ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds

Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Joel Giffen, O wner of Giffen Consulting 🎧 About This Session: In this episode, host Lindsey Schultz chats with Joel Giffen, founder of Giffen Consulting and a 2024 Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Joel shares how his people-first mindset helped him grow a boutique consultancy into one of Canada's fastest-growing engineering firms. From...

Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummit, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎙️ Dr. Haydon Mort, Founder of Geologize   🎧 About This Session: In this episode, Lindsey and Stephen confront a myth that isolates countless leaders: "Only I have the answers." It's a lie rooted in pressure, perfectionism, and the fear of appearing weak. The trut...

Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎧 About This Session: In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds , Lindsey welcomes back Stephen Dummitt for part two of their May mental health series focused on Stigma Lie #2: "You're Not Allowed to Make Mistakes." They explore how this damaging belie...

Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎧 About This Session: In the first episode of Ore-atory's Mental Health Month series, Lindsey Schultz and Stephen Dummitt tackle a damaging workplace myth: "You have to earn your spot." Known as Stigma Lie #1, this belief fuels isolation, burnout, and mental heal...

In the first episode of Ore-atory's Mental Health Month series, Lindsey Schultz sits down with Stephen Dummit, co-founder of Tradewinds Leadership and former electrician turned coach, to explore what it takes to build mentally healthy work environments in mining, construction, and other high-pressure industries. From "Sad Story Stephen" to purpose-driven leadership, Stephen opens up about his pers...

👤  Lindsey Schultz, CEO : Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Chris Summers, Mining Leader & Advocate : Championing responsible sourcing, sustainable growth, and industry transformation 🎧 About This Session In this energizing episode of Ore-atory , Lindsey Schultz welcomes Chris Summers for a deep dive into the evolving ethos of mining—one rooted in advocacy, leadership, and sustainability....

👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Sam Houston, Executive Coach & Founder of Strategist Solutions 🎧 About This Session:      In this episode, Lindsey is joined by strategist and executive coach Sam Houston to explore how people—not just projects—drive the future of mining. From his work on battery giga factories to coaching high-stakes teams on mega projects, Sam sh...

👤  Lindsey Schultz, CEO:  Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️  Peter Weaver, Founder of Orbital Advisors Mining has a trust problem—but can satellite technology fix it? Peter Weaver, founder of Orbital Advisors , joins Lindsey to discuss how satellite imagery is transforming mining transparency, helping companies reduce project risk, engage communities, and accelerate permitting.   In this...

Meet Our Speakers: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️ Emily King, Founder & CEO of Global Venture Consulting, co-Founder of Prospector 🎧 About This Episode: Mining is at a crossroads—how do we balance risk, innovation, and leadership to create a more sustainable and efficient industry? In this thought-provoking episode, Emily King, founder of Global Venture Consult...

In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz welcomes Rob Karpati, a finance transformation and sustainable development expert, to discuss the evolving role of artisanal mining in the global economy. As the mining partner at the Blended Capital Group, Rob focuses on creating finance solutions that empower artisanal miners while fostering ethical and sustainable mining practices. Rob and Lindsey e...

In this episode of Ore-atory , host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Alex Moshenko, founder and CEO of Trident Maor Advisors.  We're diving deep into the world of nuclear energy with Alex Michshenko, a recognized expert in uranium supply chains, leadership continuity, and workforce development. Join us as Alex shares his insights on the shifting dynamics of the nuclear sector, the critical skills shaping...

In this episode of Ore-atory , Lindsey Schultz welcomes Tyler Hall, co-founder of ExploreTech, to discuss the exciting evolution of the mining industry. With over a decade of experience spanning exploration, production, and business development at organizations like Freeport-McMoRan and Glencore, Tyler brings a fresh perspective on how technology and innovation are transforming the industry. Tyler...

In this episode of Ore-atory , Lindsey Schultz , CEO of MRC Recruiting, offers candidates a fresh perspective on excelling in the recruitment process by building enduring relationships with recruiters. Switching gears from her previous discussions on client success, Lindsay explores how openness, proactive communication, and authentic self-advocacy set candidates apart, creating pathways for long-...

In this episode of Ore-atory , host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Julie Lucas, Executive Director of Mining Minnesota, for an in-depth discussion on sustainability, advocacy, and the power of community in mining. Julie, a leader with a strong background in environmental management and community engagement, shares her perspective on navigating the evolving mining industry and championing responsible min...

Learn to b uild strong partnerships with recruiting firms. Drawing from her experience, Lindsey has identified five important traits that help foster successful recruiting relationships. These are: Clear communication Be open to feedback Stay involved and responsive Have realistic expectations Think long-term In this episode, Lindsey explains how these traits help MRC work better with their client...

Leveraging technology and positive recognition can enhance safety, communication, and overall productivity. Gus Miner , the visionary behind Sofvie and seasoned expert with over 25 years in technology and nearly a decade in mining, is transforming high-risk industries.  In this engaging discussion, he shares how the value of workforce engagement and positive recognition, offering practical strateg...

Meet Dr. Haydon Mort, a geoscientist and founder of Geologize, shares how better communication can improve the mining industry. He explains how understanding how people think helps mining companies build trust with the public and get approval faster for new projects. Key topics: Importance of communication Social license to operate Using empathy The speaker provides practical tips on how mining co...

This discussion with Lindsey Schultz and Laura Fletcher will help you  distinguish your personal brand through your resume. You'll walk away: Understand the differences between a resume, CV and personal branding document. Get tips on formatting your resume for applicant tracking systems. Authentically represent your passions and carve out parts of your job history that don't align with your curren...

Walk away from this espisode with effective training and upskilling strategies and coaching techniques for leadership development.  Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action...

This podcast kick off sets the stage for many insightful conversations to come. Meet the MRC as we share insights into the unique world of mining recruitment. Learn about our wildest experiences as recruiters. We'll share trends to follow and pet peeves to avoid on LinkedIn. Find out what retention strategies every mining company should use.  Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative mi...