Episode 10 - Dr Samone McCurdy, Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Pip Dexter, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Release Date: 08/23/2024
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...
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Episode 17 - Karishma Darr, Chief Information Officer, CleanCo and Craig Hutchinson, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Join Deloitte host as he dives deep with , Chief Information Officer at CleanCo Queensland, on this latest episode. Karishma shares her incredible 20-year journey in IT, balancing leadership with personal life and fostering young talent. Her inspiring story is a testament to perseverance and passion in the energy sector. Take her insights on sustainability, innovation, and diversity. And for a fun twist, find out what her personal theme song is. Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: Connect with the speakers: Karishma Darr - Craig Hutchinson -
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Episode 16 - Sarah McCullough, Chief Digital Officer, Essential Energy and Laura Entwistle, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
Join Deloitte host as she welcomes the Chief Digital Officer of Essential Energy, on this latest episode. Sarah talks about how aligning her career path and the people she works with to her values was integral to her journey and where she is today. She also speaks of the need for diverse, creative, and innovative talent in enabling our ability to deliver energy transition. From a digital perspective, Sarah also touches on the critical importance of the sector embracing data and technologies such as AI. We close out the chat with some fascinating guests Sarah would invite to a dinner...
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Episode 15 - Rebecca Pickering, General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards, Rio Tinto and Nicki Ivory, Deloitte
Women Transforming Energy & Resources
, General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards at Rio Tinto, chats with Deloitte host about her career journey, including her transition from mine sites to the corporate world and her deliberate actions to create a balanced workforce. She shares why it’s an exciting time to be in the sector, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Rebecca also shares insights on Rio Tinto’s tailings management strategies and decarbonisation efforts that involve partnerships with universities, customers, peers and competitors. Get to know Rebecca as she reveals her favourite singer....
info_outlineOn this episode, Executive General Manager, Capacity Building at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Dr. Samone McCurdy joins our Deloitte host, Pip Dexter, for a discussion on the data that highlights the current gender equity gap in the energy and resources industry.
We hear insights across several themes, including the gender pay gap, workforce composition, number of women on boards, executive teams and governing bodies, flexible working arrangements, along with how women are feeling in the workplace and the critical workplace and societal factors that are impacting that sentiment.
Samone and Pip also discuss the opportunity for the industry to implement change, and specific actions and recommendations for organisations to close the gap.
This is an important discussion, and one not to be missed.
Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo
Connect with the speakers:
Dr Samone McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samone-mccurdy-69a2398/
Pip Dexter: https://www.deloitte.com/cbc/en/about/people/profiles.pidexter+4879bd85.html