What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?
Applying June Dally-Watkins' old school approach to modern manner dilemmas. Australia’s own expert in etiquette and deportment, June Dally-Watkins, has created a legacy that is unforgettable. Encouraging her students to be the best versions of themselves, Miss Dally was no stranger to the power of good manners and now we’re sharing that with you. ‘What Would June Dally Watkins Do?’ asks Jodie Bache-Maclean, the manager of June Dally Watkins, how to apply Miss Dally’s highly revered approach to politeness in a very rude word. Join us and a new guest each week as we dissect modern manner dilemmas b...
Quick Quiz 10, Bonus Episode with Margaux Parker
Take off your sunglasses indoors… unless you’re hiding a drug addiction?! Says Triple M’s Margaux Parker.
Oh, and maybe don’t Zoom your way through your KPI meeting in the gym… just a thought! Host Jodie Bache-McLean joins Margaux to discuss the difference between manners evolving, and where they’ve been thrown out the window altogether.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36...
Quick Quiz 09, Bonus Episode with Grace Hayden
Keeping your hat or sunnies on indoors isn’t something Gen Z can get behind either, says model and Occupational Therapy student Grace Hayden. It’s just a big, fat NOOOOOO.
As Gracie hops into the hot-seat with host Jodie Bache-McLean, she reveals her expert timing tips for maximum respectfulness.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36 years.” - Jodie
Quick Quiz 08, Bonus Episode with Brisbane’s Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner
Embrace the honesty, as Brisbane’s Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner shares her manners missteps, hacks and top tips for making a good impression…. and apologises to anyone she’s ever offended with a stray ‘darling’.
Join host Jodie Bache-McLean as she talks her way into one of Nina’s much-loved, hand-written letters (but she better not expect it too soon!)
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader...
Quick Quiz 07, Bonus Episode with Guyala Bayles
Get the lowdown from model, poet, actor and indigenous educator, Guyala Bayles, as she argues that even the beautiful people don’t get a free pass on sunglasses indoors.
Discover why gratitude should be everyone’s priority and why you should never, ever unleash the ‘hun’ on social media.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36 years.” - Jodie
Jodie has bee...
Quick Quiz 06, Bonus Episode with Steve Haddan
Master networker or manners aficionado? Bonus Episode with Steve Haddan
When old-style courtesies can get you into hot water, it’s a matter of reading the room, says comedian, sports journalist and author Steve Haddan.
But let’s be under no illusions here, there can also be an ulterior motive to good manners … it’s all part of the hustle!
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mento...
Quick Quiz 05, Bonus Episode with Dianne Cant OAM
Discover Dianne Cant OAM’s etiquette absolutes, as she shares highlights from a lifelong love of manners with host Jodie Bache-McLean.
Dianne reveals why beautiful gestures should always be acknowledged, and cautions against the most obnoxious modern habits (spoiler alert – if you’re on the escalator at David Jones, you might want to put your phone away now).
About your guest, Dianne Cant
Dianne has 55 years’ experience instigating and developing formats for Australia’s Fashion Industry, in awards programmes, fashion shows, personal styling, models, retailers, education, fashion design students, events and private c...
Quick Quiz 04, Bonus Episode with Damien Anthony Rossi
There’s no room for doubt in this hot-seat episode, as TV’s Damien Anthony Rossi delivers his verdict on Jodie Bache-McLean’s manners quiz.
According to Mr Hollywood in Oz, certain things are just unacceptable, unless you’re Alex Perry. And elevator etiquette? Well, that’s a whole other episode!
About your guest, Damien Anthony Rossi
Known as Mr Hollywood in Oz, charismatic media personality Damien Anthony Rossi first arrived in Brisbane from his hometown of Los Angeles in 1990 and has since worn many hats professionally. Originally a film and television Casting Director wi...
Quick Quiz 03, Bonus Episode with Cynthia Morton
Join gal pals Jodie Bache-McLean and emotional fitness expert, Cynthia Morton, as they talk etiquette ideals versus how we REALLY behave.
Find out how Cynthia sidesteps a forgotten name (when Jodie isn’t around to save her bacon), the modern habits that make her a ‘bit scratchy’ … and whether the rules are different for husbands.
About your guest, Cynthia Morton:
For the past two decades, Cynthia’s nationally award-winning Emotional Fitness techniques have earned the following recognition. A Pride of Australia Medal , An Australian of The Year Award, An Award of Distinction for Services...
Quick Quiz 02, Bonus Episode with Lisa Clifford
What are you hiding behind those sunglasses?!
Tune in as Australia’s matriarch of manners, Jodie Bache-McLean, puts writer and journalist Lisa Clifford - daughter of the one and only June Dally-Watkins - in the etiquette hot seat.
Find out how a smile and a squeeze can get you out of many a tight spot, and why every meal (however unseasoned!) deserves our wholehearted appreciation.
About your guest, Lisa Clifford:
Lisa Clifford grew up in Sydney. She moved to Italy when she was sixteen and returned to Australia after winning a sch...
Quick Quiz 01, Bonus Episode with Leigh Buchanan
"I said pet, I said love, I said please."
Quirk of personality, social misstep or downright rude? Join Australia’s grand dame of etiquette, Jodie Bache-Mclean as she puts the frocking fabulous Leigh Buchanan on the spot.
Discover why being hit by a bus can come in handy and what can happen when a ‘darl’ goes wrong… as Jodie and Leigh put a rude world to rights!
About your guest Leigh Buchanan:
Leigh Buchanan became runner-up of the inaugural season of Project Runway Australia following 2 decades of fashion industry experience...
