Karen Maher on Michelle Pascoe’s Podcast
Karen Maher recently joined hospitality expert Michelle Pascoe on her long-running hospitality podcast (8 years and counting) for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build respectful and safe hospitality workplaces.
In the episode, Karen reflected on her own experience of being sexually harassed as a young hospitality worker — and what has changed in the industry since, and what still needs to change.
They discussed:
- Prevention through everyday leadership behaviours
- Strong speak up cultures in fast-paced environments
- Shared accountability across teams
- Moving beyond compliance to real cultural change
In hospitality, culture is shaped in the small, everyday moments. Prevention isn’t a policy. It’s leadership in action.
Thank you Michelle for creating space for such an important global industry conversation.
Watch the full episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl3nTOWV1Rc
How Karen Can Support Your Hospitality Team
Karen delivers keynotes and leadership sessions tailored for hospitality groups, conferences and executive teams focused on:
- Respect at Work and the positive duty
- Psychosocial safety in high-pressure environments
- Speak up cultures and bystander confidence
- Practical prevention strategies that actually work
If you’re ready to strengthen safety, respect and leadership in your hospitality workplace, explore keynote topics at karenmaher.com.au/keynotes.
For organisations seeking comprehensive workplace culture and psychosocial safety programs, explore SmartCulture® solutions at smartculture.com.au.
Or contact the team to discuss your next event.
