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Alanna Ball discusses the evolving role of safety professionals and the importance of leadership and business acumen in the field.

​In this episode of the Women in Safety Podcast, Alanna Ball reflects on how the role of safety professionals is changing, and why technical knowledge on its own is no longer enough. As workplaces become more complex and expectations continue to shift, safety work is increasingly about leadership, influence, judgement, and the ability to work well across different parts of a business. Alanna talks about the growing need for safety professionals to build business acumen, understand organisational priorities, and communicate in ways that connect safety to real business outcomes. She also explores why continuous learning matters more than ever, especially in a world shaped by AI, rapid change, and rising complexity. This is a grounded conversation about what the future of safety looks like, and how professionals can prepare for it without losing sight of the human side of the work. Episode Highlights How the role of safety professionals is shifting from technical delivery to leadership and influence Why decision-making and stakeholder management are becoming more important in safety roles The value of business acumen in shaping conversations and influencing outcomes How…

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