In this conversation, Peta Cox interviews Brett Grocock, a Mine Surveyor leader with over 24 years of experience. They discuss Brett's unconventional journey into surveying, the importance of mental health in high-pressure environments, and the significant technological advancements in the industry. Brett shares his experiences working in various locations, including Kalgoorlie and internationally, and emphasizes the value of mentorship and building a strong company culture as he transitioned into entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Brett Grocock shares his journey of building a successful business while prioritizing employee wellbeing and fostering a family-first culture. He discusses the importance of having business acumen, the challenges of mental health in the industry, and the need for resilience. Brett emphasizes the significance of empowering the next generation of surveyors and planning for the future of the business, all while maintaining a sense of humor and camaraderie within the team.

In this episode of Work Worth Doing, Peta sits down with Josh Stone, engineer turned business owner turned coach to talk honestly about the state of our industry and what it really takes to build sustainable, people-centred consultancies. From the “race to the bottom” in fees to burnout, leadership, culture, and redefining self-worth, Josh brings real insight shaped by decades of experience across engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture.

Together, we explore how professionals can reclaim their value, set healthier boundaries, build stronger teams, and create businesses that support both their people and their purpose. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, undervalued, or stuck in old patterns, this conversation offers clarity, practical tools, and a reminder that meaningful change starts with speaking up and backing yourself

Josh has a podcast called The IGNITE Podcast with Josh Stone

You can find Josh on LinkedIn

www.Linkedin.com/in/joshstone-aus/

Work worth doing is a defining boundaries side series exploring the human side of technical industries. Hosted by Peta Cox, founder of WiSE network and Collective. These conversations look at leadership, culture, well-being and the future of our workforce. This series challenges, old norms and invites listeners to push boundaries, lead with purpose and create work that truly matters. I hope you enjoy this side series. Peta.