Welcome to our podcast Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety.
In this podcast series, Helen talks to senior executives about health, safety and environment and shares their thoughts with you.
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Ep 13: Helen talks safety with Dr Jennifer Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria
In this podcast, Helen is joined by Dr Jennifer Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria.
Jenny and Helen discuss:
Jenny's diverse career which has spanned transport, aviation, banking and Zoos
How Jenny led Zoos Victoria through numerous Melbourne lockdowns - and the impact on the animals
The high risk reality of working with dangerous animals
The evolution of Zoos Victoria's safety transformation
What Jenny values in health and safety leaders
13 Dec 2021
Helen talks safety with Ingilby Dickson, Board Director & Supply Chain & Logistics Advisor
In this podcast, Helen O'Keefe is joined by Ingilby Dickson, a seasoned supply chain and business executive.
Ingilby and Helen discuss;
Ingilby’s career which has spanned internationally
How Bluescope’s safety DNA inspired Ingilby
The shift in diversity and addressing mental health in male dominated industries
What Ingilby values in health and safety leaders
15 Sept 2021
Helen talks safety with Adrian Hondros, CEO, Porter Davis Homes
In this podcast, Helen is joined by the CEO of Porter Davis Homes, Adrian Hondros.
Adrian and Helen discuss:
How Adrian has navigated Porter Davis through the challenges of COVID-19
Adrian's career shift - from banking and finance to construction
How being a witness to the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York affected Adrian's approach to health and safety
What Adrian values in a health and safety leader
We hope you enjoy listening.
26 Jul 2021
Helen talks safety with Club Assist CEO APAC, Tracey Wright
Helen is delighted to be joined by Club Assist's CEO (APAC), Tracey Wright.
Club Assist has operations across Australia, New Zealand and also North America, employing approximately 320 people, with 200 additional contractors.
Helen and Tracey discuss:
How Club Assist has built a culture where employee health, safety and well being is a top priority
What keeps Tracey awake at night, as the CEO of Club Assist
The dangers Club Assist employees and contractors face and how Club Assist keeps them safe
We hope you enjoy listening.
2 Jun 2021
Helen talks safety with Earl Eddings, MD Riskcom & Chair, Cricket Australia
My guest today, Earl Eddings, has a long and distinguished career history both in sport and health and safety. In this podcast, we discuss his journey from PE teacher to Managing Director of Riskcom and Chair of Cricket Australia, and how his training in health & safety influences his leadership.
18 Nov 2020
Helen talks safety with Deliveroo Australia CEO, Ed McManus
In this episode, Helen O'Keefe is delighted to be joined by the Australian CEO of Deliveroo, Ed McManus.
Ed and Helen discuss:
How Deliveroo has managed the challenges of COVID
Ed's career path, from scientist to CEO
Ed's background and understanding around creating a health & safety culture
Why mental well-being is such an important issue to discuss
What CEOs & boards want from a HSE professional
We hope you enjoy listening.
25 Mar 2020
Helen talks COVID-19 with employment lawyer, Siobhan Mulcahy
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to enact their business continuity plans. But no one predicted COVID-19 or planned for the impact it's having on all of us at work and in our daily lives.
In this podcast, Helen talks to employment lawyer and Partner at Gadens, Siobhan Mulcahy, about the HR issues businesses are grappling with in response to COVID-19. With warmth and good humour, Siobhan shares her advice on how business can best address the employment challenges created by COVID-19.
14 Nov 2019
Guest: Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director
When we recruit senior OHS professionals, often one of the key responsibilities is to brief the board on health and safety issues.
So, to help senior (and aspiring) HSE professionals better understand the board's expectations and thinking on OHS, Helen invited non-executive director, Karen Smith-Pomeroy, to share her insights on the podcast.
Karen is a former Suncorp banking executive and current non-executive director of Infigen Energy, Kenna Security, Infocus wealth management, Stanwell Corporation (https://www.stanwell.com/home-stanwell/) and Queensland Treasury Corporation (https://www.qtc.com.au/). In addition, she chairs the National Affordable Housing Corporation.
In this podcast, Karen shares her experience on what's important for boards in terms of health and safety including:
The structure of boards and the role of sub-committees
The role of the board to oversee risk and processes to mitigate risk
Leadership on safety from the top
How OH&S leaders need to present to the board
The importance of disclosure
7 Aug 2019
Guest: Shelly Park, CEO, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Helen was delighted to interview Shelly Park, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS), for episode 5 of her podcast.
With wisdom, warmth and passion, Shelly talks about her career path to CEO, the transformational safety journey that ARCBS has begun and the initiatives developed to inspire their people.
Shelly provides fascinating insight into how diverse and complex the ARCBS is and explains the relationship between the Blood Service and the humanitarian arm, Australian Red Cross.
12 Jun 2019
Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group
In episode 4, Helen O'Keefe talks to CEO of Skybridge Group, Chad Orr.
Skybridge Group's core business is the installation and maintenance of infrastructure. The company engages a large contingent workforce of contractors, which presents safety challenges.
In this podcast, you will learn:
How Skybridge uses safety as a competitive advantage
How to engage contractors to adopt the company's safety ethos
What issues around safety keep a CEO awake at night
Why 50 page documents don't get the safety message across
How to communicate the safety message in a more engaging way
7 Apr 2019
Guest: Mark Chalmers, Country President & CFO, Sodexo Australia
In episode 3, Helen O'Keefe is joined by Country President & CFO of Sodexo Australia, Mark Chalmers.
Sodexo is the 18th largest employer in the world, with close to 500,000 employees globally. Every day, Sodexo delivers services to 100 million consumers. The Australian operation employs 5000 people across 75 different professions.
The company was founded on the premise that people's well-being is a key driver of performance.
Helen and Mark discuss Sodexo's approach to health and safety, including the "I Hear You" mental health program.
5 Mar 2019
Guest: Andrew Wood, CEO, WorleyParsons
In episode 2, Helen O'Keefe, talks to Andrew Wood, the CEO of WorleyParsons.
WorleyParsons is a global resources and energy company, employing nearly 27,000 people in 80 different locations. The company-wide HSE leadership program is called OneWay to zero harm, with the vision to have zero harm to people, assets and zero environmental incidents.
Andrew talks about the leadership and company culture behind the OneWay program, which has been rolled out to 51 countries, and his vision to see every employee empowered, enabled and making ethical choices when it comes to HSE.
14 Nov 2018
Guest: Dean Jenkins, MaxiTRANS CEO and Managing Director
Welcome to our podcast Helen O’Keefe Talks Safety.
In this episode, Helen talks to MaxiTRANS (https://maxitrans.com) CEO and Managing Director, Dean Jenkins. Dean shares his views on supporting mental health issues in the workplace, why MaxiTRANS’ Head of Safety reports directly to him and gives his advice to HSE professionals aspiring to be leaders in their industry.
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