She lost everything, but refused to lose herself.
After surviving domestic abuse, Chloe Wallace rebuilt her life from scratch, turning pain into purpose. Today she’s a trauma informed HR consultant specialising in preventing workplace sexual misconduct and her framework is transforming how companies protect their people.
In this episode, Chloe opens up about:
The truth about escaping abuse and finding independence through work
Why most organisations still get harassment prevention wrong
How her CEASE Framework® helps leaders create truly safe cultures
The rise of AI-driven misogyny and what HR must do next
This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on The Plumm Podcast.
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Chapters
00:00:00 — From Chemistry to HR: The Unexpected Start
00:01:25 — Falling Into HR and Finding Purpose
00:02:40 — A Secret Life of Survival
00:04:50 — Escaping Abuse & Rebuilding Independence
00:06:10 — Turning Trauma Into a Calling
00:07:00 — Prevention vs Deterrence: The Big Misunderstanding
00:08:40 — The Real Psychology of Misconduct
00:10:00 — Why Bystander Training Matters
00:11:30 — What Sexual Harassment Actually Looks Like
00:13:55 — A Real Case That Bankrupted a Company
00:15:40 — “It Doesn’t Happen Here” — The Dangerous Myth
00:16:50 — Introducing the SEAS Framework
00:18:30 — Call It Out. Educate. Assess. Strengthen.
00:20:56 — What To Do When It’s a Third Party
00:23:20 — How to Handle Disclosures with Care
00:25:07 — Changing Mindsets Through Real Conversations
00:26:50 — AI, Deepfakes & The New Age of Sexism
00:28:15 — The Future of HR: Specialists Over Generalists
00:30:00 — Why NDAs Are Ending—and Why It Matters
00:31:50 — Choosing Purpose Over Fear
00:33:50 — Education, Empathy & Real Change
00:34:28 — Advice to My Younger Self
