In this episode, we’re joined by Louise, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach and workshop facilitator. Louise began her trade journey at just 15, going on to represent Australia at the 2017 WorldSkills international competition, placing 4th in the heavy vehicle maintenance category.

Now, she’s using her experience to empower other women in trade by helping them overcome imposter syndrome, manage anxiety, and develop the confidence to lead tough conversations and be role models in their workplaces.

If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out or wondered how to become a leader others can admire, this episode is for you.

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If you want to connect with Louise, you can connect with her via her social media at:

Website: www.louiseazzopardi.com

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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-azzopardi-699072126/

In this episode of Tradies Who Lead, I'm joined by Chris Hale, a Sales Manager in the wind energy industry who brings a fresh perspective on leadership in leading industries. Linking his upbringing in sports and coaching, Chris shares how those lessons have shaped his leadership style—especially when leading teams with more years of experience than his own. We explore how flexible leadership, strong partnerships, inclusive training environments and commitment to diversity drive change across both the renewables sector and the wider trades industry.

This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for tradies or leaders facing generational gaps or diversity in their teams and anyone passionate about the importance of training to drive positive change.

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If you want to connect with Chris or Skylar Education, you can reach them at:

Website: www.skylareducation.edu.au

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Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hale-5693bba6

Join me for this episode of Tradies Who Lead with Andrew Hopkins, a Melbourne-based carpenter, business owner, digital content creator, and father. Hoppo's journey is one many tradies will relate to. For over eight years, he's led teams through his business, Hopkins Construction, while building an online presence that showcases the opportunities within the trade community.

We discuss what it means to lead a team onsite, represent the industry online and how parenthood and self-awareness have changed how Hoppo shows up as a leader onsite.

This episode is packed with relatable insights for anyone leading a crew, building a business, or finding their voice in the trade community.

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Want to connect with Andrew? You can find him at @hopkinsconstruction on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, we’re joined by Coach Huey, a construction mental health advocate, life coach, and founder of Hustletalk Coaching. With over 20 years in the industry and a personal journey through stress, anxiety, and single fatherhood, Aaron shares practical insights on navigating mental wellbeing in the trades.

We discuss how both masculine and feminine energy plays a role in leadership and why connecting beyond surface-level banter can build stronger teams and create safer cultures onsite.

If you want to show up better for yourself and your crew, this episode is for you!

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If you want to connect with Coach Huey, you can reach him via his social platforms:

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In this episode, we are joined by vocation guru Raman. With international training and education experience, Raman shares his practical advice on training and mentoring others more effectively in the workplace so we can skill our future workforce. We cover how our interpersonal and communication skills can become more important than our technical skills when showing up as everyday leaders.

If you want to level up your training and mentoring skills, this episode is for you!

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If you want to connect with Raman or engage his Training and Development consulting services, you can reach him at:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raman-badekar-18796111/

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Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, which may be triggering for some listeners.

In this episode, we chat with Bardie Somerville, founder of The Shift, a platform dedicated to equipping tradies with tools for life. Bardie tells her journey of struggling with mental health as a tradie and the powerful ways we can turn our pain into our power. Sharing the importance of authenticity and getting to know ourselves, Bardie shares practical tips for regulating our nervous system on the job site and how we can all be more effective leaders by supporting the well-being of our mates.

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If you want to connect with Bardie or The Shift, you can follow via their socials at:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bardie-somerville-a755a9286/

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If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that help is always available. Here are some key services that can offer support:

Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians. Call 13 11 14.

Beyond Blue: If you’re going through a tough time, Beyond Blue offers brief counselling and support 24/7. Call 1300 22 4636.

TIACS: A free, professional text-or-call counselling service offering mental health support to Australia's blue-collar community. Call or text 0488 846 988.

Men’s Line Australia: Free 24/7 phone counselling for men facing mental health challenges, anger management, family violence, addiction, relationship concerns and stress. Call 1300 78 99 78.

Please reach out. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Join me for this episode of Tradies Who Lead with Matt Gilbert, a mechanic turned workshop manager for a large civil mining company. We discuss practical strategies to build trust with your team, manage disruptive peers and show up authentically as a leader by finding your own leadership ‘flavour’.

This episode is a gold mine of actionable advice that will supercharge your leadership whether you are a tradie, leading hand, supervisor or manager.

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Want to connect with Matt? You can reach him at gilbey96174@outlook.com

Join me for the first episode of Tradies Who Lead as I chat with Dave and Cat McCarthy, the founders of the award-winning business McCarthy Plumbing Group. In this conversation, we dive into the leadership nuances of making the leap from managing someone else's business to running your own.

We explore the power of authentic company culture and the importance of continuous improvement at all levels – from individual development to team dynamics and the entire organisation.

Ready to level up your everyday leadership? Listen now and learn practical insights from two inspiring business leaders who've mastered the art of leadership in their business!

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Want to follow McCarthy Plumbing Group? Connect with them here:

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