#165 - Nathan Turner: A Career Forged in Unlikely Places

In this episode, Michael Larsen sits down with Nathan Turner from Onsite Rental Group, whose career journey defies convention. From growing up in Papua New Guinea and working as a chef, television host, and security professional, to navigating landslides, remote communities, and high-pressure environments, Nathan brings a rare depth of lived experience into Australia’s mining and infrastructure sectors.

Nathan shares how adaptability, humour, and authenticity have shaped his leadership style and enabled him to support tier-one mining and infrastructure clients across some of Australia’s toughest terrain. We explore the evolving role of equipment rental in major projects and why collaboration between clients, OEMs, and rental partners is critical for the future.

Beyond business, the conversation dives deeply into men’s mental health, with Nathan speaking candidly about his advocacy as a Queensland ambassador for the Spoke to a Bloke initiative. He reflects on the power of community, mentorship, and simply starting conversations in industries where mental health has long been overlooked.

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