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Women At WorkCEOs for Gender Equity with Dr Ashley McGrathToday's guest is Dr Ashley McGrath, a self-described eternal optimist, fun friend, mum, step mum, wife, and a woman after my own heart, lives her life seeking forgiveness, not permission. Ashley has a personal mission to have a positive impact on one billion lives. And she's well on her way. As CEO of CEO's for Gender Equity, she brings together over 100 leaders committed to driving change within their businesses, and through the ripple effect outwards from there. As a Doctor of Philosophy, she researched the inclusion of women in the mining industry, what...
2025-12-1249 min
Women At WorkAnnabel Crabb on what's changed since the Wife DroughtIn all my conversations with women, the quote most often shared with me is this feeling we have as working mothers that we're expected to work as if we don't have children while raising our children as if we didn't have a job. And today's guest is none other than the original author of that quote, Annabel Crabb, who's influential book The Wife Drought brought words to what women across Australia were – and are still – feeling; that women need wives, and men need lives. Annabel's career spans journalism, television, writing, podcasting, speaking and generally being funn...
2025-12-1255 min
Women At WorkClosing the super gap while you shop with Lucy KoughWomen retire with 28% less super than men on average. Women over the age of 55 are the fastest growing group of homelessness, driven in large part by lower or nil super balances. And that super gap is driven by all the barriers we talk about on this podcast all the time - women are paid less so their compulsory super payments are lower, they take time out of they have children and super paid on that is minimum wage level and zero for extended unpaid leave, they face the motherhood penalty that means their earnings suffer...
2025-10-1448 min
Women At WorkA morning routine won't fix inequality with Jenny Rolfe-WallaceAustralia is one of the wealthiest nations on earth, but your gender can determine how much of that wealth you have. Australian women are almost twice as likely as men to experience financial insecurity, lower levels of financial wellbeing, and poverty throughout our lives as men. Today's guest is Jenny Rolfe-Wallace a qualified teacher and financial educator, and a former financial adviser. She stood for election as an independent in the 2025 federal election and on her own podcast, "It's Not About The Money", Jenny considers why we need to stop telling individuals to solve the...
2025-10-0755 min
Women At WorkLiving beyond gender expectations with Vithyaa ThavapalanWhat is a fire investigator? Is the first question I asked when a listener recommended I speak with Vithyaa Thavapalan. I don't know the answer yet, but I know it's a very male dominated industry. Women make up less than 5% of urban firefighters and cultures of toxicity have been exposed. How do you push against gender and cultural expectations to live a life that has meaning for you is another question that is central to my work, and Vithyaa has spent her life doing just that. Born in Western Sydney, to Tamil parents who fled...
2025-09-3039 min
Women At WorkWhy we need more women in politics with Licia HeathThis year, the number of women in both houses of Parliament reached a record-making 50.5%, that's the highest number of women in Australian federal politics ever. And as Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made." Today's guest, Licia Heath, shares RBG's sentiment, and has dedicated her work to getting more women into politics. Licia is CEO of not-for-profit, Women for Election, a non-partisan group committed to increasing the number of women in public office at local, state and federal levels. She ran in the high-profile Wentworth by-election in October 2018...
2025-09-2345 min
Women At WorkEvenBetter improving gender pay gaps with Sorrel KesbyArtificial Intelligence has a gender gap - Women are being left behind and are up to 40% less likely to use AI. You know what else has a gender gap? Pay. The current gender pay gap in Australia is 21.8%, and every industry has a gender pay gap that sees men earning more than women – including women-dominated industries like retail, and healthcare and social assistance. Well, what might happen if you brought the two together, and use AI to solve your gender pay gap? Today's guest is Sorrel Kesby, and she's doing just that. She is...
2025-09-1653 min
Women At WorkLaura Stewart, the highs and lows of stepping out of corporateLaura Stewart had a big career. Then she had a baby. She went back to work, and it was a disaster – sidelined, treated differently, and a toxic workplace. So, like the rest of the 30% of women who leave their jobs within a year of having a baby, Laura left. But also like the rest of that 30%, she didn't leave the workforce, she just left a job that wasn't compatible with also having a family. She started up a consulting practice called Unravel – helping organisations Unravel complex challenges, and then at the beginning of 2025 joined forces with Vanessa Pill...
2025-09-0939 min
Women At WorkLeah Rappuner debunking gender myths and how we change our livesLeah Ruppanner is the kind of person every single working mother wants to speak to, because she knows all about how your life feels, and how to fix it. She's debunking outdated gender stereotypes, like women are happier as 'homemakers' and men are bumbling caregivers, often stitching viral tiktok videos to explain, in layman's terms, what the underlying social issue really is. She's about to publish a book about the mental load and how we better share it, and her podcast MissPerceived is in the top 200 in the US and top 25 in Australia for the...
2025-09-021h 01
Women At WorkAubrey Blanche-Sarellano on listening, influence and AIFor some people, their authenticity shines through as soon as you meet them, and today's guest Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano is one of those people. With her pink and purple hair, a nose ring, and a big warm smile, she doesn't look like your typical tech person, but she's doing amazing work to embed equitable people & culture (more on what that is later) and responsible AI (more on that later too) into organisations. The world is changing, the workforce is changing, and Aubrey is doing work to make sure everyone can succeed. In this episode we're talking about what...
2025-08-2652 min
Women At WorkAnna Cody on women's stories and the shape of our workplacesEvery woman has a story about 'that guy' at work, the who says inappropriate things – or worse. And many women, myself included, have a story about making a complaint and then their contract suddenly comes to an end. In December 2022, Australia's Respect @ Work legislation came into effect, introducing a new positive duty for companies to proactively prevent sexual harassment, not just respond after the fact, and definitely not by firing the woman who made the complaint. Dr Anna Cody is Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission, working at the frontline of ho...
