Not just another mining podcast... Hearts & Mines won’t be reporting on share prices, production guidances or the latest advances in mining technologies. Instead, we’ll be showcasing the achievements, practices and insights of company directors and executives who are passionate about improving the human experience within the industry.
Join us as we explore this often underrated but critical aspect of mining. Our guests will share personal stories and experiences that are rich in substance and instructive for our own development. These are the captivating stories of mining people who understand the value of leadership in engaging stakeholders and improving workplace culture.
With your hosts Alana Bray–White & David Beilby, stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories! Also if you would like to tell your story and join the conversation, please contact us at info@ivyandgecko.com.au to register your interest.
Hearts & Mines is recorded at Hush Connective studios in Perth
Episodes produced by Angela Vitalich
Guest scheduling by Carol Wilson
Host David Beilby
Co host Alana Bray–White
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in ’Hearts & Mines’ are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.
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Not just another mining podcast... Hearts & Mines won’t be reporting on share prices, production guidances or the latest advances in mining technologies. Instead, we’ll be showcasing the achievements, practices and insights of company directors and executives who are passionate about improving the human experience within the industry.
Join us as we explore this often underrated but critical aspect of mining. Our guests will share personal stories and experiences that are rich in substance and instructive for our own development. These are the captivating stories of mining people who understand the value of leadership in engaging stakeholders and improving workplace culture.
With your hosts Alana Bray–White & David Beilby, stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories! Also if you would like to tell your story and join the conversation, please contact us at info@ivyandgecko.com.au to register your interest.
Hearts & Mines is recorded at Hush Connective studios in Perth
Episodes produced by Angela Vitalich
Guest scheduling by Carol Wilson
Host David Beilby
Co host Alana Bray–White
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in ’Hearts & Mines’ are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.
Ep 32: Sustainable Cultures and Systems Leadership with Fiona Blakely
Hearts & Mines
1 hour 26 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep 32: Sustainable Cultures and Systems Leadership with Fiona Blakely
Our guest today is Fiona Blakely, Chief People Officer at Arafura Rare Earths and an organisational psychologist with more than 30 years’ multinational, multi-sector experience in culture and organisational design. Fiona’s career includes senior roles at OZ Minerals, Shell, Bausch & Lomb and Lion, shaping her deep interest in systems leadership and how organisations create cultures that endure beyond individuals. In this episode, she shares practical insights on building sustainable, high-performing workplaces.
Fiona Blakely 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-blakely/David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ivy & gecko 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko
Timecodes:
0:00 Welcome and Introduction to Fiona Blakely
3:46 Unpacking Fiona’s Formative Years and Dublin Roots
10:39 What Really Shapes a Leader?
15:37 Why Culture is a Moral and Commercial Imperative
18:28 The Ingredients of a Strong Culture
24:40 Building Sustainable Cultures that Outlast the Individual
26:59 Systems Leadership
34:50 Arafura Rare Earths Employee Value Proposition
42:07 The People Factor: Strategy is Execution, Execution is People
48:21 Listening as a Mindset: Not Just a Skill
55:04 Modifying Mindsets and Inserting the Pause
1:01:00 Revealing Blind Spots Through Vulnerability and Inquiry
1:06:21 Rapid Fire Questions
1:19:07 Underrated or Overhyped
1:25:58 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.
Hearts & Mines
Not just another mining podcast... Hearts & Mines won’t be reporting on share prices, production guidances or the latest advances in mining technologies. Instead, we’ll be showcasing the achievements, practices and insights of company directors and executives who are passionate about improving the human experience within the industry.
Join us as we explore this often underrated but critical aspect of mining. Our guests will share personal stories and experiences that are rich in substance and instructive for our own development. These are the captivating stories of mining people who understand the value of leadership in engaging stakeholders and improving workplace culture.
With your hosts Alana Bray–White & David Beilby, stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories! Also if you would like to tell your story and join the conversation, please contact us at info@ivyandgecko.com.au to register your interest.
Hearts & Mines is recorded at Hush Connective studios in Perth
Episodes produced by Angela Vitalich
Guest scheduling by Carol Wilson
Host David Beilby
Co host Alana Bray–White
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in ’Hearts & Mines’ are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.
