Ep 24: Leading with Purpose: Sam’s Journey in Mining and Beyond

Sam is a seasoned executive and company director with more than 30 years of experience across aviation, consulting, and mining. After 13 years at IGO as Chief People and Sustainability Officer, she helped transform the business into a leader in clean energy materials. Today, she continues to shape the leadership landscape through Chief Executive Women and as a director of Youth Focus. In this episode, Sam shares valuable insights on leadership, engagement, and culture development drawn from her distinguished career in mining and beyond.   David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/  David Gallagher 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gallagher-3541553/  Sam Retallack 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-retallack-69151819/ ivy & gecko  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko   Timecodes: (0:00) Acknowledging Traditional Owners and Podcast Introduction (1:03) Introducing Sam Retallack (5:39) Sam's Early Life and Influences (17:47) Leadership Qualities and Experiences (35:59) Challenges Faced by Female Leaders (36:38) The Value of Consistency in Leadership (39:46) Unique Corporate Values at IGO (41:13) The Importance of Employee-Driven Values (46:55) Recruitment Strategies and Challenges (52:08) Balancing Personal Well-being with Professional Life (53:56) Workforce Challenges in the Mining Industry (1:04:22) Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections   Follow Hearts & Mines 🌐 LinkedIn  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearts-mines   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.