2025-08-1943 min
Women At WorkA Step Back Step Forward Career with Sarrah Le MarquandHere's a career pattern you'll recognise: first, you're young, ambitious and driven, then kids arrive and you step back. A Nobel prize was actually awarded for research into that step back - so it's officially very common. Side note, Your husband's career carries on uninterrupted while you manage everything. Then as the kids get older, you step forward again. And if you had school-age kids during the pandemic, that was a huge couple of years of homeschooling and – generally – pretty difficult work experiences. This path describes today's guest perfectly. Sarrah Le Marquand is Head...
2025-08-1251 min
Women At WorkSusan Legena on changing the world, one step at a timeThis conversation with Susanne Legena exceeded my expectations, and I obviously only invite people on who I expect will be interesting in the first place! Susanne has dedicated her life to supporting equality and rights for girls, as CEO of Plan Australia. Susanne is a passionate feminist and champion of young people, and is navigating her big career whilst raising her own 12 year old daughter. We covered so much in this conversation – from climbing 10,000 steps in Sri Lanka and the life lessons she took away about wanting to stop, taking small breaks, and the value of encouragement an...
2025-08-0546 min
Women At WorkThe Unfiltered Truth About Executive Life with Stacey O'Dea"The truth is you do need to be a superwoman to have a successful career and be a present parent and we need to be honest about this". Wise words from today's guest, Stacey O'Dea. This honesty is exactly what I want to bring to this podcast. Because when you hear that in order for someone to have a big job and a family, they're dropping balls all over the place that you just can't see, then it makes you feel less alone in your own juggle. Stacey has a few non-negotiables to s...
2025-07-2945 min
Women At WorkSally Hasler: How Medical Misogyny Fuels a CEO's MissionSally Hasler took a new job when she was 36 weeks pregnant, then immediately went on maternity leave. Far from being the career handbrake we've been led to expect from a move like that, she's now CEO of Women's Health Victoria. And women's health is in focus. Almost $800m was committed in the last budget to fill the gaps in women's healthcare – and let's be honest we all know there have been plenty of gaps! Sally's a first time CEO, on the Board of Lifeline, and a St Johns Ambulance volunteer, all while raising three young ki...
2025-07-2249 min
Women At WorkLisa Annese on Community, Leadership and Advocacy with CEWI tried to cheat and get ChatGPT to help me write today's intro, and it gave me a bunch of waffle about how Chief Executive Women sounds like a group that comes together to drink champagne and whinge about their husbands. That tells you everything we need to know about AI bias. In reality, CEW's 1300 members oversee more than $750 billion in revenue, and they're the most senior women in corporate Australia. Today's guest is their CEO, Lisa Annese. Lisa came on the podcast previously in her role as the CEO of the Diversity Cou...
2025-07-1554 min
Women At WorkTech bros and why women leave the industry with Emma JonesThe technology industry has a persistent gender gap. And according to RMIT university, the biggest single opportunity to close Australia's digital skills gap is (drumroll please)… women. But here's the kicker - this isn't just about tech. This is about power, money, and who gets to shape the future. When women make up only 30% of the technology workforce in an industry that's literally building tomorrow, we're all missing out. And with a critical shortage of skilled workers in tech, fixing this gap isn't just nice to have - it's economic survival. That's exactly what today's gue...
2025-07-081h 04
Women At WorkVox Pops from Season 4Having a favorite podcast episode is like having a favorite child, so officially I loved all conversations equally, and learned so much from all of the guests. Consistently the guests on Women at Work reject that notion that we need to fix the women and instead agree we need to fix systems and cultures. But while we wait for that to happen, we are individually trying to cobble together solutions and need support with that. What I want from this podcast is for you to feel less alone in the juggle. The topics this...
2025-06-2413 min
Women At WorkKhayshie Tilak Ramesh on antiracism and changing the conversationThe first time Kayshie Tilak Ramesh experienced racism was in year three. Later, despite being born in Griffith, NSW and raised in Bendigo, VIC, when she was the multicultural youth commissioner she was asked to share her refugee story. Now, she's changing systems, one conversation at a time. In this conversation, Khayshie will share her recent experiences representing Australia at the United Nations Commission on the Status of women, how workplaces represent our greatest opportunity for systemic change, and we'll dig into conversations about meaningful antiracism. Khayshie's resume is impressive - ...
2025-06-1744 min
Women At WorkLouise Baxter on the power of positivity at the Starlight FoundationLouise Baxter had a very successful career in advertising, when she hit a moment of truth, and realised she wanted to do something more meaningful with her life. Fast forward, and Louise has now been CEO of Starlight Foundation for 16 years, proving through action (and results) that a culture of positivity doesn't just feel good — it drives every business metric that matters. Under her leadership, Starlight has topped the AFR's MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES list, landed in the Top 20 Great Places to Work, and built a workplace so relentlessly positive that one team member confessed she ke...
2025-06-1051 min
Women At WorkNareen Young on cultural load and authentic inclusionProfessor Nareen Young is Associate Dean, Indigenous Engagement and Leadership at UTS Business School, and leads the Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research. She is one of Australia's most respected workplace diversity practitioners and thinkers. For 15 years, prior to UTS and Jumbunna, Nareen was the Director of PWC Indigenous Consulting, CEO of Diversity Council Australia and Director of the NSW Working Women's Centre, and was nominated for an Australian Human Rights Award and Medal for her work during that time. Nareen is influenced by both her Indigenous and culturally diverse heritages in...
2025-06-0349 min
Women At WorkSophie McCarthy on financial independence and confidence through actionSophie McCarthy had some big shoes to fill. Her mother Wendy has been at the forefront of feminist activism for decades, and Sophie picked up the mantle and is making her own huge impact on gender equality. As CEO of McCarthy mentoring, Sophie partners with leading companies to design programs that drive change, engage people and develop leaders. With her upbringing, it's no surprise that Sophie participates in her own advocacy work, As Chair of Sydney Community Foundation, she helps support the most vulnerable women in Sydney, giving a voice to women who don't get...
