In Episode 2, Matt sits down with Argot Ansons. From the mines of Western Australia to the tunnels under Sydney, Argot has seen it all, from four-tonne rocks dropping at his feet to running teams of hundreds under pressure.
In this episode, we go deep on what real leadership looks like when things get tough. We talk about pushing back against the boss to do what’s right, finding momentum on projects, and why every manager, from grad to director, is really a “king gopher” serving the people who actually build it.
It’s straight talk from one of the most respected names in infrastructure. No fluff, no buzzwords, just Full Send lessons on people, purpose, and pressure.
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Timestamps
[00:00:00] Intro: Who Is Argot
[00:01:00] Early Adventures and Confidence
[00:05:00] Becoming a Gopher Underground
[00:12:00] Leadership Under Pressure
[00:18:00] Mechanical Scaling
[00:23:00] Supported Ground
[00:26:00] Mining to Civil Transition
[00:31:00] High Performance Culture
[00:38:00] Clarity Beats Blame
[00:45:00] Working With Clients
[00:49:00] Safety and Productivity
[00:55:00] Leadership Growth
[01:01:00] High Stakes Project Lessons
[01:05:00] Advice for Young Engineers
[01:09:00] Closing Thoughts