Women Transforming Energy & Resources

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This podcast series aims to spotlight and celebrate current and future women leaders who are playing significant roles in helping to transform the energy, resources, and industrials industry as it continues its path toward net zero. Through conversations with our guests, we hope to inspire businesses within the sector to embrace the values of and benefits to having such diverse, inclusive, and unique perspectives immersed at all levels, as we strive to close the gap on gender inequity. The podcast series fosters meaningful discussions with current and future women leaders, who share insights and experiences on the challenges, risks, opportunities and issues our industry faces as we deliver industry transformation. Learn more: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

  1. FEB 6

    Episode 29 - Solstice Energy's CEO, Phaedra Deckart and Angela Jaric, Deloitte Australia

    "Half of the population is under-represented in the energy industry." Tune into this episode with Solstice Energy's CEO, Phaedra Deckart. Sitting down with our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric, Phaedra chats about there not being a better time to work in an industry that is full of dynamism, challenge, and opportunity, highlighting the diverse range of disciplines that are required. Phaedra also talks about the billions of dollars that could be saved on our energy transformation journey if we can have practical conversations around what we need to do, where we need to do it, and continuously remind ourselves of who we are doing it for. Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV  Connect with the speakers: Phaedra Deckart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phaedradeckart/?originalSubdomain=au Angela Jaric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-janja-jaric-56b52827/?originalSubdomain=au

    25 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Episode 28 - Francoise Merit, Endeavour Energy's Chief Financial Officer and Sandra James, Deloitte Australia

    "'We need more brains thinking of problems in different way to bring the best solutions." Tune into our latest episode with Endeavour Energy's Chief Financial Officer, Francoise Merit. Chatting with our host Sandra James, Francoise speaks about the need for more diversity of views, perspectives, and experiences across the energy industry. Francoise deep dives into the rapidly evolving role of the CFO, the changing expectations of and relationships with customers in a more decentralised power system, how sustainability is integrated into decision making across every part of the business, including its decisions around assessing all capital expenditure and the impacts on nature and the environment. Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources:  https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV Connect with the speakers: Francoise Merit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoise-merit-gaicd-fcpa-56718a17/ Sandra James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-james-87196a81/

    42 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    Episode 27 - Jess Morris, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at SA Power Networks and Angela Jaric, Deloitte Australia

    "If there is an opportunity just step into it even if you are feeling scared, feeling like you are not quite capable, just lean into it and give it a go." Tune into our latest episode with SA Power Networks' Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, Jess Morris. Chatting to our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric, Jess speaks openly about the challenges of balancing a marriage separation and divorce, raising three children, and having an extremely busy job,  but also,  how this adversity helped her to build strength and resilience, tackle obstacles head on, and jump into opportunities that she wouldn't have previously given a go. Jess also talks about how SA Power Networks is continuing to invest significantly in consumer energy resources, from rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency systems, keeping a stern focus on equity and accessibility for vulnerable customers. Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV Connect with the speakers: Angela Jaric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-janja-jaric-56b52827/ Jess Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-morris-96a8bb59/

    24 min

  4. 10/13/2025

    Episode 26 - Morgan Rossiter, General Manager, Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Council and Kyra Schwarz, Deloitte

    "Trust your gut—you're far more capable than you give yourself credit for" In this latest episode, Kyra Schwarz welcomes Morgan Rossiter, General Manager, Offshore Wind at the Clean Energy Council, to discuss her unconventional career path and the future of offshore wind. Morgan shares how an early fascination with international business and logistics led her from chartering oil tankers in global ports to the front lines of sustainable energy. She also reflects on challenges and pivotal moments like attending One Young World. Morgan dives deep into how offshore wind can help secure Australia's clean energy future, highlighting its potential to deliver resilient power and thousands of new jobs as traditional energy assets retire. Tune in as Morgan shares which fictional character she would pick as a friend. Learn more about Women Transforming Energy & Resources: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV  Connect with the speakers: Morgan Rossiter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganrossiter/ Kyra Schwarz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyra-schwarz-81b95245/

    35 min

  5. 08/29/2025

    Nicole O'Connor, National Director for Mining, Utilities, Construction and Engineering at ServiceNow and Sara Cruise, Deloitte

    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

    28 min

  6. 06/16/2025

    Dani Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, UNSW Energy Institute and Matt Walden, Deloitte

    "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

    23 min

  7. 06/04/2025

    Heidi Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Zero Emissions and Sandra James, Deloitte

    '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

    25 min

  8. 05/09/2025

    Episode 22 - Shelley Robertson, Chief Operations Officer, Fortescue and Justine Winston Smith and Su Yin Lim, Deloitte

    '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/

    21 min
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This podcast series aims to spotlight and celebrate current and future women leaders who are playing significant roles in helping to transform the energy, resources, and industrials industry as it continues its path toward net zero. Through conversations with our guests, we hope to inspire businesses within the sector to embrace the values of and benefits to having such diverse, inclusive, and unique perspectives immersed at all levels, as we strive to close the gap on gender inequity. The podcast series fosters meaningful discussions with current and future women leaders, who share insights and experiences on the challenges, risks, opportunities and issues our industry faces as we deliver industry transformation. Learn more: https://deloi.tt/3Q5NeyV

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