#3 Managing stress, diversity at work, mental health

Have you ever experienced stress or mental health issues in the workplace as a result of being in a male-dominated environment? If yes, you’re far from alone, because today we are speaking with the Hon. Greg Combet AM, and it did for him. Greg is one of the most powerful men in Australia, and exceptionally kind. Pick up tips in this episode of Hear For Each Other so you too can navigate this path!

Greg Combet’s career is immense. As chair of Industry Super Australia, the organisation representing all 16 of Australia’s industry super funds who collectively hold well over half a trillion Australian dollars, to put it mildly, Greg is indeed a powerful man.

Having risen to prominence through the trade union movement and perhaps most notably the 1998 Waterfront Dispute, before working at Industry Super Australia Greg worked as a senior federal MP for the Australian Labour Party. Greg is however possibly most well known for the role he played in representing victims of James Hardie asbestos products. In the 16 years since an example of one of the most negligent and  deceitful behaviours in Australian corporate history, thanks to Greg, $1.6B has since been paid to this vulnerable group. 

Greg is without doubt one of the best people I have ever met. He is very much a values driven person, and the way he carries himself underscores that a person can be strong and powerful, while also being fair, kind, generous and respectful.

Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show.

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Links from the show:

• Men’s Sheds: Just google “men’s sheds near me” and contact them directly
• Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds: https://www.healthyheads.org.au/

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