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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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41. Why women love working in the trades with Lorien...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/01/16

Lorien Barlow began developing the documentary Hard Hatted Woman in 2013 and has since then interviewed dozens of tradeswomen from all over the US. The film is currently in post production and will be making it’s debut later in 2020. In this interview we talked about what motivated Lorien to take on this project and what she learned filming women on construction sites all across the US. Her biggest ‘aha’ moment was when she started to explore the reasons why women go into the trades, because it’s

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00:49:44

40. Shifting your mindset from surviving to thriving...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/01/09

Steve Foran is the grateful CEO of Gratitude at Work, a happiness company he founded in 2006. Steve has been on the leading edge of gratitude based research, writing and teaching for more than 15 years. He is the author of the book Surviving to Thriving: The 10 laws of Grateful Leadership. In this conversation, we talk about mindset. It’s our default to see our situation from a place of scarcity with a survival mindset. If we really want to thrive we need to shift to a thriving mindset which takes

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00:35:44

39. Do this before you set your 2020 goals.

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/01/03

Happy New Year! It's the start of a new decade, and everyone is talking about goals .The sad thing about this, is that most people won't actually achieve the goals the set for themselves this January. Did you know that most people give up on their fitness resolutions by January 12? And 80% of people give up on their non fitness resolutions by mid February. I don't want this to be you. In this episode I walk you through the steps you can take so that you can achieve your goals this year. The first

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01:06:41

38. Diversity and Inclusion in the Architecture,...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/12/20

Danielle shares how she started a Diversity and Inclusion initiative at VHB. Danielle works in the AEC industry which stands for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Danielle and I talk about what it takes to get a Diversity and Inclusion initiative off the ground in a traditionally male dominated industry. Danielle was really open about how change is happening slowly. The truth is, when you're the one doing the work it's hard to see progress. The truth is in 18 short months they've gotten

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00:09:53

37. Curiosity is the Secret Weapon for Closing the...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/12/12

The gender gap can be overwhelming. It's hard to know even where to get started. In this episode I'm reading my latest Forbes article explainingwhy not knowing the answer might be the best approach. The article was originally published in Forbes on October 11, 2019 You can read the articleherehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/11/curiosity-is-the-secret-weapon-for-closing-the-gender-gap/#3fbfbd554e5b You can see the Catalyst pyramid

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00:53:13

36. Asking different questions and redefining your...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/12/06

Don Bureaux is the President and CEO of Nova Scotia Community College. He successfully created a diverse leadership team by reframing one simple question. Instead of asking 'Do you have what it takes to be a leader at this organization?' He asked 'What kind of leader do you want to be?' This opened up new opportunities for people to play into their strengths, become better leaders and build a high performing team. Don believes that your strengths are not the things you are good at, but instead the

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01:00:37

35. Authentic Leadership with Jenn Wicks

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/11/28

On today's podcast, I chat with Jenn Wicks of Jenn WIcks Coaching about her work overseas and her path to becoming an authentic leader, and how she shares her knowledge with others. Jenn works closely with senior leaders and technical experts in mature organizations who want to lead with greater impact, drive innovation, and foster healthy communication. One-on-one, she works with clients to identify their strengths so they can show up authentically and ethically, in alignment with their core values

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00:35:13

34. Being more creative with Melissa Lloyd of Doodle...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/11/21

Did you know doodling could help you retain information while on a phone call, or jog your memory for important tasks? In this episode I chat with Melissa Lloyd, a Senior Brand & Graphic Designer, at Lovely Studio, and founder of Doodle Lovely, a journalling and doodling tool designed to help you focus. Melissa and I chat about how doodling helps you focus, and how she helps corporate employees reconnect with their creative sides and become more productive in the process. She is dedicated to

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00:19:37

33. Why women don’t support other women

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/11/14

It’s unfortunate but true. Women don’t always support other women. In this episode I’m unpacking what the evidence says about this. I’m also sharing a story of when I fell into the trap of not supporting another woman’s success. This issue comes up a lot, and it’s easy for us to point the finger and blame others. The truth is, if we really want things to change, we need to start with ourselves. You can read about the research here https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amj.2014.0538 You can read my

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01:02:43

32. How to be a better ally with Karen Catlin

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/11/07

We know that in order to create a workplace that truly supports diversity, women and minorities can’t take this on alone. Karen Catlin is a former Vice President at Adobe, author, keynote speaker and leadership coach. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies. Her client roster includes Airbnb, DoorDash, eBay, and Intuit, as well as entrepreneurs and individuals. This conversation is about how you can be a better ally in your workplace to women and minorities. You can

