In this episode, Nicole O’Connor, National Director for Mining, Utilities, Construction and Engineering at ServiceNow, brings a unique perspective shaped by her unconventional career journey from Ireland to Australia, moving from academia to leading technology-driven change in the energy and resources industry. 

Nicole discusses the accelerating role of AI and workflow automation, highlighting how ServiceNow enables organizations to modernise, manage risk, and scale digital transformation for enterprise-wide impact, citing landmark projects as examples of how technology is redefining operational efficiency and productivity. She also shares candid reflections on gender diversity, describing the shift from male-dominated environments to today’s more inclusive culture, while emphasising the importance of agility, curiosity, and mentoring for aspiring leaders. 

Nicole’s insights reveal both the progress and the ongoing challenges women face, and she offers practical encouragement for those ready to shape the future of energy and resources. 

Also, find out the historical and fascinating figures that she would invite to a dinner party.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

Connect with the speakers:

Nicole O’Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-o-connor-gaicd-9840711/ Sara Cruise: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.sara-cruise+cdb4a5d3.html

“It’s too good, too interesting, and too important”

In this episode, UNSW Energy Institute CEO, Dani Alexander, chats with our Deloitte host, Matt Walden, about how integral R&D is to unlock the technologies pivotal to decarbonisation.

Dani speaks about the incredible impact and influence of the female sponsors and mentors that have been real champions of change during her career. She also passionately highlights the role of consumer energy resources and the importance of integrating these rapidly evolving clean technologies into the grid as part of the energy transition.

Dani closes out by sharing the guests she would invite to a dinner party (which was a hard task for a closet introvert).

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Dani Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-alexander-83817888/

Matt Walden: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.matthew-walden+15e2771b.html

‘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. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Heidi Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profileheidilee/

Sandra James: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.sandra-james+3a5d92d0.html 

'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.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo 

Connect with the speakers:

Shelley Robertson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-robertson-0a8ab131/ 

Justine Winston Smith: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.justine-winston-smith+a221bd38.html

Su Yin Lim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-yin-lim/

‘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.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Sam Retallack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-retallack-69151819/

Monica Juricev: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.monica-juricev+e517c4ff.html

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. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Leigh Staines - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-staines-2b226241/

Carrie Grimes - https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.carrie-grimes+3dcbcea9.html 

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!

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Kelsie Clarke - https://au.linkedin.com/in/kelsie-clarke-067ba256 

David Stapley - https://au.linkedin.com/in/david-stapley-1477953 

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! 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Catherine Bozanich - https://au.linkedin.com/in/catherine-bozanich-gaicd-2622613a

Celia Hayes - https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.celia-hayes+426d4378.html 

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.

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Karishma Darr - https://au.linkedin.com/in/karishma-darr

Craig Hutchinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/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 data and technologies such as AI.

We close out the chat with some fascinating guests Sarah would invite to a dinner party. 

Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3AD9wEo

Connect with the speakers:

Sarah McCullough: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slmccullough/?originalSubdomain=au

Laura Entwistle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraentwistle/?originalSubdomain=au