Jess Hickman sits down with Veronica Mason, a high-performance coach and LGBTIQ+ advocate, to discuss her inspiring journey of advocacy, and leadership.
Veronica shares personal experiences, including overcoming adversity and her recent appointment to the New South Wales LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council.
Together, they explore actionable steps for fostering inclusion, becoming a better ally, and creating supportive environments in both professional and personal settings.
 
Resources

 <a href="https://www.acon.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ACON</a>
 <a href="https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LGBTIQ+ Health Australia</a>
 <a href="https://twenty10.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Twenty10</a>
 <a href="https://www.iclc.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ICLC</a>
 <a href="https://thepinnaclefoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pinnacle Foundation</a> (LGBTIQA+ Scholarship)
 <a href="https://www.capyble.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Capyble</a> (for HR and policies) 
  <a href="https://www.qlife.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">QLife</a>

What is the cost of doing something versus nothing? ESG and global impacts for business leaders with Catherine Marriott OAM

Welcome to Upstander Influence - the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of leaders reshaping the business world. I’m your host, Jess Hickman—award-winning author, international speaker, and leadership coach dedicated to championing ethical leadership and creating positive workplace cultures.

Each week, I’ll bring you thought-provoking conversations with ethical trailblazers, visionary CEOs, social impact pioneers, and innovative thought leaders from diverse fields. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to lead with integrity and foster environments of empathy.