Breaking the Barriers: Gender Equality and Leadership with Catherine Fox

Join Rosie Wheen, host of Not In My Workplace, as she dives into an enlightening conversation with renowned journalist, author, and gender equality advocate Catherine Fox. With six books and decades of experience at the forefront of conversations about workplace gender equality, Catherine shares her insights on bridging the gap between rhetoric and reality in addressing systemic sexism and fostering equality. In this episode, discover how workplace cultures can shift from reinforcing norms or falling into inertia due to over-optimism to breaking barriers. The importance of power redistribution and why addressing sexual harassment requires intention and meaningful metrics. Catherine holds up examples of change in other arenas like women’s sport to galvanise our action to address the challenges faced by middle management and the dangers of over-optimism in gender equity discourse. Whether you're a leader, a change-maker, or someone passionate about creating fairer workplaces, this conversation offers practical insights and resources to inspire action. Resources Mentioned: Catherine Fox’s books, including Breaking the Boss Bias and Stop Fixing Women The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) – for gender pay gap audits and practical tools. Global Institute for Women’s Leadership – Australians investing in women Respect at Work Australia’s first Gender Compass by PLAN  The Patriarchs Angela Saini