EP.123 Blake Wood on Bringing FIFO Suicides Down to Zero and Being Proactive with Mental Health in the Mining Industry
In mining, mental health often goes under the radar – until it doesn’t. Full Production provides a platform for these types of conversations to happen and brings you the people making positive changes in the industry. In this episode, Pete chats with Blake Wood, Co-Founder of FIFOzero. FIFOzero grew from Blake’s own experiences in the […]
EP.122 Peter Finn on Success, Work Ethic and the Origins of FACE
This week on The Full Production Podcast, we change things up by interviewing the Managing Director of FACE, Peter Finn, instead of the other way around. There is plenty to take home from this episode. Enjoy! We discussed: Peter’s upbringing and how that nurtured his approach to life and business now What his take on […]
EP.121 Mal Mewett on the Global State of the Mining Industry and Career Progression from an Operator to the Head Office
In episode 121 of Full Production, Peter Finn sits down with the Operations Director of Esan Mining, Mal Mewett. Mal talks about lessons learnt from experience as an entry-level operator almost 40 years ago, through to a high-level managerial role overseas. Mal has a wealth of knowledge and some interesting takes on where to go […]
EP.120 Sam Parker on Mateship in Mining and Carving Out Your Best Life
What is the value of mateship and social connection, especially in mining communities? In this episode we welcome new Full Production host, Keepa Mewett as he has a yarn to Full Production veteran, Sam Parker. We invite Sam back on the show to chat about the evolution of his movement, Grab Life by the Balls since we talked to him in […]
EP.119 Meet the FACE Team: Keepa Mewett talks Mining Across Borders, Pro Rugby Life, and Building Great Teams
What’s the value of having the right people on your team? In this episode, we take a deep dive with our Operations Support Manager Keepa Mewett on his recipe for building great teams. Between growing up in mining communities, to going pro Rugby player, to owning a gym, Keepa knows the ins and outs of […]
EP. 118 Peter Robinson | Part Two: Building Mental Resilience and Relationships in the Mining Industry and the NRL
When we’re under pressure, we don’t rise to the occasion – we sink to the level of our training. We continue our chat with former miner and Melbourne Storm player Peter Robinson. Today we dive deeper into the way The Storm builds mental resilience in order to create consistency in performance. We also spoke on […]
EP.118 Peter Robinson | Part One: From the Mining Industry to One of the Most Successful Organisations of the Modern Era
If you are searching for ways to create a winning team and culture in the mining industry, then emulating an uber-successful organisation such as the Melbourne Storm is a perfect way to begin. Today we talk to former miner, professional rugby league player, and Cobar boy, Peter Robinson. With the Storm being one of the […]
EP.117 Mark Daniel on Getting Your Resume Ready for the Mining Industry and Taking Control of Your Career Journey
Looking for your next mining role or trying to get your foot in the door? In this episode, Pete chats to Mark Daniel, Director of Real Life Career Advice. Mark is a seasoned professional who has helped support countless people in their job search journey. We take a deep dive into getting your resume ready […]
EP.116 Dan Ward on Sustainability in Mining and Starting Your Own Business in the Mining Industry
What does sustainability really mean in mining? In this episode, Pete chats to Daniel Ward – Director of D Ward Mining. D Ward Mining provides consulting and contracting services to the mining industry. Dan shares how he went from mining surveyor to owning his own mining consulting company and being involved in multiple other ventures. We […]
EP.115 Frank Schlichting of Exploring Abandoned Mines on Diving Deep Into Mining History
In this episode, we dive deep into some of the amazing discoveries and adventures from exploring historical abandoned mines in North America. Today Pete chats to Frank Schlichting from the massively popular YouTube channel – Exploring Abandoned Mines. Frank has travelled to remote locations all over Canada, the United States, and Mexico to explore historic abandoned […]