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Hearts & Mines

Not just another mining podcast… Hearts & Mines won’t be reporting on share prices, production guidances or the latest advances in mining technologies. Instead, we’ll be showcasing the achievements, practices and insights of company directors and executives who are passionate about improving the human experience within the industry.

Join us as we explore this often underrated but critical aspect of mining. Our guests will share personal stories and experiences that are rich in substance and instructive for our own development. These are the captivating stories of mining people who understand the value of leadership in engaging stakeholders and improving workplace culture.

With your hosts Alana Bray–White & David Beilby, stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories! Also if you would like to tell your story and join the conversation, please contact us at info@ivyandgecko.com.au to register your interest.

Episode 12

Controlling the air traffic with John Poynton AO, Co-Founder & Chair of Poynton Stavrianou

Strap-in listeners for this broad-ranging conversation with one of Australia’s best-known businessmen and company directors.

John shares his views on leadership, culture development, the state of Australia’s energy policy, the madness of international politics, Elon Musk and the threat of humanoid robots. Along the way, he delves into the art of managing boardroom dynamics, he discusses the importance of managing stakeholder expectations, and he reveals how to strengthen your character through failure. Oh, and by the way, next time you hear the whir of a helicopter, look up and give a wave – it might be John going for a joy ride.

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Episode 11

Go the Brisbane Lions! Dr Carmen Letton – Accomplished Mining Executive, Company Director and Project Investor

In this episode, Carmen discusses her formative years in regional Western Australia. We go on to talk about her international career with some of the major and mid-tier companies and her approach to developing and executing strategy.

At the basis of her work is a core belief that you need to be honest with people and respectful of their points of view. “People are the key enabler of business performance and they won’t give you their hearts and minds, unless they believe you genuinely care about them”. Carmen speaks with compassion and energy – she is one of our inspiring mining leaders.

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Episode 10

Peeling back the layers – Ross Jennings, Chief People & Safety Officer at Australian Vanadium

Ross knows plenty about leadership in the military and industrial contexts.

An award winning practitioner of leadership, he shares his journey of personal challenge and trauma, and reflects on the importance of failure and risk-taking in self-improvement. Ross is a multi-layered character – when not advocating at the executive table, he is in the moshpit at an Iron Maiden concert. Don’t miss this most candid of conversations.

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Episode 9

How many narcissists does it take to change a light bulb? With Tim Conversi, Expert in People and Organisational Capability

In this episode, Tim goes head-to-head with fellow organisational psychologist David Beilby to lift the lid on some enduring mysteries, including why it only takes one narcissist to change a lightbulb.

As a former WA State representative in hockey, Tim describes how he transferred lessons in leadership from the playing field to the executive suite. He dives deep into the culture of Regis Resources and reveals why his company has a competitive edge in attracting and retaining the industry’s most valuable talent. Keep listening, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one.

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Episode 8

From running pharmacy errands to mining in Africa. Brad Rogers, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jupiter Mines

In this episode Brad connects the dots between his careers in strategy consulting, engineering services, bulk logistics and mining.

He offers valuable insight regarding the development of relationships across cultures, and speaks about the varying roles of the Board and Executive Team in closing the gap between an existing and aspirational culture. This is a candid conversation with one of our most authentic mining leaders.

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Episode 7

The formidable All Blacks and the genius of Snoop Dog. A conversation with Dave Kelly, Non Executive Chair of Lefroy Exploration

The ivy & gecko team has known Dave for a number of years and always found him to be a source of wisdom and dry humour. I enjoyed the breadth of this conversation.

Dave expresses his conviction that we need to get the right people sitting in the right seats on the bus, before we drive away. He goes on to talk about the quality of governance shown by Australian mining boards and the current state of diversity within executive leadership teams. We discuss sovereign risk considerations for investors, not only in African jurisdictions but in Australia also. On a lighter note, we learn that Dave is an avid fiction reader and he offers an interesting choice of book for his most valuable non-fiction read. I hope you enjoy our chat with Dave Kelly.

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