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Healthy Wealthy & Wise AccountantsA podcast for accountants that takes a 360 degree holistic approach to your success, which includes physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Author: Heidi Henderson
A podcast for accountants that takes a 360 degree holistic approach to your success, which includes physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Heidi Henderson interviews guests who face accounting industry and client challenges every day. Together, we'll find tools and resources to overcome those difficult challenges. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Breaking Barriers in Trades with Hacia Atherton
Episode 35
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
What does it take to break barriers in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, Heidi Henderson sits down with Hacia Atherton, Australia’s first female CEO of a major plumbing company, to uncover how resilience, authenticity, and leadership are reshaping the future of the trades.SummaryIn this episode, Heidi Henderson interviews Hacia Atherton, the first female CEO of a major plumbing company in Australia. Hacia shares her inspiring journey of resilience, overcoming challenges in the trades industry, and empowering women to thrive in male-dominated fields. The conversation delves into the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, the mindset required for entrepreneurship, and the future of the trades industry as it seeks to increase diversity and improve workplace culture. Haysha also discusses her consulting services aimed at helping businesses scale and prepare for private equity, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and employee engagement.Guest InformationName: Hacia AthertonEmail: hello@haciaatherton.comWebsite: https://ewitrades.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haciaatherton/TakeawaysHacia Atherton is the first female CEO of a major plumbing company in Australia.Resilience is key to overcoming challenges in the trades industry.Psychological safety is essential for creating healthy workplaces.Women should embrace their authenticity in male-dominated industries.The trades industry needs to evolve to attract more talent.Mindset plays a crucial role in entrepreneurship and success.Continuous improvement committees can empower employees and improve culture.Diversity in the trades can lead to innovative solutions and efficiency.Private equity can provide opportunities for growth in the trades.Empowering women in trades is vital for addressing the skill shortage.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Leadership01:25 From Plumbing to Empowerment: Hacia's Journey16:20 Resilience Through Adversity: The Power of Mindset29:51 Success Stories: Transforming Workplace Dynamics31:32 Empowering Women in Trades: Bridging the Gender Gap33:26 Vision for the Future: Women in Trades36:47 Scaling Businesses: Preparing for Private Equity44:24 Partnering for Success: Consulting in the Trades46:15 Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
