Jody Sainsbury Coal Train Driver, Author & Kickass Woman
Jody Sainsbury is a coal train driver and author of High Heels to High Vis. Jo shares how she got into her job, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how train systems work, and provides a push for a positive change in our lives. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The process of writing the book High Heels to High Vis from scribbling notes to the opening ceremony.
- How she ended up driving coal trains from working in the corporate world. It’s a place for women to step out of their comfort zone!
- Why are trains so slow in a crossing? How does driving the train actually work? What do their working hours look like?
- The kinds of equipment they need to operate and the safety precaution that you need to know about.
- The importance of just trying things out. Don’t let other people’s thoughts bother you!
- And more!
About Jo’s book “High Heels to High Vis”:
Have you ever wanted to try something completely different, say in the Rail, Mining, Resources, Stem or Construction industries but were too scared to take the plunge?
Maybe thought a job advert sounded so interesting but clicked straight past because it was a completely different type of role or field and you thought “what’s the point of even trying”!
So what if you’ve never done it before, have no contacts in these industries or no knowledge of how any of it works? Neither did I! Look at me now, I’m a Coal Train Driver working in the rail and mining industry. This could be you!
In this guide you will find out how to:
- Understand and build on your current and innate strength;
- Take steps to identify your personal and career goals;
- Plan, create and manage your own initiative to go after that Non-Traditional Role;
- Best utilise my tips, tools and insights;
- Find your Kickass attitude and version of success.
Whether it be education towards a career pathway, relaunching your career or considering a change this guide is a must read and shows you how I transitioned from the corporate sector into a Non-Traditional Role, lifted up my feet, kicked off my heels and tapped into my steel caps to become a Glo Getter and now don my hard hat and hi vis.
When women realise their potential and are able to access their inner strength, knowledge and power, miracles are known to happen and opportunities come knocking.
Everyone is capable of doing the job. What are you waiting for . . .?
Go on “Get Your Glo On” and become a “Glo Getter”
Links from this episode:
Get Jo’s Book High Heels to High Vis here!
Website: https://kickasswomen.com.au/
Listen to Jo’s weekly radio show here. It is live weekly at 10am Qld time and you can hear the replays too 🙂 https://bbsradio.com/kickassradio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KickassWomenAustralia/
Email: jody@kickasswomen.com.au
Lyn Olsen (MM’s Mum) 18 Lyn Olsen
MAD MUMZIE’S OTHER CONTENT:
Are you looking for a job in the mines but don’t know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/
Online Courses:
Mad Mumzie and Hard Hat Mentor have a collaboration “Steel Cap Sisters” See more on the work in progress website here: https://steelcapsisters.com
Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Group – Sponsor for this episode https://madmumzie.com/money for more details
To listen to more episodes head to: or listen in your favourite podcast app
Mad Mumzie’s “Beers With A Miner Podcast”
Don’t ever want to miss an episode?
Subscribe in your favourite podcast app
Thanks to my “Girlfriend” Cookie for the tunes!
Until next time, stay safe, be real, be special and have fun
