Ambition Theory: Women in Construction Podcast
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Women In Construction Podcast
35. Authentic Leadership with Jenn Wicks
On today's podcast, I chat with Jenn Wicks of Jenn WIcks Coaching about her work overseas and her path to becoming an authentic leader, and how she shares her knowledge with others. Jenn works...
34. Being more creative with Melissa Lloyd of Doodle Lovely
Did you know doodling could help you retain information while on a phone call, or jog your memory for important tasks? In this episode I chat with Melissa Lloyd, a Senior Brand & Graphic...
33. Why women don’t support other women
It’s unfortunate but true. Women don’t always support other women. In this episode I’m unpacking what the evidence says about this. I’m also sharing a story of when I fell into the trap of not...
32. How to be a better ally with Karen Catlin
We know that in order to create a workplace that truly supports diversity, women and minorities can’t take this on alone. Karen Catlin is a former Vice President at Adobe, author, keynote speaker...
31. EY’s women’s leadership training mistakes
The curriculum from EY’s women’s leadership training has been all over the news this week. A training program called Power Presence Purpose, pretty much reinforced every single gender stereotype...
30. How to create opportunities for yourself with Gail Banack, Chief Kids Officer at Indigo
Gail Banack is the Vice President Kids AKA Chief Kids Officer at Indigo. I had the pleasure of working with Gail many years ago at Canadian Tire. The thing I admire about Gail the most is her...
29. Women: Stop Asking For Career Advice And Do This Instead
The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on forbes.com on September 9, 2019. You can read the full article here. Asking for career advice just isn't enough. Asking for an...
28. How the City of Toronto is using procurement to support diversity with Mike Pacholok
Toronto is the most diverse city in Canada, but the city’s supply chain didn’t reflect this. In this conversation with Mike Pacholok we talk about how the City of Toronto is using their procurement...
27. Why it’s time for men to stand up with Jeffery Tobias Halter
Jeffery Tobias Halter is a sought after speaker, author, and consultant. He is the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women’s leadership advancement. He...
26. Accountability with Matt Wheaton from the Greatness Everyday Podcast
This interview originally appeared on the Greatness Everyday Podcast. I'm being interviewed by my friend Matt Wheaton on the topic of accountability. We talk about what it's like to have an...
25. What the clean energy sector is doing to close the gender gap with Natalie Irwin
Natalie is the Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Efficiency Canada and a champion for equality. Natalie's career has been accelerating rapidly over the past few years, but this wasn't always...
Having goals makes you more strategic, increases your influence and helps you attract the right sponsor.
In this episode I unpack why setting clear goals is the key to being more influential in your organization. It's also the best way that you can do your part to close the gender gap in the workplace,...
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