We Are PoWEr Podcast

Breaking Barriers in Construction, Mentoring and Early Talent


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In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Renee Preston, CEO at Gallaway Construction and Founder of Construction for Women, to talk about changing the landscape of the construction industry and creating more opportunities for women to thrive.

Renee shares her personal journey into construction, the experiences that shaped her career, and the work she’s doing to open doors for the next generation through mentoring and early talent programmes.

Together, Simone and Renee explore the barriers that still exist in the sector, the importance of representation on building sites and how confidence challenges like impostor syndrome can impact careers even for the most capable professionals.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
➡️ Renee’s pathway into the construction industry
➡️ Changing the landscape of a traditional building site
➡️ Barriers women can face in construction careers
➡️ Mentoring and supporting the next generation
➡️ Navigating impostor syndrome in the workplace
➡️ The mission behind Construction for Women 

#WeArePoWEr #WomenInConstruction #WomenInLeadership

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