Women in Safety Podcast
Episodes
The Capability Shift: What Safety Professionals Need Next
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, Alanna Ball reflects on how the role of safety professionals is changing, and why technical knowled...
Safety Unpacked - Learning or Blaming? with Amy Morris
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, Alanna Ball and Amy Morris take a closer look at incident investigations and the bigger system issues ...
Safety Unpacked - Leading Through Change with Amy Morris
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball and Amy Morris explore what leadership looks like when the path ahead is unclear. Using a ...
What My Life Taught Me About Why People Don’t Follow Procedures
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball shares a personal and thoughtful reflection on how life outside of work can shape the way ...
Safety Unpacked - Hierarchy of Control
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball and Amy Morris take a practical look at risk treatment options and the hierarchy of contro...
Lessons and Laughs with Kristen Harley
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball speaks with Kristen Harley about her journey into health and safety, the realities of work...
Safety Unpacked - Safety Clutter with Amy Morris
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball is joined by Amy Morris for a practical conversation about safety clutter and why more saf...
Listen to Learn with Charlotte Jameson
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball speaks with Charlotte Jamieson about the role of connection, mental health, and emotional regulation in safety leadership...
Real not regulatory with Jo Prigmore
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball sits down with Joe Prigmore for an honest and practical conversation about finding your path in health and safety. Joe sh...
Safety Unpacked - Worker attitudes and behaviors
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball and Amy Morris explore the complexity of safety culture and the often unseen factors that shape how safety is experienced...
Research, Reality and the Human Story with Yvonne Hinch
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball speaks with Yvonne Hinch about her journey from musculoskeletal physiotherapist to health and safety leader. What began a...
Corporate to Coach with Amanda Clements
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball is joined by Amanda Clements for a thoughtful conversation about capability, leadership, and what meaningful safety pract...
Capability from communication with Mary Teymoury
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball sits down with Mary Teymoury for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what effective safety leadership really looks...
Safety Unpacked - A change in Metrics
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball is joined by Amy Morris for a timely conversation about how safety data is used, misunderstood, and often oversimplified....
Learning from lessons with Kahley Hawkins
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alanna Ball is joined by Kahley Hawkins, a highly experienced health and safety professional who shares her honest journey through the industry. From ...
Welcome to 2026
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of 2026, Alanna Ball shares the direction ahead for Women in Safety and why this year is an important moment for growth, capabil...
Wrapping Up 2025
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball opens the door on life behind the microphone. She shares the physical and mental toll of carrying twins, the shock of a 2...
Leading in 2026 with Alanna Ball
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, host Alana Ball reflects on the past year and shares insights into the upcoming 2026 season. Alanna di...
Pivoting with Kylie Long
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Webinar to Podcast with Phoenix Occupational Medicine
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological injuries are complex. They are also manageable when the right people work together. In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alan...
Adapting with Gemma Balme
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with Gemma Balme, a health and safety manager who started in recruitment and fou...
Safe Work Month for your Career
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball gets practical about career development in health and safety. She invites you to name your...
Replay: Mentoring vs Sponsorship with Nicole Neal
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are resharing this April conversation to support the current Women in Safety Mentoring Program, running 6 Oct to 29 Nov 2025. The timing is perfect...
Bullied at the Top
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bullying should have no place in health and safety. Yet senior women keep telling us the same story. Quiet digs. Public undercutting. Confidence worn ...
Humanising workers compensation with Kirra Benedetti
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some careers are planned. Kirra’s was not. She fell into health and safety through workers’ compensation, then found purpose in injury recovery an...
Learning to speak up with Amy Morris
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with Amy Morris to talk about her unexpected but fulfilling path into health and...
The High Heel of Safety
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball takes us down an unexpected path: the history of high heels. Once designed as a safety mea...
Tall Poppy Syndrome
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball tackles Tall Poppy Syndrome and how it holds women back in the health and safety professio...
Let's get Technical
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball explores how technology is reshaping the health and safety profession and why women can’...
Leadership and Life with Andi Csontos - Part Two
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this thoughtful conversation, Alanna and Andy Csontos dig into what success really means in the health and safety space. It's not a...
Leadership and Life with Andi Csontos - Part One
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Part 1 of the 2-part episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna sits down with Andy Csontos for a warm and honest chat about the unexpecte...
Psychosocial Hazard and Overtime
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball explores the pressing issue of burnout in the health and safety profession. Drawing from a...
Safety Burn Out
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just you. Burnout in health and safety is becoming far too common.In this episode, Alanna Ball opens up about the emotional exhaustion many...
Surprise!! Meet the brains trust!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when women stop waiting for permission and start creating space for each other? In this episode, Alanna Ball sits down with Leah Selfe, ...
Bridging the Gap: Corporate Safety vs Operational Safety
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Alanna speaks from the heart about a challenge many of us know too well - how do we close the gap between corporate safety strat...
