Ambition Theory: Women in Construction Podcast
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Ambition Theory:
Women In Construction Podcast
39. How to Reduce Burnout with Michelle Wax
Michelle Wax, the founder of The American Happiness Project, shares strategies to reduce burnout, make managing conflict easier and make you an overall happier person. These are simple and take only...
38. Build mental strength like a marathon runner
Learn how to build mental strength from Marathon runners Christy Pound and Leah Rimmer. Apply these tools to your career so that you can achieve what you want even when it feels like the odds are...
Do this instead of asking ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ with Emily Rodger
Have you ever been given an expectation of what you should be striving for in your career? A few weeks ago, inside the Ambition Theory Membership, we hosted our first event for adults and kids, and...
37. The Crucial Conversation Every Dual-Career Couple Needs to Have
If you’re a woman, you are probably looking for ways to manage your family’s needs without sacrificing your career. Unfortunately, in Canada and elsewhere, studies tell us it isn't going well. In...
36. How to Stop Apologizing with Anouk Malavoy
Sorry I have to say something. Sorry I have to leave early. In our society today, we apologize way too often. Anouk Malavoy believes we should never apologize for who we are. In this episode, Anouk...
35. Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to get what you want with Fotini Iconomopoulos
Fotini shares her simple and innovative strategies, debunks common negotiation myths and explains why effective negotiation does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Fotini is the author...
34. Don’t give up on your dream: becoming an Astronaut with Dr. Mindy Howard
Dr. Mindy Howard knew she wanted to be an astronaut when she was a little girl, but the path is never a straight line. In this episode, Dr. Mindy Howard and I talk about how an opportunity at the...
33. The business case of Diversity and Inclusion with The Glenlivet
Diversity and inclusion initiatives that are motivated because it’s the right thing to do - isn’t a strong enough motivation. There needs to be more. It needs to drive revenue or profit, or it’s not...
32. How to become a Power Couple with Dr. Vanessa and Pat Sweet
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...
Crucial Conversations Professional Couples Need to Have with Ann Dowsett – Johnston
Our Chief Growth Officer Jodi Millen is taking over the interview role. Our guest is a psychotherapist and best-selling author Ann Dowsett Johnston. They are talking about the negotiation revolution...
30. Mental Health: Why self-care isn’t enough with Olethea Pimenta
Pre-pandemic, you were responsible for taking charge of your mental health in the workplace. But as the pandemic continues this approach might be a little outdated and risky for your team. As a...
28. Meet Jodi Millen + why Andrea got a business partner
There has been a lot of changes over the past year at Ambition Theory. The biggest one is that Andrea Janzen the founder and CEO is not going it alone anymore. In September 2020, Jodi Millen...
What listeners are saying
“Anyone, especially females, looking to better themselves professionally and personally needs to listen to this podcast.”
“I just listened to episode 38. Great interview and incredible show!”
“I love how Andrea delves deeper into much used, but often not completely understood, concepts. Like mentorship vs sponsorship; diversity, etc. The interviews provide real world applicability. This is definitely a regular listen for me.“
