Episodes

  • Ep:10 Keeping it Human | Career Talks with Lara Gebka and Guest Matthew Wheatley | Managing a HR career, sporting passions and redundancies

    Ep:10 Keeping it Human | Career Talks with Lara Gebka and Guest Matthew Wheatley | Managing a HR career, sporting passions and redundancies
    Aug 7 2024
    Imagine being 23 years of age, buying a house, marrying your college sweetheart, awaiting the arrival of your first-born and being made redundant.... ALL AT ONCE! In this conversation, Lara Gebka interviews Matthew Wheatley, an experienced HR professional and ultra runner. They discuss Matt's childhood, his pivotal year at 23, his journey into HR, and his current role as the People and Capability Manager at TasRail. Matt shares how his experiences, including facing redundancy, have shaped his perspective on HR and employee relations. He also talks about the importance of communication, empathy, and deep expertise in HR. Matt explains how his team aims to improve employee culture and engagement by understanding the current state, empowering leaders, and focusing on values-based recruiting. In this conversation, Matthew discusses his experience working at TasRail and how the company has met his expectations. He also shares lessons he has learned about managing and developing talent in his HR career. Matthew talks about how TasRail is adapting to technological advancements and sustainability concerns in the rail industry. He provides career advice for those interested in the HR industry and discusses the balance between personal passions and professional life. Matthew also shares his thoughts on the Olympics and offers a final insight about the importance of balancing seriousness and frivolity. Keywords: HR, employee relations, redundancy, communication, empathy, expertise, employee culture, engagement, values-based recruiting, TasRail, expectations, managing talent, developing talent, HR career, technological advancements, sustainability, career advice, personal passions, professional life, Olympics, balancing seriousness and frivolity.
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    49 mins
  • Ep: 9 Keeping It Human with Lara Gebka and Nick Jago

    Ep: 9 Keeping It Human with Lara Gebka and Nick Jago
    Jul 29 2024
    55 mins
  • Ep:8 Keeping It Human with Lara Gebka and Anastas Manojlovski

    Ep:8 Keeping It Human with Lara Gebka and Anastas Manojlovski
    Jul 28 2024
    28 mins
  • Continuous Learning with Mike Schuman

    Continuous Learning with Mike Schuman
    Jul 23 2024
    SummaryMike Schumann, CEO of Immediation, shares his journey from a childhood fascination with computers to studying music and eventually finding his way back to the tech industry. He emphasises the importance of always learning and staying true to one's beliefs and values. Mike also discusses the challenges he faced in his career, including the lack of a bachelor's degree in IT, and how he overcame them by obtaining industry certifications. He advises listeners to surround themselves with diverse and talented individuals and to never stop learning. Keywords Mike Schumann, Immmediation, legal tech, case management, alternative dispute resolution, career journey, learning, values, challenges, industry certifications, diverse team Takeaways
    • Always keep learning and stay open to new opportunities.
    • Surround yourself with diverse and talented individuals who complement your skills.
    • Stay true to your beliefs and values, even in challenging situations.
    • Obtain industry certifications to overcome any educational gaps.
    • Don't be afraid to make career changes and take calculated risks.
    • Never stop learning and seek continuous professional development.
    Sound Bites
    • "Most important thing for me is always keep learning."
    • "I love surrounding myself with very clever people."
    • "We deal with everything from sole practitioners to global dispute resolution houses."
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    2 mins
  • Episode 7: Mikel Lindsaar_StoreConnect

    Episode 7: Mikel Lindsaar_StoreConnect
    Jul 8 2024

    Welcome to another episode of "Keeping It Human," where we explore the personal and professional journeys of top professionals. On this episode, we have Mikel Lindsaar, CEO of StoreConnect, with us to discuss his career, the challenges he's faced, and the growth of his company.

    Mikel Lindsaar is a seasoned entrepreneur in the IT sector, known for founding and successfully exiting four businesses and currently managing three as CEO. His ventures include reinteractive, MetaPulse, and StoreConnect, all aimed at enhancing business efficiency through innovative software solutions.

    Committed to remote work long before it became mainstream, Mikel ensures his teams enjoy flexible working hours, fostering productivity and work-life balance. From his home office in Sydney, Australia, he continues to break new ground in the IT and business management landscapes.

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    40 mins
  • Georgia Allison_Shoreline Australia

    Georgia Allison_Shoreline Australia
    Jul 2 2024

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Keeping It Human," the podcast where we delve into the personal and professional journeys of remarkable individuals. Today, we're excited to introduce you to an extraordinary guest whose story is all about determination, resilience, and finding your purpose.

    Before we dive into our conversation, I want to touch on a concept that might just change your life: learning how to determine your 'pin for purpose.' It's all about finding that guiding point that keeps you on track and aligned with your true passions.

    Our guest today, Georgia Alison, is an absolute go-getter. In her mid-20s, she has already founded multiple companies in both Australia and Canada. Georgia's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. She has experienced so much in such a short time, including running away to join the circus! But as she'll share with us, life in the circus wasn't as glamorous as you might believe, and it provided her with invaluable lessons and insights.

    So, join us as we explore Georgia's remarkable story and learn how she has navigated her path to success. Stay tuned for an episode filled with inspiration, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose.
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    44 mins
  • Feeling pigeon-holed in your career?

    Feeling pigeon-holed in your career?
    May 29 2024

    Hear from Kelly Walker about how she has managed to gain the confidence to pivot in her career.
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    2 mins
  • Shane Bartel_CEO Climate Capital_Renewable Energy

    Shane Bartel_CEO Climate Capital_Renewable Energy
    May 1 2024

    Shane has over 20 years of renewable energy project development. He began consulting to Climate Capital in 2016, ultimately moving into the CEO role in 2020 and developing a project pipeline valued at more than $400M. Since 2001, Shane’s experience extends across the asset development cycle and includes leading acquisition, design, environmental approval and commercial activities on behalf of wind, solar, biomass and hydro power developers. #renewableenergy #renewableenergysources #innovativebusinesses #renewableenergyaustralia #stemconnect #careertalks #axiarecruitmentgroup
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    51 mins