Explore every episode of the podcast The Mining Coach Podcast

We explore all the challenges and joys being a woman in mining!  This compilation features woman that have been on the show over the past 18 months.

We learn from Terence Jordaan, Paul Ehlers, Charné Cooper and Calvin Cloete on how to be a Technology Leader, but most importantly, developing and growing yourself.

We recap learnings from guest speakers Jan-Adriaan du Plessis, Cobus Fraser and Jurgens Visser, on how relationships and failures have shaped their lives.

This week, we explore topics on excellence and learning with Benjamin Neville.  Ben is from Australia and share some insights about working in that part of the world.

In this episode various industry leaders share their wisdom and experience on how they have learned to communicate, develop their leadership skills, push themselves outside of their comfort zones, develop others, walk in their team's shoes and so much more.  Enjoy your own journey whilst learning from others!

This week we revisit conversations with Nicole Wansbury, Nadia Lawrence, Pieter Nel, and Christo Horn. We chat about getting to know your team, working on yourself , healthy relationships, advice for a younger generation and so much more!! Enjoy your mining!

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Leadership highlights from our guests over the past year.  Absolutely brilliant!  Enjoy this and enjoy your mining!

This week we revisit highlights of our conversations with Pieter Nel, Cornel Verster, Jamie van Schoor & Nadia Lawrence. We discuss how to handle failure, how to embrace emerging technology and the importance of continual learning. Enjoy your mining!

We have all worked with and experienced people with a bad attitude. How does a good attitude impact different parts of our lives like resilience, motivation, relationships, leadership and our ability to spot opportunities. Make sure to connect with us to assist you in your personal capacity, or in your business. Enjoy your mining.

We are all human and are forced to have tough conversations with people all the time, whether at work or in our private lives. How do we have these conversations to strengthen our relationships in a meaningful way? How can this change the business and help us grow?  Why don't you listen and enjoy this week's podcast! Enjoy your mining!

This podcast looks at the benefits and steps you need to consider when choosing (or not choosing) to enroll for a course, a degree, or a post grad qualification. Send us an e-mail for One-on-One Coaching or for our Technical Consulting Services.
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In this episode, we speak to seasoned mining executive, industrialist, director of companies and passionate "rock drill operator" Dr. Barnard Mokwena, about innovation, culture of crews, creativity and an enabling environment. You will enjoy this! Enjoy your mining.

This week we learn so much about looking after our mental health in mining and other industries.  We speak to Pierre Gouws who is a seasoned Social Consultant who is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.  You are going to learn so much...I did!  Enjoy your mining!

This podcast covers among others, the difference between assets and liabilities, passive income, money working for you, versus you working for money, how to create money and finally building a legacy worth living for. Enjoy your mining.

In this first of a two part series, we learn about actions you can take, to build financial wealth. "The comparison black hole", is one of seven principles being discussed. Enjoy your mining!

In this episode we talk to Estelle Alberts, a processing specialist, chemical engineer, plant manager and people leader. She talks about Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Sustainability. Enjoy this one and enjoy your mining.

The week, we learn from a mining legal expert. Hermien Uys shares how she incorporated learning, achieving and meaning into her career and her life. We also get tips on negotiations and how to connect with people.

This week we talk about setting yourself ambitious short term, medium term and long term goals. We get practical by sharing how to plan and do the work that will allow us to achieve our goals.

We wrap up the year with 5 key themes that emerged during this year.  My five themes for the year are:  (1) Self development (2) Being comfortable outside your comfort zone (3) The power of networking (4) Taking action (5) Work harder and smarter than most other people.

We hear from Wayne Hempel, a civil engineer turned expert head of technology and innovation at his current company sharing his knowledge and wisdom. Topics covered include: starting small, process engineering, data science improving decision making and listening to clients. Enjoy this one.

We speak to Paul Ehlers, a seasoned surveyor turned technologist and serial entrepreneur. We learn so much about the exciting opportunities for survey professionals and the mining world. Enjoy this one!

This week, we are privileged to learn from a leading expert in the field of how we position our companies and businesses for a very different future. Jan-Adriaan du Plessis is a Managing Partner of Future World, a consulting business that help us understand and prepare for an uncertain future. There is so much to learn from him and his team. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk to Annakleta Mukumbi, a geologist, turned geotechnical engineer, who shares her lessons learnt in mining.  She talks about integrating and using change positively in our lives.

This week we speak to Nick Espenberg, a mining Director and executive experienced in leading technical teams and projects.  We learn that in order to develop and grow, you can take big risks in your career. You can also have patience in the early part of career by enjoying the process and investing in various coaches to help you get perspective.

This week we speak to Jamie van Schoor, CEO of Dwyka Mining Services. His company brings technology solutions to mining clients. We talk about his passion for developing his leadership team, the youth, making technology work at mines and the lessons he has learned as a mining technology entrepreneur.

We speak about how one prioritises important versus urgent work, and allowing the space in between to stay creative.

Mining entrepreneur and chartered accountant, Cobus Fraser, speaks about building a mining advisory and consulting business.

Why are people slow to adopt your new technology platforms? This week we speak to Nadia Lawrence.  She is a woman in mining, in charge of information management and technology. She speaks about her journey to grow and develop herself.  Topics covered include: reflection time, mentorship, being uncomfortable and the importance of quality relationships.