🎙️ Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Life at Laminex! We're sitting down with Aline and Talles, a husband and wife duo who embarked on an incredible journey all the way from Brazil to our Gympie, QLD plant. But here's the twist – Laminex sponsored their move to join our team. How did this adventure unfold, and how are they finding Life at Laminex, Gympie? Join us as we unravel their inspiring story of migration, opportunity, and building a new life at Laminex. You won't want to miss this one! Interested in working with us? Check out our roles at: https://www.laminex.com.au/careers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we meet Nathan Dunn, our Customer Experience Manager who's bringing innovation and energy to our team. Nathan's journey, though relatively new, is already making waves. Tune in to hear his vision for the future of customer service at Laminex, and if you're inspired by his story, head to our careers website to explore exciting opportunities to join our vibrant team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

We have a truly remarkable guest, Dennis Biasotto, our National EHS Manager at Laminex. Dennis's journey at Laminex has been marked not only by his diverse roles but also by his relentless commitment to training, influencing and leading people by example. Dennis is truly a people person and is passionate about learning and growth. In this episode, Dennis gives a powerful message about the significance of vulnerability and openness. He's been a beacon of hope for his team, openly discussing his personal struggles and showing that it's okay to ask for help. Tune in to discover how Dennis is driving change and fostering a culture of support and empathy in the manufacturing world. Interested in working at Laminex? Head to our careers website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Step into the world of enduring connections and growth as we uncover the journey of Sharon Whitford on "Life at Laminex"! From her initial steps at Laminex in 2007 to her return in 2019, Sharon's story is a testament to loyalty, growth, and the vibrant spirit of a boomerang employee. Join us as we delve into the unique path that led Sharon back to Laminex, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. This is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the power of building meaningful connections within our Laminex team. If you feel inspired after listening to Sharon's story and would be interested in joining our Laminex team, head to our careers page. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Get ready for an exciting episode of "Life at Laminex" as we welcome our next guest, Richa Gupta, a talented and passionate Business Development Manager (BDM) at Laminex. Richa is not only an expert in her field but also an ambassador for women in construction, recently showcasing her dedication at the Sydney Build Expo. Join us as we dive into Richa's journey, exploring what attracted her to Laminex and the construction industry, and how she's making a difference as a BDM. Be inspired by her experiences, insights, and her love for working at Laminex. If you enjoyed listening to Richa's story and would be interested in being a part of our amazing team, head to our careers page ttps://www.laminex.com.au/careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we bring you the remarkable story of Suzy O'Rourke, a Shift Manager at our Dardanup plant. From her diverse background in real estate, mining, and even a stint as a radio host, rubbing shoulders with the likes of industry legends like Guy Sebastian and Bon Jovi, Suzy has defied expectations and emerged as an empowering figure in the manufacturing industry. Join us as we delve into Suzy's journey, exploring her experiences as a female leader and a working parent managing a crew of 25. Discover the valuable lessons she's learned, her secrets for finding balance, and the joy she finds in being part of the Laminex family. Get ready to be inspired by Suzy's resilience and relentless determination on this episode of #LifeatLaminex. Remember to check out our careers page to explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you at Laminex at https://www.laminex.com.au/careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Our first guest is Carolyn Zammit, our incredible Manufacturing Operations Manager at Laminex. Join us as we dive into Carolyn's captivating career journey, from her early days in HR to her transition into the dynamic world of Operations. This episode is a celebration of resilience and a call to empower women in the manufacturing industry. Tune in and be inspired by Carolyn's remarkable path! If you're interested in exploring career opportunities at Laminex, head to https://www.laminex.com.au/careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Co-hosts Erin Cuerton and Ayse Caglar invite you to experience Life at Laminex, the newly revamped podcast sharing the authentic stories of our incredible employees. Discover the heart and soul of our company as we delve into their experiences, growth, and the unique culture that makes Laminex thrive. Whether you're interested in hearing what your fellow Lammies are up to, a job seeker or just curious about what it's like to work at Laminex, this podcast is for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

