Women Transforming Energy & Resources
This podcast series aims to spotlight and celebrate current and future women leaders who are playing significant roles in helping to transform the energy, resources, and industrials industry as it continues its path toward net zero.
Through conversations with our guests, we hope to inspire businesses within the sector to embrace the values of and benefits to having such diverse, inclusive, and unique perspectives immersed at all levels, as we strive to close the gap on gender inequity.
The podcast series fosters meaningful discussions with current and future women leaders, who share insights and experiences on the challenges, risks, opportunities and issues our industry faces as we deliver industry transformation.
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Heidi Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Zero Emissions and Sandra James, Deloitte
‘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, Heidi Lee, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, chats to Deloitte host Sandra James 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 quality projects which enhance local livelihoods and revitalise local economies.
Heidi closes out with sharing who she would invite to a dinner party.
Speakers: Heidi Lee, Sandra James
Shelley Robertson, Chief Operations Officer, Fortescue and Justine Winston Smith and Su Yin Lim, Deloitte
‘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, Shelley Robertson, COO of Fortescue, chats to Justine Winston Smith and Su Yin Lim 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.
Shelley picks which energy source she would be, and which language(s) she would learn.
Speakers: Shelley Robertson, Justine Winston Smith, Su Yin Lim
Sam Retallack, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, IGO and Monica Juricev, Deloitte
‘It’s not all sitting around on beanbags and lava lamps singing kumbaya’
Check out this latest episode as Deloitte host, Monica Juricev speaks to Sam Retallack, 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 to mineral exploration.
Tune in as Sam shares the best advice she’s received.
Speakers: Sam Retallack, Monica Juricev
Leigh Staines, Industry Advisor, Research Commercialisation, University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute and Carrie Grimes, Deloitte
In the latest episode, Leigh Staines 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 Carrie Grimes, 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 Charlie Munger and Alchemy by Rory Sutherland.
Speakers: Leigh Staines, Carrie Grimes
Deloitte host David Stapley talks to Kelsie Clarke, 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!
Speakers: David Stapley, Kelsie Clarke
Deloitte host Celia Hayes sits with Cath Bozanich, 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!
Speakers: Celia Hayes, Cath Bozanich
Join Deloitte host Craig Hutchinson as he dives deep with Karishma Darr, 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.
Speakers: Karishma Darr, Craig Hutchinson
Join Deloitte host Laura Entwistle as she welcomes the Chief Digital Officer of Essential Energy, Sarah McCullough 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 technologies such as AI.
We close out the chat with some fascinating guests Sarah would invite to a dinner party.
Speakers: Sarah McCullough, Laura Entwistle
Rebecca Pickering, General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards, Rio Tinto and Nicki Ivory, Deloitte
Rebecca Pickering, General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards at Rio Tinto, chats with Deloitte host Nicki Ivory 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.
Speakers: Rebecca Pickering, Nicki Ivory
I have the coolest job in the country.” Join our Deloitte host Sandra James as she welcomes the Chair of Energy Queensland, Sarah Zeljko, for a chat about Sarah's career and perspectives.
Sarah talks about the structural shifts required to provide the platform for women to feel enabled, encouraged, and empowered to overcome historical and traditional obstacles.
She also speaks passionately about her excitement around the greater connectedness she is witnessing across the sector as we strive to find the most sustainable energy solutions, particularly at the community level where she believes there is no solution without distribution.
Sarah also shares who she would invite to a dinner party. Wait for the FOMO to kick in.
Speakers: Sarah Zeljko, Sandra James
On this episode, Naomi Campbell, Development Director at Energise Renewables speaks to Deloitte host Marni Oaten candidly about her perspectives on the challenges associated with inequity in the workplace, as well as what’s required for society and workplaces to tackle this.
Naomi also shares how her love for the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in offshore wind. Her passion for the industry shines through as she speaks about the interventions required to attract investment into the sector and accelerate its development.
To close out, Naomi is asked what it’s like to share the name of a famous supermodel.
Speakers: Naomi Campbell, Marni Oaten
On this episode, Deloitte host Sandra James chats to one of the most influential women in the energy transition, both in Australia and the US, Audrey Zibelman, about her observations of the increased participation of women in the energy industry and her thoughts on the global energy transition.
Audrey highlights the potential impact of seeing greater female representation at board and executive levels on participation, and the importance of investing heavily into educating and attracting more women in STEM.
She also talks about how collaboration between energy ecosystem participants in creating digital roadmaps can truly unleash the power of emerging technologies and accelerate industry transformation at the pace and scale required.
And tune to hear the four guests Audrey would host at a dinner party.
Speakers: Sandra James, Audrey Zibelman
In this episode, Chief Development Officer at Nexsphere, Kristy Finch, chats to Deloitte host Joe Corvetti about her perspectives on women participation in the industry and her thoughts on the development of Australia’s offshore wind sector.
Kristy chats about how the role of women is evolving in the context of the delivery of major projects, and how for a relatively new industry, there is an opportunity for the offshore wind sector to lead the way in how its already embracing and seeing a high volume of female leaders.