Leaning in to curiosity with Ashleigh Bouttell
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alanna Ball chats with Ashleigh Boutell, a seasoned health and safety professional whose journey reminds us that safety is always abo...
Imposter Syndrome with Amy McKie
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with Amy McKie for an honest conversation about navigating the twists and turns of a c...
Collaboration between HR and HSE with Lucy Skelton
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When HR and safety teams work together, real change happens. In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball chats with Lucy Skelton, Chi...
Stepping outside your zone with Sarah Alexander
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with Sarah Alexander for a real and refreshing conversation about the ups and do...
Work to your strengths with Edel Langan
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball chats with Edel Langan about her inspiring professional journey — from studying in Irela...
Making your voice heard with Anna Beaumont
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with the inspiring Anna Beaumont to talk about the real stories behind building ...
Launching a WHS Consultancy with Courtney Newman
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you stumbled into a career you never planned for, only to find it’s where you’re meant to be? That’s exactly what Courtney Newman...
Mentoring vs Sponsorship with Nicole Neal
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Heads up: This episode was recorded around International Women’s Day—so if you hear a few references to Women’s Month, that’s why!Mentors...
The Podcast Return
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes, pressing pause is exactly what we need.In this honest and heartfelt episode, Alanna Ball, founder ...
Stay at home mum to CEO with Diane Waghorne
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build credibility in a male-dominated industry?Diane Waghorne didn’t start out in health and safety. But after the 9/11 attacks, she saw ...
Technology to Wellbeing with Kathy Wilson
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a truly safe workplace look like?It’s not just about policies and procedures—it’s about people.In this episode, Kathy Wilson shares he...
Career Planning with Alanna
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you see yourself in five years?Career planning isn’t about having every step mapped out—it’s about knowing what truly matters to you an...
Professional of the Year Claudia Borrelli
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to thrive in a high-risk industry and break through barriers in a male-dominated field? In this episode of the Women in Safety podc...
Welcome to 2025
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on 2024 and Thriving Together in 2025 The Women in Safety community has seen an incredible year filled with milestones, growth, and meanin...
2024 Highlights with Alanna
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐒𝐮𝐜...
Wellbeing Professional of the Year Catherine Taylor
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Taylor, the 2024 Wellbeing Professional of the Year, to talk about her inspiring journey in health and safe...
Young Professional of the Year Maddison Costello
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Women in Safety podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Maddison Costello, the 2024 Young Professional of the Year. Maddison's ...
Leading Authentically with Natalee Johnston
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Women in Safety podcast, where we connect, support, and inspire women in the health and safety industry. In this episode, I’m sitting...
2024 Women in Safety Awards Recap
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode of the Women in Safety podcast, where I reflect on the unforgettable 2024 Women in Safety Awards. This year, nearly 20...
Navigating Tough Workplace Issues with Nicole Turnbull
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. On the third part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsore...
The Importance of Mental Function in the Workplace with Emma Boucher
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In the second part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsor...
Safety in Operations with Suzanne Shipp
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this first part of our 5-part mini series, “Mentor in the Moment”, sponsor...
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna tackles the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome among wo...
Leading by Values with Megan Smith
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna had a wonderful chat with Megan Smith, a seasoned health ...
Replay | Reflection on the 2023 Women in Safety Awards
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a trip down memory lane... Taking the 2022 Virtual Women in Safety Awards to an in person event in 2023 was no easy feat but Alanna di...
Learning Patience with Dr. Megan Tranter
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes Dr. Megan Tranter, an esteemed executive leader ...
Continuous Learning with Gabrielle Connolly
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes Gabrielle Connolly from New York, who works at a...
Being a phoenix with Manjula Chinni
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. In this episode, Alanna welcomes health and safety professional, Manjula Chinni. ...
2024 Women in Safety Awards
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Safety podcast. We have some incredibly exciting news to share with you all! We are officially l...
FIFO to Juggling with Caitlin Seaha
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, Alanna Ball sits down with the dynamic Caitlin Seaha, a seasoned expert in health and safety ...
Contractors and Everest with Sue Bottrell
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, host Alanna Ball engages in a riveting conversation with the remarkable Sue Bottrell. Sue, ...
Designing a career or work with Elise Condie
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alana interviews Elise Condie, a health and safety professional with a unique career path. Elise shares her journey from being a phys...
Saying yes to opportunity with Stephanie Treharne
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steph's story is a testament to the power of evolution and transformation. From her beginnings as a massage therapist, driven by a desire to help ...
2023 Student of the Year - Mia Soper
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this fun episode, Alanna welcomes Mia Soper, the winner of the Student of the Year award at the 2023 Women in Safety Awards. Mia Soper...
Influence in Safety by Alanna Ball
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alanna was recently on the Safety Exchange Platform with David Provan and others on all things creating influence. In this empowering solo episode of ...
Menopause at work with Thea O'Connor
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Menopause used to be such a taboo topic yet today we discussed issues such as barriers to communication, workplace adjustments, cul...