We’re excited to announce our upcoming podcast guest Kate Purmal is releasing for FREE her audiobook version of Amazon #1 Best Seller  COMPOSURE: The Art of Executive Presence  through October 2022. Learn more here. COMPOSURE looks at what’s holding you back in your career and your life and provides actionable tools to break through these barriers. You’ll learn effective ways to deal with bias and micro-aggressions, and free up more time and energy to focus on what’s next, whether it’s a promotion, a stretch assignment, or a passion project. And you’ll develop the confidence and courage to manage your personal boundaries, persevere, and show up with a more powerful presence. We are confident that the FREE COMPOSURE audiobook will be a valuable tool to elevate your success and impact. Here's the link to the Imposter Breakthrough Quiz we mention in the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Listen to Margie Newman introduce a new way to address the challenges of public speaking and guide you to a new level of calm and control. Here's a list of the books she mentions in the episode: Breath, by James NestorThe Oxygen Advantage, by Patrick McKeownThe Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work, by Donna Farhi Margie Newman is an event creative director, speechwriter, speaking coach, and Kripalu-certified RYT® 500 yoga and meditation teacher who is deeply interested in the science and neuroscience of yoga. Her yoga and meditation teachings emphasize breath awareness as a path to mind-body connection, stress relief, and getting out of one’s own way. Margie first came to yoga over 20 years ago for the movement practice, and then stayed for the mind-body connection. Her curiosity about how yoga and meditation could change our nervous systems in profound ways led her to study how ancient yoga texts and practices align with modern neuroscience. As a creative director and speaker coach for large events, Margie incorporates pranayama (yogic breathwork) and meditation to help speakers overcome fear and anxiety related to public speaking. Through these practices, she empowers speakers to find a more calm, confident presence on stage. Margie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Media Communications from University of Missouri Saint Louis, and Master’s Degree in English and Theory Writing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She has received multiple Emmy, Telly, and Aurora awards as a producer and writer for public television programming and for her work on independent documentary films (1999-2011). She lives in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Join us in welcoming Rob Galea, State Sales Manager - Commercial VIC/TAS at Laminex, to our show. Rob discusses his journey throughout the 30-year timeline and shares some of his career highlights with us. You can also watch the video recording here to see the Laminex history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

In this show we are exploring ways to be happier at work with Lisa Leong. “Lisa Leong is smart and funny and short – the triple threat!” - Jacinta Parsons, Afternoons, ABC Radio Melbourne. Lisa presents "Sundays with Lisa Leong" on ABC Radio Melbourne and hosts "This Working Life" on ABC Radio National. She has co-authored with Monique Ross the book This Working Life: How to Navigate Your Career in Uncertain Times. A former Intellectual Property, Technology and Wine lawyer (yes, there is such a thing!), Lisa caught the radio bug in 2001. After graduating from the radio program at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, Lisa did a stint on commercial radio stations Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast and SA.FM in Adelaide, before joining the ABC presenting the breakfast show for the air Peninsula in South Australia. After the birth of her daughter, Lisa returned to her hometown Melbourne. Lisa draws on her unique career experiences combined with Design Thinking and mindfulness practices to bring a fresh approach to conversations and connection. Her work has been the subject of a Harvard Law case study, received numerous awards, and inspired Lisa's TEDx Melbourne talk “Can robots make us more human?” Described widely in narrow circles as "Asian Aussie Oprah meets (former) SBS' Jenny Brockie", Lisa's superpowers are curiosity, creativity and delivering key messages by way of song. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Laminex Learning Bites returns back after a break.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Join our conversation with Aaron McEwan on the future of work. How much has our work and environment changed since Covid, and what changes should we expect in the not too distant future? Aaron McEwan is a behavioral scientist, psychologist and futurist and was recently named a Top 100 Global HR Influencer and one of 5 HR Leaders to Follow in 2022. As VP, Research & Advisory for Gartner’s HR Practice, Aaron provides strategic advice to the world’s leading companies on the future of work and talent and helps leaders manage their most critical relationships across the c-suite and board. Alongside his current role, Aaron is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute, serves on the national committee for the Australian Psychological Society’s Interest Group in Coaching Psychology and is an Associate of Macquarie University’s Centre for Workforce Futures. He has lectured at Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong, University of NSW, University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Australian College of Applied Psychology and was a member of Innovation Nation, a cross-industry initiative sponsored by the Office of the Prime Minister to elevate Australia’s reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Justin Burgess, Executive General Manager at Laminex is our guest once again. This time we are talking about our safety journey at Laminex. We know, that real safety comes from real stories, real reflection and stopping to think beyond today and how our actions could impact tomorrow. So what is your reason for safety, and why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Did you know that loneliness is expected to be the next public health epidemic? We discuss with award-winning psychologist and founder & CEO of Beyond Story, Christine Yeung, the need to feel connected at work. Here's the Telstra - Talking Loneliness Report mentioned in the show. If you would like to support Christine’s venture mentioned in the episode “ The Code of Human Connections” please contact her here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

