The topic of gender equality is a huge one, not just a social issue but an economic issue as well. With International Women’s Day around the corner, I’ve asked my guests, Adam Rowse & Catherine Duncan, to join me for a conversation about creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. 



Adam and Catherine are two people who have a big influence on how diverse and inclusive their organisations are and I know you’re going to discover so many takeaways as they share their wisdom and experience in this episode. 



Catherine Duncan is the Chief Operating Officer at Matthews Steer Accountants & Advisers. With more than 30 years of experience in management roles, Catherine’s collaborative approach, and her wide-ranging experience across industries, nationalities and networks means she is well equipped to create an environment of support, learning and growth for both her people and her clients.



Adam Rowse is the Chief Customer Officer at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, overseeing thousands of employees while leading the Business and Agribusiness banking divisions. He is passionate about diversity and inclusion within the workplace for employees, leaders and the broader community. 



In this conversation, we discuss some of the things Catherine and Adam have implemented in their businesses that have been successful in creating a more inclusive workplace. Equity is not a linear path, and we talk about some of the biggest influences in creating an inclusive workplace culture. 



We dig deeper into ideas around:


What embracing equity means and why the pendulum has to swing further the other way to remove centuries of bias. 
Why gender equality is imperative to a successful business 
Embracing diversity of thought and defining targets for gender equality 
How the unconscious bias impacts recruitment and the overall culture of a workplace
Why technology is one of the biggest contributors to enabling an inclusive and equitable workforce 



Lastly, Catherine and Adam share their final piece of wisdom for women in the workplace. They encourage us to understand what we need, ask for what we want and get supporters around us to champion us forward in our careers. I know you’re going to love this episode.



LINKS:

Connect with Adam Rowse:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-rowse-509a853/



Connect with Catherine Duncan:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-duncan-26440b16/



Connect with Julie:

Instagram:@juliehydeleads

Website:https://juliehyde.com.au

The topic of gender equality is a huge one, not just a social issue but an economic issue as well. With International Women’s Day around the corner, I’ve asked my guests, Adam Rowse &amp; Catherine Duncan, to join me for a conversation about creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. 
 
Adam and Catherine are two people who have a big influence on how diverse and inclusive their organisations are and I know you’re going to discover so many takeaways as they share their wisdom and experience in this episode. 
 
Catherine Duncan is the Chief Operating Officer at Matthews Steer Accountants &amp; Advisers. With more than 30 years of experience in management roles, Catherine’s collaborative approach, and her wide-ranging experience across industries, nationalities and networks means she is well equipped to create an environment of support, learning and growth for both her people and her clients.
 
Adam Rowse is the Chief Customer Officer at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, overseeing thousands of employees while leading the Business and Agribusiness banking divisions. He is passionate about diversity and inclusion within the workplace for employees, leaders and the broader community. 
 
In this conversation, we discuss some of the things Catherine and Adam have implemented in their businesses that have been successful in creating a more inclusive workplace. Equity is not a linear path, and we talk about some of the biggest influences in creating an inclusive workplace culture. 
 
We dig deeper into ideas around:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What embracing equity means and why the pendulum has to swing further the other way to remove centuries of bias. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Why gender equality is imperative to a successful business </li>
<li aria-level="1">Embracing diversity of thought and defining targets for gender equality </li>
<li aria-level="1">How the unconscious bias impacts recruitment and the overall culture of a workplace</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why technology is one of the biggest contributors to enabling an inclusive and equitable workforce </li>
</ul>
 
Lastly, Catherine and Adam share their final piece of wisdom for women in the workplace. They encourage us to understand what we need, ask for what we want and get supporters around us to champion us forward in our careers. I know you’re going to love this episode.
 
LINKS:
Connect with Adam Rowse:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-rowse-509a853/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-rowse-509a853/</a>
 
Connect with Catherine Duncan:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-duncan-26440b16/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-duncan-26440b16/</a>
 
Connect with Julie:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/">@juliehydeleads</a>
Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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