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00:19:32

31. EY’s women’s leadership training mistakes

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/10/31

The curriculum from EY’s women’s leadership training has been all over the news this week. A training program called Power Presence Purpose, pretty much reinforced every single gender stereotype that exists in the workplace. Many people are shocked, myself included. I actually thought it was fake news. In this episode I talk about what we can learn from this and why it’s time to stop trying to change women’s behaviours and look at organizational culture instead. You can read the article here

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00:46:04

30. How to create opportunities for yourself with...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/10/25

Gail Banack is the Vice President Kids AKA Chief Kids Officer at Indigo. I had the pleasure of working with Gail many years ago at Canadian Tire. The thing I admire about Gail the most is her ability to create opportunities for herself. She takes ownership of her own career, seizes every opportunity to move herself forward and also holds the door open for others. In this conversation we talk about risk and how sometimes career moves don’t always work out. Gail was a part of Target’s entry and exit

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00:10:33

29. Women: Stop Asking For Career Advice And Do This...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/10/18

The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on forbes.com on September 9, 2019. You can read the full article here. Asking for career advice just isn't enough. Asking for an opportunity where you can learn as you gois what it's really going to take to move you forward. This is the power of sponsorship.In this episode I'm reading my very first Forbes article explaining the concept of sponsorship. Get your Ambitious Everyday Journal for FREE here

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01:04:35

28. How the City of Toronto is using procurement to...

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2019/10/11

Toronto is the most diverse city in Canada, but the city’s supply chain didn’t reflect this. In this conversation with Mike Pacholok we talk about how the City of Toronto is using their procurement spending to support diversely owned businesses. We talked about: - How curiosity is the best approach to tackling diversity and inclusion strategies. - Why change needs to come from the top. - Why questioning assumptions can lead to better solutions. - The ripple effects they are seeing across the city

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27. Why it's time for men to stand up with Jeffery...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/10/01

Jeffery Tobias Halter is a sought after speaker, author, and consultant. He is the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women’s leadership advancement. He is the country’s leading male expert on advancing women and engaging men. In this episode we cover the things that you've probably thought about, but were too afraid to say out loud. We unpack the myth of meritocracy and we talk about unconscious bias. We even talk about the four barriers to getting men on

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00:19:22

26. Accountability with Matt Wheaton from the...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/09/23

This interview originally appeared on the Greatness Everyday Podcast. I'm being interviewed by my friend Matt Wheaton on the topic of accountability. We talk about what it's like to have an accountability partner who looks different than you do and why it's important to surround yourself with people who are going to push you forward and hold you to a higher standard. You can listen to the Greatness Everyday Podcast here on Anchor https://anchor.fm/gr8nesseveryday . You can visit Matt Wheaton's

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00:48:16

25. What the clean energy sector is doing to close...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/09/15

Natalie is the Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Efficiency Canada and a champion for equality. Natalie's career has been accelerating rapidly over the past few years, but this wasn't always the case. In this conversation we talk about how advocating for yourself can bring you tremendous career growth. And more importantly, it opens the door for others and accelerates progress towards closing the gender gap. We also talk about Equal by 30. The Equal by 30 Campaign is part of the Clean Energy,

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00:31:44

Having goals makes you more strategic, increases your...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/09/05

In this episode I unpack why setting clear goals is the key to being more influential in your organization. It's also the best way that you can do your part to close the gender gap in the workplace, be a role model for others and also attract the opportunities that are going to get you ahead. Get your Ambitious Everyday Journal for FREE here http://andreajanzen.com/journal Sponsor: https://www.duckish.ca/discount/DIVERSITYATWORK Enter promo code diversityatwork to get 15% off of your order. Duckish

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00:30:08

23. How to set goals

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/08/29

Did you know that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down? Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to actually do this? I'm going to show you how you can figure out what your goals are simply by writing them down. The truth is, writing down the wrong goals, simply getting them out of your head and onto a piece of paper will help you to figure out what the right goals are. I'm going to walk you through a process to help you figure out your goals and use them to move

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00:30:43

22. How I made journaling a habit and how you can too!

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2019/08/22

I'd be inspired at a book store and pick up a cute little journal, or I'd read an article about the benefits of journaling and order a gorgeous one online. I'd write it in for a few days and then it would sit on a shelf. I'd get motivated again and repeat. It got to the point where I had a stack of about 10 different journals sitting on a shelf in my office. Each one had only 1-2 pages filled out. Does this sound like you? Well this was me for many years until 2019 when I full on embraced

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