Episode 3 - Alida Jansen van Vuuren, Ausgrid and Struan Buchanan, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Release Date: 06/04/2024
Episode 27 - Jess Morris, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at SA Power Networks and Angela Jaric, Deloitte Australia
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
"If there is an opportunity just step into it even if you are feeling scared, feeling like you are not quite capable, just lean into it and give it a go.” Tune into our latest episode with SA Power Networks’ Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, . Chatting to our Deloitte host, , Jess speaks openly about the challenges of balancing a marriage separation and divorce, raising three children, and having an extremely busy job, but also, how this adversity helped her to build strength and resilience, tackle obstacles head on, and jump into opportunities that she wouldn’t have...
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Episode 26 - Morgan Rossiter, General Manager, Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Council and Kyra Schwarz, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
“Trust your gut—you’re far more capable than you give yourself credit for” In this latest episode, welcomes , General Manager, Offshore Wind at the Clean Energy Council, to discuss her unconventional career path and the future of offshore wind. Morgan shares how an early fascination with international business and logistics led her from chartering oil tankers in global ports to the front lines of sustainable energy. She also reflects on challenges and pivotal moments like attending One Young World. Morgan dives deep into how offshore wind can help secure Australia’s clean energy...
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Episode 25 - Nicole O’Connor, National Director for Mining, Utilities, Construction and Engineering at ServiceNow and Sara Cruise, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
In this episode, , National Director for Mining, Utilities, Construction and Engineering at ServiceNow, brings a unique perspective shaped by her unconventional career journey from Ireland to Australia, moving from academia to leading technology-driven change in the energy and resources industry. Nicole discusses the accelerating role of AI and workflow automation, highlighting how ServiceNow enables organizations to modernise, manage risk, and scale digital transformation for enterprise-wide impact, citing landmark projects as examples of how technology is redefining operational...
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Episode 24 - Dani Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, UNSW Energy Institute and Matt Walden, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
“It’s too good, too interesting, and too important” In this episode, UNSW Energy Institute CEO, , chats with our Deloitte host, , about how integral R&D is to unlock the technologies pivotal to decarbonisation. Dani speaks about the incredible impact and influence of the female sponsors and mentors that have been real champions of change during her career. She also passionately highlights the role of consumer energy resources and the importance of integrating these rapidly evolving clean technologies into the grid as part of the energy transition. Dani closes out by sharing the...
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Episode 23 - Heidi Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Zero Emissions and Sandra James, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
‘It excites me to be faced with a challenge that is both impossible and absolutely essential…that’s what gets me out of bed.’ In this latest episode, , CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, chats to Deloitte host about the challenges and opportunities associated with transforming our energy system. Heidi talks about the enormous opportunity for women to work in energy, a space that requires a diverse range of skills and disciplines to drive change and innovation. Heidi also highlights the importance of meaningful engagement with regional communities so that we are building...
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Episode 22 - Shelley Robertson, Chief Operations Officer, Fortescue and Justine Winston Smith and Su Yin Lim, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
'A lot of the traditional careers that we've seen in the mining space for decades are transforming into something new and exciting.' In this latest episode, , COO of Fortescue, chats to and about the challenges women face in mining and WA’s path to decarbonisation. Shelley speaks about encouraging advancements around attracting more women into mining and ultimately into leadership roles, and how mentoring plays a critical role in that. She also speaks about the bold moves WA is making around decarbonisation, including Fortescue’s own ambitious decarbonisation plans....
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Episode 21 - Sam Retallack, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, IGO and Monica Juricev, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
‘It’s not all sitting around on beanbags and lava lamps singing kumbaya’ Check out this latest episode as Deloitte host, speaks to , Chief People & Sustainability Officer at IGO about the significant transformational shifts in attitudes and approaches towards creating diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplaces in the mining and metals sector. She also shares some fascinating perspectives on how people, and it seems obvious to say, are critical to the sustainable success of mining and metals organisations, particularly in building the partnerships that are fundamental...
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Episode 20 - Leigh Staines, Industry Advisor, Research Commercialisation, University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute and Carrie Grimes, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
In the latest episode, discusses her 25-year career in the resources sector and her role as Industry Advisor at UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute. Passionate about the energy transition, Leigh highlights the importance of early and frequent engagement between academia and industry to boost commercialisation of research. Hosted by Deloitte's , the episode delves into strategies for aligning academic discovery with industry productivity, ensuring impactful collaboration for a sustainable future. Leigh also recommended two recent books she has read - Poor Charlie's Almanack, speeches by...
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Episode 19 Kelsie Clarke, Principal Business Improvement Planning, Woodside Energy and David Stapley, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Deloitte host talks to , Principal Business Improvement Planning at Woodside Energy, in our latest podcast episode, where Kelsie shares her journey from performing arts to engineering, her challenges as a young leader, and her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the energy sector. She emphasises the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, being authentic and bold, and backing yourself. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and insights on transforming the industry towards a low-carbon future. We also found out Kelsie's go-to karaoke song! Learn more about Women...
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Episode 18 - Catherine Bozanich, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sandfire Resources and Celia Hayes, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Deloitte host sits with , Chief Sustainability Officer at Sandfire Resources. Cath shares her inspiring career journey, emphasising the importance of curiosity and listening. She talks about how she embraced travel opportunities, gained diverse experiences in the mining sector and reflected on the evolving appetite for sustainability in mining – from using chocolate to get people into climate change meetings to her now CSO role! Cath encourages young women to embrace challenges and take risks. Discover the unique job that Cath has dreamed of doing for a day! Learn more...
info_outlineIn this podcast, Struan Buchanan, Lead Partner for Power, Utilities & Renewables in Consulting at Deloitte, is joined by Alida Jansen van Vuuren, Head of DSO (Distribution Systems Operator Services) at Ausgrid. Alida provides insights into her role at Ausgrid - sharing her engineering journey, highlighting her challenges and reflecting on her experience leading male engineers. She also talks about her leadership style, emphasising the importance of collaboration, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. And to get to know Alida a bit better, we asked her to share a funny travel story that might leave you feeling a bit thirsty.
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Connect with the speakers:
Struan Buchanan: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.stbuchanan+fed91357.html
Alida Jansen van Vuuren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alida-jansen-van-vuuren-36149826/