Kylie Long swapped nursing for health and safety to make a bigger impact. In this candid chat, Alanna Ball digs into the leap, the sting of redundancy, and how those moments pushed Kylie toward building a business in psychosocial safety.
They unpack what it takes to work in male-dominated industries with confidence, why mentorship and collaboration matter for career development, and how trust turns stakeholders into allies. Kylie shares how webinars, networking, and lifelong learning keep her sharp, and how work-life balance protects the energy needed to lead well.
If you are stepping into health and safety or shaping psychosocial safety in your organisation, this will help. Listen, then tell us one practical step you will take this month, a mentor to contact, a webinar to attend, or a boundary you will hold.
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