Kristy and Joe also discuss the important role community education will play in terms of effectively communicating the positive impacts of offshore wind, particularly in terms of the scale at which renewable energy can generate electricity.
Kristy also shares which fictional character she would choose to be her best friend.
Speakers: Kristy Finch, Joe Corvetti
On 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.
Speakers: Dr Samone McCurdy, Pip Dexter
In this episode, Interim-Executive General Manager, Construction at Hydro Tasmania, Tammy Chu, chats to Deloitte host Cedric Hodges about her incredible career journey in Tasmania. Tammy talks about the work that needs to be undertaken to attract more women into the sector, particularly in relation to the substantial skills shortages across engineering that continue to be a challenge. She also speaks passionately about the significant role Tasmania is playing in Australia’s energy transition, continuing its 100+ years of generating clean electricity through its hydro assets.
Tammy also shares the best piece of advice she’s ever received.
Speakers: Tammy Chu, Cedric Hodges
In this episode, Yvette Manolas, General Manager and Global Head of Decarbonisation of Woodside Energy, shares her unique and diverse career journey and experiences in the energy sector with Deloitte host Bernadette Cullinane. Tune in to hear Yvette's perspectives on how the role of women has evolved and the differing leadership styles that have helped to shape her career. Yvette chats about the complexities and opportunities associated with our journey towards decarbonisation, particularly in the context of the increased focus and action on methane emissions reduction, and the driving role Woodside Energy is playing in tackling this issue collectively and collaboratively. Also, find out the two historical and fascinating figures that she would invite to a dinner party.
Speakers: Yvette Manolas, Bernadette Cullinane
In the latest episode, Deloitte partner, Peter Holt is joined by Nevenka Codevelle, Executive General Manager of AEMO Services. Nevenka speaks about her career journey and the evolving challenges in the energy sector. She highlights the positive changes in workplace attitudes: the growing enthusiasm to contribute to the energy transition and the appreciation for balancing work and family, a struggle many can relate to. Get to know Nevenka as she reveals which famous actor she chooses to play her in a movie.
Speakers: Nevenka Codevelle, Peter Holt
Dom van den Berg, Energy Networks Australia and Sandra James, Deloitte
Join Deloitte host Sandra James and esteemed guest speaker Dom van den Berg, CEO of Energy Networks Australia, for a compelling conversation in our latest Women Transforming Energy & Resources episode. Dom talks about her journey in the industry, which has been fuelled by her love for adventure and interest in the geopolitics of energy. Drawing from her extensive experience and expertise, Dom underscores the need for networks and retailers to work closely with consumers in getting them on board with the energy transition.
We also get to know Dom a bit closer as she shares her unique choice for a personal theme song.
Speakers: Dom van den Berg, Sandra James
Lisa Chiba, Momentum Energy and Angela Jaric, Deloitte
Check out the latest episode of our Women Transforming Energy & Resources series, which spotlights the Managing Director of Momentum Energy, Lisa Chiba. Lisa speaks to our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric, about several actions that can be implemented to make workplaces more inclusive and how Momentum Energy’s strategic and values aligned partnerships are helping to deliver powerful, customer-focused products and solutions.
Also find out what type of music Lisa tunes into to chill out in her personal time.
Speakers: Lisa Chiba, Angela Jaric
Shahana McKenzie, Bioenergy Australia and Matt Walden, Deloitte
Tune in to our latest podcast episode hosted by Matt Walden, partner in Deloitte's Climate & Sustainability team, featuring Shahana McKenzie, CEO of Bioenergy Australia.
Hear from Shahana as she shares practical advice for young women about seizing opportunities and the significance of mentorship.
Speakers: Shahana McKenzie, Matt Walden
Alida Jansen van Vuuren, Ausgrid and Struan Buchanan, Deloitte
In 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.
Speakers: Struan Buchanan, Alida Jansen van Vuuren
Sonia Scarselli, BHP and Andrea Culligan, Deloitte
In this episode, Andrea Culligan, Partner in Deloitte's Innovation & Ventures team and Global Lead of GreenSpace Tech, chats with Sonia Scarselli, Vice President of BHP Metals Exploration and BHP Xplor, about her career journey and how innovation transforms mining exploration with sustainable practices.
Tune in to discover how Sonia overcame obstacles in a male-dominated sector and how she empowers future female leaders. To get to know Sonia a bit deeper, we asked her what three items she would choose if she were deserted on an island.
Speakers: Sonia Scarselli, Andrea Culligan
Through our lens - Women in energy transformation
In this podcast, we explore the remarkable journeys of Deloitte’s all-female Energy, Resources & Industrials Leadership team. We dive into their past experiences, highlighting the challenges they've overcome and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. We discuss their current roles and contributions, showcasing their expertise in the energy industry.
Furthermore, we uncover their aspirations for the future of the industry. Tune in to gain valuable insights from these inspiring women who are making a significant impact in the Power, Utilities & Renewables, Mining & Metals as well as Energy & Chemicals sectors.
Speakers: Sandra James, Nicki Ivory, Bernadette Cullinane, Syvi Boon
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