Women Transforming Energy & Resources

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. 

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Connect with the speakers:

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

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

Rebecca Pickering, General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards at Rio Tinto, chats with Deloitte host Nicki Ivory about her career journey, including her transition from mine sites to the corporate world and her deliberate actions to create a balanced workforce. She shares why it’s an exciting time to be in the sector, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Rebecca also shares insights on Rio Tinto’s tailings management strategies and decarbonisation efforts that involve partnerships with universities, customers, peers and competitors.

Get to know Rebecca as she reveals her favourite singer.

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Connect with the speakers:

Rebecca Pickering: https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-pickering-she-her 

Nicki Ivory: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.nivory+f51d4ccc.html 

I have the coolest job in the country.” Join our Deloitte host Sandra James as she welcomes the Chair of Energy Queensland,  Sarah Zeljko, for a chat about her career and perspectives on this latest episode. 

Sarah talks about the structural shifts required to provide the platform for women to feel enabled, encouraged, and empowered to overcome historical and traditional obstacles. 

She also speaks passionately about her excitement around the greater connectedness that she is witnessing across the sector as we strive to find the most sustainable energy solutions, particularly at the community level where she believes there is no solution without distribution. 

Sarah also shares who she would invite to a dinner party. Wait for the FOMO to kick in.

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Connect with the speakers:

Sarah Zeljko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-zeljko-08741438/?originalSubdomain=au 

Sandra James: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.sandra-james%2B3a5d92d0.html 

On this episode, Naomi Campbell, Development Director at Energise Renewables speaks to Deloitte host Marni Oaten candidly about her perspectives on the challenges associated with inequity in the workplace, as well as what’s required for society and workplaces to tackle this. 

Naomi also shares how her love for the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in offshore wind. Her passion for the industry shines through as she speaks about the interventions required to attract investment into the sector and accelerate its development.  To close out, Naomi is asked what it’s like to share the name of a famous supermodel. 

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

Connect with the speakers:

Naomi Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomicampbeller/ 

Marni Oaten: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.marni-oaten+acc68c8d.html 

On this episode, Deloitte host Sandra James chats to one of the most influential women in the energy transition, both in Australia and the US, Audrey Zibelman, about her observations of the increased participation of women in the energy industry and her thoughts on the global energy transition. 

Audrey highlights the potential impact of seeing greater female representation at board and executive levels on participation, and the importance of investing heavily into educating and attracting more women in STEM. 

She also talks about how collaboration between energy ecosystem participants in creating digital roadmaps can truly unleash the power of emerging technologies and accelerate industry transformation at the pace and scale required. 

And tune to hear the four guests Audrey would host at a dinner party. 

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

Connect with the speakers:

Audrey Zibelman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-zibelman/ 

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

In this episode, Chief Development Officer at Nexsphere, Kristy Finch, chats to Deloitte host Joe Corvetti about her perspectives on women participation in the industry and her thoughts on the development of Australia’s offshore wind sector. 

Kristy chats about how the role of women is evolving in the context of the delivery of major projects, and how for a relatively new industry, there is an opportunity for the offshore wind sector to lead the way in how its already embracing and seeing a high volume of female leaders.  

Kristy and Joe also discuss the important role community education will play in terms of effectively communicating the positive impacts of offshore wind, particularly in terms of the scale at which renewable energy can generate electricity. 

Kristy also shares which fictional character she would choose to be her best friend. 

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

Connect with the speakers:

Kristy Finch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-finch/?originalSubdomain=au

Joe Corvetti: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.jcorvetti+579feff9.html

On this episode, Executive General Manager, Capacity Building at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Dr. Samone McCurdy joins our Deloitte host, Pip Dexter, for a discussion on the data that highlights the current gender equity gap in the energy and resources industry. 

We hear insights across several themes, including the gender pay gap, workforce composition, number of women on boards, executive teams and governing bodies, flexible working arrangements, along with how women are feeling in the workplace and the critical workplace and societal factors that are impacting that sentiment. 

Samone and Pip also discuss the opportunity for the industry to implement change, and specific actions and recommendations for organisations to close the gap. 

This is an important discussion, and one not to be missed. 

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

Connect with the speakers:

Dr Samone McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samone-mccurdy-69a2398/

Pip Dexter: https://www.deloitte.com/cbc/en/about/people/profiles.pidexter+4879bd85.html

In this episode, Interim-Executive General Manager, Construction at Hydro Tasmania, Tammy Chu, chats to Deloitte host Cedric Hodges about her incredible career journey in Tasmania. Tammy talks about the work that needs to be undertaken to attract more women into the sector, particularly in relation to the substantial skills shortages across engineering that continue to be a challenge. She also speaks passionately about the significant role Tasmania is playing in Australia’s energy transition, continuing its 100+ years of generating energy through its hydro assets.

Tammy also shares the best piece of advice she’s ever received. 

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

Connect with the speakers:

Tammy Chu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-chu-entura/ 

Cedric Hodges: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.cehodges+a183985d.html 

In this episode, Yvette Manolas, General Manager and Global Head of Decarbonisation of Woodside Energy, shares her unique and diverse career journey and experiences in the energy sector with Deloitte host Bernadette Cullinane. Tune in to hear Yvette's perspectives on how the role of women has evolved and the differing leadership styles that have helped to shape her career. Yvette chats about the complexities and opportunities associated with our journey towards decarbonisation, particularly in the context of the increased focus and action on methane emissions reduction, and the driving role Woodside Energy is playing in tackling this issue collectively and collaboratively. Also, find out the two 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:

Yvette Manolas: https://au.linkedin.com/in/yvette-manolas-5b1b72133

Bernadette Cullinane: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/about/people/profiles.bernadettecullinane+db753ad1.html

In the latest episode, Deloitte partner, Peter Holt is joined by Nevenka Codevelle, Executive General Manager of AEMO Services. Nevenka speaks about her career journey and the evolving challenges in the energy sector. She highlights the positive changes in workplace attitudes: the growing enthusiasm to contribute to the energy transition and the appreciation for balancing work and family, a struggle many can relate to. Get to know Nevenka as she reveals which famous actor she chooses to play her in a movie.

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

Connect with the speakers:

Nevenka Codevelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevenka-codevelle-15242527/

Peter Holt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drholt/