Not in My Workplace

In this final podette, we ask: What is the role of the board and governance in creating safer, more respectful, and inclusive workplaces? Our host Rosie Wheen brings together insights from three leaders — Helga Svendsen , Div Pillay , and Tanya Hosch — who share their experiences as directors, executives, and advocates. Together, these voices illuminate how governance sets the tone for integrity,...

In this podette, we dive into Questions of Leadership — exploring how power, integrity, and example shape safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces. Leadership, as our host Rosie Wheen reminds us, is “absolutely central” to culture change. It’s the keystone of creating environments that live up to the vision of Respect at Work that we share across Australia. We hear from three powerful voice...

In this podette, we give you an overview of the Respect@Work legislation and what it means for workplaces across Australia. Our host Rosie Wheen will be joined by three guests from our main podcast series Professor Skye Charry | She/Her | Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of New England, Sexual Harassment Consultant, Author Cara Gleeson | She/Her | Director, Our Watch Inst...

To prevent sexual harassment, we first need to understand why it happens . In this episode, Rosie Wheen draws on insights from Cara Gleeson , Director of the Our Watch Institute, and Professor Michael Flood , researcher and advocate on men, masculinities, and gender at QUT. Together, they unpack how gender inequality, power, and discrimination intersect — and how rigid stereotypes about masculinit...

Sexual harassment happens in every industry and every workplace — and it impacts some people more than others. In this podette, host Rosie Wheen brings together powerful voices from across the Not in My Workplace series — including Tarang Chawla , Multicultural Commissioner and founder of Not One More Niki , and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody . They unpack the reality of where and to...

In this podette hosted by Rosie Wheen we will answer the question what is sexual harassment. We will hear from Professor Skye Charry . These podettes are intended as conversation starters. Here’s a suggested framework to facilitate a safe, open and meaningful discussion after listening: 1. Set the Scene (5 minutes) Remind the group of the ground rules: respect, confidentiality, listening without j...

Welcome back to Not in My Workplace — a podcast created to help every workplace become safer, more respectful and inclusive. You’ve told us how much our full-length conversations have inspired change — and asked for shorter episodes you can use in your inductions, team meetings and workshops. So here they are: The Podettes — short, powerful episodes hosted by Rosie Wheen, sharing key insights and...

In this deeply inspiring and final episode of Not in My Workplace , Rosie sits down with Dr. Anna Cody , Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, to explore what it means to lead with courage, inclusivity, and purpose in the fight against workplace sexual harassment. Dr. Cody brings a rich tapestry of experience from international human rights law to community advocacy in Alice Springs, sharin...

In this compelling episode, Rosie Wheen sits down with the formidable Julia Banks—author, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, lawyer, former Federal Government MP, and former Federal Independent MP. Julia opens up about her personal and professional journey, from her mother’s influence on her fight for gender equality to navigating the highest levels of corporate and political power in Austral...

In this powerful episode of Not In My Workplace , Rosie Wheen is joined by Tanya Hosch , who has a long and distinguished history in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, advocacy, and governance. She is also an incredible speaker and, in this episode, Tanya shares her journey from her early career in government in South Australia, her discovery of feminism, and shaping social policy at th...

Tarang Chawla says his name is one you don’t forget; his story is one you won’t forget, and his voice is one we should hear more of. Tarang is a speaker, writer, and Victorian Multicultural Commissioner. He co-founded Not One More Niki, a non-profit honouring his sister Nikita, who was murdered in 2015. A Monash academic, he hosted There's No Place Like Home and advises governments on family viole...

In this powerful episode, Rosie Wheen speaks to Div Pillay, a trailblazing advocate and diversity and inclusion leader. As the CEO of MindTribes, Div has applied her life experience of growing up under apartheid in South Africa to her work in Australia.  She shares invaluable insights on how organizations can foster diversity, equity, and belonging and why cultural inclusion is the key to unlockin...

In this powerful episode of Not In My Workplace , Rosie Ween is joined by the insightful and passionate Karina Noble. With a diverse career spanning multiple industries—from cafés and universities to non-profits and corporate settings—Karina brings a wealth of experience in navigating workplace cultures and influencing them. She shares her personal journey, including the challenges of ableism, sex...

In this compelling episode of Not In My Workplace , we welcome back Cara Gleeson, Director of the Our Watch Institute, for a deep dive into leadership's role in fostering safer, more inclusive workplaces. Cara brings years of expertise in gender equality and violence prevention, sharing real-world insights on how leaders can take meaningful action to prevent sexual harassment at work. In this...

How can boards act as coaches who work with executives? How do you nail a curious question that shines new insights on workplace safety around the Board table? In this episode, host Rosie Wheen sits down with governance guru, facilitator and coach Helga Svendsen to unpack the vital role of boards in preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace. With over 200 podcast episodes of...

In this powerful episode of Not In My Workplace , host Rosie Wheen sits down with Chanel Contos, the founder of Teach Us Consent , Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Youth Advisory Council, and author of Consent Laid Bare .  Chanel shares the origin and impact of Teach Us Consent. What an inspiring journey she has taken advocating for consent education. Hear more about the impa...

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) we have a special episode for you! Rosie Wheen reflects on the IWD theme March Forward. Its timely to reflect on progress made toward achieving gender equality over the last 30 years and essential to name and address the barriers to holding firm on that progress and doing more. We know that key to that is preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.  ...

In this thought-provoking Not In My Workplace episode , host Rosie Wheen sits down with writer, speaker, and educator Nevo Zisin for a deep and insightful conversation about fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces. Nevo shares their perspectives on gender, identity, systemic change, and the importance of slowing down to create genuinely transformative spaces. Nevo challenges tradition...

In this Not in My Workplace episode, host Rosie Wheen speaks with Professor Michael Flood, an internationally recognized researcher, advocate, and educator. Together, they explore the role of men in addressing gender inequality and sexual harassment in the workplace. Men can play a vital role in challenging sexist behaviors and norms, and in this episode, you will hear practical steps they can tak...

In this powerful and insightful episode, Rosie Wheen speaks with Skye Charry about her extensive work in understanding and addressing sexual harassment in workplaces, particularly in rural and remote areas. Skye shares her personal journey, from growing up in rural Australia to becoming a lawyer and academic focused on workplace safety and dignity.  You will be left with no doubt that Sexual haras...

 In this episode of Not In My Workplace , host Rosie Wheen is joined by Cara Gleeson, Director of the Our Watch Institute. It’s a powerful conversation reflecting on how we create workplaces that are safe, equal and respectful. Cara shares insights from her work with diverse organizations, including the Commonwealth Bank and the AFL, and offers practical advice. She also helps us understand the le...

Join Rosie Wheen, host of Not In My Workplace, as she dives into an enlightening conversation with renowned journalist, author, and gender equality advocate Catherine Fox. With six books and decades of experience at the forefront of conversations about workplace gender equality, Catherine shares her insights on bridging the gap between rhetoric and reality in addressing systemic sexism and fosteri...

Not in My Workplace is a podcast that is a resource for you and your workplace to become safer, more respectful and inclusive. We will focus on how to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace. Not in My Workplace is launching 4 Feb 2024.