👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️ Carly Leonida, Founder of The Intelligent Miner

In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey Schultz sits down with renowned mining writer and editor Carly Leonida, founder of The Intelligent Miner. With over 15 years of experience in mining media, Carly shares why true industry transformation begins with effective communication—especially with those outside the mining echo chamber. From amplifying Indigenous and Gen Z voices to exploring how gaming can transform training, this episode challenges professionals to listen more deeply, tell better stories, and engage in uncomfortable conversations. Discover why everyone is a stakeholder in mining—and how that reality should shape our future narratives.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Everyone is a mining stakeholder—whether they realize it or not.

✅ Gen Z isn’t disengaged—they’re uninspired by how mining tells its story.

✅ Vulnerability and plain-language storytelling are game-changers for trust and influence.

Our Promise:

We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Leah Murphy, Founder and President of Career Gems In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz is joined by Leah Murphy, certified coach, author, and host of Career Gems for the Journey. Leah shares her unconventional path from manufacturing engineer to purpose-driven leadership coach, highlighting how calculated risks, strong sponsorship, and transformative coaching helped her—and now her clients—thrive. From technical career pivots to negotiating with confidence, this conversation unpacks how professionals can lead with intention and build fulfilling, resilient careers. Whether you're in mining, manufacturing, or management, Leah’s insights will change how you think about leadership, belonging, and your own value.

🔥 Key Insights You’ll Hear:

✅ How calculated risk and cross-functional roles opened unexpected doors

✅ Why coaching unlocks potential that performance alone can’t

✅ How to help technical experts thrive without forcing them into management

✅ The truth about salary negotiation—and what most professionals leave on the table

✅ Why belonging and psychological safety are essential for retention

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Charli K. Matthews, CEO of Empowering Brands and Empowering Women

🎧 About This Session:

In this episode, Lindsey Schultz sits down with Charli K. Matthews, founder of Empowering Brands and Empowering Women, to explore how authentic leadership and community are reshaping the face of heavy industry.

From twirling batons at conferences to sparking confidence in the next generation of leaders, Charli shares how creating space for vulnerability and celebration leads to real transformation.

They discuss the challenges of impostor syndrome, the power of coaching, and the intentional design behind industry events that focus on both technical growth and human connection. Whether you're in pumps, mining, or leadership, this episode will remind you why showing up as your full self is the key to creating lasting change.

Key Takeaways:

1. Confidence can grow from being seen and supported.

2. Authenticity is not a liability—it’s leadership.

3. Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about creating space for others to succeed.

4. Community isn’t a buzzword—it’s a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.

5. Empowered people empower others—and that ripple effect can transform industries.

Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Steve Virtue, Executive Consultant Mining, Politics, & Stakeholder Strategy

🎧 About This Session:

In this episode of Ore-atory, host Lindsey Schultz sits down with executive consultant Steve Virtue to explore how geopolitical change, ESG expectations, and public trust are transforming the mining industry. With elections reshaping power structures globally and stakeholder scrutiny intensifying, Steve argues it’s time for mining companies to move from silence to strategy. From Canada’s shifting policy landscape to supply chain bottlenecks and global trade realignment, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the high-stakes future of mining.  Plus, real-world examples of what good public affairs looks like—and why trust is the new currency in mining.

Our Promise: We are committed to engaging the brightest minds in the mining industry—from executives and project developers to environmentalists and community leaders—to navigate the evolving landscape shaped by global politics and risk.

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Tobi Dayo-Olupona, Lead Director AfriMine 🎧 About This Session: In this compelling episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Tobi, founder of AfriMine, to discuss how his nonprofit is reshaping mining’s future through education, storytelling, and connection. Rooted in three pillars—Tribe Building, Mind Shifting, and Bridge Building—AfriMine empowers young professionals across Africa to find their place in mining, while reframing the industry’s image as one of innovation, beauty, and impact. From founding student chapters during COVID to leading large-scale mentorship events, Tobi shares his journey, the inspiration behind AfriMine, and how his team is opening doors to careers that matter. If you’re passionate about mining’s future, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

Meet the Host & Guest:

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Stephen Dummit, Founder of Tradewinds Leadership

🎧 About This Session:

In this final episode with Stephen, we unpack another leadership stigma: “I am right.” While certainty might feel like strength, it often becomes a barrier—blocking communication, alienating team members, and compromising psychological safety.

