Ep: #91 Geology Meets Empathy: Transforming the Future of Mining with Dr. Haydon Mort

I love mining companies – said no one, ever. This is a problem, right? These essential minerals have a critical role in the energy transition; but we don’t want them mined. And few people, as a result of this negative image, want to go into the industry. How is it ever going to evolve and be more sustainable? This is the conundrum we are talking about on today’s episode of TIE Unearthed. I am joined by Dr. Haydon Mort, a British Earth Scientist with over 15 years of research and lecturing experience, and the visionary founder of Geologize Ltd. With a PhD from Switzerland and a post-doc from the Netherlands, Haydon leads a globally acclaimed training program that reaches over 200,000 scientists. In this episode, Haydon emphasises the critical role of effective communication in the geosciences, underscoring how humanity and empathy can drive understanding and responsible behaviour in our increasingly interconnected world. We explore how his deep dive into neurology led to innovative teaching methods, making his university lectures wildly popular. And now, as a trainer for geoscientists and engineers, why he champions the integration of empathy and psychological insights to engage the public effectively. So, throw on those running shoes or find that favourite beverage, and join us as we uncover how personal journeys shape professional paths and the transformative power of diverse perspectives in science and beyond. Please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.   If you would like to be reminded of future podcasts and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠here⁠. If you would like to order Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠here⁠. Keen to find out more about Haydon and his work? You can find the Geologize website here: And email haydon here: [email protected]