Hearts & Mines

Ep10: 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. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ivy & Gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep9: 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.Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ivy & Gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep8: 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. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ivy & Gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep7: 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.Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-White Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep6: Around the campfire with Traditional Owners – insights from Ben Denison, Manager Heritage, Land Access & Community of Gold Road Resources

In this episode, we listen to Ben’s insights about the process of earning trust, and the role of Elders in leading aboriginal communities. We note some important lessons here for mining corporations. We discuss the outcome of the Voice Referendum, the state of reconciliation, and we learn about the concept of time as understood by indigenous Australians. This is a revealing and heartfelt conversation. I hope you enjoy it.Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep5: Opportunities don’t come gift-wrapped, with Jake Klein, Executive Chairman of Evolution Mining

As one of the mining industry’s most respected strategists and deal-makers, Jake has led the transformation of Evolution Mining from a humble start-up just 13 years ago, to a globally relevant player in gold and copper production. It is no coincidence that in 2023, Evolution was ranked as Australia’s mid-tier employer of choice by a large sample of mining executives. In this episode, Jake explains why owning and operating high-quality long-life assets in tier one jurisdictions is not enough. He shares insights from his leadership journey and reveals his hopes and concerns for the Australian mining industry. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jake Klein. 
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep4: Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Brendan Harris, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sandfire Resources

In this episode Brendan argues that anyone can choose to demonstrate leadership behaviour, irrespective of their position title. He discusses the power of listening with the intent to understand, and how he has used story-telling to inspire people and convey the importance of values in guiding behaviour. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid BeilbyAlana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep3: Take me to Venice! Jessica Logan, General Manager of People and Culture of Gold Road Resources

In this episode Jessica explains how she found her voice in challenging circumstances, and the value of courage in her life. A committed advocate of diversity, fairness and inclusion, she describes her approach to earning trust and reflects on the work still to be done in building safe and collaborative workplaces. An insightful conversation with this inspiring practitioner of leadership. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid Beilby Alana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ivy & Gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep2: A Wallaby come-back? John Welborn, Executive Chairman of Fenix Resources

In this episode we pose the question about a possible return to international rugby. John has enjoyed illustrious career paths in sport and business. He reveals his key influencers on and off the field, and talks about the challenges of transforming businesses and leading people through M&A activity. Don't miss this conversation - John is more qualified than most to discuss the transferability of leadership behaviours from the sporting arena to the boardroom. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid Beilby Alana Bray-White Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.

Ep1: Surfs up with Wayne Bramwell, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Westgold Resources

In this episode Wayne reflects on Westgold's transformative deal with Karora. He explains what really excites him, discusses his favourite productivity hacks, and reveals his unusual approach to evaluating key executives. He also reflects on some of his mistakes and failures, and how he has used them to become a more effective leader. Don't miss this candid conversation with one of our most interesting and entertaining mining leaders. Watch this episode on YouTube @heartsandminespodDavid Beilby Alana Bray-WhiteDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.