Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks IN GOOD HANDS

THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR POLITICIANS ARE JUST AS FASCINATING

- By Celia Whitley

They can typically be found just out of sight, one step behind the world’s most influential leaders. But those mysterious ‘right hands’ are now getting their moment in the spotlight — thanks to author Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks!

In her insightful new book, The Right Hand, Phoebe interviews the chiefs of staff to politicians such as Jacinda Ardern, John Howard, Tony Blair and Julia Gillard. Sitting down with New Idea, Phoebe opens up about why she was so eager to learn about the person behind the politician...

This is such a great concept. Where did it come from?