Brent Sutton from Learning Teams Inc. joins us to tackle a pressing issue in the safety industry: gender pay disparity. Disturbingly, women in health and safety roles continue to earn less than their male counterparts, even in 2024. Brent shares his personal journey of recognizing and confronting unconscious bias, particularly in consulting roles. Together, we dissect alarming statistics from Safeguard magazine and reflect on recent events, like the Woolworths strikes, to highlight the ongoin...
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Brent Sutton from Learning Teams Inc. joins us to tackle a pressing issue in the safety industry: gender pay disparity. Disturbingly, women in health and safety roles continue to earn less than their male counterparts, even in 2024. Brent shares his personal journey of recognizing and confronting unconscious bias, particularly in consulting roles. Together, we dissect alarming statistics from Safeguard magazine and reflect on recent events, like the Woolworths strikes, to highlight the ongoin...
Brent Sutton from Learning Teams Inc. joins us to tackle a pressing issue in the safety industry: gender pay disparity. Disturbingly, women in health and safety roles continue to earn less than their male counterparts, even in 2024. Brent shares his personal journey of recognizing and confronting unconscious bias, particularly in consulting roles. Together, we dissect alarming statistics from Safeguard magazine and reflect on recent events, like the Woolworths strikes, to highlight the ongoin...
Elaine Toal’s journey from aspiring doctor to health and safety leader is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Faced with gender biases that initially led her to nursing, Elaine’s perseverance and passion ultimately found her thriving in the field of health and safety in New Zealand. She opens up about the evolving awareness of health and safety, balancing technical expertise with people skills, and her eye-opening experiences in male-dominated industries like construction and engineering. Elaine'...
When Tash, a seasoned HR professional and mindset coach, graced us with her presence, we uncovered a treasure trove of insights on leadership and personal growth. Her journey from the corporate world to coaching isn't just inspiring—it's a road map for anyone looking to pivot their approach to work and life. Tash's story is one of transformation, where personal setbacks catalyzed a profound mindset shift that redefined her understanding of effective leadership. Her wisdom suggests that it's n...
Have you ever felt the sting of rivalry among colleagues or questioned the authenticity of support in your professional circles? Dr. Amber, a seasoned expert in industrial organizational psychology, joins us to dissect the often veiled complexities of female rivalry in the workplace. With her book, "Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry to Be Unstoppable Together," she illuminates the behaviors that haunt office hallways—from gaslighting to credit-stealing—and how they can sabotag...
Eustacia Jennings's story unfolds on the sun-drenched shores of Bahama's, charting her path to the chilly landscapes of Canada—a journey fuelled by a deep-seated commitment to environmental and workplace safety. Our conversation highlights the stark differences between the tranquil life on a Bahamian island and the busy, colder world elsewhere, uncovering Eustacia's initial confrontations with environmental hazards and cultural adjustments. Her story is woven from threads of personal tr...
Join the ranks of informed listeners by tuning into our latest episode, featuring Melissa Ingle, a trailblazer in the realm of data science with over 15 years of innovative experience. Currently at the helm as a Chief Data Scientist, Melissa shares her inspiring journey from a mathematics graduate to spearheading the content moderation team at Twitter, and further pursuing a PhD. Dive into the evolution of AI and machine learning, tracing their journey from emerging technologies to foundation...
Nicola and Deborah from the SafeTea Podcast, engage with Kara in an enlightening dialogue that traverses cultural enlightenment and empowerment. Kara, a staunch advocate for Māori excellence within Aotearoa New Zealand's public service, shares her personal journey. From her upbringing near the Whanganui River and transitioning from a Catholic school to Kura Kaupapa Māori, to achieving a significant position within the treasury, Kara provides an intimate look into a life where tradition and mo...
Join us in this enlightening episode of "SafeTea," where we sit down with the remarkable Nicole, Founder and Chief Courage Officer at Neon Shed. With a career spanning over two decades in communication and workplace health and safety, Nicole brings a treasure trove of experience and insights into creating psychologically safe and courageous workspaces. In this episode, we embark on a journey that starts with an unexpected encounter with Henry, a python, in a chicken shed – a metaphorical foun...
Navigating the murky waters of professional relationships can be daunting, especially in high-stakes environments like healthcare. Dr. Nathalie Martinek joins us to unveil her powerful insights on assertiveness and communication, tackling the challenges faced in toxic work settings head-on. Her book, "The Little Book of Assertiveness," emerges as a beacon for those seeking to maintain personal integrity without resorting to confrontation. Through candid discussions, we uncover the pervasive i...
Deb and I never imagined that our paths, rooted deeply in environmental science and business administration, would entwine and lead us to become champions for women in the safety space. Yet, here we are, sharing our personal journey's and the profound influence mentorship has had on our lives. Our podcast peels back the layers of our South African heritage and unwraps the serendipity of our meeting in New Zealand—two journeys converging to amplify the voices of women trailblazing through the ...
Brent Sutton from Learning Teams Inc. joins us to tackle a pressing issue in the safety industry: gender pay disparity. Disturbingly, women in health and safety roles continue to earn less than their male counterparts, even in 2024. Brent shares his personal journey of recognizing and confronting unconscious bias, particularly in consulting roles. Together, we dissect alarming statistics from Safeguard magazine and reflect on recent events, like the Woolworths strikes, to highlight the ongoin...
