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Why Most Trade Teams Struggle (And How Great Leaders Fix It) with Ashley Belteky
Heavy-vehicle diesel mechanic-turned-founder Ashley Belteky shows how real influence in the trades starts with human skills, not just technical expertise. From Cummins workshops to remote Bowen Basin mine sites, she’s seen that new starters don’t need to “know everything”, they need to feel included, valued, and safe to learn. Through her company, Blue Leader, and the “Tradies Who Lead” podcast, Ashley helps trade teams build trust, improve communication, and foster psychological safety without corporate jargon. She shares honest lessons from mentoring apprentices, a leadership scholarship…
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