2025-05-2748 min
Women At WorkLeonora Risse: Beyond leaning inIn Apolitical's list of 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy, you find Jacinda Ardern, former PM of NZ, and you also find today's guest Dr. Leonora Risse. Leonora is an economist who specialises in gender equality. Her focus is women in the workforce, gender pay gaps, why there aren't more women in leadership, societal norms that see women doing the majority of care work, gender biases and resistance to equality initiatives. And she VERY much believes that we need to fix the system, NOT the women. With a PhD focused on...
2025-05-2050 min
Women At WorkClaire Harvey on why we work (when it's so hard)Claire Harvey has opinions. But as Editorial director of The Australian she's also very good at waiting to hear what you think. With an interest in journalism that started at her parents dining table piled high with newspapers, and the radio and TV news on, she's gone from copy girl working for free to her current role. Now, she has two kids, leaves work loudly to support mothers and parents following behind her, and has a husband with an equally big career as political staffer. So she knows what it means to find ba...
2025-05-131h 00
Women At WorkLibby Lyons: The gender super gap and taking risks in your careerIf you look at Apolitical's 100 Most Influential People Working in Gender Policy for 2018 and 2019 you find Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Michelle Obama, the United Nations High Cmomissioner for Human Rights and first female president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet… and today's guest Libby Lyons. Libby started her career as a teacher, working her way all the way to Director of the workplace gender equality agency, to now Chair of SAGE – Science in Australia gender equity, and is a hugely influential Australian woman. She was featured in the book 200 Women, was awarded Woman of the Decade for Gender Polic...
2025-05-0643 min
Women At WorkAnnika Freyer: Men as AlliesI asked ChatGPT, and it told me that men still hold 70-80% of formal positions of power, across most domains, globally. And because of that very power imbalance, women can't achieve equality on our own. We need men to be involved, and to use the power our current systems grant them, to shift things. And that's exactly what Champions of Change Coalition do, led by today's guest, CEO Annika Freyer. The Coalition aims to achieve gender equality, advance more and diverse women into leadership, and build respectful and inclusive workplaces. But as we k...
2025-04-2945 min
Women At WorkAmanda Sterling: Fixing Cultures not WomenSpoiler alert: when women leaders leave organisations after having kids, it's not because they "lack confidence" or "opt out." But the reality is, organisations are struggling to recruit and retain women in leadership, and women are struggling to stay. Dr Amanda Sterling's groundbreaking PhD research exposes how the denial of women's physical experiences (pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, menopause) creates impossible conditions for mothers in leadership. As a leadership consultant and neuroscience-trained coach, she's calling bull on trying to "fix the women" and instead shows organisations how to fix their cultures so women can thrive in...
2025-04-2243 min
Women At WorkKate Thwaites Assistant Minister for WomenWe talk about changing the system, not the women. Sometimes we're talking about workplaces when we discuss structural change, and today we're talking about the government's role in gender equity with Kate Thwaites MP, the Assistant Minister for Women. Kate co-wrote Enough is Enough, about the pervasive culture of sexual violence and harassment within Australia's Parliament House, and her portfolio of work focuses on Women, Ageing, and Social Security. We got the chance to hear about her new bill aiming to make gender equality targets compulsory for large employers, the unique challenges older women face...
2025-04-1548 min
Women At WorkKarina Kallio on Community and Finding our RoleKarina Kallio has a background as a fashion designer, then had a bit of an awakening to the impact of the industry and a calling to what is her role in the world – all of which was strengthened by being a mother. Karina believes we exist best in community - a theme that comes through often in this podcast. The power of community in thriving and driving change. She talks about life's longing for itself, and how we need to find our role within the world. The systems that we work, parent and live in ho...
2025-04-0851 min
Women At WorkLael Stone on Creating Wellness Through Connection and CommunityLael Stone is a parenting expert, but really she's a humaning expert. I've shared her conversation with the Imperfects about parenting yourself first more than any podcast I have ever listened to. She has worked as a birth educator, post-natal trauma counsellor, a parenting educator, with teens around sexuality, she created Woodline primary school an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection, and now speaks about creating wellness in adults through connection and communication. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, a parenting counsellor, funny lady, and in her words, she speaks...
2025-04-0149 min
Women At WorkKatherine Boiciuc Artificial Intelligence, in person connection and designing your lifeI have to confess I'm technologically challenged. Or, as today's guest Katherine Boiciuc, also known as KB, puts it, I'm a technology teenager. Learning every day but throwing tantrums about it. KB is EY's Oceania Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. We met at a conference, and when she was on stage she said everyone in the company works in IT but not everyone knows it, and I thought it was time to figure a few things out! What better way that to speak to one of Australia's go to professionals in tech, with 20 years experience leading global...
2025-03-2546 min
Women At WorkThe Parenthood with Georgie DentThe average cost of daycare in Sydney is around $180 per day. If you have a child in care 4 days a week, that's more than $33k a year on daycare before the subsidy. For one child. And that's if you can even access it, which is an increasing issue in regional areas of Australia where there are childcare deserts, but also in major cities where people are registering their kids before they are even born. Add to that, the motherhood penalty means women face a career and income hit for a decade after they have children. Women in...
2025-03-1851 min
Women At WorkAllegra Spender: Women and Climate as Political DriversAccording to Peter Dutton, the housewives of Australia are at home doing their household budgets. According to Allegra Spender, women are out in the world demanding leadership who don't expect them to be at home ironing. Allegra is the Independent MP for Wentworth, focusing on bringing humanity back into politics, climate action, building a kinder, more inclusive society, and making sure those 'women at home doing the budgets' don't crumble under the weight of the cost of living crisis we're in right now. Unsprisingly impressive, Allegra has degrees from Cambridge, University of London, Harvard and...
2025-03-1143 min
Women At WorkRae Cooper on What Women Want at WorkWhen you look up Professor Rae Cooper on Google Scholar, there are 2659 citations. Rae is Professor at the University of Sydney, where she is the founding Director of the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work. She also has multiple fellowships, collaborations with groups like the Australian Human Rights Commission and the OECD, and is generally incredibly impressive and knowledgeable. Rae is one of Australia's leading experts on the many aspects of women's working lives. She is an Order of Australia, a mother of two, and she says it like she thinks it.
