Laminex Learning Bites: Recent Episodes
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Quick, short and sharp learning bites aimed at fitting into the flow of your day. Join host Ayse Caglar (Learning Experience Designer at Laminex) and guests for insightful conversations on a range of different subjects that will keep you coming for more.
đď¸ 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 â 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
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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.
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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.
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Step into the world of enduring connections and growth as we uncover the captivating journey of Sharon Whitford on "Life at Laminex"! From her initial steps at Laminex in 2007 to her triumphant 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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 Nestor
- The Oxygen Advantage, by Patrick McKeown
- The 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 RYTÂŽ 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 oneâs 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 Bachelorâs Degree in Media Communications from University of Missouri Saint Louis, and Masterâs 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.
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.
Weâre excited to announce our upcoming podcast guest Kate Purmal is releasing for FREE her audiobook version of Amazon #1 Best SellerCOMPOSURE: The Art of Executive Presence through October 2022. Learn more here.
COMPOSURE looks at whatâs holding you back in your career and your life and provides actionable tools to break through these barriers. Youâll learn effective ways to deal with bias and micro-aggressions, and free up more time and energy to focus on whatâs next, whether itâs a promotion, a stretch assignment, or a passion project. And youâll 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.
In this show we are exploring ways to be happier at work with Lisa Leong.
âLisa Leong is smart and funny and short â the triple threat!â
- 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 âCan robots make us more human?â
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.
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 Gartnerâs HR Practice, Aaron provides strategic advice to the worldâs 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 Societyâs Interest Group in Coaching Psychology and is an Associate of Macquarie Universityâs 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 Australiaâs reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation.
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?
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 Christineâs venture mentioned in the episode â The Code of Human Connectionsâ please contact her here.
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 Formicaâ˘.
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.
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.
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. Sheâs also the author of the award-winning blog, The Leader âs Digest, which has been named in CMOEâs Top 100 Socially-Shared Leadership Blogs, Serve To Leadâs 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, TVNZâs Sunday programme, Radio New Zealand, the NZ Herald and Inc. Magazine. Suzi is also the creator of The Leaderâs 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.
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 âSirâ 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
Laura Staples, Head of People & Performance at Laminex interviews Dr Adrian Medhurst, an award-winning performance psychologist. Laura talks to Adrian about the new Laminex Goal Mastery framework and the introduction of a wellbeing goal for all Laminex employees in FY22. Whilst a little different to the usual format (so that Ayse could take a few days annual leave to recharge) youâll hear Adrian and Laura talk about the relationship between high performance and personal wellbeing and why itâs more important than ever to take time to recharge the battery so we can sustain our high performance and enjoy our lives.
Link to the TEDx by Darria Long, which Laura mentions in the show: https://www.ted.com/talks/darria_long_an_er_doctor_on_how_to_triage_your_busy_life
Joining the show are two Laminex guests, Laura Staples, Head of People and Performance and Scott Barclay, National Segment Manager - Residential. The focus of this episode is motivation. What makes people want to be achievers and what can a leader do to help motivate their team?
Laminex has recently introduced a new range - Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces. With a slimline 13mm profile, premium super-matte look and feel, and a hardwearing, durable, fingerprint-resistant finish, Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces represent the next generation in contemporary surface materials. Fusion is made with cutting-edge production technology to deliver a surface material that is thin yet strong, and with a light-absorbing super-matte surface that looks and feels satin-smooth. Listen to Josh Woods, Marketing Manager and Peter Harrison (National Technical Applications Manager) at Laminex tell us everything we need to know about this great product.
Tip: Check out our video  https://youtu.be/_x3s6fRFggUÂ
Following on from the exciting launch of Surround by Laminex, we catch up with Laminex Marketing Manager, Natasha Moulton who tells us all about this exciting new range of wall linings from Laminex. Check out the range at https://www.laminex.com.au/for-your-home/brand/surround .
âIf you woke up tomorrow and your workplace was 100% better at doing âfeedbackâ. That is, magically something happened and when you came to work, everyone was all of the sudden so much better at giving and receiving feedback.. What do you think will change and what will be the impact of that? Iâm blown away by the answer I receive when I ask this to leaders. The general answer is, there is not a single thing, a single aspect of work in our workplace that wouldnât be improved, by improving feedback.â
Ali Hill is a Psychologist, the CEO of Pragmatic Thinking, a keynote speaker, author and host of the Stand out life Podcast. We're tapping into Ali's expertise as we ask her why giving (and even receiving) feedback is such a delicate art? Ali provides us with a really effective approach to giving feedback.
Why is inclusion and diversity important and why do we need to feel like we belong?
A deep conversation about belonging, on one end of the spectrum you could feel a sense of connection and acceptance, on the other end, you could feel intense discomfort with exclusion.
Interior design hacks with Sean Oldfield is now a series! In part 2 of the series, we talk about designing the heart of our homes, the kitchen. How do you design a kitchen, where do you start from and how can Laminex products help you design your dream kitchen? Tune in to hear what Sean has to say to these and more!
We have a twist in this episode. Surinie Chetty, Business Partner - Talent & Capability at Laminex interviews our usual host, Ayse Caglar. We can easily get caught up in the cycle of eat, sleep, work, repeat.Â
Listen to find out about how you practice work-life integration today, and get the best out of both worlds with a few simple strategies.
