Full Production with Peter Finn

Particularly when we're young, dumb and full of, well, let's say enthusiasm, it's easy to think that we're bullet proof. But through his story, James Wood, is opening people's eyes to the possibility and how to avoid a life-altering accident.

Each Wednesday, join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in any way – whether you're a lifer or a high-school student looking to make the leap – Full Production is the podcast for you.

My guest is safety trainer and speaker James Wood. James is a former mining fitter, whose life changed drastically after a traumatic injury on site left him a paraplegic in his early 20s. By his own admission he stuffed up, and for the past twenty years he's made it his mission to try and prevent it happening to other people by sharing his story.

As you'll hear, he shares his story with a lot of humour and generosity. I think you'll agree it's both inspiring and impactful. And I'm sure there's a bunch of people enjoying their lives today thanks to him sharing it. Woody's words are words to live by. And I mean live.

Here's some of what we get into:

• His tragic accident and it's repercussions
• His rehab journey and what it taught him
• Relearning to live in a different way
• His journey to becoming a safety trainer and the evolution of his business CNB Safe
• Compo mentality and how it changes people
• The value of the why factor in safety training
• Looking at the positive and changing your mentality
• The importance of being proactive in safety
• The joys of murderball, and more

Links:

CNB Safe

James Wood - Facebook

James Wood - LinkedIn

I love listening to people's life stories. Every one has the power to change and shape your own life for the better, this one is no exception.

Each Wednesday, join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in any way – whether you're a lifer or a high-school student looking to make the leap – Full Production is the podcast for you.

Hugh Gallagher is the kind of guy who started working at 11 picking fruit. He went on to become a carpenter and building surveyor before becoming Chief Executive of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce & Industry – a position he held for a whopping 27 years. You better believe he's got some experience to share.

He's also the kind of guy who loves a chat. As you'll hear it's one of his secrets of success. He's all for the power of communication, and as he's proven that opening yourself up for a simple chat and listening to other people can change your career, your life and your community for the better.

Here's some of what we dig into in this chat:

• His journey from humble beginnings
• Why he's always up for a conversation
• His passion for inspiring young people
• Insights into how a chamber of commerce works
• Bringing youth and experience together to make things happen
• How young people can make a real go of it, and examples
• Why it's so important to look at the big picture
• Why we need to stop overthinking
• The importance of first impressions
• His top life philosophies (even one from Alan Bond. Yes, that Alan Bond)

Links:

Hugh Gallagher - LinkedIn

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry - website

You can spend your life coasting on the waves that come your way, or find out what you're really made of and dig deep to live a life that others will want to emulate.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

This week is a bit of a switch-up, with me speaking as a guest on the Inner Chief Podcast with Greg Layton. It's a massively popular podcast about success in the business world and how to be a great leader.

Greg gets under my skin as we talked a lot about the mining industry and how I got to where I am today with FACE Contracting.

We also talk about:

• What it's like growing up in rural Australia
• Why the terrible jobs my dad made me do as a kid were invaluable lessons
• How financial success at 17 years old nearly ruined me, and what I learned from it
• Leading by example
• Taking time to learn the hopes and dreams of your employees
• The difference between real and BS values in your business
• My disdain for the 'numbers game' in mining
• Being present and finding real connection — a rare phenomenon these days

Links:

The Inner Chief Podcast

Chief Maker

Face Contracting

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

This week's episode is all about fitness, as we speak to Willow & Bernice at the Inspired Life fitness centre in Kalgoorlie. They have some great advice on getting in shape if you've been a couch warrior for a bit too long.

Willow & Bernice said getting fit is just about getting through the door. Even those people who work out five days a week for years on end have plenty of times when they would rather do anything else than exercise. They work, like the rest of us, and just want to come home to a beer and some TV. It's a bit left field for Full Production, but fitness is something miners can't ignore!

We also chat about:

• Getting started in fitness if it's been awhile since you hit the gym
• Mental, emotional and physical health and why it all goes together
• How to make fitness fun instead of a chore
• Why parents need to lead by example when it comes to health for their kids
• How to get over self-consciousness at the gym (and in general)
• The mining industry's lack of focus on mental health

Links:

Check out the video of my chat with the team at Inspired Life Kalgoorlie

Inspired Life - Website

Inspired Life — Facebook

Working with family can be a challenging and rewarding approach to running a business, and there is no better feeling than seeing your family name delivering quality, high level of service to business across Australia.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

On today's episode of Full Production I have a chat with Chris Clark from DCT live at the Worthy Parts Industry Link – Expo & Auction in Kalgoorlie. DCT has been providing quality parts and service solutions to the Earthmoving and Mining Industry since 1963. DCT is a true blue family business that was founded by Chris' grandfather Don Clark.

