Resilience in Careers
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Presentation: “Resilience in Careers” Getting through the Down Times in your Career & Keeping Perspective
Resilience isn’t just surviving downturns—it’s maintaining purpose and taking action when circumstances change. Aimed to Address: both personal strategies and broader industry realities. A workshop that blends peer support, skills development, and honest career advice will leave participants feeling empowered, and hopeful.
Workshop Objectives
- Empower to build resilience in volatile job markets.
- Normalize career cycles and downturns as part of industry life.
- Identify transferable skills beyond oil and gas.
- Share real stories to encourage perspective and optimism
Presenters:
Mike Dworkin
With nearly 40 years in energy, Mike Dworkin brings a proven record of strong leadership across the oil and gas sector—from the fields of Canada to executive boardrooms in Australia. As former VP and Advisor to the COO at Mitsui E&P Australia, he has driven strategic turnarounds and steered major assets like Enfield, Vincent, and Greater Enfield through market cycles and operational challenges. His hands-on journey spans field engineering, asset management, and M&A integration at OMV, Apache, Tap Oil, Santos, and Amoco—building a reputation for navigating complexity and fostering teams that thrive in adversity. Known for strategic foresight, decisive leadership, and a calm approach under pressure, Mike shares hard-won lessons on resilience that are as relevant for individuals as for organizations.
Debbie Morrow
Debbie Morrow is a seasoned executive and board director with over 25 years’ experience in mining, resources, and not-for-profits, recognised for her courage, connection, and care for people. She has led multi-billion-dollar projects and organisations through transformation—most recently with Bia Energy Solutions, and previously as CEO of Agrimin, c-suite at OZ Minerals, and global leader at Woodside Energy. As Chair of Holyoake, Executive Director of Miners’ Promise, and NED at GR Engineering Services, Deb brings strategic clarity and human-focused leadership to every role. Her authenticity, resilience, and advocacy for people have earned her major awards recognition, and she draws on deep personal and professional experience to help others thrive through adversity.