Julia Gillard on Life as a Prime Minister and Diplomacy

In the first episode of Series 3, Laura speaks to Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of the Global Partnership for Education. Julia talks about the people, places and experiences that have impacted her thinking. As Australia's first female Prime Minister they discuss what it was like attending international summits as often the only female leader in the room. Julia also talks about girls education and the importance of the Global Education Summit taking place in July.

In What Were You Thinking, former political advisor Laura Round speaks to politicians, opinion formers and business leaders to find out about the experiences, people and places that have inspired them.

You can follow Julia Gillard on Twitter on @JuliaGillard and Laura Round on @LauraRound