{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 137: From Tea Bags to Ore Bodies: Ian Glacken\u2019s Mentoring Journey","description":"In this episode of the Fresh Thinking Podcast, Principal Consultant Matt Walker (now Senior Resource Geologist with Genesis Minerals) sat down with Snowden Optiro's Executive Consultant Ian Glacken to explore the value of mentoring in geoscience. Ian reflects on the mentors who shaped his long career, the soft and technical skills geologists need today, and his advice for those aspiring to move into resource geology. Whether you\u2019re early in your career or guiding the next generation, this conversation offers practical insights, lessons learned, and industry wisdom. Key Timestamps 1:00 \u2013 Ian\u2019s early mentors and their influence 5:31 \u2013 The importance of soft skills in geology 7:38 \u2013 What makes an effective mentor 8:03 \u2013 Advice for aspiring resource geologists 10:43 \u2013 Essential skills for modern resource geology If you would like to contact Ian:&amp;nbsp;contact@snowdenoptiro.com \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking is available on all major podcast platforms \u2013 subscribe to never miss an episode! \ud83d\udc4d Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally \u2013 you can find our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast platforms. Snowden Optiro Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting, and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors, and investors. We help mine developers advance their projects, mining companies improve their operations, and investors de-risk their investments by providing quality advice, training, and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral\/Ore Reserves. \ud83c\udf10 Explore more: https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/ ","author_name":"Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro","author_url":"https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39091815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39091815"}