53. Unlocking Career Success: Lydia Gentle’s Blueprint for Values-Driven Leadership

Building Doors with Lauren Karan

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we sit down with Lydia Gentle, a seasoned engineering professional who shares her journey of over 20 years in the industry. Discover the importance of aligning your career with personal values, the power of continuous learning, and how to navigate work-life balance.

Lydia emphasises the significance of kindness and community involvement, both in the workplace and at home. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a change, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone eager to grow and thrive in their professional and personal life.

Lydia is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in engineering consultancy, construction, and mining globally. Currently, she is the Portfolio Delivery Manager for BHP’s Australian Coal Operations.

Previously, she served as Maintenance Manager at a major coal mine and Engineering Manager for various projects. An Order of Australia Medal recipient, Lydia is also the youngest Australian to achieve Engineering Executive status with Engineers Australia.

She holds a Master of Engineering and is completing a Senior Executive MBA. Lydia is passionate about fostering diversity and building team culture in the resources sector through educational initiatives.

In this episode we explore:

• The value of early career sacrifice for long term success
• How to be intentional in your career and prioritise knowledge and growth.
• Defining your values and the importance of aligning your career path with them
• Exploring diverse opportunities and pathways on offer with Engineering
• The importance of great work coupled with great relationships

Join us on the Building Doors Podcast as we dive into navigating your career with intention and the value of lifelong learning. Lydia shares insights on balancing work and personal values, the importance of kindness in shaping success, and how to find your unique path in engineering. Whether you’re starting out or looking to shift gears, this conversation offers valuable perspectives.

Connect with Lydia Gentle:

LinkedIn: You can connect with Lydia here

About your host:

Lauren Karan, Director, and Founder of Karan & Co.

With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.

Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.

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