2025-03-0451 min
Women At WorkDr Charlotte Middleton on PerimenopauseI currently have plantar fasciitis, which is essentially a sore heel, and I've been told it can be symptom of perimenopause. But what can NOT be a symptom of perimenopause I ask!? Well, on this episode I am joined by Dr. Charlotte Middleton. She's an integrative GP with over 25 years of expertise, specialising in women's health. She founded Dr Charlotte's Web, focused on mothers and their babies, and is about to open a new integrative medicine clinic. I came across her via Biolae – a supplement company – where she is Chief Medical Officer. She's also a mum...
2025-02-2547 min
Women At WorkJoy Adan on permission to rest and playJoy Adan is a Filipino-born presenter, writer and artist from Western Sydney. She's passionate about challenging the status quo, and said after she had children she sat down with her husband and said, 'whatever this partnership is, the terms have now changed." If you want some honest truths – like I love my child AND I find this really hard – are interested to know what it looks like to rewrite cultural and gender roles, and you need permission to discard the lessons we've been taught about self sacrifice, Joy is your woman.
2025-02-1846 min
Women At WorkJane Caro: The invisibility of aging, the invisibility of motherhood and activism through humourJane Caro is a renowned feminist author and social commentator, known for saying exactly what's on her mind. She's known for her sharp wit, her humour and fearless advocacy for gender equality, and is a pioneering feminist in Australia who's name you most likely already know. Jane is a Walkley Award winner, a Member of the Order of Australia, a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a beef producer and a timber grower. I'm honoured to have the opportunity to speak with her, and I hope you enjoy her passion and humour as she talks about...
2025-02-1154 min
Live an Intentional Life20: Equity, the Mental Load, and Time Management with Samantha SutherlandSamantha Sutherland wants to create a world that works for working women, and in this episode she talks all about mental load, work-life balance, quality leisure time, priorities, and setting goals.You’ll be enlightened by her systemic perspective and her own personal experiences, I can’t wait for you to hear it!Samantha’s links:Website: https://samanthasutherland.com.au/Book Samantha for an IWD speaking event: https://samanthasutherland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IWD25-Samantha-Sutherland.pdfThe Women at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/women-at-work/id1315...
2025-02-0936 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* White Feminism with Koa Beck*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Koa Beck episode from 2021*
2025-02-0455 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Jess Hill - See What You Made Me Do*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Jess Hill episode from 2021* Investigative journalist Jess Hill wrote the award-winning See What You Made Me Do, about the national emergency of domestic abuse in Australia. It's a riveting but deeply distressing look at the real-life stories of women and children, how the justice system enables abusers, and hope for reducing violence through community intervention. Please note there is a content warning on this episode. It's incredibly important listening, but it's also upsetting at points, and we discuss family violence and child abuse.
2025-01-281h 28
Women At Work*Re-Release* Lisa Annese on our gendered roles at home and workDiversity Council of Australia CEO Lisa Annese is a self-described feminist and activist, working to improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. She is passionate about the connection between the gendered roles we still expect at home with a lack of progress for women in workplaces. Lisa shared research from the DCA that shows men's mental health and wellbeing benefits from being in gender equal relationships, families and workplaces. The conversation around men's mental health and women wanting flexibility and support in the workplace are two sides of the same coin, and Lisa's deep knowledge around gender issues led us o...
2025-01-2150 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Stop Fixing Women with Catherine Fox*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Catherine Fox episode from 2019* The speed of change with the gender equality, and changes that contribute to hope The Persisterhood The seven myths of women at work The four stages of gender equity awareness The male breadwinner model in Australia and how it impacts progress The importance of financial freedom for women, and teaching that to girls Invisibility of older women and statistics around homelessness How can we make change ourselves, and g...
2025-01-1455 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Kirstin Ferguson on #CelebratingWomen*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Kirstin Ferguson's episode from 2019* Kirstin Ferguson shared the inspiring stories of 757 women in her #CelebratingWomen movement as a push back against the toxicity of the online world for women. In this conversation we talked about the movement, her resulting book WomenKind, and how we can all advocate for change wherever we are.
2025-01-0758 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Jamila Rizvi - Gender Parity, Community and Imperfection*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Jamila Rizvi episode from 2018* We will rise together or not at all Jamila Rizvia is an author, presenter, political commentator, the newly appointed editor-at-large of Future Women, former editor-in-chief of MamaMia. She has written two books, Not Just Lucky and The Motherhood, and signs off her emails Troublemaker At Large, which is a great sign. We discuss: a series of hilarious but also scary statistics, like the fact that there are more men named Andrew than women running ASX200 companies
2024-12-3144 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Consciously choosing the life you want, with Caroline Patrick*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Caroline Patrick episode from 2018* "I remember those days were just so challenging. He was traveling for work, I was traveling for work...There was a moment where we were just hoping the various planes we were on weren't delayed so that we could pick up the kids!" Caroline Patrick is one of Australia's most passionate marketers, ticking off a variety of achievements such as revitalising one of Australia's most loved brands, launching a health fund, and winning Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Ma...
2024-12-2437 min
Women At Work*Re-Release* Tracey Spicer - Outspoken Women*This summer we're re-releasing previous episodes that we loved. Here is Tracey Spicer episode from 2018* Equality starts in the lounge room before the boardroom. Tracey Spicer is a television presenter, journalist and author. Recently appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for her work in journalism and for her ambassadorships for social welfare and charitable organisations. She led the public voice of the #MeToo movement in Australia, breaking the Don Burke story. Tracey's lifelong passion is amplifying women's voices, and in today's conversation we discuss creating equality in the home and in the workplace. We d...
