INSIGHT: Forging a new path — Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC

Geopolitics & Policy

29 January 2021

By: Robyn Tongol

Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC reveals his next steps after deciding to forge a new career following 34 years of full-time service with the Royal Australian Navy.

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In this episode of the Defence Insight Podcast, Rear Admiral Lee Goddard joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the Navy veteran’s future.

The pair delve into RADM Goddard’s 34-year journey with the ADF, with the senior serviceman revealing the skills and lessons his learned along the way.

RADM Goddard also explains why he’s chosen to transition into a new career, and discusses his new role at philanthropic organisation the Minderoo Foundation.

Finally, the Navy veteran provides his thoughts on the future of maritime security and Australia’s broader defence strategy.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Episode 8: PODCAST: Supermarine Spitfire, warbird aviation and modern aerial innovation, with Keith Russell
Episode 7: PODCAST: Bushmaster PMV funding, long-range strike expansion and cyber defence
Episode 6: PODCAST: Space Command workforce expansion and operationalising the domain, with Major General Gregory Novak AM
Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: The Defence budget, inflationary pressures and domestic information warfare
Episode 4: SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco’s David Astbury
Episode 3: PODCAST: Anzac Day reflections, veteran support reform and ADF workforce trends, with Minister Matt Keogh
Episode 2: SPOTLIGHT: Open-source growth across defence and national security, with SUSE CMO Margaret Dawson