Everyone says they want more inclusive workplaces. But good intentions don't retain great people—great implementation does. As AI reshapes how we work and organizations rethink flexibility, leadership, and performance, the companies that thrive will be the ones that know how to turn policy into practice.
Today's guest is Jodie Herbert, founder of Ability Pathways Australia, a workplace inclusion strategist, disability advocate, and someone who has spent more than two decades helping organizations close the gap between what they promise and what actually happens on the ground. Combining deep analytical expertise with lived experience as a carer, Jodie has become a leading voice on building workplaces where flexibility isn't a perk—it's a competitive advantage. We're going to talk about the future of work, why trust beats control, and what leaders can do today to keep exceptional people.