Mind the gap: Mary Wooldridge on why we need to be ever vigilant about gender equality in the workforce
Aug 30, 2021
Mary Wooldridge is a woman who believes that if you want change on the big social issues then you get engaged in purposeful action to get policy change and action taken.
As Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, the issues currently in her sights are gender inequality, including closing the 14.2% gender pay...
Helen Croxford's passion for inclusion and goal to become obsolete
Aug 23, 2021
With a career spanning 25 years in local government where she rose from a Coordinator through to a Director, Helen Croxford emerges from a very solid background to now reside over Sport Inclusion Australia as its President and Chair of the board.
In this podcast Helen talks to Claire about how she rose through the ranks...
Switching gears: WOBSX graduate Claudia Bels on racing and risk management
Aug 23, 2021
With a background in law, finance, risk management Claudia Bels doesn’t seem like your typical risk-taking rev head.
But this rally car fan admits she loves racing around in her sports coupe as much as scrutinizing spreadsheets for her various audit committees.
The daughter of German migrants Claudia Bels was one of...
From Rural Australia to Royalty: ASX Chair Gina Anderson on how she nailed networking
Aug 16, 2021
It is testament to experienced company director Gina Anderson’s adaptability and genial nature that she has been able to turn her hand to every opportunity afforded to her.
Born in country NSW and sent off to boarding school at 12, Gina Anderson attributes her boardroom success to maintaining those strong friendships...
Michele Adair’s home truths on Australia’s affordable housing crisis, and the challenge boards face fixing the problem
Aug 9, 2021
Michele Adair is a long-time WOB member with great passion for housing all Australians.
As Chair of Community Housing Industry Association NSW and CEO of affordable housing provide Housing Trust on the NSW South Coast, Michelle’s goal is to ensure all Australians have access to the basic human right to somewhere to...