{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F7d08dd51-91ce-4620-b2f7-8fefbf43bbb4","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Mechanical Engineering with Gabriella Martini","description":"Gabriella Martini is a curious, dynamic and adaptive engineering professional with a proven record of managing a portfolio of engineering projects from concept to implementation.\nShe focuses on embedding sustainable business processes while generating and maintaining relationships, is dependable and a structured thinker who thrives on solving problems in challenging, fast paced and pressurised environments.\nGabriella actively participates in a number of programs which promote a healthier STEM pipeline, always curious on how she can further broaden her impact.\nIn our conversation, we talk about mechanical engineering, mentorship, mental health, and aquascaping.\nShow Notes (link)\n[00:00:50] Gabriella's journey to mechanical engineering. [00:02:09] Finding a good fit for learning and teaching styles. [00:02:18] Being given a set path, and a first generation university student. [00:05:17] The benefit of hindsight and the desire to help others find their way. [00:06:30] Where Gabriella saw her future in mechanical engineering. [00:06:51] Wanting to explore the full range of what mechanical engineering has to offer. [00:07:37] The scope of mechanical engineering. [00:08:58] The discipline allows you to be flexible and branch into other areas. [00:09:57] The growing range of industries in Western Australia. [00:10:30] Joining FirstMode. [00:11:27] About FirstMode. [00:12:52] Misconceptions about what the industries involve. [00:13:38] How to approach projects of this scale. [00:15:45] The similarities between operational and project settings. [00:16:25] You can't be formulaic in your processes with creative engineering. [00:17:09] Governance in mining and engineering. [00:19:11] The joys of Classified Plant. [00:21:13] Both project management and governance are working with people to solve problems. [00:22:25] It's about problem-solving and affecting change in the industry in various ways. [00:24:26] This is not the career Gabriella imagined she would have so far. [00:25:20] The mistaken belief that we have one chance to choose our path. [00:25:50] Using herself as an example of the indirect path. [00:26:09] Don't have regrets. Everything that happens is part of your journey. [00:26:28] Living with anxiety and depression and having a breakdown that became a pivot point for her life and career. [00:28:01] The stigma that still exists around mental health. [00:28:31] Being more open about her own experiences. [00:29:37] The changes that resulted after her breakdown, and being more conscious of self-care. [00:32:38] Finding methods that work for you. [00:33:03] Writing and reflection journals. [00:38:46] Motivated to mentor. [00:41:46] Experiences as a mentee. [00:42:18] To MBA, or not to MBA. [00:44:41] The opportunities we have to explore other facets of our fields. [00:48:31] Common first years at university. [00:49:10] How to juggle a heavy mentoring load and other commitments. [00:49:25] Calendar all the things. [00:50:08] A FIFO lifestyle teaches you to manage your time. [00:52:25] You perform better when you look after yourself. [00:53:55] Taking time to reflect on who you are and who you want to be. [00:56:04] Seeing the shift in being able to have open conersations about self. [00:58:26] Just as we innovate at work, we need to innovate how we treat ourselves. [01:01:52] Bonus Question 1: What hobby or interest do you have that is most unrelated to your field of work? [01:01:58] Aquascaping. [01:04:48] It's nice to work with your hands. [01:06:42] Bonus Question 2: Which childhood book holds the strongest memories for you? [01:07:53] Not really into books, K'Nex was where it's at. [01:08:52] LEGO Technic. [01:10:59] Zoom calls connecting people in more ways than one. [01:11:54] Travelling to North Korea. [01:13:49] Bonus Question 3: What advice you would give someone who wants to do what you do? Or what advice should they ignore? [01:13:53] \"Why don't I give it a try?\" [01:15:46] Advice may not take your capabilities","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/134c1b3f-0177-43bc-9517-96c9f92b31b7/square-fgpzdh.jpg"}