Creating Influence: How Safety Pros Win Leadership Buy-In | Alanna Ball x myosh Webinar
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Creating Influence – How Safety Professionals Can Win Leaders Over
Presented by Alanna Ball | Hosted by myosh
Recorded: 25 September 2025
About this Session:
Every WHS professional knows the frustration of having the right solution, the right data, and the right intent—yet struggling to gain traction with leadership. In this high-energy and practical session, Alanna Ball, founder of Women in Safety, shares how influence—not authority—is the true driver of sustainable safety outcomes.
Discover how to:
- Translate safety messages into the language leaders understand
- Apply the Trust Equation to build credibility and rapport
- Shift from compliance enforcer to trusted strategic partner
- Use “Who, Not How” thinking to collaborate across departments
- Turn dashboards and data into powerful visual influence tools
Whether you’re an emerging safety professional or a seasoned leader, this session will help you move from being in the room to being heard in the room.
Key Topics Covered:
- Influence vs Authority: Why trust beats titles
- Strategic storytelling to drive engagement
- Using organisational strategy to frame safety messaging
- Stakeholder mapping and leveraging internal partnerships
- Harnessing AI tools to communicate more effectively
About the Presenter:
Alanna Ball is a global leader in WHS, consultant to organisations across Australia, and founder of the Women in Safetycommunity and awards. Her work is driven by collaboration, curiosity, and a bold commitment to making safety influenceable and inclusive.
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