I was recently honoured to present the graduation speech at University of Western Australia for the Engineering and Ocean Studies graduates.
Podcasts
Podcast: Horizons by Engineers Australia
Arthur Psaltis on Horizons – In depth interviews from well known and respected leaders from across industry.
After completing vacation work with Pritchard Francis, Arthur accepted a job offer as a graduate engineer. He left the firm after a few years to work for a large international practice, returning three years later as an Associate Director in 1994. By 1996 Arthur became a Director and in 1998 became Managing Director, with the firm comprising 8 people. Today, Pritchard Francis is 100+ people strong, with four offices in WA and NT. It is one of the larger consulting practices in WA and one of the most highly regarded practices in Australia.
In this episode you’ll follow Arthur’s career journey with Pritchard Francis from graduate engineer through to CEO, and shares his insight on lessons learnt along the way.
Listen now on EA OnDemand at the link below. Engineers Australia members can watch the interview for free. There is a small cost for non-members.
Podcast: Crushing It In Construction
Arthur Psaltis on Crushing It In Construction – Revolutionising the Onboarding Process
Since reading architectural journals at just five years old, it seems Arthur has always been destined for a career in construction – building on formative years as a graduate with Pritchard Francis, leaving to gain experience as a consultant and then returning to a directorial position and working his way to CEO.
With the company expanding fifteenfold since he took charge, Arthur has mastered the art of management and instilled values in his team that have led to incredible success.
In this episode Arthur shares his journey, the ins and outs of an employee-owned ethos and why he puts so much emphasis on welcoming new employees.
Listen now on Crushing It In Construction at the link below:
#45 Revolutionising The Onboarding Process With Arthur Psaltis (buzzsprout.com)
Podcast: Constructing You with Elinor Moshe
Arthur Psaltis on Constructing You – Excellence, Courage, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Humility
Arthur is the Chief Executive Officer of engineering consultants, Pritchard Francis.
Although the better part of his career has been with Pritchard Francis, Arthur has had a dynamic work life. Today Pritchard Frances is 90 people strong, with 4 offices in WA and the NT, and is one of the largest consulting practices in WA and one of the most highly regarding practices in Australia.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to commit and display excellence
- Why most people lack courage
- The essence of collaboration
- Developing a corporate culture with a positive association with accountability
- How to assess your real integrity
- Having humility in the face of growth; How to have a fulfilling career within an organisation
- Triple E leadership lessons
Listen now on Constructing You at the link below.