Steve Reid is the Strategic Opportunities Manager at Laminex, and he has joined this episode as a guest to tell us everything we need to know about Haven Kitchens by Formica™.  Kitchens readymade for trade have arrived in Melbourne. Put simply, Haven Kitchens by Formica™ offer all-in-one, pre-assembled kitchen cabinets as well as everything you need to complete a kitchen - sold to the trade only. With everything in stock, you can order and pick up a kitchen on the same day. For more information, go to our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

In part 3 of the series, our resident Interior Designer at Laminex, Sean Oldfield gives away the design hacks you need to know to make your living room look beautiful. We then move on to the laundry to talk about the design considerations, to create a stunning laundry space. Check out the inspiration gallery on our website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

We are talking about a hot topic - burnout, and joining host Ayse Caglar on the show today is Suzi McAlpine. Suzi is a leadership development specialist (or self-confessed leadership geek) and executive coach. She runs leadership programmes for CEOs, executive leadership teams and organisations throughout New Zealand and is the author of the bestselling book, Beyond Burnout, which reached the top 10 nonfiction book sales in Aotearoa New Zealand. She’s also the author of the award-winning blog, The Leader ’s Digest, which has been named in CMOE’s Top 100 Socially-Shared Leadership Blogs, Serve To Lead’s Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs, Top 50 Global Leadership Bloggers and Hubworks Global Top 25 Leadership and Management Blogs. She has been featured in the Sunday Star Times, TVNZ’s Sunday programme, Radio New Zealand, the NZ Herald and Inc. Magazine. Suzi is also the creator of The Leader’s Map, a  blended  leadership programme for organisations wanting to equip their emerging leaders with the skills to succeed. She is based in Nelson, New Zealand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message

This is the second podcast takeover of this season, with Ayse taking a break this time Rita Slogrove, our very own Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager at Fletcher Building takes over as host and interviews Sir John Kirwan on a topic that is very close to his heart. Sir John James Patrick Kirwan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player of both rugby union and rugby league. He scored 35 tries in 63 tests for New Zealand, making him one of the highest try scorers in international rugby union history, and was part of the New Zealand team that won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987. In recent years, he has spoken openly about his battles with depression and been honoured for his services to mental health. Known to most as JK, he became a “Sir” in 2021 for his services to mental health, after spending years fronting campaigns to heighten public awareness around mental health and suicide. JK is the Co-Founder of Mentemia (a mental health and wellbeing app) and he also has a podcast called Open Minded, where he has intimate conversations with incredible and inspiring leaders from all walks of life. You can listen to Open Minded here: https://www.mentemia.com/podcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learninglaminex/message