This conversation dives deep into the role of ego in leadership and how it can subtly erode trust. Stephen offers practical insights on how curiosity, humility, and openness to challenge can unlock stronger team dynamics, improve decision-making, and support leaders’ mental health.

Letting others challenge your thinking doesn’t diminish your authority—it multiplies your impact.

Our Promise:

We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:

➤ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤ WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

Meet the Host & Guest:

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Joel Giffen, Owner of Giffen Consulting

🎧 About This Session: In this episode, host Lindsey Schultz chats with Joel Giffen, founder of Giffen Consulting and a 2024 Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Joel shares how his people-first mindset helped him grow a boutique consultancy into one of Canada’s fastest-growing engineering firms. From building team culture and navigating the growing pains of scaling, to rethinking how mining companies can better attract talent, Joel gets candid about the evolving identity of leadership in the industry. The duo also dive into practical tools like the “6 Working Geniuses” and the power of authenticity in recruiting. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or just passionate about mining’s future—this one’s for you.

Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

Meet the Host & Guest:

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Stephen Dummit, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎙️ Dr. Haydon Mort, Founder of Geologize

🎧 About This Session:

In this episode, Lindsey and Stephen confront a myth that isolates countless leaders: “Only I have the answers.” It’s a lie rooted in pressure, perfectionism, and the fear of appearing weak. The truth? Real leadership thrives on collaboration—not control.

Together, they explore how asking for input before offering your own ideas can build trust, inspire innovation, and create a more connected leadership culture. If you’ve ever felt the heavy weight of always needing to be “the expert,” this conversation will offer both relief and a roadmap forward.

Our Promise:                     We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:

➤ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤ WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

Meet the Host & Guest:

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership

🎧 About This Session:

In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey welcomes back Stephen Dummitt for part two of their May mental health series focused on Stigma Lie #2: “You’re Not Allowed to Make Mistakes.” They explore how this damaging belief limits learning, breaks down team trust, and threatens workplace safety, both physical and psychological.

Stephen shares a powerful story from his electrician days when a costly mistake became a pivotal learning moment, emphasizing that mistakes are essential to mastery. Lindsey adds her consulting perspective, encouraging a curiosity-first approach by asking, “What don’t I know?” to foster learning and connection.

Together, they unpack the mental toll of perfectionism, practical tools to promote mentorship and openness, and the crucial difference between enduring hardship alone and building resilience through support. With an aging workforce, Stephen stresses the urgency for younger professionals to ask questions and for leaders to foster safe spaces to fail and learn.

The episode closes by highlighting the low usage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and the power of vulnerability in encouraging team wellbeing and peak performance.

Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting 

Meet the Host & Guest:

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership

🎧 About This Session:

In the first episode of Ore-atory’s Mental Health Month series, Lindsey Schultz and Stephen Dummitt tackle a damaging workplace myth: “You have to earn your spot.” Known as Stigma Lie #1, this belief fuels isolation, burnout, and mental health avoidance by implying that belonging and respect must be proven through suffering or silence.

Stephen reframes stigma as the fear of consequence, explaining how it prevents employees from seeking vital support like counseling and peer connection. Lindsey shares her coaching journey, highlighting how external help empowered her leadership growth.

They explore coping mechanisms, from harmful to healthy, illustrated by Stephen’s stories of COVID-era neighborhood connections that brought unexpected joy. Science meets practice with a breakdown of dopamine vs. oxytocin, and simple habits like gratitude check-ins that boost mental wellness.

A key insight reveals how most team members watch for permission from vocal leaders before opening up, underscoring the importance of modeling belonging and openness.

Ultimately, this episode affirms that worth is intrinsic—not earned—and every employee deserves to feel they belong from day one for the benefit of individual and team wellbeing.

Our Promise:

We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.

Stay Connected:

➤ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

➤ WEBSITE: https://mrcrecruiting.com/

➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting

➤ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting