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Ambition Theory: Women in Construction

The Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is welcome and everybody can thrive and we’re not going to shy away from the difficult conversations.

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11. How ambitious women thrive in uncertain times

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/04/19

The world is a crazy place right now. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I've learned one month into the Covid-19 pandemic and how I'm applying it to my life and my business. I'm talking about: - Mindset hacks that can keep you positive so that you can use your creativity to find opportunities to move forward and take action. - Why I'm investing in professional development right now and how it's helping me to move my career forward. - How to reframe any fear or anxiety by asking one

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00:41:19

10. How to thrive as a couple during times of crisis...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/04/09

In this interview, I got to connect with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. I read her book in the fall, and when I was reading it, I have to say it was like Jennifer was in my head observing my life, and how my partner and I have made decisions about our careers and our relationship. If you haven’t had a conversation with your partner about what ambitions you have from a family perspective and a career perspective, the best

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00:42:04

9. How to persist through adversity with Dr. Vanessa...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/04/03

On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Dr. Vanessa Sweet. She is preparing for the biggest challenge of her career, which is being on the front lines during the covid-19 pandemic. In this conversation we talked about how training your mindset has been a crucial part of her medical training. How to thrive in times of crisis and how imposter syndrome is showing up for her and the other doctors that she works with right now, and how they're overcoming it. Sign up to get your

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00:35:55

8. Live episode: Why networking and leveraging...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/04/03

This episode of the Diversity at Work podcast is a very special episode. It is our first LIVE podcast recording that we did on March 4th to acknowledge International Women's Day. It was at an event called Celebrating Ambition, for diversity champions in the construction industry in Toronto. This event started because I was frustrated navigating the construction industry by myself. I met Jodi Millen back in January, and Lindsay Reynolds jumped on board soon after. We realized that trying to do

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00:18:29

7. What's happening in Italy, from a Canadian in...

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2020/04/01

Have you ever heard that saying "When you’re looking for a leader, all you need is to find someone who is one chapter ahead of you"? On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I interview Tonia Szkurhan, who is a Canadian living in Rome, right now, in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic. We talked about how Tonia is pivoting her singing career, what its really like to be on lockdown for 18 days, and why Tonia was so disapointed when Candians turned up at the grocery stores hoarding toilet

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00:37:52

6. How to cope with fear and anxiety with Olethea...

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2020/03/31

On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I got to talk to Olethea Pimenta, a registered therapist who is the most innovative therapist I have ever met. We talked about fear in uncertain times and how the fear you are experiencing right now might be something you've already gone through before. She gave me a bunch of techniques to help reframe what is happening with your fear and anxiety so that you can move forward, stay positive, and see opportunities to really thrive in this time of

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00:27:19

5. How to stay connected with each other through food...

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2020/03/30

In this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I got to interview Jamie Deveaux, who is a chef and was recently on the Food Network show, Wall of Chefs which he won! We talked about food, and how slowing down in times like these is a great way to ground yourself and connect with your family. We also discussed how foodis such a good way that humans connect with each other through, and when we are in this state of isolating ourselves, how we can actulally use food to keep our relationships going

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00:29:25

4. Strategies to successfully work from home with Pat...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/27

On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Pat Sweet from the Engineering and Leadership blog to talk about strategies around working from home. We talked about productivity methods and how to stay connected with people when you're working remotely. We also talked about stategies for both leaders and team members on how to show up for the people they work with and how to best support them where they need it right now. Pat also works at LockheedMartin, as a systems defense

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00:41:39

3. How to have a conversation about the gender gap...

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2020/03/26

On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I sat down with Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Woodward Berst, a mother and daughter team who produced and directed the documentary Pioneers in Skirts. In this movie, they talk about women's ambition and the reasons why the gender gap really exists. If you've listened to my podcast for a while, you probably know that the gender gap is not a women's issue, it's a cultural issue. So if you want to have a conversation with your daughter, with your partner,

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00:17:07

2. How to communicate with employees and customers in...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/25

On this episode I interviewed Natasha Compton, who is a PR expert and owner of Be Curious PR. She and I talked about strategies to communicate with your customers and your employees during times of crisis. Natasha shared some examples of what you can do if you want your customers to be excited and keep buying things from you during this time of uncertainty. We also talked about how to communicate internally and what to do if your employees are actually not on board with the decision that has been

