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How do we become the effective leader that this world truly needs? What traits do we have to embody in order to pave the way toward positive change?
Putting ourselves on the receiving end of our own actions helps us rethink the way we’re doing things. We got to be able to take a risk, and not be afraid of it. As our guest today says, if you believe you can do the job, knock your socks off and go for it!
Today’s guest is the all-around legend Tim Guinea. He is a family man and the Founder and Managing Director of Autonomy & Asset Management Group. With more than 15 years’ experience across the mining and resources industry, he is an experienced professional with specialist knowledge across all areas of Asset Management.
Tim has worked for, and with, world class mining houses and service providers including Anglo American, Fortescue, Downer EDI and Thiess, starting his career as a Drill Fitter in exploration, to leading teams of professionals to deliver world class outcomes safely, efficiently and on-time across multiple states. He is known for his leadership style and operational expertise, which has seen him improve culture and ultimately the business' performance.
Outside of business, Tim loves to spend quality time with his family and has 3 children, soon to be 4 early next year. He loves all things outdoors, especially sport, and since retiring from Rugby League has found a passion in Triathlons.
I met Tim when I was still working at my old company, Thiess; however, I didn’t know about his upbringing on a farm, especially on how that dramatically impacted his work ethic and attitude. So tune in and grab your pen, folks, for in this episode, it’ll all make sense.
In this conversation, you’ll hear Tim discuss:
Conversation moments:
(00:00:03) Episode snippet + intro
(00:01:03) Introducing and welcoming today’s guest, Tim Guinea
(00:04:08) Confidence vs. Imposter Syndrome: The feeling of not being worthy to be on a podcast
(00:08:08) The farm as his life’s best door opened
(00:11:15) In this environment, moving quickly is now equal to being assertive
(00:13:22) The things he learned during his stay in the farm, and why leadership always came naturally to him
(00:16:40) Put yourself in the position of the receiving end of whatever you’re doing. Would you like your actions or not?
(00:21:57) Navigating the journey of improving a process and all the work it involves
(00:26:47) Machinery is boring; it’s the same stuff every day. What makes it exciting is the people that do the work to improve and make the difference
(00:30:32) We don’t make mining sexy anymore: Not having people who want to be in his field of work
(00:39:53) You can’t plan for everything. Risks are necessary. If you don’t take risks, you’ll stagnate; maybe even be non-existent in the future
(00:42:35) Head vs. heart: Which one does Tim go for?
(00:45:14) Tradies make great leaders: Resilience as one of the most important qualities of a leader
(00:49:36) The story behind Tim’s breathing technique
(00:52:54) Rapid Round
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Founder & Managing Director
Tim is a family man and the Founder and Managing Director of Autonomy & Asset Management Group. With more than 15 years’ experience across the mining and resources industry, he is an experienced professional with specialist knowledge across all areas of Asset Management.
Tim has worked for, and with, world class mining houses and service providers including Anglo American, Fortescue, Downer EDI and Thiess, starting his career as a Drill Fitter in exploration, to leading teams of professionals to deliver world class outcomes safely, efficiently and on-time across multiple states.
Tim is known for his leadership style and operational expertise, which has seen him improve culture and ultimately the business' performance. Coupled with his values and strong work ethic, this has made Tim a recognised leader in his field.
Outside of business, he loves to spend quality time with his family and has 3 children soon to be 4 early next year. He loves all things outdoors, especially sport and since retiring from Rugby League has found a passion in Triathlons.
