The Limitless Equation podcast, hosted by Chloe Hooper, has released a new episode titled ‘Limitless Integrity’, featuring Melinda Petrunoff, managing director of Pinterest Australia and New Zealand.
In a warm and generous conversation, Petrunoff reflects on the power of integrity in leadership from the early lessons she learned watching her grandmother run a business, to the way she now leads cross-functional teams in a global tech environment. She discusses why treating people with respect, staying transparent, and caring deeply about those around you are at the centre of her leadership philosophy.
“People remember how you make them feel,” Petrunoff said. “Integrity is treating everyone equally, being sincere, and showing people that you genuinely care.”
The episode explores her 30-year career, the leaders who influenced her, and the moments that shaped her resilience from redundancy in the early digital era to navigating international relocations with her family. She also shares how her journey through Asia and her role on the OzHarvest board expanded her sense of purpose and belief in herself.
“You have this extraordinary blend of strength, kindness and clarity. Listening to you talk about integrity not as a value on a poster, but as a daily practice is powerful. Your story is a reminder that leadership isn’t about ego, it’s about care,” reflected Hooper on the conversation.
