Latest Helenokeefe Podcast Episodes

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - July 28, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes
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...

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - December 13, 2021 00:40 - 32 minutes
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 ma...

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - September 15, 2021 02:11 - 23 minutes
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 te...

Helen talks safety with Club Assist CEO APAC, Tracey Wright

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - July 26, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes
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 ...

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - June 02, 2021 08:03 - 14 minutes
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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - November 18, 2020 22:37 - 23 minutes
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 cu...

Helen talks COVID-19 with employment lawyer, Siobhan Mulcahy

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - March 25, 2020 01:07 - 24 minutes
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, ...

Guest: Helen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - November 14, 2019 03:02 - 21 minutes
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 Smi...

Guest: Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - November 14, 2019 03:02 - 21 minutes
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 Smi...

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - August 07, 2019 23:19 - 23 minutes
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 initia...

Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - June 12, 2019 00:30 - 18 minutes
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: ...

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

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - April 07, 2019 23:22 - 11 minutes
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 p...

Guest: Andrew Wood, CEO, WorleyParsons

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - March 05, 2019 23:24 - 20 minutes
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 ha...

Guest: Dean Jenkins, MaxiTRANS CEO and Managing Director

Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety - November 14, 2018 03:15 - 15 minutes
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 pr...