by Andrea Janzen | Nov 30, 2023 | Podcast
Doreen Bartoldus is the past national president of the National Association of Women in Construction and one of the 2023 Construction Power 100 for New York City. She is a certified construction manager recognized by the Construction Management Association of America...
by Andrea Janzen | Oct 19, 2023 | Podcast
Getting more women into leadership roles is important for every industry but especially for manufacturing. The sector lags behind others in terms of representation, particularly in the C-Suite. What does it take to attract women to the industrial space? What can...
by Andrea Janzen | Sep 21, 2023 | Podcast
Sponsorship is one of the most powerful tools to advance women in the construction industry. Once you learn about this concept, it’s easy to want to implement it. But it isn’t always straightforward. There’s no sign-up sheet or 3-step plan; it’s a mutually beneficial...
by Andrea Janzen | Sep 7, 2023 | Podcast
There’s a labor shortage in the construction industry today, which has started a trend of companies wanting to attract more women. While the motivation may have started with getting more people in the door, the truth is that women bring a ton of value to the industry....
by Andrea Janzen | Aug 24, 2023 | Podcast
It's actually not all about the money. Well, salary might get women in the door. What they really want as they progress is a clear path to career advancement. This episode is an excerpt from Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and...
by Andrea Janzen | Aug 10, 2023 | Podcast
The best way to start implementing sponsorship as a tool to advance women is to start by modeling sponsorship behaviors. Cultural transformation is really about behavior change, and all it takes is one person to start, and others will follow. This episode is an...
by Andrea Janzen | Jul 26, 2023 | Podcast
Investing in your women employees' leadership development is an excellent retention tool. But knowing what kind of training you should invest in can get overwhelming. Andrea Janzen reads a Forbes Coaches Council article in this episode to show you the difference...
by Andrea Janzen | Jul 13, 2023 | Podcast
Transactional leadership involves providing direction, giving praise, and offering critical feedback. On the other hand, transformational leadership involves sharing a vision and inspiring people to contribute to that vision. In the construction industry, you need to...
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 29, 2023 | Podcast
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry....
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 15, 2023 | Podcast
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast...
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 1, 2023 | Podcast
Liz Wiseman is a New York Times bestselling author and executive advisor. Her books include Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, Rookie Smarts, and Impact Players. She is the Founder of the Wiseman Group and a leading global authority on leadership. Highlights What a...
by Andrea Janzen | May 18, 2023 | Podcast
Dr. Paul Hickey studies gender diversity in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction leadership. Paul studies women’s industry representation and identifies methods to improve diversity. Research shows that while men are promoted based on potential, women are...
