Fit For Work

Welcome to this special episode of the Fit for Work Podcast. This episode will wrap up Season 2, where we’ve enjoyed 6 months of guests and topics that I hope have helped scratch your health, safety and leadership itches. We’ll be taking a break for a little while and endeavour to return to your ears […]

What could we learn by sharing lived-experiences of mental illness? What difference would it make if leaders shared their own struggles with anxiety or depression? What practical ways can we reduce stigma and promote a safe space at work? In this episode I speak with Jerome Doraisamy who’s a Lawyer, author and lecturer. Following his […]

*Are you a death by power point kind of health and safety trainer? *When was the last time you revamped your induction to include blended learning to actually engage the mere human? *Do you employ tech and gamification to boost engagement and track physical and psychological safety outcomes? In this episode I chat with Dr […]

Why focus on mental health at work? What’s the state of workplace mental health in NSW? What are the most compelling evidence-based interventions? In this episode, I invite back on the show Jim Kelly, Director of Health and RTW for SafeWork NSW. We chat through the launch of the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Initiative and the Regulators intentions for increased […]

What common language can we use to bridge cultures in health and safety? What do you do when leading a global team who don’t see risks that we Aussie WHS professionals think are obvious? What can safety look like in sedentary or lower risk work environments? Wendy Demarte has spent almost a decade championing the […]

Have you ever experienced a workplace bully and not known how to handle them? Have you worked out how to give a voice to your values and stand up for what you feel is right at work? Do you know your individual risk factors or that of your team which could lead to poor mental […]

Can we rewire our brain to improve focus and awareness? And in doing so what impact can this have on injuries and safety outcomes? What are some ways we can practise mindfulness to boost resilience and workplace mental health? This episode I chat with Sally Cumming of Engage Health. Sally is a certified mindfulness practitioner […]

In this episode I share Andrew Barretts interview with me on his Safety on Tap Podcast which if you’re not already subscribed to and are a WHS professional, then I highly recommend. As an upcoming speaker at the Safety Institute of Australia National Conference in May Andrew probes me for DIY, done with you and […]

What does your professional development look like? Do you have a coach challenging you to ‘do the work’ to become a more effective leader? How much influence do you have in your workplace? What are you doing to boost this? Today I interview a fellow podcaster who’s become a great friend. Andrew Barrett is host […]

What does it mean to do Safety Differently? How much could we move health and safety forward by sharing our failures not just our wins? What if you as the leader DIDN’T have to have all the answers? What could work look like if we challenged the systems and practises designed to control rather than […]

Are you a safety leader who wants to go beyond just compliance and check lists? Who wants safety to be regarded as more than an a** covering exercise motivated by fear of fines and prosecution? Who wants to see business leaders value their employees security and regard their efforts as part of GREAT work? Who […]

Are you responsible for injury prevention in your workplace and looking for a more innovative approach? Have you flogged manual handling training to death and failed to see marked improvements in injury rates? Are you open-minded about technology and keen to boost efficiency and effectiveness of injury data analytics? Well if so, you’re in the […]

If money is the leading cause of stress, why don’t we talk more about it more? Why don’t we focus on stewarding not just earning money at work? How can workplaces proactively support their people with financial literacy? What are some simple ways we can cultivate healthy money habits and plan for retirement? Today I’m […]

If you were to design the workplace of tomorrow what would be in it? If money wasn’t an issue should ALL employees be issued a sit-stand desk? Does standing impact on heart health or just injury risk? How much standing is too much? All of these questions will be address in today’s episode of the Fit […]

We’re back with Season 2 of the Fit for Work Podcast! We hope to continue our mission of supporting you to make your workplace GREAT and strengthen your conviction that looking after people is not just the RIGHT thing to do but the SMART thing to do. What you can expect for Season 2: Fortnightly […]

Let’s picture for a minute your dream workplace… -What would it look like? -What sort of culture would be present? -What would leadership look like? -What value would be placed on health? -What attitude would people have to Safety? -What level of engagement and productivity would exist? Hosting the Fit for Work Podcast has really […]

PART 2 -Have you ever lost a work mate to suicide? -Have you ever seen a mate struggling but not know if it were your place to ask or the right words to say? -Does your role require of you to look out for the safety of your workforce, but your not sure how best […]

PART 1 -Why is it that a construction worker is 71% more likely to die by suicide? -What trades and demographics have the highest mental health and suicide risk? -What ripple effect could we create by empowering the workforce to own their own mental health program? In this episode of the Fit for Work Podcast […]

DOWN TO EARTH SAFETY FOR SMEs  Are you from a SME who’s Safety manual is so thick and heavy it could take a life? Are you the type who wants to run and hide when your first aid & CPR training comes knocking? Or maybe you’re convinced that Safety is dry, boring and inefficient? Be challenged by […]

COLLABORATE: SILOS ARE FOR STORAGE NOT HUMANS  Do you sometimes feel frustrated at how long collaboration takes and feel that you could get the job done faster if you just did it yourself? Do you want to be a catalyst for change in your workplace, but feel like your changing strategy more you’re your changing […]