Richard Baker

Richard is a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager working across Pilbara site services and a former mine site village manager. He opens up about his journey through one of the toughest leadership environments in Australia, the mining industry. He breaks down what it really takes to build a genuine safety culture, develop strong teams, and lead in high-stakes environments. Richard also dives into the role psychology plays in effective leadership, from managing psychosocial risks to improving communication and decision-making under stress. This episode is packed with practical lessons on compliance, culture, and the human side of leadership. 24 Hour Leadership Challenge13th & 14th December 2025Perth, Western AustraliaRegister HERE ⁠highpl.com.au