Elizabeth Broderick was Australia’s longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, a UN Special Rapporteur on discrimination against women and girls and led major reviews into the treatment of women in the country’s military, police, parliament and the private sector.
In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her journey to becoming a prominent advocate for gender equality. She reflects on her personal experiences of sexual misconduct in the workplace, and how she set about working with some of Australia’s most powerful business and governmental leaders to improve gender equality through her Champions of Change strategy.
She shares the concept of organizational courage and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. Through poignant stories and practical examples, this episode underscores the necessity of listening, self-reflection, and emotional connection in driving cultural transformation
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Elizabeth’s personal experiences with gender inequality
03:33 Achieving gender equality across the world.
06:55 The Champions of Change initiative through men
10:24 The importance of engaging men in gender equality
17:07 Organizational Courage and cultural change
28:16 Elizabeth Broderick’s approach to self-care