Renee Preston, doesn't just do nice chats - she wants change and she is happy to role her sleeves up and be a leading force in creating change. A reluctant CEO of Gallaway Construction, in this episode we dive into everything from representation of women on site, to mentoring and imposter syndrome.

It explores the importance of leadership, male allies, and support for women in construction, as well as the need for representation and change in the industry culture. Renee shares her personal journey, lessons learned, and her vision for the future of women in construction.

Takeaways

• Leadership in Construction
• Mentoring and Support for Women in Construction

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Tim Walder shares his journey in the aviation industry, emphasizing the importance of career purpose and emotional intelligence. He discusses career progression, leadership, mentorship, challenges, resilience, and retirement, highlighting the need for a sense of purpose in life after retirement.

Takeaways

• Career purpose
• Emotional intelligence

Chapters

• 00:00 Passion for Aviation
• 05:55 Leadership and Mentorship
• 24:29 Challenges and Resilience
• 30:12 Retirement and Purpose

The conversation covers Kathleen Abbott's career journey, challenges in the construction industry, work-life balance, and societal impact in the construction sector. It also delves into the transition into a new role, starting a new job, and career planning. Kathleen shares insights on navigating career growth, expectations, and the importance of balancing work and personal life.

Takeaways

• Career journey and growth
• Balancing work and personal life

Chapters

• 00:00 Navigating Career Growth and Expectations
• 08:46 Early Career and Professional Development
• 15:16 Challenges and Progress in the Construction Industry
• 22:43 Balancing Work and Personal Life
• 28:43 Supporting Societal Benefit in the Construction Sector

To find our more about Kathleen connect with her on Linked In

or visit www.shawmut.com

Barbra the host is an executive coach and experienced facilitator helping people navigate their own leadership journey with spirit and authenticity. To find our more email [email protected] or www.gleecoaching.com

Chief Arcadian. People Champion. Passionate about sustainable transformation and finding solutions to global challenges. Playing his part in helping to preserve the planet and improve quality of life.

Alan was born in Chester in the United Kingdom. He has lived and worked abroad in Asia, but home now is in Warrington, just over half an hour away from where he grew up. He’s married to Tracy and has four children – who are now (young) adults – and is a ‘retired’ amateur singer and lover of all kinds of music.

Alan was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May 2023, and leads Arcadis with a clear vision: to create a blueprint for a sustainable future. Under Alan’s leadership, Arcadis has positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to address climate change, accelerate clean energy transition and build resilient, livable cities. Today he works with and leads more than 36,000 talented and gifted Arcadians in over 30 countries, all dedicated to improving quality of life.

For more information, please visit:

Company Website: https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb

Guest's LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/alan-brookes-703a3114

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Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/

Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-spackman-3bb19a82/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Appointed as Chief Executive, Liz Mayes brings dynamic leadership and a forward-thinking perspective to Connect Northumberland. Her extensive experience in industry and regional development positions her well to drive the organisation's strategic vision. Liz's passion for diversity and equality of opportunity is set to elevate Connect Northumberland's impact, ensuring it continues to address the evolving needs of the county.

For more information, please visit:

Company Website: https://www.connectnorthumberland.org/

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For more information, please visit:

Company Website: https://www.harrogategroup.co.uk/

Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-wright-bb024516a/

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Eric is a man on a mission. Having lived in the UK since 2011 he has seen the effects of 'left behind towns' those places once celebrated now forgotten. An academic and a place maker Eric is committed to making universities and places better through research, engagement and teaching. Specialist knowledge in left-behind places, civic engagement, 'third mission', impact, and academia as a profession linked to a wider system of professions.

• Founder and editor-in-chief of the open-access journal, Civic Sociology, applying sociological insights within policy, higher education and public engagement contexts.
• Winner of the 2019 Bennett Prospect Policy Prize for proposal to 'move the knowledge economy' to left-behind regions.
• Currently researching relationships between different 'civic ecologies' - place-based systems of business, government, learning and other fields - and how to make these more socially generative.
• Established the social enterprise CivED CIC to pursue this work through business and policy engagement, including an exciting project to redevelop an historic arcade in Southport for hybrid working.

For more information, please visit:

Company Website: https://www.arcade-project.com/

Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lybeck/

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With over 35 years of experience in Financial Services including Fintech, Pensions and Investment, Steve is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people maximise their retirement. He is the Managing Director of Pension Potential, a digital at-retirement guidance and advice solution that empowers members and employees to make informed decisions about their retirement. He is a regular writer and speaker on intergenerational working, retirement, and older worker business management issues, and has published several business books about intergenerational managment and inclusive culture. He is committed to developing an inclusive culture in the workplace, where people of all ages and backgrounds can thrive and contribute.

For more information, please visit:

Company Website: https://www.puntersouthall.com/

Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbutler/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Trisha is the CE of CRASH, The UK’s construction industry charity supporting Adult Homelessness and Adult and Children’s hospices with vital construction projects. She joined CRASH on 1st May 2024 after 19 years in the hospice sector having held various management roles but most recently as Director of Business Development, Operations and Performance. Trisha has a wealth of experience across a vast number of business disciplines including Income generation, commissioning, governance, risk management and has the experience of two charity mergers. With a background and qualification in Finance she has the ability to understand and explain numbers to people at all levels.

Prior to working in the charitable sector Trisha worked in the corporate sector in varying management positions including Financial Controller.

For more information, please visit:

Crash Company Website: http://www.crash.org.uk/

Crash Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/CRASH-Charity-100084249190718/

Trisha Pickersgill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crash-charity/

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