Podcast Episode Show Notes

Leigh Ryan is a landscaper and supervisor from Gippsland, Victoria, known online as Tradie Dad, where he shares the relatable challenges of life as a tradie, new father and supervisor. Here, Leigh shares 5 leadership lessons for tradies: leadership starts with caring, how to check in without micromanaging, why delegating is the hardest part of leading, how fatherhood changes safety behaviour onsite, and why "are you okay" matters more than people realise.

Tom Macrokanis is a qualified boilermaker who started his first business at 17 and has since founded Macro3D, a concrete 3D printing company tackling housing affordability. Here, Tom shares 5 leadership lessons for tradies in construction: extreme ownership, leading through action, picking the right mentor, handling setbacks, and communicating to keep every stakeholder on side.

Stefanie Apostolidis, known as Melbourne Chippy Chick, is a qualified carpenter and founder of two platforms reshaping what the trades look like for women in Australia. Here, Stef shares 5 leadership lessons for tradies: what leadership means for women in trades, building confidence, how knowledge builds credibility, balancing business and parenting, and increasing visibility for women in the industry.