2024-12-1751 min
Women At WorkSeason 3, that's a wrap!It started with the question, 'how do you do it all?'. As my understanding of the systemic barriers that women face, structural inequalities at work and in our homes, and what we can do to change it evolved, so, too, has the conversation. Now, I speak to thought leaders in the gender equity industry, women making waves through their activism, and women who work in big jobs and aren't afraid to speak the truth of what it takes.
2024-12-1006 min
Women At WorkChange and hope with Mary WooldridgeMary Wooldridge is the CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. Her career goals have all been about making an impact and driving change, and although change is slow, she hopes to accelerate it in the future. In this episode, we cover: The recent (slight) reduction in the gender pay gap, driven by increases in aged-care industry salaries The benefits of part-time and flexible work Men, parental leave and valuing care The connection between gender stereotypes and the gender pay gap What women do with their spare time Gender segregated industries Grasping opportunities to be part o...
2024-11-2647 min
Women At WorkThe genius of Aboriginal Knowledge with Mundanara BaylesMundanara is the Managing Director/ Co-Founder and workshop facilitator of the BlackCard PtyLtd, a 100% Aboriginal owned business certified with Supply Nation. BlackCard's co-founder is Dr Lilla Watson, a respected Aboriginal elder, artist and educator. BlackCard's purpose is working with people, not for people, with the genius of Aboriginal Knowledge. In this episode we cover: How to introduce ourselves based on humanness, and who you are is more important than what you do. Mundanara's work with the BlackCard, reducing conflict and racism within organisations Creating a university-level education where elders are the cultural reference point Wh...
2024-11-1951 min
Women At WorkImperfection and presence with Imogen HewittImogen Hewitt is Chief Media Officer of Publicis Media and CEO of Spark Foundry, having spent 25 years in creative agencies. Recently, she was named #3 in Mediaweek Australia's 2023 Agency 50 Power List and has been recognised on the B&T Women In Media Power List every year since 2017. She was also previously named as one of Campaign Asia's 'Women to Watch' in 2017 and 2020. The themes throughout her conversation are presence, imperfection and partnership, to move us towards more happiness on the happy to chaos scale of life. This was a really fun conversation! In...
2024-11-1246 min
Women At WorkWomen and Community with Lisa Grinham Lisa Grinham runs the Sydney Women's Fund, founded on the idea that when you invest in women, communities benefit. Leaving her corporate career behind Lisa moved into the charitable sector, and loves that her work makes a maningful impact. We talked about the challenges women are facing right now and how SWF supports them, the importance of community and creating solutions from within, the bais women still face, and so much more. This was a really fun conversation, I hope the time flies by for you too! In this episode we discuss:
2024-11-0545 min
Women At WorkWorking for women with Padma RamanPadma Raman's CV is impressive, to say the least. Currently Executive Director of the Office for Women (OFW) at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, previously CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety Limited, Chief Executive of the Australian Human Rights Commission and CEO of the Victorian Law Reform Commission, all while raising two daughters with her husband and overcoming the additional barriers of being a women of colour in Australia. Having made a huge difference in her career, she puts it down to 'luck' but I don't imagine a...
2024-10-2947 min
Women At WorkWhy we need more women at the top and Breaking the Boss Bias with Catherine Fox Catherine Fox is a Walkley Award–winning journalist who has spent two decades writing about women at work. In 2022 she was made a member of the Order of Australia for services to journalism and gender equity. She is mother to two adult daughters, and is a beacon of a woman opening as many doors as she can for the women following behind her.
2024-10-2253 min
Women At WorkMental health and amplifying minority voices with Cathy NgoCathy Ngo is an entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, and presenter. As the founder of Keynoteworthy, she is on a mission to add more minority voices to speakers and events. She is a mother to two human babies and two fur babies and is open about the peri-natal mental health challenges that have led her to be an ambassador for the Gidget Foundation. A vulnerable, honest discussion, Cathy opened up about the realities of being a working mother. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Find out more about Cathy and her work here:...
2024-10-1540 min
Women At WorkThe inner game with Yolanda BeattieYolanda Beattie is a leadership and high-performance team coach and facilitator. She's a career feminist and self-confessed growth junkie and brings personal development and the inner game into her work creating high-performance teams. Her recent report, Path to Parity, looks at the state of play for women in investments, with insights that reach beyond the industry. Find out more about Yo and her work here: https://future-impact.com.au/ https://www.yoandco.com.au/
2024-10-081h 01
Women At WorkShifting gender norms and how we spend our time with Sally MoyleSally Moyle has over 30 years experience in gender equity. She helped introduce paid maternity leave across Australia as part of her work at the Human Rights Commission. She contributed to the HRC's It's About Time research into how men and women spend their time - who works, who does the caring, and how government policy still supports a male breadwinner model. Sally has a lot of energy for gender equality, having already made such an impact on equal rights for women in Australia. I really enjoyed this conversation, and I hope you do too! (listen...
2024-10-0155 min
Women At WorkLouise Davidson on the barriers women still face and the Mother's Day ClassicLouise Davidson AM is the CEO of the Australian Superannuation Council of Investors, and has had a huge impact on increasing the number of women on the Boards of Australia's largest companies, from 3% in 2023, to almost 40% today. We discuss merit, the power of collective action, the barriers that working mothers face, and the value of networking. We also talk about her foundation, the Mother's Day Classic, where she has raised almost $48 million for breast and ovarian cancer research. Find out more about ACSI at https://acsi.org.au/ Learn about the Mother's Da...
2024-09-2444 min
Women At WorkBeyond the 9 to 5 with Samantha Sutherland and Lisa CorduffThe tables have turned in this episode, and Lisa Corduff is interviewing Samantha about her Beyond the 9 to 5 research, and the experience of working mothers right now. Sam shares what the research is all about, and how sharing stories helps us feel less alone in our challenges. Sam explains the motherhood penalty and shares stories of women being sidelined after they have children. She shares the widespread challenges women face, being over stretched, feeling guilty, and worrying they're not putting enough in at work or at home. Sam shares ideas of what workplaces can do...
