Ep 6. In Conversation with Kathrina Lo

In this special episode of IPAA Insiders, host Jo Rose speaks with NSW Public Service Commissioner Kathrina Lo about her remarkable career and how she sees the evolving landscape of public service.

Key highlights from the episode:

• Career Journey: Kathrina shares how she started at the junior level of public service and rose to become Public Service Commissioner over a 31-year career.
• Mobility Matters: Insights into how lateral career moves helped her develop breadth and depth of experience, and why mobility can supercharge a public service career.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Why a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference continue to drive her work in the public sector.
• Future-Readiness: Thoughts on how individuals can prepare for the changing world of work through lifelong learning and staying informed about global trends.
• Diversity and Inclusion: A personal and professional perspective on why representation in leadership matters, and what needs to change to achieve it.
• Breaking Barriers: Common obstacles to achieving diversity in the sector, and how leaders can take real action to create inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Call to Action: Why young professionals shouldn't wait to "see it" before they believe they can be it, and how everyone has a role in shaping the future of the public service.

This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in authentic leadership, creating positive change, and growing your career in the public sector.

SHOW CREDITS
Host: Jo Rose
Writers: Alessia Campagna, Nicola Hardy and Jo Rose
Producer and Editor: Alessia Campagna
Technical Producer: Anthony Watson
Executive Producers: Jo Rose and Nicola Hardy

Music Credits:
Let The Good Times Roll: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll
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Enchanted Puzzle: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/enchanted-puzzle
License code: YTN0OYX8RBDDUQ73

Easy Flow: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hybridas/easy-flow
License code: R2FTWOYRCB7YOW21

Not That Easy: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/not-that-easy
License code: MYQOVXXWAFZULECH

On Tiptoes: Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/on-tiptoes

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the podcast is taking place today. We pay our deep respects to all Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to extend that respect to any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today.