Human Conversations with Katriina Tahka
In this series, CEO of A Human Agency, Katriina Tahka creates honest and authentic conversations with industry leaders to question our current ways of thinking when it comes to Humans in the workplace. The world is rapidly changing, and to progress towards an equal future, we need to be willing to stay curious, and be open to thinking differently to our current approach in Diversity, inclusion and equality. Stay tuned, and stay challenged.
Episodes
14 episodes
Count Her In – But does IWD count? We Speak To a Lecturer, Marketer, Manager, Nurse, Tradie, Researcher, and Indigenous Woman to Hear Their Views
This #IWD2024, we're getting real and going global on Human Conversations with Kat!We love talking to Frankie, Daphne, Kath, Annabel, Ben, Freya, and Carlyn, who are joining us from Australia, Philippines, and Japan as they share their ...
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What a "yes" vote really means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Roy Ah-See
We're less than 24 hours away from a truly pivotal moment in our nation's history.Today, we have the privilege of talking with Roy Ah See, an Uluru Statement of the Heart signatory and part of the Uluru Dialogue Leadership Team.
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Why are refugees not being hired in Australia? with Carmen Garcia
In this episode of Human Conversations with Kat, we are joined by Carmen Garcia, CEO and Founder of Community Coporate. Join us as we discuss the unacceptable unemployment rates for refugees and migrants in Australia and why there is an extreme...
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Episode 6
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Do employers care about parenthood? with Erica Hatfield
In this episode of Human Conversations with Kat, we are joined by Erica Hatfield, Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Careers. We discuss the systemic barriers facing women re-entering the workforce following parental leave and the challenges of pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:14
What's the reality of being a women in STEM? with Nina Kilpinen
In this episode of Human Conversations with Kat we are talking with Nina Kilpinen, Managing Director of Seed Engineering. Join us as we listen to the realities behind being a women and a mother working in STEM industries and the misconceptions ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:20
How does DEI pave our way forward in 2023? with Lise Sperling
The road ahead for our Aussie workforce looks uncertain as we cross over into 2023. Listen into our conversation with Lise Sperling, the State Executive Director of NSW/ACT for the Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AFPA), as we unpack t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:27
Can horses teach us leadership? with Jacqui Parshall
In this episode, Kat is speaking with Jacqui Parshall, a facilitator in personal and professional learning. Listen in as we discuss leadership development and the innovative approach of using horses to teach it.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:48
Does Australia still have an inclusion problem? with George Paramananthan
In our first episode back for series 2 of Human Conversations with Kat, I speak with George Paramananthan, a senior commercial lawyer, who comes from a strong multicultural background. Listen in as we discuss Australia's inclusion problem...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:23
Who needs a seat at the table? with Melissa David
In this episode Kat will be speaking to Melissa David, CEO of Melissa David Enterprises and growth and engagement expert. Grab a cuppa and listen in as we dive deeper into figuring out what employees need to feel valued and supported. We're tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:16
Does equality have a branding problem? with Anne Miles
In this episode Kat speaks with Anne Miles, Host of Suits&SneakersTV, speaker and anti-stereotype advocate. Grab a cuppa and listen in as they discuss how stereotypes are holding back the marketing industry and ask the question, does equali...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:14
How can we care for Country and one another? with Rebecca Halliday
In this episode I'll be speaking with Rebecca Halliday, a multifaceted panelist from our IWD event this year. Listen in as we discuss what it really means to be on the journey towards reconciliation and cultural competency. How can we care for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:07
Is the corporate world ready to change? with JJ Ferrari
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with JJ Ferrari, Keynote speaker and CEO of Siiteable. Listen in as we question if the corporate world is ready to begin having honest conversations about the state and practice of diversity. How ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:47
What drives change in the workforce? with Andrew Griffiths
In our second episode, we'll be speaking with Andrew Griffiths, author, speaker and entrepreneurial futurist. Listen in as we question if gender inequality will be solved purely by intergenerational change or if there's more to the story....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:35
What do Gen Z really want? with Byron Dempsey
In our very first episode, we'll be speaking with Byron Dempsey, Founder of the Podcast Driven Young. Listen in as we question if education and current workplace systems are set up to support and encourage equality in younger generations.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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