“Why are we still talking about women’s equality in construction? Things are much better than they used to be. Are women REALLY STILL facing hardships? Can’t we just focus on hiring and promoting the BEST candidates and set gender aside?”

These are questions I have heard from men in our industry. Sometimes they are well intentioned questions in which the person truly wants to know and understand the answers…and sometimes they are simply people that have no interest in understanding why the conversation is still vital.

How do you discern the difference? How do you choose whether to engage or walk away?

Hear how I most recently handled the situation and my recommendations for the future.

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Have you ever been on a jobsite, or anywhere for that matter, where your language was not the predominate language? If so, you can empathize with why it is so important to break down language barriers.  Loretta Mulberry, the Business Development Manager for Terra Translations is working to breakdown those language barriers in Construction and Manufacturing so that we can have more productive jobsites and increase the chances that everyone makes it home safely at the end of the workday.

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Where do the best Project Managers come from? ANYWHERE.  Finding the right candidates means focusing more on the qualities and skillsets you desire for the position, than on experience.  An employee with the ability to communicate, great organizational skills, exceptional follow through and DRIVE can absolutely be your next project manger...even without experience.

Thanks to personal drive, a manager's recognition of her potential, and training, Abbie Raudabaugh moved up the ladder from answering phones to project management.  She is now a successful Estimator/Project Manager for Flannery Construction utilizing her skillsets in a way that provides notable impact on company profitability.

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Ever thought about changing your career WITHIN the construction industry?  Ever been caught off guard when someone asked you to consider changing roles within your company? Dustin Minor, the Quality Director at Satterfield and Pontikes, was on the Superintendent ladder when he was asked to consider another position.  I will vouch that Dustin was an EXCELLENT superintendent, so the request wasn't because of poor performance.  Listen to hear how Dustin went from what he thought was his dream job, to what actually BECAME his passion...all because SOMEONE ELSE opened his mind to an opportunity.

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Ever felt like you needed more experience before stepping up?  before speaking up?  We hold ourselves back thinking that we have to be masters before we jump in...this is FALSE thinking that is holding us back!! We don't have to be experts before making our next big move. Listen to Jen Stockwell tell her story of STARTING her own design & construction business, Stockwell Homes, without previously having any career positions in construction.  We will also talk about the out of the box places from which she has recruited her AMAZING team.

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Ever see a Female Leader in Construction and think "HAS SHE ALWAYS BEEN THIS WAY"?  In this mini episode, you get to PEEK INSIDE THE MINDS OF WOMEN in male dominated fields... from the time they start in the industry, until they reach the top. Click to watch this episode on YouTube.

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Are you someone who appreciates data and stats, especially related women in construction? Tim Taylor, the Director of Research for NCCER, led a research study in 2022/2023 with nearly 1000 participants to determine exactly WHAT EXPERIENCE WOMEN ARE HAVING in construction TODAY.  The study is titled "In Her Own Words".  Tim and I discuss the findings of this study and how to make an impact that will change the results for the future. (If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode...at LEAST listen to the last 25 minutes.)

NCCER led another study along with Ambition Theory titled Building Better: A Women in Construction Report which we did not get a chance to discuss in this episode, but highly recommend you check it out as well!

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Short and Sweet but an episode YOU can benefit from....TODAY.

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Do the people that matter know your career goals, or are your goals your own little secret? You are fully capable of accomplishing goals on your own, but you can reach them faster, and they can be more rewarding, when you have people helping you.  In this interview with Brandy McCombs, owner and president of IBC Carpentry and IBC Traffic, as well as THE FIRST FEMALE CHAIR of The Builders' in 136 YEARS, she talks about where she received help along the way, as well as her own hesitancy to openly state her aspirations.

Step out of your comfort zone and tell someone TODAY at least one career goal that you have been keeping to yourself.

Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! [email protected]

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Do you ever feel like you have to be someone different when you are at work?  Do you have a different persona you utilize to be successful on the jobsite?  #NOGATE is a new phrase to me, but hit home HARD when I learned what it meant.  Can you relate?

Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! [email protected]

Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? Learn more and Join the Waitlist to be the first to learn when the JULY 2025 box goes on sale! HERE.