicians to change their mind Buying back guns from civilians Let’s do this! Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyz Twitter: @whrshallwemeet Instagram: @whrshallwemeet

Jacinda Ardern has become an iconic figure. And at 45, her political career is already behind her. She became the leader of her party just weeks before she was elected Prime Minister of New Zealand, and a few months after that she gave birth. In office, she got noticed way beyond New Zealand, from her response to the terrorist attack in Christchurch to her decision to lock down and seal the country off from the world during COVID. After stepping down as PM, she's turned her focus from New Zealand to the world. In this interview, Jacinda speaks to Dave Marchese about burnout, growing up Mormon, the state of politics right now, and knowing when to call time. Guest: Jacinda Ardern, former NZ prime minister Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Reshma interviews former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern live on stage about her new book, A Different Kind of Power ! This thoughtful conversation covers Jacinda’s leadership style built on compassion and kindness, becoming a mom while in office, and how to navigate self-doubt and imposter syndrome without letting them define you. Plus, Jacinda discusses her difficult decision to resign at the height of her power and shares what’s giving her hope right now. This program was recorded live at the Chicago Humanities 2025 Spring Festival on June 8, 2025. Event produced by Jesse Swanson. Associate produced by Nikki Konomos. Event stage managed by Sophia Fishkins. Event produced and mixed by Dan Glomski. Follow Jacinda Ardern @jacindaardern on Instagram. You can follow our host Reshma Saujani @reshmasaujani on Instagram. Let us know how you’re doing in midlife! You can submit your story to be included in this show at speakpipe.com/midlife Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Thanks so much for listening to My So-Called Midlife. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content like me and Shannon Watts talking about stepping away from organizations we founded. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors To follow along with a transcript, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/ shortly after the air date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch talks with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the year that's been. "It was the year of the vaccine and to finish with rates in the mid-90 percent mark for first dose, 85 percent for Māori, over 90 percent for Pacific, I'm really proud of what New Zealand's done," - Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accepts the government could have done more to assist community-led vaccination efforts, but she defends the decision not to prioritise all younger Māori in the rollout. Ardern has just completed the first year of her second term, marking a shift to a Labour-majority government, but like 2020 it has been dominated by one overriding challenge: Covid-19. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch sat down with Ardern to assess the year that's been and the one to come. Listen to the full interview https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6286092946001 In January, Ardern described 2021 as the year of the vaccine. She says she's proud of the rates New Zealanders have achieved, but with hindsight, she would have put more focus on community health providers earlier. "Some of the most successful parts of the campaign have been where providers have had the freedom to just go out and do things in a way that worked for them. "They had barriers and I'll think: 'how could we have taken those down more quickly, sooner for them?' That's something that I would do differently." Ardern says the government was constrained by a lack of supply early on despite doing everything it could to get access to the vaccine as early as possible. As such, she stands by the decisions around targeting the vaccine to priority groups - including rejecting a Health Ministry recommendation to set lower age brackets for Māori. Read more: A sit-down with National leader Christopher Luxon Covid-19 Māori response: 'It is not partnership when Crown ignores advice' Auckland housing crisis: 'Monumental task' for first home buyers Government rejects criticism over Auckland boundary decisions 'Caution has paid off' with positive start under traffic light system - PM There were not enough vaccines for everybody early on in the rollout, and evidence showed age and comorbidity were the main vulnerabilities, she says. "We know we have more comorbidities in our Pacific and our Māori populations, so we knew that would ... allow us to go in and target those communities."… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Saving people’s lives and eliminating the virus are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s most important priorities during the Corona virus crisis. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen details the courageous decisions and actions of the Prime Minister. Take a lesson from her playbook to enhance your own leadership success. The post Leadership in Crisis Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand – Part 2 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Saving people’s lives and eliminating the virus are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s most important priorities during the Corona virus crisis. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen details the courageous decisions and actions of the Prime Minister. Take a lesson from her playbook to enhance your own leadership success. The post Leadership in Crisis Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand – Part 1 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

In this bonus edition of Gone By Lunchtime, the prime minister talks to Toby Manhire at the Auckland Writers Festival Last weekend at the Auckland Writers Festival , Jacinda Ardern spoke with Spinoff editor Toby Manhire about the extraordinary election campaign of 2017, and the book it inspired, Stardust and Substance , edited by Stephen Levine for VUP. Before a packed house at the Aotea Centre the prime minister talked candidly about everything from Andrew Little’s decision to resign and the rush to remake the campaign to the less-than-delighted mood on election night itself. If Facebook cannot change its ways, will they still use if for advertising in 2020? Why is she a fan of Nancy Drew and Ernest Shackleton – and its lessons for “how not to die on the ice”? All that plus Jacinda Ardern does an impression of Helen Clark. For more podcasts and videos from the Auckland Writers Festival, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices