Ambition Theory: Women in Construction Podcast
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Women In Construction Podcast
What It’s Like To Be ‘The Only’ With Kathryn Coulter
Kathryn Coulter works as a control specialist on new installations and upgrades of automation equipment. She was the only woman in her department for many years, but that has recently changed....
How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women With Brad Johnson And David Smith
Whenever we speak to men who want to be better allies in the workplace, they’re often unsure about what they can do to help. David Smith and Brad Johnson are the co-authors of the books Athena...
When Women Support Other Women
Almost half of women in the construction industry have never had a woman role model or manager. They’ve never seen a real-life example of a woman in a leadership position in their company. Ambition...
Part 3: How To Make Your Company’s Culture More Inclusive. Steps That Individuals And Companies Can Take To Accelerate The Path To Leadership For Women.
"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women...
Part 2: Why Sponsorship (Not Mentorship) Is The Answer To Accelerating The Path To Leadership.
"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women...
Part 1: How Men And Women Can Create Opportunities Together
"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women...
Organizational Culture In The Construction Industry With Alexis Clark
Alexis Clark is the Anchor Business Unit Manager at Hilti North America and is extremely passionate about her work. We talked about the distinct culture at Hilti and what happens when you are a fit...
When Women Run The Family Construction Business with Heather and Sarah Cruickshanks
Heather and Sarah Cruickshanks are a mother-daughter team who runs L.E. Cruickshanks Sheet Metal. They both started their careers in different industries and are now leaders in the construction...
The Required Skills To Lead In The Construction Industry
Michael Riegel is the author of the book Build Like The Big Primes, a coach and trainer focused on leadership development in the construction industry. Highlights The skills required to lead in the...
How To Retain Top Talent In The Construction Industry with Susan McCutchan and Nadia Fratantonio
The priority for most construction companies today is retention. Susan McCutchan and Nadia Fratantonio from Pomerleau Construction talked about how the transformational approach to leadership...
Why Women’s Leadership Initiatives Should Start At The Top With Brad Kohl
Brad Kohl is the President and CEO of Lafarge Western Canada. Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group Holcim. Highlights:...
Transformational leadership leads to growth in the construction industry
Years of experience and technical knowledge are highly valued in the construction industry, and today we share a different perspective. Phil Diochon and Jill Tremblay from Verge Technologies talk...
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