Welcome to Share. Learn. Connect.
Share. Learn. Connect is a pilot series of conversational episodes featuring a different Downer employee as a guest every month to talk about how to embrace difference through leadership.
They will share captivating and relatable stories of resilience and personal growth and reflect on pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives.
Storytelling is a powerful tool when learning about different lived experiences. Sharing experiences not only gives others an unparalleled insight into processes that they may not have experienced first-hand, but also helpd people to relate and realise they aren’t alone.
When we share our struggles, we start to notice that everyone - no matter how successful they might be - has something they had to overcome in their journeys. Our goal here is to create a space where Downer employees are able to share, learn and connect with each other.
Format
Episodes are released monthly. Each episode will be about 15 to 16 minutes and will cover a different topic.
Get involved
We are always looking for new and diverse stories to tell. If you know of a Downer employee with a great story to tell, or you would like to be part of our podcast series, email us at diversity@downergroup.com
If you prefer to remain anonymous, use our online suggestion box to submit a suggestion for who we should interview next, or a topic you would like to see covered.
Episodes
Duration: 25 minutes.
15 December 2021
Group Health Manager Natasha Palethorpe’s brother acquired cerebral palsy at birth. He’s never walked or talked, but as Tash says, “he as a small ‘dis’ and a big ‘ability’.” Growing up with Jason taught Tash a lot about collaboration, health, wellbeing and care – and it has fundamentally shaped how she approaches her work at Downer. Hear her story in this month’s episode of Share. Learn. Connect.
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Duration: 18 minutes.
18 November 2021
Summary: In this month’s episode of Downer’s Share. Learn. Connect. podcast, we hear from this year’s recipient of the Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award for Tasmania, David Ewers. We will talk about Zero Harm, sustainable living, and how we can drive positive change for the environment and the communities around us
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Duration: 21 minutes.
12 October 2021
Summary: In this month’s episode of Share. Learn. Connect. hear from Melanie Blowes and Donna Viner on all things mental health and how to support your colleagues and loved ones during tough times.
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Duration: 21 minutes.
21 September 2021
Summary: In this month’s episode of Share. Learn. Connect. hear from our New Zealand whānau Julie Waitai and Rob Matete on how respect for Māori language, history and culture is helping build leaders for the future
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Duration: 16 minutes, 26 seconds.
24 August 2021
Summary: Matt Urquhart might have missed out on his Olympic dream, but what he learned as an athlete helps him be a better leader. Learn more about Matt and the pursuit of excellence in this month's episode of Share. Learn. Connect.
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Duration: 16 minutes, 17 seconds.
26 July 2021
Summary: In this month’s episode, hear from Nikki Poteri-Collie on how growing up working in her parent's fish and chip shop in Dalby led to a senior position in Downer's Facilities & Asset Services business.
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Duration: 15 minutes, 46 seconds.
29 June 2021
Summary: In this month’s episode, hear from one of Downer’s senior executives on everything from why authenticity and integrity are pivotal to effective leadership, to why there is a gymnasium in Indonesia named after them. Click below to listen now.
Duration: 2 minutes, 50 seconds
22 June 2021
Summary: Here's a sample of what's to come in the Share. Learn. Connect podcast series. Downer colleagues share their career journeys to offer different perspectives on life, work and business.