
Ambition Theory: Women in Construction Podcast
1) The exponential value of sponsorship with Sophie Noël-Pelletier and Brian Watkinson
In this conversation, we reverse-engineered the behaviors and steps required to start a sponsorship relationship. We also discussed what was in it for Sophie (the protege), what was in it for Brian (t...Show More
The exponential value of sponsorship with Sophie Noël-Pelletier and Brian Watkinson
36:41 | Jul 16th, 2024
2) Life after the Great Resignation with Dr. Giovanna Brasfield
In this episode, Dr. Giovanna Brasfield (Popularly known as Dr. G), the CEO and Principal Consultant at Brasfield Associates, discusses her journey in the construction industry, focusing on diversity,...Show More
3) When You Take Action - Big Things Can Happen with Beth Tubbs
In this episode, Beth Tubbs, the Chief Fire Protection Engineer at ICC, shares her journey of growth, both personally and professionally, within the construction and engineering sectors. She delves i...Show More
4) Sponsorship In Action: Real-Life Success Stories with Kathryn Payne
In this episode, Kathryn Payne, a Project Executive with LeChase Construction, shares her inspiring journey in the construction sector. Kathryn fell in love with the field early on at Clemson Universi...Show More
5) Creating A Legacy For Women In Construction With Doreen Bartoldus
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 manag...Show More
6) Breaking The Glass Ceiling in Manufacturing with Kristin Graybill
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 d...Show More
7) Sponsorship in Action with Rachael Ferrera
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. ...Show More
8) How Women Improve Project Outcomes with Dr. Tim Taylor
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...Show More
9) Salary Is Not The Answer To Retaining The Best Talent
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 ...Show More
10) From Mentorship to Sponsorship: How A Mindset Shift Created a More Inclusive Workplace
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 on...Show More