OUR NEWEST WINNERS EACH WIN A$100
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability
to manage both your own emotions and
understand the emotions of people around you.
What tools, practices or routines do you find
most useful to build self-awareness and control
disruptive emotions and impulses?
WHAT BOOSTS YOUR EI?
HOW TO ENTER:
Send your suggestions and answers to:
newsletters@bmnenergy.com
Don’t forget to include your full name, position
and contact details.
The best ideas will go into a lucky draw and the
winner will receive the
A$100 PRIZE.
The closing date for both the challenge and
the competition (on the right) is
16 MAY 2025
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BANNERMAN ENERGY
Competition
Employee profile
FACE TO FACE WITH...
INGRID JANKOWSKI
Human Resources
Superintendent
Main responsibility:
I am responsible for the HR function at the Etango
Uranium Project.
How long have been working at the Etango
Project/Bannerman Energy:
I started on 20 January 2025.
What excites you about the Etango Project:
I am excited to see this project through to full
production, ensuring that the right skills and
attitudes are matched with the right roles while also
fostering a strong, positive culture that supports our
company’s long-term success.
One thing that surprised you about your current
role:
I was pleasantly surprised to discover detailed
policies and structures already in place, providing
a strong foundation to build on. When joining a
greenfield project, one often expects to develop
everything from scratch, so I am truly impressed by
all the work that has already been done by both the
current and past teams.
Marital status:
I’ve been happily married to my best friend for 15
years.
Children:
2 girls and a boy: Madison (10), Tatum (8) and
Joshua (4).
Favourite food:
I love Mexican food.
Where is your ‘happy place’:
My happy place is in my kitchen, cooking and
baking up a storm. It’s where I can decompress and
re-energise.
Last song you listened to:
My children go through their Mamma Mia phase
every couple of years, and right now, Super Trouper
is the anthem in our house. My 4-year-old kicks it
off, and we all join in with a mix of high, mid, and
low registers - so that song is constantly playing in
my head while I work!
What are you currently binge-watching – or
reading:
I’m currently binge-reading Simon Sinek’s
books. I love how he combines compelling
stories with solid research to show how leaders
can create environments where people feel
valued and connected to a greater mission.
Any podcasts to recommend:
I accidentally stumbled upon a very insightful
TED Talk by Theone Conradie where she
explores the concept of the ‘resilience gap’ in
leadership. She connected personal resilience to
effective leadership, highlighting the importance
of mental well-being and emotional safety for
leaders. Since creating a psychologically safe
space in the workplace is something that is close
to my heart, her talk resonated deeply with me.
Best way to relax:
Baking and running are my go-to activities for
relaxation.
Pet peeve:
When someone constantly checks their phone
during a conversation, it creates the impression
that they’re not fully engaged or interested in
what the other person is saying.
One thing about yourself that few people
know:
I read recipe books the way others read a good
novel.
Person who inspires you and why:
Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School
professor and expert on psychological safety,
inspires me. Her research highlights the
importance of creating environments where
individuals feel safe to take risks and speak
up without fear of judgment. As someone
passionate about culture, leadership, and
psychological safety, her work aligns perfectly
with my values in HR. She emphasises the role of
leaders in fostering trust and openness, which
is essential for building high-performing teams
and a thriving, inclusive workplace culture.
Challenge
Bannerman people have a special energy
about them, with a ‘can-do’ attitude. They work
in an environment that expects them to face
challenges responsibly, value all perspectives
and act honestly and ethically. List the five values
that drive their actions.
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WHAT DO YOU VALUE?
The following employees celebrate
their birthdays in the coming weeks.
APRIL:
••• Alison Terry
•• Waltraud Van Wyk
•• Natalie Visagie
•• Ingrid Jankowski
MAY:
• Emma Culver
•• Werner Ewald
JULY:
• Steve Herlihy
•• Imelda Naobes
LOOK WHO’S BLOWING
OUT CANDLES
LEGEND
• Bannerman Energy Ltd (Australia)
•• Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia
••• Bannerman Energy Board Members
Birthdays
Month
Theme
Bond and Build Session
April
April
Move more
Move more
Self-regulation*
Self-regulation*
May
May
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Motivation
Motivation
June
June
Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness
Empathy
Empathy
BUILDING A GROWTH MIND-SET
pon joining Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia in January, Ingrid wasted no time in setting
up a HR Wellness & Engagement Calendar for 2025. This features a key theme for each month
and includes monthly team-building sessions called Bond and Build. Her aim is to create the right
working environment where everyone feels supported to deliver their best. Here’s what employees
can look forward to in the April-June quarter:
*See our competition on page 10 – we’d love to hear what self-regulation tools you use to
manage impulsive reactions.
Waltraud van Wyk, Commercial and
Administration Manager at BMRN, submitted a
fabulous festive photograph and walked off with
the A$ 100 prize.
Jeanice-Lee van Wyk, Finance and Payroll
Administrator at BMRN, answered all the
Nuclear Challenge questions correctly to earn
her A$ 100.
RULES:
Both the challenge and competition are open
to all Bannerman employees, contractors and
stakeholders. The judges’ decision is final.
Ingrid Jankowski after completing the 2024
Paris Marathon. On her bucket list is to run
the New York City Marathon.