Why Most Companies Still Fail to Protect Women

She lost everything, but refused to lose herself.
After surviving domestic abuse, Chloe Wallace rebuilt her life from scratch, turning pain into purpose. Today she’s a trauma informed HR consultant specialising in preventing workplace sexual misconduct and her framework is transforming how companies protect their people.

In this episode, Chloe opens up about:

• The truth about escaping abuse and finding independence through work

• Why most organisations still get harassment prevention wrong

• How her CEASE Framework® helps leaders create truly safe cultures

• The rise of AI-driven misogyny and what HR must do next

This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on The Plumm Podcast.
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Chapters

00:00:00 — From Chemistry to HR: The Unexpected Start

00:01:25 — Falling Into HR and Finding Purpose

00:02:40 — A Secret Life of Survival

00:04:50 — Escaping Abuse & Rebuilding Independence

00:06:10 — Turning Trauma Into a Calling

00:07:00 — Prevention vs Deterrence: The Big Misunderstanding

00:08:40 — The Real Psychology of Misconduct

00:10:00 — Why Bystander Training Matters

00:11:30 — What Sexual Harassment Actually Looks Like

00:13:55 — A Real Case That Bankrupted a Company

00:15:40 — “It Doesn’t Happen Here” — The Dangerous Myth

00:16:50 — Introducing the SEAS Framework

00:18:30 — Call It Out. Educate. Assess. Strengthen.

00:20:56 — What To Do When It’s a Third Party

00:23:20 — How to Handle Disclosures with Care

00:25:07 — Changing Mindsets Through Real Conversations

00:26:50 — AI, Deepfakes & The New Age of Sexism

00:28:15 — The Future of HR: Specialists Over Generalists

00:30:00 — Why NDAs Are Ending—and Why It Matters

00:31:50 — Choosing Purpose Over Fear

00:33:50 — Education, Empathy & Real Change

00:34:28 — Advice to My Younger Self