🎙️ Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Life at Laminex! We're sitting down with Aline and Talles, a husband and wife duo who embarked on an incredible journey all the way from Brazil to our Gympie, QLD plant. But here's the twist – Laminex sponsored their move to join our team. How did this adventure unfold, and how are they finding Life at Laminex, Gympie? Join us as we unravel their inspiring story of migration, opportunity, and building a new life at Laminex. You won't want to miss thi...
Nov 21, 2023•29 min
In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we meet Nathan Dunn, our Customer Experience Manager who's bringing innovation and energy to our team. Nathan's journey, though relatively new, is already making waves. Tune in to hear his vision for the future of customer service at Laminex, and if you're inspired by his story, head to our careers website t o explore exciting opportunities to join our vibrant team.
Oct 10, 2023•38 min
We have a truly remarkable guest, Dennis Biasotto, our National EHS Manager at Laminex. Dennis's journey at Laminex has been marked not only by his diverse roles but also by his relentless commitment to training, influencing and leading people by example. Dennis is truly a people person and is passionate about learning and growth. In this episode, Dennis gives a powerful message about the significance of vulnerability and openness. He's been a beacon of hope for his team, openly discussing his p...
Sep 14, 2023•40 min
Step into the world of enduring connections and growth as we uncover the journey of Sharon Whitford on "Life at Laminex"! From her initial steps at Laminex in 2007 to her return in 2019, Sharon's story is a testament to loyalty, growth, and the vibrant spirit of a boomerang employee. Join us as we delve into the unique path that led Sharon back to Laminex, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. This is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the power of building meanin...
Aug 07, 2023•37 min
Get ready for an exciting episode of "Life at Laminex" as we welcome our next guest, Richa Gupta, a talented and passionate Business Development Manager (BDM) at Laminex. Richa is not only an expert in her field but also an ambassador for women in construction, recently showcasing her dedication at the Sydney Build Expo. Join us as we dive into Richa's journey, exploring what attracted her to Laminex and the construction industry, and how she's making a difference as a BDM. Be inspired by her ex...
Jul 11, 2023•19 min
In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we bring you the remarkable story of Suzy O'Rourke, a Shift Manager at our Dardanup plant. From her diverse background in real estate, mining, and even a stint as a radio host, rubbing shoulders with the likes of industry legends like Guy Sebastian and Bon Jovi, Suzy has defied expectations and emerged as an empowering figure in the manufacturing industry. Join us as we delve into Suzy's journey, exploring her experiences as a female leader and a working par...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min
Our first guest is Carolyn Zammit, our incredible Manufacturing Operations Manager at Laminex. Join us as we dive into Carolyn's captivating career journey, from her early days in HR to her transition into the dynamic world of Operations. This episode is a celebration of resilience and a call to empower women in the manufacturing industry. Tune in and be inspired by Carolyn's remarkable path! If you're interested in exploring career opportunities at Laminex, head to https://www.laminex.com.au/ca...
Jun 05, 2023•30 min
Co-hosts Erin Cuerton and Ayse Caglar invite you to experience Life at Laminex, the newly revamped podcast sharing the authentic stories of our incredible employees. Discover the heart and soul of our company as we delve into their experiences, growth, and the unique culture that makes Laminex thrive. Whether you're interested in hearing what your fellow Lammies are up to, a job seeker or just curious about what it's like to work at Laminex, this podcast is for you!...
May 22, 2023•2 min
We’re excited to announce our upcoming podcast guest Kate Purmal is releasing for FREE her audiobook version of Amazon #1 Best Seller COMPOSURE: The Art of Executive Presence through October 2022. Learn more here . COMPOSURE looks at what’s holding you back in your career and your life and provides actionable tools to break through these barriers. You’ll learn effective ways to deal with bias and micro-aggressions, and free up more time and energy to focus on what’s next, whether it’s a promotio...
May 22, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Listen to Margie Newman introduce a new way to address the challenges of public speaking and guide you to a new level of calm and control. Here's a list of the books she mentions in the episode: Breath , by James Nestor The Oxygen Advantage , by Patrick McKeown The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work , by Donna Farhi Margie Newman is an event creative director, speechwriter, speaking coach, and Kripalu-certified RYT® 500 yoga and meditation teacher who is deepl...
Feb 01, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Join us in welcoming Rob Galea, State Sales Manager - Commercial VIC/TAS at Laminex, to our show. Rob discusses his journey throughout the 30-year timeline and shares some of his career highlights with us. You can also watch the video recording here to see the Laminex history.
Nov 29, 2022•39 min
In this show we are exploring ways to be happier at work with Lisa Leong. “Lisa Leong is smart and funny and short – the triple threat!” - Jacinta Parsons, Afternoons, ABC Radio Melbourne. Lisa presents "Sundays with Lisa Leong" on ABC Radio Melbourne and hosts "This Working Life" on ABC Radio National. She has co-authored with Monique Ross the book This Working Life: How to Navigate Your Career in Uncertain Times. A former Intellectual Property, Technology and Wine lawyer (yes, there is such a ...
Jun 21, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Laminex Learning Bites returns back after a break.
Apr 27, 2022•32 sec
Join our conversation with Aaron McEwan on the future of work. How much has our work and environment changed since Covid, and what changes should we expect in the not too distant future? Aaron McEwan is a behavioral scientist, psychologist and futurist and was recently named a Top 100 Global HR Influencer and one of 5 HR Leaders to Follow in 2022. As VP, Research & Advisory for Gartner’s HR Practice, Aaron provides strategic advice to the world’s leading companies on the future of work and t...
