Podcast

S3 Episode 1: Cheryl del la Rey & Leeann Watson 🎓🤝

25 Feb 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Tim McInnes sits down with two of Canterbury’s powerhouse women — leaders of major organisations that shape the way our region learns, works, grows, and sees itself.

It’s a rare, behind‑the‑scenes conversation about the influence they hold, the challenges they navigate, and the quieter wins happening across Canterbury that most people never hear about.

These two leaders share a grounded, honest look at what they’re seeing right now — from shifting perceptions of Christchurch to the changing needs of employers to the “good problems” that come with a region on the rise.

They unpack the mindset they want Canterbury to embrace, why confidence matters, and the surprising positives hidden behind some of the headlines we scroll past each morning.

“People almost apologise when they do well… We need to tell our story better.”

🎧 Listen to Season 3, Episode 1 to hear a thoughtful, future‑focused kōrero about leadership, talent, and the momentum building across Canterbury — straight from two women right at the centre of it.

The third season of the podcast is sponsored by Christchurch Airport – growing the engine room for Canterbury businesses and The University of Canterbury - one of New Zealand's leading learning institutes. And the lovely people at Ruffells, one of Christchurch’s leading creative studios, are helping us make this happen by recording and post-producing the series and bringing the good vibes.

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