What does it take to lead with vision in industries where innovation and resilience are non-negotiable?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel. Internationally recognised executive, author, and thought leader in leadership and infrastructure, to explore how she helps organisations navigate change, empower teams, and build sustainable futures. Gretchen shares candid insights from her career at the intersection of engineering, business, and leadership, along with the bold strategies that have made her a sought-after advisor across the globe.

If you’re ready to rethink what strong, effective leadership looks like in today’s world, this conversation with Gretchen is not to be missed.

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Join us on episode 45 as we chat with Steve, a water business leader at Arup, who shares his journey in engineering. Despite his impressive career, Steve shares that he has also had moments of feeling like he didn't belong in the industry and how he eventually found his place.

From his rural roots to advocating for diversity among First Nations people, improving sanitation for women, and many other impressive philanthropic projects, Steve's story is all about breaking barriers and using engineering to create a better world, one project at a time.

Steve's story inspires how to stand for something that makes space for everyone and improves the lives of those who need it - hear from someone who actually works hard to make a difference. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Sascha Kurz, Queensland's Engineer of the Year 2024. Her journey shares the road from an engineer to successful consultancy owner. Sascha she built her company IPS Consulting on the values of balancing technical expertise with strong leadership and soft skills, a shift she recommends the whole industry should think about. She shares how true innovation and success in companies comes from fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture. She gives tools on how to achieve not just gender, but cultural diversity, which has played a key role in shaping her business, with over 40% of her team being women and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

She also dives into her experience as a woman, mother and entrepreneur navigating the engineering industry and what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up. With other great topics such as what leadership styles work, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to grow their career or start their own business.

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Laura and Sohan sit down with Annalie Howling, a renowned coach and trauma specialist who has helped celebrities and high performing athletes overcome barriers like shame.

Annalie opens up about her journey through trauma, navigating a high pressure corporate world, and ultimately making the bold decision to leave such a toxic environment. She shares how she returned to herself - healing her mind and body and eventually leading her to pivot into the transformative work she does today as a performance coach.

In this episode, Annalie unpacks the concept of trauma, introduces the five unspoken trauma responses - two of which you might not have heard before - and discusses her new book, Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame, Reclaim Your Power.

This episode is a powerful invitation to break free from your own shackles with Annalie's insights as your guide. We hope you enjoy this coaching session as much as we did recording it!

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We’re excited to return with an enlightening episode featuring David, an executive engineer with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, primarily in the natural resource sector. David has seen it all, from the shop floor to the C-suite, and he’s dedicated to transforming technically skilled individuals into effective leaders. It is well discussed that employees need to be exceptional to progress, but the understated elephant in the room is that mediocre leadership can burnout even the best team-members. 

In this episode we discuss how we have created more diverse teams in the workforce, but have not equipped our leaders to understand the influence of culture and background on team behaviours, and the opportunities and challenges relating to diversity. David also gives great insights on how to empower leaders to drive meaningful change in their organisations. David is an expert in the field, helping countless professional becoming exceptional leaders through 1:1 coaching, group sessions and workshops about design, facilitation, strategy, focus and many other topics! He believes that exceptional leadership is crucial for overcoming the rising challenges within the workforce and is passionate about fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace.

If you're passionate about becoming an exceptional leader, or think that we can do innovation and diversity in a more effective way, then you need to give this one a listen! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the conversation.

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In this episode, Lau and Sohan chat with Darren Flynn, an engineer on a mission to be more entrepreneurial. Darren's journey began in the trenches, working with pipes, pumps, and concrete, and has spanned over $2B of water infrastructure projects in Australia and Vietnam.

Darren employs value engineering, innovative ideas, design thinking, and his vast experience to deliver optimal outcomes for clients and projects. Now, he aims to give back and mentor the next generation of engineers, emphasising the need for engineers to be leaders who shape the future.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Darren's insights are invaluable for both newcomers to the industry and seasoned professionals. Tune in now!

Would like to connect with Darren ? Darren Flynn - LinkedIn

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Laura and Sohan embark on a mindfulness journey led by former engineer-turned mindfulness coach Roberta Brosco. Roberta talks about her journey within construction, how she embarked on a journey to become a mindful leader to deal with workplace stresses. She then used these tools to create mindfulness coaching for women across the globe to help them elevate their careers, become present leaders and lead from the heart. A meditative experience, Roberta’s mentorship is sure to help upcoming and present leaders.

Roberta is launching her Doors to Conscious Confidence Academy, which will open tomorrow 9th of July, link is: Academy Link ✨

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Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing for diversity and inclusion - a passion that arises from her own personal experiences. Fiona's valuable lessons on understanding the incremental changes that lead to path breaking innovation are a great lesson for young professionals in the industry. The discussion talks about how getting recognition can impact careers, and many more topics that you simply don't want to miss. Yo can also check out her report "Innovation: an Emerging Leaders Perspective" link:

https://roads.org.au/innovation-an-emerging-leaders-perspective/

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. 

Josh candidly shares the challenges he faced at the outset of his journey in the infrastructure sector. Despite lacking a technical engineering background, he reveals how he navigated these obstacles with determination and resilience and became a visionary executive in business strategy.

Josh delves into the pivotal moment when he embarked on his entrepreneurial endeavor, founding his first advisory consultancy and assembling a talented team of ten individuals. Join us as we explore how Josh's background in sports influences his distinctive leadership style, offering valuable insights into his approach to team dynamics.

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Join Laura and Sohan in their interview with Rhianna Di Trapani, the civil construction professional turned director of her very own company - Virtual Civil Consulting! From juggling two degrees and two part-time jobs to managing 20-million dollar projects in the construction industry - Rhianna is an inspiration for young women in STEM wanting to reach the stars.

At just 15 years old, Rhianna moved from Dubai to Australia and embraced new cultures. In this episode, Rhianna uncovers the keys to building a healthy relationship with change, growing through learning, and taking courageous leaps in both work and life. You don’t want to miss this one.

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