Women in Safety Podcast

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 ​ As we wrap up the year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on everything the Women in Safety community has achieved in 2024. This year has been extraordinary, filled with growth, connection, and celebration of women in the health and safety profession. ​ In this final episode of the season, I look back on some of...

In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Taylor, the 2024 Wellbeing Professional of the Year, to talk about her inspiring journey in health and safety at Toll Group. Catherine’s passion for wellbeing programs and her dedication to creating healthier workplaces shine through as she shares her experiences implementing innovative health initiatives. We talked about the challenges of driving behavio...

In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Maddison Costello, the 2024 Young Professional of the Year. Maddison's journey into the health and safety profession is nothing short of inspiring, especially as she navigates the challenges of being a young woman in the mining industry—a field traditionally dominated by men. We explore her experiences in a competitive...

Welcome to the Women in Safety podcast, where we connect, support, and inspire women in the health and safety industry. In this episode, I’m sitting down with the remarkable Natalee Johnston, a woman whose career path is as unique as it is inspiring. From her early days in naval aviation to becoming a respected leader in health and safety, Natalee’s story is one of resilience, growth, and empowerm...

Welcome to this special episode of the Women in Safety podcast, where I reflect on the unforgettable 2024 Women in Safety Awards. This year, nearly 200 passionate attendees joined us to celebrate the incredible achievements of women who are making a difference in the health and safety profession. The room was filled with energy, camaraderie, and the genuine support that makes our community thrive....

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. On the third part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsored by Heather Burzacott from Suremploy, Alanna is thrilled to be joined by Nicole Turnbull, the inspiring founder of Neon Shed, for this episode.  Alanna and Nicole are diving deep into the heart of an event that’s really close to their hearts—the upcomin...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In the second part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsored by Heather Burzacott from Suremploy, Alanna sits down with Emma Boucher, Senior Psychologist at HSE Global. They discuss the critical intersection of mental health and workplace safety. Emma shares her inspiring journey, from clinical psychology to be...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this first part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsored by Heather Burzacott from Suremploy, Alanna had a fruitful conversation with Suzanne Shipp—General Manager for Operations and Maintenance at APA Group—as she shares her leadership journey and strategies for integrating safety into the foundation of he...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna tackles the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome among women in the safety profession. Drawing from personal experiences and community discussions, she highlights the self-doubt many women face despite their qualifications. Alana offers practical strategies to combat these feelings, such as recognising sel...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna had a wonderful chat with Megan Smith, a seasoned health and safety professional from Brisbane. Megan shares her diverse career journey, starting from return-to-work claims management to her current role in high-risk transport and logistics.  She discusses the challenges of working in male-dominated enviro...

Let's take a trip down memory lane... Taking the 2022 Virtual Women in Safety Awards to an in person event in 2023 was no easy feat but Alanna did it! This short, reflective podcast episode is more a brain dump to share the thoughts behind the in person event in Sydney earlier this week but also to start thinking about 2024 Awards and other events. What are you doing to inspire, transform or e...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes Dr. Megan Tranter, an esteemed executive leader in health and safety with a diverse background at top-tier companies such as PepsiCo, Amazon, and Netflix.  Dr. Tranter shares her inspiring career journey, emphasising the importance of resilience, trust-building, and strategic thinking in overcomin...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes Gabrielle Connolly from New York, who works at an AI technology company. Gabrielle shares her journey from chemical inventory management to health and safety roles at Nestlé Waters, and her current position where she helps businesses implement AI solutions.  Throughout the conversation, Gabrielle...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes health and safety professional, Manjula Chinni.  Manjula shares her journey into the field, sparked by her husband's workplace injury, and her subsequent education at RMIT. They discuss her recent redundancy and future plans, including starting her own consulting business. The conversation tou...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. We have some incredibly exciting news to share with you all! We are officially launching the 2024 Women in Safety Awards! This is a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who are making significant strides in the field of safety. We have a diverse array of award categories lined up, each designed to re...

In this engaging episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with the dynamic Caitlin Seaha, a seasoned expert in health and safety auditing. Caitlin shares her remarkable career journey, from her beginnings in recruitment, witnessing firsthand the injuries sustained by clients and placements, to her time working fly-in fly-out (FIFO) in the mining sector. Now, as an independent...

In this compelling episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, host Alanna Ball engages in a riveting conversation with the remarkable Sue Bottrell. Sue, a distinguished leader in Work Health and Safety (WHS) and contractor management, shares her profound journey and insights that are bound to inspire and challenge WHS professionals. Listeners are invited to explore Sue's diverse experiences, from...

In this episode, Alana interviews Elise Condie, a health and safety professional with a unique career path. Elise shares her journey from being a physiotherapist to working in injury case management and eventually transitioning into safety consulting.  She discusses her experiences working in male-dominated industries, such as stevedoring and mining, and the challenges she faced. Elise also talks...

Steph's story is a testament to the power of evolution and transformation. From her beginnings as a massage therapist, driven by a desire to help others, to her current role where she applies psychology studies to her work, Steph's journey is nothing short of remarkable. In our conversation, we explore the pivotal steps that led Steph from being a hands-on "doer" to operating at...

Summary: In this fun episode, Alanna welcomes Mia Soper, the winner of the Student of the Year award at the 2023 Women in Safety Awards. Mia Soper's journey into health and safety is truly inspiring. Her recognition as the 2023 Student of the Year at the Women in Safety Awards speaks volumes about her dedication and expertise. Mia's passion for her work is evident from the moment she begin...

Alanna was recently on the Safety Exchange Platform with David Provan and others on all things creating influence. In this empowering solo episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna dives deep into the critical topic of influence in workplace health and safety. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she unpacks key elements to cultivating effective influence: authenticity, relevance, consisten...

Episode Summary: Menopause used to be such a taboo topic  yet today we discussed issues such as barriers to communication, workplace adjustments, culture and more when it comes to menopause at work. Thea O’Connor is a workplace advocate and founder of Menopause at Work and is dedicated to changing how women, men and organisations deal with the changes and challenges that come with menopause. Alann...

Brief summary of episode:   Many of us in the Women in Safety Community know Joelle Mitchell as the Co-Host on the Pysch Health and Safety Podcast or the Director of FlourishDX. Our podcast explores who Joelle was before all of this and her interesting, complex and exciting career from document controller to human factors for the offshore regulator.  Joelle shares her extensive knowledge and appli...

As we begin to celebrate all things health and wellbeing in April, we invited our 2023 Empowered Member of the Year Peta Mercieca back to the podcast to explore what health and wellbeing techniques she instils in her work and routine to create better balance. Peta has been an absolute advocate for putting her own mental health first and has many times shared her struggles in the Women in Safety co...

Kate shares her journey into the field of workplace relations and highlights the challenges and successes she has encountered as a health and safety lawyer. She discusses the importance of taking health and safety matters seriously and the positive impact of recent changes in law, such as the reframing of sexual harassment as a safety issue. Kate also provides valuable insights on work-life balanc...