E024: Shouting Safety Whispering Health with Mark McBride-Wright and Dame Judith Hackitt

In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, empathy, and long-term vision. Our guest, Dame Judith Hackitt, shares a compelling personal journey from growing up in a mining village surrounded by industrial risk to becoming a key voice in national safety reform. We discuss how core values should anchor leadership, and why embedding health and safety into culture is non-negotiable.

From challenging outdated norms to calling for inclusion that truly includes everyone, this conversation offers hard-won insights on creating safer, more compassionate workplaces. Whether you're an engineer, a leader, or someone passionate about culture change, this episode will inspire you to speak up, stay true to your values, and lead in a way that empowers others.