{"podcast":{"title":"Hearts & Mines","slug":"hearts-mines-7053309","podcast_index_feed_id":7053309,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/heartsandmines/feed.xml","website_url":"https://heartsandmines.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19412507/Hearts_Mines_Template_FINAL_COVER_Artahp06.jpg","author":"ivy & gecko","episode_count":42,"summary":"Not just another mining podcast... Hearts & Mines won’t be reporting on share prices, production guidances or the latest advances in mining technologies. Instead, we’ll be showcasing the achievements, practices and insights of company directors and executives who are passionate about improving the human experience within the industry. Join us as we explore this often underrated but critical aspect of mining. Our guests will share personal stories and experiences that are rich in substance and instructive for our own development. These are the captivating stories of mining people who understand the value of leadership in engaging stakeholders and improving workplace culture. With your hosts Alana Bray–White & David Beilby, stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories! Also if you would like to tell your story and join the conversation, please contact us at info@ivyandgecko.com.au to register your interest. Hearts & Mines is recorded at Hush Connective studios in Perth Episodes produced by Angela Vitalich Guest scheduling by Carol Wilson Host David Beilby Co host Alana Bray–White Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in ’Hearts & Mines’ are those of the podcast…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T04:17:13.734940+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-mines-7053309"},"episode":{"title":"Leading with Heart: Mia Gous on Breaking Barriers in Global Mining","slug":"leading-with-heart-mia-gous-on-breaking-barriers-in-global-mining","published_at":"2026-04-19T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-mines-7053309/leading-with-heart-mia-gous-on-breaking-barriers-in-global-mining","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-mines-7053309","url":"https://heartsandmines.podbean.com/e/leading-with-heart-mia-gous-on-breaking-barriers-in-global-mining/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7m62jw43cyqqtbiz/Ep_38_Final_newb99o1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Hearts & Minds, we speak with Mia Gous, Regional Operations Manager at First Quantum Minerals. Mia is an accomplished engineer with extensive global experience, famously serving as the first female General Manager in Chile’s large-scale mining sector. She shares powerful reflections on leading through the COVID-19 pandemic and her journey across diverse cultures, commodities, and languages. The conversation explores the critical pillars of trust and purpose in leadership, the importance of culture in executing strategy, and the evolving challenges of maintaining competitiveness in the Australian mining landscape. A deep and empathic discussion with a pioneering leader dedicated to mentoring the next generation of industry talent. Mia Gous🔗 linkedin.com/in/mia-gous-49688450 David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ ivy & gecko 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko Timecodes: 00:00 Trailer 01:05 The Courage to Stay: Leading a Chilean Mine through COVID-19 04:00 Reflections on the \"Pivotal Decision\" to put people first 06:36 Formative Years: Growing up in Apartheid-era South Africa 08:00 The Impact of Nelson Mandela’s Moral Leadership 10:25 Navigating Different Cultures, Commodities, and Languages 14:45 Career Highlights: Becoming the first female GM in Chile 18:00 The Future of Mining: Changing the Industry’s Global Image 19:55 Mining Families: A daughter’s perspective on a FIFO career 23:45 A Day in the Life of a Global Operations Manager 28:50 Three Pillars of Leadership: Relationship, Trust, and Purpose 32:15 The First Quantum Values: Bolder, Smarter, Driven Together 36:30 Why Culture is the Bedrock of Strategy and Execution 39:40 Challenges Facin…","meta_description":"In this episode of Hearts & Minds, we speak with Mia Gous, Regional Operations Manager at First Quantum Minerals. Mia is an accomplished engineer with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3255,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hearts-mines-7053309/episodes/leading-with-heart-mia-gous-on-breaking-barriers-in-global-mining/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-mines-7053309/leading-with-heart-mia-gous-on-breaking-barriers-in-global-mining.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}