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1) How to cope in times of crisis with Andrea Janzen

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/24

Welcome to the Diversity at Work podcast Season 2! Today we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming and are launching a special season on thriving in times of uncertainty. It is March 23rd today and we are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leadership coach, I have a ton of resources that can help people get through difficult times. People are working from home, people are losing their jobs. Things are pretty crazy right now. And I wanted to use the next couple of

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00:38:49

50. Opening doors for women in trades with Reva Bond...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/19

It's been a year since the Diversity at Work Podcast started, and to celebrate we're re-releasing our favourite and most popular episodes as we gear up for Season Two coming soon!!! Reva Bond Ramsden is the Dean of Construction for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). After learning that females represented only 2% of the student population in the School of Manufacturing, she got really curious about the the gender gap. This curiosity led Reva to become a trailblazer and advocate for

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00:39:11

49. How to negotiate and get what you want with...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/12

It's been a year since the Diversity at Work Podcast started, and to celebrate we're re-releasing our favourite and most popular episodes as we gear up for Season Two coming soon!!! In this episode I chat with Fotini Iconomopoulos, who shares negotiation strategies that you can implement right away to get what you want at work. Fotini is an MBA professor, a keynote speaker, a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and soon to be published author. We talked about the gender pay gap and how important it

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00:39:26

48. The science behind the Ambitious Every Day...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/03/05

In this episode, I chat with Darren Steeves owner of Vendura Wellness. With a multifaceted background in exercise physiology with athletes and health consulting in organizations, Darren's focus is on resiliency and building mental strength whether you are an Olympic level high-performance athlete or just a regular human. Vendura Wellness utilizes evidence based best practices within Multi-Disciplinary Total Health Teams to deliver unique strategic planning for your organization. This collaboration

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47. Discussing diversity in the African-Nova Scotian...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/02/27

In this episode I sat down and chatted with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of Delmore "Buddy Daye" Learning Institute. In this conversation we discussed how to best facilitate diversity and learning both in the workplace and in schools, and how to create a welcoming atmosphere for diverse populations in these places. Through her I learned about the details of the African-Nova Scotian experience and how the repercussions of the colonial experience affect people in her community today. Sylvia's work in

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00:42:39

46. Flexible work increases productivity and bridges...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/02/20

In this episode I sit down to chat with Jenifer Hargreaves, CEO and founder of Tellent, an organization that brings together experienced female professionals who have evolved beyond the 9 – 5 work model to connect, network and find meaningful and financially rewarding work so that they can lead, live and earn on their own terms. Jennifer is a business owner and master problem solver committed to connecting and bridging work opportunities for professional women in the new economy. In this

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00:50:33

45. Championing diversity in the pre-fabrication...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/02/13

In this episode I sit down and chat with Amy Marks, CEO of XSite Modular, one of the leading companies in prefabricated modular building and consulting. Amy created the position of prefabrication consultant, defining the language and concepts used throughout the industry. Amy is a thought leader in both domestic and international circles, and has served on many boards and been a keynote speaker at industry events. In all these opportunities, Amy has championed diversity in the prefabrication and

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00:33:49

44. Leveraging relationships and embracing...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/02/06

On this episode we're pulling back the curtain and sharing how the concept of sponsorship is showing up in our company. I'm sharing the reasons why so many people said no to me in the early days of my business and the only way that I was able to land big corporate clients is by leveraging relationships. A lot of people hate the word networking, and feel uncomfortable using the word sponsorship. It often brings up feelings of being inauthentic. The truth is, it's actually a lot of fun and one of the

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00:48:21

43. Gender diversity from a masculine perspective...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/02/02

There are a lot of women who talk about gender and diversity in the workplace, but not a lot of men. Here's the truth about gender equality: it isn't about men vs. women. It's actually about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive and that means it's better for men too. Jake Stika AKA 'The guy that talks about gender' is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. They create brave spaces to engage, educate, & empower men and boys on gender & equality. I found this

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00:09:55

42. How to begin implementing sponsorship at your...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/01/23

Sponsorship sounds amazing, but how do you actually implement it? How do you take this concept that nobody really talks about and use it as a tool to close the gender gap in the workplace? In this episode I’m talking about how you can get started and why the best place to start is at the top of the organization. The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on Forbes.com. You can read the full article here

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