2024-09-1750 min
Women At WorkEmma Walsh - Parents at WorkThe number one policy that keeps women connected to the workforce is flexible working options, and Emma Walsh defines that as having the autonomy to manage your work around your family, and your family around your work. Through her work as Founder and CEO of Parents At Work, she is a passionate advocate for improving parental leave rights for families, helping employers navigate the changing expectations of business to bridge the evolving work/home divide. Emma herself is a mum of three - twin boys and a daughter, and shares her passions and insights about...
2024-09-1045 min
Women At WorkAmy Taylor-Kabbaz on MatrescenceAmy Taylor-Kabbaz is an activist, changing the way the world supports mothers - in the board room, the birthing suite and the living room. When I first came across her work I had a giant chip on my shoulder, and the more we talked the more I realised we're fighting the exact same fight, we're just using different language for it. Amy understands that the system is rigged and we can't 'self care' our way through that. In her world-first Matrescence Coaching Training she supports other women and coaches globally to change the experience of motherhood and...
2024-09-0451 min
Women At WorkAngela Priestley - Women's AgendaAngela Priestley is co founder of Women's Agenda, which takes a gender lens to mainstream media. With a broad view of diversity and the trends over time, she has a lot of insight into women in the world. You can find her on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-priestley/ or writing and editing at Women's Agenda https://womensagenda.com.au/
2024-08-2845 min
Women At WorkMaja Palenka on the unequal sharing of the mental loadUnequal sharing of cognitive and mental load is a huge barrier to equality within relationships, and leads to increased inequality in the workplace. Maja Palenka is a certified organisational coach and a flex leader, with passion for understanding why this inequity happens and how we can respond to it so women aren't operating with reduced cognitive capacity at work. She's passionate about evolving hybrid work practices to support workplaces and employees, and flexibility that supports career growth and family. You can find her on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/majapaleka
2024-08-2143 min
Women At WorkMel Wilson on the mental load, getting clarity on what we want out of life, and the value in taking positive actionMel Wilson is a journalist, author and host of the juggling act podcast. She shared the stories she hears from women and the weight of the mental load that women still carry. We talked about keeping focus on what we enjoy and want our of life, so we're not wishing time away, and that when you have clarity about what you want the universe works to help you make it happen. Mel shared the value in taking positive action and focusing on what we can control. Hugely inspiring and educated, this is a g...
2024-08-1353 min
Women At WorkAdvocating for women, bias against mothers and finding meaning in your work with Kate GunnKate Gunn is an entrepreneur and a feminist who has done what she can throughout her career to support other women. In her life stage now she's looking at what makes her happy and how to find meaning in her work beyond traditional 'success' (while acknowledging that her previous success and privledge are part of what enable that). She shared stories of making waves throughout her career in support of women - causing a media storm around a previous defence minister, refusing to finalise Board appointments until there was a woman, and her activism in...
2024-08-1340 min
Women At WorkWorkplace discrimination, mother guilt and the second shift with Liz BudnikLiz Budnik has spent her career in small businesses, and remembers taking the car seats out of her car before job interviews so that no one would judge her as less ambitious. Despite being more ambitious than ever before! She shared her views on the changing world of working families, available care options and that workplace dynamics have been very slow to keep up with these changes. Mother guilt is something mothers feel no matter what they do - and Liz says every family should be free to make choices that work for them.
2024-08-0656 min
Women At WorkWhy balance shouldn't be a conversation just for women with Jinan BudgeJinan Budge is a woman working in a man's world. She's sometimes one of 6 women in a room full of 5,000, and she uses her position of authority to agitate for gender equity wherever she can. As a grassroots activist, she challenges male-only panels, companies' committment to gender diversity and why the conversation only seems to consider women. She shared the importance of defining your values and purpose, and that her purpose includes being a mother but goes far beyond that. She shared the Wheel of life tool to check in on her life and where she's at...
2024-08-0658 min
Conversations with Lisa: This Moment in TimeCwL Ep 151 - The division of household labour with Samantha SutherlandAfter sharing the things she likes to have done on a Sunday to set up for her week in her Instagram Stories, Lisa then posed a question about what the partners of her followers did to contribute to the setting up of the week. The response was mixed, with a handful feeling an even split in domestic duties, most with token contributions and an alarming amount getting no help at all.Samantha Sutherland, whilst being one of Lisa’s close friends, is also the creator of the...
2024-03-0631 min
Women At WorkCarolina Giraldo on businesses with a social conscienceCarolina Giraldo was eight months pregnant, facing the prospect of giving birth alone at the start of the pandemic and about to lose her business as retail sales completely stopped with the uncertainty of COVID. With 180 employees across Colombia and Australia, people were relying on her for their livelihoods when things started to shut down. One of the proudest moments of her life is managing to keep every single employee on and reinventing her business to make that possible. Now with two small children and a growing business, she is working to balance her family and her business, and a...
2021-12-2132 min
Women At WorkWendy Tuohy on gender equality and women at workWendy Tuohy is a journalist and columnist focusing on gender equality, women and work, women's safety and social issues. This is a fascinating conversation with someone who understands what's going on by speaking daily with women who are impacted by systemic barriers, unfair workplace practices and inequality in the home and outside it. She saw what an impossible situation women are put in at work when they become mothers, and is passionate about sharing the truth about our lives, how we're impacted by policies and legislation, and how it all shows up in our relationships and families. Wendy is h...
2021-12-1037 min
The Eleshia ShowHow Knowing Your Numbers Can Help You to Know Yourself | Samantha SutherlandDid you know that numbers, just like zodiac signs, can have a powerful effect on your life? By learning more about numerology, the study of numbers, you can discover more about your personality, life path and perhaps even discover your life’s greatest purpose.Understand how their energy affects your life and you can maximise your true potential, achieve your dreams and fulfil your destiny. That’s exactly what numerologist and energy alignment practitioner, Samantha Sutherland will be sharing with us this week as she takes the virtual couch. She’ll share with...
