Ambition Theory: Women in Construction Podcast
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Ambition Theory:
Women In Construction Podcast
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...
Using your voice and overcoming imposter syndrome with Lisa Fougere and Laura Hynes
Lisa Fougere and Laura Hynes from Lindsay Construction took part in the first cohort of our leadership accelerator for women in construction. They shared what it was like to take this program, how...
The secret to exponential career growth in the construction industry with Jennifer Cross
Jennifer Cross shares what it’s like when you take 1:1 coaching with Ambition Theory. During her coaching program, Jennifer successfully transitioned into the commercial construction industry. For...
How To Engineer Your Success As A Mother With Kinia Romanowska
Kinia Romanowska is the founder of Pros and Babes. As a strategic advisor to moms in competitive, corporate, high-stress, and STEM careers, Kinia helps people navigate the pressures of growing...
How to make decisions in a dual career family
Both parents are in leadership roles; they love their careers, have kids, and have a strong marriage. You’ve probably seen people like this and wonder how they do it all. In this episode, we...
Building Trust in the Construction Industry
Natalie Doyle Oldfield is on a mission to help business owners and leaders grow their companies by building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Natalie works with leaders, project...
Women Have What The Construction Industry Needs
Jennifer Sproul is President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) and sees women as the answer to the construction industry’s need for talent. Jennifer is working...
Career Diversity Key to Addressing Talent Shortage
Lisa Laronde, president of Powell Contracting, didn’t start working in the construction industry or become president the same way peers have. Lisa teases out how to launch into higher positions...
Construction is beautiful with Nadine Speirs
Nadine Speirs is the owner of Metal Depot a supplier of metal roofing and wall panels as well as a full-service custom fabrication shop in Winnipeg Manitoba. The majority of the team is female and...
How to be your authentic self in the construction industry with Sandra Benson
Sandra Benson is Global Head of Industry Transformation at Procore Technologies and on the board of The National Institute of Building Sciences. She got here, by being her authentic self. In this...
Transformational Leadership Part 3: Case studies of success
The construction industry is booming, but there aren’t enough skilled professionals to do all of the work. The industry is in desperate need of transformational leaders who can inspire others to...
Part 2 Transformational Leadership: Mentorship vs. Sponsorship
The construction industry is booming, but there aren’t enough skilled professionals to do all of the work. In this episode, we explore the difference between mentorship (giving advice) and...
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