Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety

Ep 13: Helen talks safety with Dr Jennifer Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria

July 28, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MB

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

Helen talks safety with Ingilby Dickson, Board Director & Supply Chain & Logistics Advisor

December 13, 2021 00:40 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

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

Helen talks safety with Adrian Hondros, CEO, Porter Davis Homes

September 15, 2021 02:11 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

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.

Helen talks safety with Club Assist CEO APAC, Tracey Wright

July 26, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 C...

Helen talks safety with Earl Eddings, MD Riskcom & Chair, Cricket Australia

June 02, 2021 08:03 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

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.

Helen talks safety with Deliveroo Australia CEO, Ed McManus

November 18, 2020 22:37 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

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.

Helen talks COVID-19 with employment lawyer, Siobhan Mulcahy

March 25, 2020 01:07 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

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 ...

Guest: Helen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director

November 14, 2019 03:02 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

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, Stanwel...

Guest: Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director

November 14, 2019 03:02 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

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, Stanwel...

Guest: Shelly Park, CEO, Australian Red Cross Blood Service

August 07, 2019 23:19 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

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...

Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group

June 12, 2019 00:30 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

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...

Guest: Mark Chalmers, Country President & CFO, Sodexo Australia

April 07, 2019 23:22 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

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...

Guest: Andrew Wood, CEO, WorleyParsons

March 05, 2019 23:24 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

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 s...

Guest: Dean Jenkins, MaxiTRANS CEO and Managing Director

November 14, 2018 03:15 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MB

Welcome to our podcast Helen O’Keefe Talks Safety. In this episode, Helen talks to MaxiTRANS 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. We’d love to know what you think. If enjoy listening to our podcasts, head over to iTunes, subscribe to Helen O’Keefe Talks Safety and write us ...