Image: Studio Kitchen â Laminex x Kennedy Nolan. Credits -Â
Design: Kennedy Nolan
Art Direction: Ortolan
Photography: Derek Swalwell
Styling: Nat J Styling
International Womenâs Day (IWD) is celebrated globally, each year on 8 March. People around the world celebrate the achievements of women on this day because we have come a long way and achieved a lot.Â
The theme for IWD this year is #choosetochallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. To support the conversation around #choosetochallenge, weâve interviewed Justin Burgess, Executive General Manager of Laminex Australia.
Joining the show this week as a special guest is Mykel Dixon. Mykel is an award-winning speaker, author of Everyday Creative and musician.
Mykel helps us unpack the misbeliefs around creativity and gives us practical tips on how we can learn to become more creative every day.
Hear from our resident colour & design expert - Neil Sookee who tells us how Laminex picks its colours. Neil has been with Laminex for 38 years across a range of roles and will share some of his invaluable insights into colour and design.
Is it culture that creates great teams or the individuals themselves? What role does a leader play in creating the environment for a high performing team?
This week's guest is Laura Staples, Head of People & Performance at Laminex Australia and we talk about high performing teams - how we can all make a difference as individuals, how we can contribute to making a high performing team and leave our mark.
We have a special guest this week - Benjamin Rashleigh, CBD Studio Manager at Aligned for Life Pilates, faculty member at National Pilates Training and host at 'The Let me Take a Selfie Podcast'.
Our topic is the power of breathing, and we also talk about how we can apply some basic tactics to add more movement into our day for a healthy lifestyle.
You are in for an experience, as Ben takes host Ayse through a series of exercises you can also do while you listen!
You can listen to Ben's show 'The Let me take a Selfie Podcast' here: https://benjaminrashleigh.com/podcasts/ Â
Image: Thomas St by Joe Adsett Architects, Photography by Scott Burrows
Learn from Caterina Enters (Cat), IBP Process Lead at Laminex - how to win people to your way of thinking and change people without arousing resentment.
We talk about 3 steps that will help you influence others and the different types of influencing styles so you can start to think about which style you follow.Â
Joining the show as a guest for the first episode of the year is Sean Oldfield, Interior Designer at Laminex.
Be inspired by Sean and what he does as an Interior Designer at Laminex.
Learn a few tips and tricks to transform your home office into a beautiful space.
Laminex Learning Bites returns back after a short break with brand new and inspiring learning content, and some awesome guests this year.
Tune in to learn about Laminex Products, Leading with Laminex and Work and Wellbeing. Here's a little sneak peek into this season.
Enjoy.
We are wrapping up the season with Laura Staples, National People and Performance Manager for Laminex Australia. She tells us how Laminex adopted the Work from Anywhere approach and what this means for our people.
We will be taking a break after this to return in February 2021.Â
Laminex will be temporarily closed over Christmasđ - see our holiday trading hours here - https://www.laminex.com.au/christmas-2020.
See you next year đ
Kelly Jamieson once again is my guest and this time we talk about Laminex Compact Laminate. Kelly is a Senior Brand and Product Manager of the Laminates & Coloured Board category at Laminex.
For more information, head to www.laminex.com.au.
We talk about AbsoluteMatte with Kelly Jamieson who is a Senior Brand and Product Manager of the Laminates & Coloured Board category at Laminex. Â Listen in to find out about our Absolute Matte product, the benefits and features, applications and the colour and finishes it comes with.
For more information, head to www.laminex.com.au.Â
My guest is Stu Neighbour, CEO Australia of Inspire Group.
We talk about learning, the neuroscience behind it, what happens to our brain when we learn and how we learn best as adults. We could have talked for hours on some of these topics which is why we couldn't help but talk for longer than usual. So this episode might not necessarily feel like a learning bite - hope you don't judge us. I can assure you, your brain is going to change forever after you've finished listening.
Stu also has his own podcast - Learning to fly. Feel free to check it out.
My guests are Gemma Trivisonno, National Category Manager and Neil Sookee, Product Design Manager at Laminex who have really exciting news to share about Formica.
Go to our website at www.formica.com.au to check out our full range of products and the Project Guide we mention in the podcast.
Listen to Rita Slogrove, Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager for FB Australia talk to us about how to stay connected with our community in times of change.
Rita Slogrove, Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager for FB Australia provides us with tips and tools that can help us develop a resilient mindset from a behavioural perspective.
A special edition for RUOK? Day. Rita Slogrove, Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager at Fletcher Building Australia take us through a journey of how to mentally cope with life and become resilient.
In this episode, we talk about a soft skill that we all need to have as adults and that is self awareness. Â
My guest is Rita Slogrove, Registered Psychologist and Learning and Organisational Development Manager (Fletcher Building, Australia).Â
My guest once again is Peter Harrison, National Technical Applications Manager at Laminex. We uncover the way Laminex picks colours, how to get different finishes on a laminate and how to finish the edges off of a benchtop.
My guest is Peter Harrison, National Technical Applications Manager at Laminex. We tap into Peter's knowledge on Laminates - how they are made, their applications and the key differences between high pressure laminate and low pressure laminate. Enjoy!