2021-11-2449 min
The Telling of StoryEP #0009 Samantha SutherlandSamantha Sutherland is a diversity and inclusion expert trying to help create a world that works for working women.
She is a published researcher and engaging facilitator and a passionate advocate.
Samantha is also the host of the women at work podcast.
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Women At WorkCharmaine Loratet: Speaking up authentically, IVF and sharing our storiesHaving stuck it out in a workplace where she was disrespected and shut down to the extent that it was detrimental to her health, Charmaine Loratet won't do that again, and she doesn't want anyone else to live through that either. She is passionate about supporting women to be the most authentic version of themselves, so they can show up fully at work and in life. Charmaine also shared her very personal IVF story in this episode. She wants to normalise the conversation about IVF, but also about anything important that is happening in our lives. Work and life...
2021-11-1531 min
Women At WorkJess Hill - See What You Made Me DoInvestigative journalist Jess Hill wrote the award-winning See What You Made Me Do, about the national emergency of domestic abuse in Australia. It's a riveting but deeply distressing look at the real-life stories of women and children, how the justice system enables abusers, and hope for reducing violence through community intervention. Please note there is a content warning on this episode. It's incredibly important listening, but it's also upsetting at points, and we discuss family violence and child abuse.
2021-11-081h 27
Women At WorkLisa Annese on our gendered roles at home and workDiversity Council of Australia CEO Lisa Annese is a self-described feminist and activist, working to improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. She is passionate about the connection between the gendered roles we still expect at home with a lack of progress for women in workplaces. Lisa shared research from the DCA that shows men's mental health and wellbeing benefits from being in gender equal relationships, families and workplaces. The conversation around men's mental health and women wanting flexibility and support in the workplace are two sides of the same coin, and Lisa's deep knowledge around gender issues led us o...
2021-11-0149 min
Women At WorkWelcome back! Women speaking upWelcome back to Women at Work Podcast! After a bit of a hiatus that included a global pandemic and extreme homeschooling, we're back with this season themed women speaking up. The impacts of COVID on working women have been shocking but unsurprising. Women everywhere are saying they're burnt out, overwhelmed and overworked. This season we're talking to women who have something to say about gender equality and the barriers women face, as well as the real steps they're taking in their own lives and careers to combat it. Enjoy the season!
2021-10-2504 min
Midlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellIt’s all in the numbers! With Numerologist, Samantha SutherlandMy guest, Samantha Sutherland, describes herself as an "Abundance Activator", using tools such as numerology, EFT and biogentics. "It’s time to let go of fear. It’s time to stop being mediocre. It’s time to unleash your potential. Using my kick ass spiritual approach to feminine empowerment I help you to unveil who you truly are." See more on Samantha's websiteAbout the Midlife and Beyond Podcast. Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone an...
2021-01-2835 minMidlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellIt’s all in the numbers! With Numerologist, Samantha SutherlandMy guest, Samantha Sutherland, describes herself as an "Abundance Activator", using tools such as numerology, EFT and biogentics. "It’s time to let go of fear. It’s time to stop being mediocre. It’s time to unleash your potential. Using my kick ass spiritual approach to feminine empowerment I help you to unveil who you truly are." See more on Samantha's websiteAbout the Midlife and Beyond Podcast. Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone an...
2021-01-2835 min
Hope to RechargeNavigating Postpartum Depression with Samantha SutherlandNo one can fully prepare you to be a mother. You not only have to navigate the logistics of taking care of another human but you may also experience an array of emotions and internal battles that new mothers face. Postpartum depression is often experienced but not spoken about ...until now. This week I had the honor of connecting with Samantha Sutherland host of the Women at Work Podcast and a successful diversity and inclusion specialist who shares her intimate story of suffering from mental health issues while bringing her sweet boy into the world. I...
2019-11-191h 15Women At WorkBreastfeeding in Parliament with Larissa WatersWhat We Cover: How Larissa made her way to senate. The impact of breastfeeding in parliament How Larissa's life is set up to manage a full career and family How Australian workplaces are structured with regard to supporting families. What can people do to change this paradigm Dated beliefs in parliament The impact of politics on everyone's lives How to stay engaged with the political system. What arguments can you use to help influence people who are opposed to your viewpoint Gender pay gap Advice to working mums
2019-09-1051 minWomen At WorkGetting Support and Breaking the Mold with Kerrie McCallum The infrastructure you need to have a big job and a family Relationship dynamics when the woman is the primary earner Letting go of mother guilt Giving yourself permission to receive support How to fit self care into a busy schedule Stepping back and getting perspective in life
2019-08-2837 minWomen At WorkStop Fixing Women with Catherine Fox The speed of change with the gender equality, and changes that contribute to hope The Persisterhood The seven myths of women at work The four stages of gender equity awareness The male breadwinner model in Australia and how it impacts progress The importance of financial freedom for women, and teaching that to girls Invisibility of older women and statistics around homelessness How can we make change ourselves, and gathering groups together to drive change Benefits of long daycare for children
2019-08-0854 min2019-07-2948 minWomen At WorkFlexible Working with Valeria Ignatieva What work 180 does and why Valeria's passionate about it Equality between men and women in the workplace and in their working remotely How to manage yourself and other people who work remotely and flexibly How to start the discussions around working remotely or flexibly Companies that are at the forefront of flexible working The Still Birth Foundation, and maternity leave post-stillbirth How to come back after you've had a career break - the Work180 community, regaining your confidence and how parenting gives you a host of new skills that can be applied at work Girls in STEM, and Work 180's...
2019-06-171h 052019-06-0456 minWomen At WorkCreating Ease in Your Life - Denise Duffield ThomasDenise Duffield-Thomas helps women create wealth through her mindset courses and practical wisdom on releasing money blocks. She is a self-made millionaire who has done it all while raising three small children, against a backdrop of a life of ease and joy. Denise has written three books, Lucky Bitch, Get Rich Lucky Bitch and Chillpreneur, where she gives a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business. Her honesty, trademark humor and down-to-earth wisdom make her relatable and engaging while she's out in the world changing lives.
