Tough Talk with Jody Rowe

In my life I have been very fortunate to meet, work and network with amazing talented professionals and Jennifer Purdie is one. Tough Talk with Jody Rowe Podcast chatted about Jenny's career, BHP, Olympic dam, diversity, copper and what the opportunities are to work with the BIG Australian. Dr. Jennifer Purdie Asset President Olympic Dam. Jenny Purdie joined BHP in February 2021 as Asset Presi...

Tough Talk with Jody had the pleasure of guest David Clement from HDF Energy another amazing learning experience for me to learn and understand more about Hydrogen and the powerful impact it will have on the Energy sector. French-Australian, David has over 15 years of experience in the infrastructure and energy industries in APAC. From Mining to Oil & Gas, FPSO/FLNG and large-scale renewable p...

We are so lucky to get access to informative guests, Bettina Venner is one of those, passionate, handworker for South Australia business. Bettina Venner leads the SA Industry Capability Network (ICN) office in the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science. ICN is part of a national network that connects local companies with opportunities by building supply chains and growing local capability...

Tough Talk with Jody Rowe had the pleasure of having Honorable Adam Giles as a guest and we covered many subjects from Agriculture and sustainability to immigration and the Voice.... Love it, the frank and honest conversation was refreshing. Adam Giles is the Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Agriculture and S Kidman a pastoral company established in 1899, both companies executive Chaired by Gina...

Jody sits down with Kate Campbell from Bravus Mining & Resources. With a keen eye on sustainable practices and environmental concerns, Kate shares valuable insights into how Bravus navigates the energy landscape while maintaining a positive corporate image. Their commitment to all stakeholders, including the company, workforce, community, region, industry, and country, shines through in their...

Sparc Technologies (ASX: SPN), is pioneering new technologies to disrupt and transform mult-billion dollar industries to deliver a more sustainable world. Tough Talk with Jody Rowe podcast had the pleasure of Sparc Technologies Executive Chairman Stephen Hunt and General Manager Renewable Energy Nick O’Loughlin. This podcast was hosted by Jody and Richard Hockney. Well, what a ride Sparc technolog...

In 2012 I met Shane Charles when he held the role of Chief Executive with Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise, an independent regional economic development organisation working in the Agriculture, Gas and Mining industries predominately. Shane has always been a great collaborator and was instrumental in the Surat Basin optimising the Coal Seam Gas to LNG landscape. Currently Shane Charles is the Chie...

Well, what an opportunity to have Donna McDowall as a guest on Tough Talk with Jody Rowe. Not only do I count Donna as a friend and trusted colleague but admire her success professionally, the way she conducts herself and the inspiration in completing the Abbott Major Marathon series and receiving the six-star medal, one which only a 1000 people globally have completed. Donna is a seasoned profess...

The Energy sector has some exceptionally smart people and Andrew Bills is one of them. Andrew is pivotal in solving the challenges in the Energy sector with experience and expertise, South Australia should be very happy to have attracted this talent. Andrew Bills is a highly accomplished and influential figure in the energy industry. He has held several significant roles throughout his career, sho...

If you are looking to transition to Board roles, listen to this podcast. We are pleased to present Richard Hockney as a guest on Tough Talk with Jody Rowe. Over the past 4 years I have worked with Richard on the Nitschke Energy advisory board, and it certainly has been a pleasure. Richard’s life through his education, family and career in the corporate banking world, Westpac and NAB in roles as St...

Tough Talk with Jody Rowe was honored to chat to Peter Coleman about his background, career, experiences and opportunities of the Oil and gas industry and today's challenges with new technologies. Peter has transitioned and is focused on new roles after a successful decade as Chief Executive Officer of Woodside. Those new roles are Chairman of Alkem a Lithium Company, H2Ex a Natural Hydrogen C...

Richard Hockney and Tough Talk with Jody Rowe spent time with Paul Crawford an accomplished and visionary Managing Director of the CMV Group. Paul Crawford is a prominent player in the automotive industry. With his keen understanding of the market and unwavering commitment to excellence, Crawford has made significant contributions to the company's growth and success. As the Managing Director,...

Jon Davies the Chief Executive Officer of Australia Constructors Association chat to Jody Rowe from Tough Talk about the challenges in the industry. Australian Constructors Association is a trusted partner and voice for the construction industry, bringing stakeholders together to influence and advocate for a sustainable and progressive industry. Jon took the time to discuss ESG in the industry and...

Jody Rowe sits down with Dave Johnson, the visionary CEO of EDF Renewables Australia, to delve into his remarkable journey and his unwavering commitment to the evolution and transition of the energy industry. With over 30 years of experience across the energy, power generation, resources, and infrastructure sectors, Dave has become a driving force in championing the sustainable use of natural reso...

Listen to a fascinating discussion with Greschen Brecker the CFO of H2EX, Greschens background and wealth of experience is so interesting, it was an absolute pleasure learning about Natural Hydrogen. The generation of renewable natural hydrogen via chemical reactions subsurface will result in a low-cost and reliable clean energy fuel, with minimal environmental footprint listen to Greschen Brecker...

On this episode Jody Rowe and Richard Hockney chatted to Richard Turner: renowned Australian Entrepreneur, Leader, and Innovator. Richard has founded four successful companies/organizations across four different industry sectors and has been recognized with numerous awards including being named Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the Cleantech sector in 2010, South Australian Entrepreneur of t...

Tough Talk with Jody Rowe and Richard Hockney had the pleasure of talking to Richard Turner. Richard Turner is a renowned Australian Entrepreneur, Leader and Innovator. He has founded four successful companies/organisations across four different industry sectors, was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the Cleantech sector in 2010, South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for two of those com...

Rick Wilkinson, a seasoned oil and gas professional with 36+ years of experience, Head of EnergyQuest a respected advisory firm, provides insights on Australian gas, including its critical role in the global market, gas caps' impact, and the transition to renewables. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland, Rick also shares his expert opinions on energy technologies and what is...

In this episode of Tough Talk with Jody Rowe, the focus is on personal insights and experiences related to the energy sector. Jody shares her goals for the future and her passion for the industry. Business Leader Richard Hockney interviews Jody as she also discusses her goals, the challenges and key takeaways she has encountered while transitioning from corporate roles to advisory positions. Jody...

Jody Rowe interviews Christian Lange, a highly experienced executive in the resources industry with over 30 years of global experience. Lange has held executive positions in Schlumberger, a leading oil and gasfield services provider, and also founded Griffin Energy Solutions. In the interview, Lange shares insights on his extensive experience in the industry and his journey to becoming a successfu...

In this episode of Tough Talk, our host Jody Rowe is joined by business leader Richard Hockney as we explore the reasons behind the creation of this podcast and the content and purpose driving it. Jody also shares their personal story, detailing their background and how they got started in the Mining and Oil and Gas sectors. We delve into the reasons why these sectors hold a particular interest fo...