Chris shares with us the family history of DCT, the way they are expanding the business, how to get the most out of staff, the ups and downs of being a perfectionist and the expansion of DCT.

In this episode we also discussed:

• Chris' start in the family business
• The roles each family member has across DCT
• Selling your business ideas to others
• Leaving a legacy for your kids
• Building relationships and finding 'good' clients
• Finding work/life balance and why it can be a struggle
• Where the future will take DCT
• What excites Chris about working in the mining industry
• The ups and downs of the mining industry
• The characters that are found all across the mining industry

Links:

DCT Website

Chris Clark - LinkedIn

DCT Earthmoving Parts & Service Facebook

DCT Parts WA Facebook

Worthy Parts Industry Link – Expo & Auction

You can have the best products and services in the world - but if you don't focus on growing strong relationships in your industry then your business is on shaky ground.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

This week I speak to Luke Buckland, who's been general manager of mining powerhouse PJL Group for more than 12 years. Luke's a big name in our industry and has some invaluable advice.

On the sidelines of The Worthy Parts Industry Link – Auction and Expo held in Kalgoorlie in early December, Luke and I had a candid chat about his origins in the industry and what he's learned.

We also discussed:

• How PJL went from a business run out of a home to a massive organisation
• The roller coaster that running your own business can be
• How the founders of PJL brought together their different visions to create something great
• Some of Luke's favourite projects that PJL has worked on
• PJL's refocusing on WA
• What innovation really means
• The growth in the mining industry that excites Luke
• The importance of relationships in our industry

Links:

Luke Buckland — LinkedIn

PJL Group

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

This week's episode features Michael Worthington of Worthy Parts, who goes over The Worthy Parts Industry Link – Auction and Expo that went on from December 3 - 4 in Kalgoorlie. The expo saw 108 different companies represented at 100 stalls. More than 500 pieces of high-tech machinery were exhibited and up for auction. On December 3 - 4, Kalgoorlie saw itself transformed as the mining industry's biggest names came in to talk shop and greet old friends

The event was a cracking success. If you were a part of it or curious to see what goes on behind the scene, be sure to give this episode a listen!

Michael and I talked about:

• How Worthy Parts handled difficulties that came about during the expo
• Highlights from seeing 2,000 members of the mining industry come to Kalgoorlie
• My personal experience at the event
• Lessons learned for next year

Links:

Worthy Parts

Michael Worthington - LinkedIn

Worthy Parts Industry Link – Auction and Expo

Some of the best lessons in life are the ones you can go back to and learn from them again and again.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

In today's episode of Full Production I catch up with a good mate of mine and someone that I see as the future of mining, Barry Harris. Barry's experience within the mining industry includes both operational and technical roles in coal and metalliferous mining operations. His current role as the Chief Operating Officer of New Century Resources, focuses on leading the Company in all facets of the restarting of operations, establishing Century as a significant world zinc producer.

Barry shares with us his upbringing in Zimbabwe and living through the Mugabe regime and how that underpins his success today. We talk about how being relatable helps to manage a mining crew, why working on the ground teaches you the how and why of a mine site and how setting your business's core values on the outset can set you up for success well into the future.

We also dig deep into:

• How Full Production is bridging the gap for workers, mine supervisors and managers
• Why having a sustainable business is important
• Maximising assets for a stable core in business
• The way the mining industry has changed through the years
• Creating advocates for the mining industry to attract new talent
• Why a job is not just about money, it's also about how it makes you feel and what you achieve
• How changing the perception of the mining industry is imperative for its future
• Barry's formative years in life and mining

Links:

Barry Harris - LinkedIn

New Century Resources

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit.

Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you're involved in the mining industry in anyway — whether you're a lifer or a high school student looking to make the leap — Full Production is the perfect podcast for you.

This week's episode features Greg Layton of Chief Maker, an executive performance coach that specialises in accelerating the careers of middle executives into C-suite roles. Greg has made an incredible decades-long career out of turning ordinary companies into extraordinary machines.

Anyone who knows management will love this episode. He gives some real advice for how to use your team's strength to its advantage to move through any obstacles.

We also chat about:

• What business school doesn't teach you
• The lessons Greg has learned from coaching on nearly every continent
• Chief Maker's five pillars of business
• How to develop resilience in your teammates
• Why running a mining company in Tanzania is one of Greg's most formative experiences
• Why Greg loves working in the mining industry
• How focusing on less projects, not more, is the key to success

Links:

Greg Layton — LinkedIn

Chief Maker

The Inner Chief Podcast