2019-05-2247 min2019-05-0247 min2019-04-1153 minWomen At WorkJamila Rizvi - Gender Parity, Community and Imperfection“We will rise together or not at all.†Jamila Rizvi is an author, presenter, political commentator, the newly appointed editor-at-large of Future Women, former editor-in-chief of MamaMia. She’s written two books, Not Just Lucky and The Motherhood, and signs off her emails Troublemaker At Large, which is a great sign. We discuss: a series of hilarious but also scary statistics, like the fact that there are more men named Andrew than women running ASX200 companies Tips for negotiating, such as focus on what you want, not what you've got The structural inequalities that we live in, and...
2018-08-2143 minWomen At WorkConsciously choosing the life you want, with Caroline Patrick"I remember those days were just so challenging. He was traveling for work, I was traveling for work...There was a moment where we were just hoping the various planes we were on weren't delayed so that we could pick up the kids!" Caroline Patrick is one of Australia's most passionate marketers, ticking off a variety of achievements such as revitalising one of Australia's most loved brands, launching a health fund, and winning Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer of the Year Award. Currently, Caroline sits on the Executive Management Team at the Radio Rentals Group and...
2018-08-0835 minWomen At WorkLeadership, your career and motherhood with Summer Edwards."If I give myself a vision of where I want to get to and then only identify the next step... I actually end up going to places that I hoped to get to but that seemed like a wild dream." Summer Edwards is a Life and Leadership Coach, and the founder of Lead Mama Lead, a social enterprise that empowers working mothers to drive change in the workplace. With a background in community development programs, working in Indigenous Affairs and internationally in developing countries, she has a strong interest in gender empowerment work, inclusive economies and social...
2018-07-1947 minWomen At WorkReleasing trauma and creating a meaningful life with Fiona Hitchiner You can reinvent yourself, you just have to believe in yourself to do it. Fiona Hitchiner has over 20 years'experience working in the Diversity & Inclusion, Work-Life Balance, Recruitment and Human Resources sectors working for multi-national, private and government organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. She is passionate about working with organisations to truly support and engage their people, through the development of work-life, diversity and inclusion as well as talent management programs. Fiona is the proud mum to two young boys, an avid reader, runner, swimmer and yoga enthusiast, and h...
2018-06-0649 minWomen At WorkFlexible working with Peggy Vosloo “We need to stop 'fixing' women, and fix the system.†Peggy Vosloo is passionate about diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and cultural change. For the past 15 years, Peggy has applied her project management and strategic thinking skills to both the private and public sectors. In the private sector, she managed the implementation of complex people projects for a global company. In the public sector, she developed and delivered educational programs designed to create sustainable change in the gender equality space for Australian workplaces. For the past 2 years, Peggy has been working as the Creative Project Manager for Sageco...
2018-03-1646 minWomen At WorkTracey Spicer - Outspoken WomenEquality starts in the lounge room before the boardroom. Tracey Spicer is a television presenter, journalist and author. Recently appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for her work in journalism and for her ambassadorships for social welfare and charitable organisations. She led the public voice of the #MeToo movement in Australia, breaking the Don Burke story. Tracey's lifelong passion is amplifying women's voices, and in today's conversation we discuss creating equality in the home and in the workplace. We discuss: ½ of women experience pregnancy discrimination in the workplace Your job is to be pr...
2018-02-1150 minWomen At WorkAsking for what you want and creativity, with Fiona FrancisWe often have to learn to ask for what we need before others can help us. Fiona Francis has three young children, and went through big transitions with the arrival of each of her children. She shares tips on nurturing your creativity, asking for help, and some really interesting books and resources. In today’s conversation we talk about: Serotonin leaking activities – blame shame and guilt Serotonin building activities – eating well, exercising, sleep The fact that having kids makes us questions what's meaningful, and what we want to spend our lives doing. Annabel Crabb’s, The Wife Drought, dis...
2017-12-1842 minWomen At WorkBeing kinder to ourselves, with Dana IngersWhen life is tough, self-care, being kind to yourself and giving yourself a break may just be what gets you through. Dana Ingster left a 10-year career in Marketing and Branding to open her own corporate wellness business, The Massage Spot . She has two young children, and has made a practice out of being kind to herself, acknowledging that we can’t do everything all the time and making life as easy as possible through the transitions. In today’s conversation we talk about Focusing on getting the job done well, rather than hours in the off...
2017-11-1645 min2017-11-1634 minWomen At WorkStart as you mean to go on with Sarah Stores Have you wondered how to create flexibility in your career and focus your boss' attention on output, not hours-at-your-desk? Sarah Stores is the Regulatory Affairs Manager at a large Australian utility, with 15 years of experience in Legal and 6 years' experience being a mum and managing the juggle. Now she balances part-time work with award-winning book day craft costumes, throwing the best birthday parties of all time and generally being a ton of fun. In today's conversation we talk about Starting as you mean to go on, and how Sarah uses that philosophy t...
2017-11-1242 min
Access Premium Digital Audiobooks in High QualitySamantha Sutherland, Sabaa Tahir's A Torch Against the NightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/309356 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Torch Against the Night
Series: #2 of Ember Quartet
Author: Samantha Sutherland, Sabaa Tahir
Narrator: Jack Farrar, Aysha Kala
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
Release date: September 8, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary: ‘Tahir spins a captivating, heart-pounding fantasy’ – Us Weekly The sequel to the explosive New York Times bestselling debut An Ember in the Ashes, that’s captivated readers worldwide. A Torch Against the Night takes readers into the heart...
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Relish A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir, Samantha SutherlandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/185188to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Torch Against the Night
Series: An Ember in the Ashes, Book 2
Author: Sabaa Tahir, Samantha Sutherland
Narrator: Aysha Kala, Jack Farrar, Samantha Sutherland
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 09-08-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 36 ratings
Genres: Ancient World
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