Kathryn is a hydrogeologist with a wealth of experience in the private energy sector. We talk about how she fell into hydrogeology and how she combines her love of the environment, adventure, science and emotional connection to make a difference in her community.

Key Topics

Kathryn's squiggly career path, from dropping out of music school and waitressing in outback Australia to managing multi-million dollar groundwater projects
How the availability of safe, supportive and nurturing spaces, relationships and communities can completely change the course of your life
How Kathryn combines her love of the environment, adventure, science and emotional connection to make a difference in the world of hydrogeology

Detours and Tangents

The time Kathryn got lost in the wilderness with her dad and a search party came looking for them
The challenges of moving from being a specialist out in the field to being a manager behind the desk
Diversity, inclusion and mentoring in the energy sector
What Kathryn loves about singing in a women's barbershop choir

Episode Summary
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s1e7-kathryn-harris/

Recorded 2 October 2021

Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: podcast@grokk.ist | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon

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