Apr 27, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Justin Burgess, Executive General Manager at Laminex is our guest once again. This time we are talking about our safety journey at Laminex. We know, that real safety comes from real stories, real reflection and stopping to think beyond today and how our actions could impact tomorrow. So what is your reason for safety, and why?
Nov 09, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Did you know that loneliness is expected to be the next public health epidemic? We discuss with award-winning psychologist and founder & CEO of Beyond Story, Christine Yeung, the need to feel connected at work. Here's the Telstra - Talking Loneliness Report mentioned in the show. If you would like to support Christine’s venture mentioned in the episode “ The Code of Human Connections” please contact her here ....
Oct 25, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Steve Reid is the Strategic Opportunities Manager at Laminex, and he has joined this episode as a guest to tell us everything we need to know about Haven Kitchens by Formica™ . Kitchens readymade for trade have arrived in Melbourne. Put simply, Haven Kitchens by Formica™ offer all-in-one, pre-assembled kitchen cabinets as well as everything you need to complete a kitchen - sold to the trade only. With everything in stock, you can order and pick up a kitchen on the same day. For more information,...
Oct 12, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In part 3 of the series, our resident Interior Designer at Laminex, Sean Oldfield gives away the design hacks you need to know to make your living room look beautiful. We then move on to the laundry to talk about the design considerations, to create a stunning laundry space. Check out the inspiration gallery on our website here.
Sep 28, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We are talking about a hot topic - burnout, and joining host Ayse Caglar on the show today is Suzi McAlpine. Suzi is a leadership development specialist (or self-confessed leadership geek) and executive coach. She runs leadership programmes for CEOs, executive leadership teams and organisations throughout New Zealand and is the author of the bestselling book, Beyond Burnout, which reached the top 10 nonfiction book sales in Aotearoa New Zealand. She’s also the author of the award-winning blog, T...
Sep 13, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This is the second podcast takeover of this season, with Ayse taking a break this time Rita Slogrove, our very own Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager at Fletcher Building takes over as host and interviews Sir John Kirwan on a topic that is very close to his heart. Sir John James Patrick Kirwan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player of both rugby union and rugby league . He scored 35 tries in 63 tests for New Zealand , making him one of the highest try scorers in internati...
Aug 17, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Laura Staples, Head of People & Performance at Laminex interviews Dr Adrian Medhurst, an award-winning performance psychologist. Laura talks to Adrian about the new Laminex Goal Mastery framework and the introduction of a wellbeing goal for all Laminex employees in FY22. Whilst a little different to the usual format (so that Ayse could take a few days annual leave to recharge) you’ll hear Adrian and Laura talk about the relationship between high performance and personal wellbeing and why it’...
Jul 28, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Joining the show are two Laminex guests, Laura Staples, Head of People and Performance and Scott Barclay, National Segment Manager - Residential. The focus of this episode is motivation. What makes people want to be achievers and what can a leader do to help motivate their team?
Jul 15, 2021•19 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Laminex has recently introduced a new range - Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces. With a slimline 13mm profile, premium super-matte look and feel, and a hardwearing, durable, fingerprint-resistant finish, Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces represent the next generation in contemporary surface materials. Fusion is made with cutting-edge production technology to deliver a surface material that is thin yet strong, and with a light-absorbing super-matte surface that looks and feels satin-smooth. Listen to...
Jun 29, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Following on from the exciting launch of Surround by Laminex, we catch up with Laminex Marketing Manager, Natasha Moulton who tells us all about this exciting new range of wall linings from Laminex. Check out the range at https://www.laminex.com.au/for-your-home/brand/surround .
Jun 15, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
“If you woke up tomorrow and your workplace was 100% better at doing ‘feedback’. That is, magically something happened and when you came to work, everyone was all of the sudden so much better at giving and receiving feedback.. What do you think will change and what will be the impact of that? I’m blown away by the answer I receive when I ask this to leaders. The general answer is, there is not a single thing, a single aspect of work in our workplace that wouldn’t be improved, by improving feedba...
Jun 02, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Why is inclusion and diversity important and why do we need to feel like we belong? A deep conversation about belonging, on one end of the spectrum you could feel a sense of connection and acceptance, on the other end, you could feel intense discomfort with exclusion.
May 18, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Interior design hacks with Sean Oldfield is now a series! In part 2 of the series, we talk about designing the heart of our homes, the kitchen. How do you design a kitchen, where do you start from and how can Laminex products help you design your dream kitchen? Tune in to hear what Sean has to say to these and more!
May 03, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We have a twist in this episode. Surinie Chetty, Business Partner - Talent & Capability at Laminex interviews our usual host, Ayse Caglar. We can easily get caught up in the cycle of eat, sleep, work, repeat. Listen to find out about how you practice work-life integration today, and get the best out of both worlds with a few simple strategies. Image: Studio Kitchen – Laminex x Kennedy Nolan. Credits - Design: Kennedy Nolan Art Direction: Ortolan Photography: Derek Swalwell Styling: Nat J Sty...
Mar 23, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally, each year on 8 March. People around the world celebrate the achievements of women on this day because we have come a long way and achieved a lot. The theme for IWD this year is #choosetochallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. To support the conversation around #choosetochallenge, we’ve interviewed Justin Burgess, Executive General Manager of Laminex Australia....
Mar 15, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Joining the show this week as a special guest is Mykel Dixon. Mykel is an award-winning speaker, author of Everyday Creative and musician. Mykel helps us unpack the misbeliefs around creativity and gives us practical tips on how we can learn to become more creative every day.
Mar 09, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