Leading a change in Psychosocial Risks with Joelle Mitchell
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of episode: Many of us in the Women in Safety Community know Joelle Mitchell as the Co-Host on the Pysch Health and Safety Podcast or ...
Driving personal health with Peta Mercieca
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to celebrate all things health and wellbeing in April, we invited our 2023 Empowered Member of the Year Peta Mercieca back to the podcast ...
A diverse career in health and safety law with Kate Simpson
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate shares her journey into the field of workplace relations and highlights the challenges and successes she has encountered as a health and safety l...
International Women Celebrations with Eustacia Jennings
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE SUMMARY: Eustacia Jennings is possibly one of the longest running supporters of Women in Safety despite living and working in the Bahamas! W...
ESG, Leadership and Teaching with Yolanda Oosthuizen
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE: Welcome back to the Women in Safety Podcast! In this episode, we embark on a fascinating journey with Yolanda Oosthuizen...
A safety journey with Michelle Monaghan
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE SUMMARY: Welcome to the Women in Safety podcast, where empowerment meets excellence in the health and safety profession. Michelle is a career ...
Driving change in PPE with Emma Richards
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Emma Richards, the Founder and Lead Optometrist for Safety Glasses Online. Emma is an optometrist ...
Topic Tuesday | Safety Leadership
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SUMMARY: In the first Topic Tuesday episode of 2024, hosts Chandra and Alanna delve into the dynamic world of leadership, exploring the nuances betwee...
Female Participation in WHS
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode, Alanna stands firmly on her soap box exploring ways organisations can encourage more females to apply and obtain WHS roles...
20 years of Psychosocial Risk Factors with Dr Mills
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Sherrilyn Mills, keynote speaker at the 2023 Women in Safety awards. She shared her two-decade j...
Anna Ila - 2023 Women in Safety Leader of the Year
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Women in Safety podcast, where empowerment meets excellence in the health and safety profession. In this episode, host Alana Ball inter...
Replay | Personal Branding with Alanna
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now this is an oldie but a goodie. In light of goal setting Alanna believes that everyone should know their personal brand. Check out this replay of...
Welcome to 2024!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryWelcome to 2024! In this episode, Alanna reflects on the past year and shares her excitement for the upcoming year. She discusses the refreshed...
Topic Tuesday with Chandra | The pyramid of psychological safety needs at work
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chandra and Alanna explore a pyramid of psychological safety needs at work, drawing parallels to Maslow's hierarchy. They disse...
Reflection on the 2023 Women in Safety Awards
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking the 2022 Virtual Women in Safety Awards to an in person event in 2023 was no easy feat but Alanna did it! This short, reflective podcast epis...
Networking with HSE Global
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Helen Sadgrove from New Zealand and Kristen Street from Sydney, who are both key figures in sponsoring...
Values, Mentoring and Auditing with Christel Fouche
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beacon ACT is our 2023 Mentor of the Year Sponsor but Christel’s journey with mentors and being a mentor is a special one. Christel shares her jou...
Topic Tuesday with Chandra | Levers to Culture Change
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How linked should corporate culture be to our safety culture? Are they the same or different? Join us in this Topic Tuesday to chat about our views on...
Mentoring matters with Faiza Petal
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful thing about the Women in Safety podcast is that we get to have conversations from around the world. In today’s episode we get to hav...
Topic Tuesday with Chandra | Creating simple and agile WHS systems
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of the episode: In this episode, we chat with Chandra on all things, simplifying and making agile health and safety systems. This epis...
Boob Armour with Suzie Betts
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Betts is the founder and director of Boob Armour, a company that creates polyethylene inserts to protect women's breasts from injury. Afte...
Being Brave with Cath Turner
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of the episode: This episode is packed with inspiration! Cath Turner started her HSE career by accident in Scotland and got to pick t...
In Conversation with Daneile Vines Keenan
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Saying yes to opportunity brings new skills and new adventures. This has been Daniele’s motto in her career and in this episode she shares in own jo...
In Conversation with Andrea Paynter
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unique WHS journey’s really showcase diversity in skills and our conversation with Andrea was no different. Andrea shares her personal commitment to...
Shining the light on the dark side of work with Nicole Turnbull
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of the episode: Sometimes it takes lived experience to make change and this was the case for Nicole Turnbull when creating Neon Shed....
Leader of the Year 2022 with Trish Kerin
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022 Trish was named the Women in Safety Leader of the Year and Trish is committed to making change for all who work in these industry sectors and ...
Topic Tuesday with Chandra | Safety Systems Failing Children
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes with a trigger warning. We discuss the recent case of a former childcare worker sexually assaulting young children. The safety of ...
In Conversation with Ingrid Fuentes
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting her career as a legal professional left her wanting more. Ingrid found herself looking how she could help people after working in an internal...
Bonus Episode - Diversity in Health and Safety
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of episode: Alanna chats through her experiences around diversity and inclusion in health and safety and why quotas are not the soluti...