Show Notes
In this episode, Alanna Ball chats with Ashleigh Boutell, a seasoned health and safety professional whose journey reminds us that safety is always about people first.
Ashleigh opens up about her career path—from navigating male-dominated spaces to building trust with frontline teams—and how curiosity, empathy, and strong relationships have shaped her approach to safety.
They talk honestly about the gender challenges many women still face, the role of mentorship, and why safety documents mean nothing if they don’t reflect the reality of the work. Ashleigh also shares how she maintains work-life balance and keeps up with the ever-changing health and safety landscape.
This is a conversation for anyone wanting to lead with heart, build better safety cultures, and support women to thrive in this profession.
We’d love to know—what’s one people-first approach that’s made a difference in your safety work? Tag @womeninsafety and let’s open the discussion.
Tune in now and be reminded: the most powerful safety strategies start with listening, learning, and leading with care.
Connect with Ashleigh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighbouttell/
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