Resourceful: Stories from the Site

Today we’re chatting with Ian Goodwin – a man full of experience, enthusiasm, and great stories. Ian has consulted as an executive coach and mentor within the mining and resources industry for over 30 years. It is clear from this cheerful conversation that Ian has thoroughly enjoyed his time in the industry and is eager to share his wisdom. He emphasises the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and how networking is not just for work events. Ian also tells an amusing story about his time working with some little fairy penguins in Tasmania.

Ian professes his love for the region of Yellowknife in Canada where he ended up spending 8 years of his working life.

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It would be great to do what you love and get paid to do it. Sometimes however this feels impossible. There’s too many hurdles, not enough time and definitely not enough capital to get your ideas off the ground. Craig Stewart of Chasm Consulting has been there and has fantastic insights to share with you today. With the support of industry mentors, colleagues and his family, Craig was able to turn his vision into a reality.

Craig is a mining engineer turned software developer and is the creator of Ventism ventilation software and safety management software C-Safe. It may have taken him over a decade, but his perseverance and dedication to achieving his goals have lead him to where he is today. Throughout this episode, Craig discusses the importance of maintaining good working relationships and the benefits this can have on the growth of your business. He also shares how you can combine your interests and skills to create a niche in a field that you truly enjoy.

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It’s a dirty job, but does it have to be? Shane Summers from FutureMine Solutions is positive the mining and resources industry can do better. On the podcast today we discuss the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 and the benefits this will have on the mining and resources industry. With the move towards electric powered mining equipment, AI integration and sophisticated software systems, Shane discusses how we can achieve a cleaner, safer and more sustainable mining environment.

His message is clear: If you don’t adapt to the new technology there’s the potential to be left behind. Shane also emphasises the importance of recognising the limit to your knowledge and understanding when it’s necessary to ask others for advice. To find out more about FutureMine Solutions head to their website, or connect with Shane on LinkedIn

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