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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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00:32:33

36. How to Stop Apologizing with Anouk Malavoy

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/04/30

Sorry I have to say something. Sorry I have to leave early. In our society today, we apologize way too often. Anouk Malavoy believes we should never apologize for who we are. In this episode, Anouk Malavoy, the Vice President of Business Development at Astley Gilbert, shares her story of how she was able to stop apologizing and how it accelerated her career and leadership growth. This is a conversation about bringing your whole self to work and not apologizing for the multiple areas of your

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00:42:23

35. Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to get what...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/04/16

Fotini shares her simple and innovative strategies, debunks common negotiation myths and explains why effective negotiation does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Fotini is the author of the book Say less Get More Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to get what you want. This is the second time Fotini has been on the podcast. Multiple listeners have used the techniques from her first interview to negotiate higher salaries and make better deals for their companies. Connect with Fotini here

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00:35:31

34. Don't give up on your dream: becoming an...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/04/08

Dr. Mindy Howard knew she wanted to be an astronaut when she was a little girl, but the path is never a straight line. In this episode, Dr. Mindy Howard and I talk about how an opportunity at the age of 45 allowed her to pursue her childhood dream. When most people were coasting along in their careers, she took the opportunity to become a commercial astronaut. This is a story of resilience and not giving up on your dreams. Mindy shares strategies to train our minds like an astronaut and use these

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00:40:27

33. The business case for Diversity and Inclusion...

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2021/04/01

Diversity and inclusion initiatives that are motivated because it’s the right thing to do - isn’t a strong enough motivation. There needs to be more. It needs to drive revenue or profit, or it’s not going to be worth the effort. Aoife Lyons and Maritza Noriega from The Glenlivet share the business case and the reasons they took this global single malt scotch brand and are making it more inclusive so that everyone can enjoy it. The best part about this story is that it drives revenue growth for the

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00:41:09

32. How to become a Power Couple with Dr. Vanessa and...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/03/25

Both parents are in leadership roles; they love their careers, have kids, and have a strong marriage. You’ve probably seen people like this and wonder how they do it all. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Vanessa and Pat Sweet, who have been redefining gender roles as professionals and parents since they started dating in university. They shared the process that allowed them to both rise to leadership while navigating multiple moves. The biggest takeaway from this interview: when you’re aligned

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00:37:08

30. Mental Health: Why self-care isn't enough with...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/02/28

Pre-pandemic, you were responsible for taking charge of your mental health in the workplace. But as the pandemic continues this approach might be a little outdated and risky for your team. As a leader, mental health should be a priority. But how can you effectively empower your team when it comes to individual mental health? This episode was recorded live inside The Ambition Theory Community. Registered Psychotherapist Olethea Pimenta teaches us that self-care and meditation aren’t enough. If you

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00:37:32

27. Building The Capacity to Fail Safely in Your...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/02/08

Failure is a normal part of the road to success. Some of the best ideas or improvements are the result of a previous failure. But failure is scary, and we often avoid talking about it. This avoidance can cause you and your organization to avoid taking risks and miss out on opportunities. In this live episode, Michael Hartley, CEO of Minetell, walks us through a concept called The Capacity to Fail Safely. Learn how to implement systems that can take a brittle organization and transform it into a

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00:35:25

26. How to Build a Culture of A-Players

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/01/28

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a company where everyone was an A player? Everyone was motivated, hard working and by just being around these people it held you to a higher standard. You became more motivated yourself, you produced more, and you loved every minute of it. This is what it’s like to work at Platform Insurance. In this episode, Scott Beitel the Chief Operating Officer reveals how they built this amazing culture. Connect with Scott on linked in

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00:39:11

25. The key to being productive at work with Pat Sweet

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/01/21

Do you feel like your workday is never-ending? Do you feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be? In this episode Pat Sweet shares strategies on how to manage your to-do list every week, how to say no to things that aren’t aligned with your goals and how to overcome distractions. At the end of the episode, he shares one simple action that you can take today that is guaranteed to make tomorrow more productive for you. Connect with Pat Sweet on the Engineering and Leadership Website

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00:07:30

24. Setting Hard Boundaries Can Hold Your Career...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/01/14

You've probably been told to set boundaries. But here’s the thing, setting hard boundaries can actually hold you back from getting ahead in your career. Because sometimes, the best opportunities are outside of your job description, or they happen after 5 PM. In today’s episode, I’m reading my latest Forbes article on what to do instead so that you can take on strategic opportunities and influence others without getting burned out. There’s a big misconception about leadership out there. Which is that

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00:07:12

23. How to get yourself noticed at work

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2021/01/07

Have you ever heard the saying "The only thing hard work gets you is more hard work?" It's easy to focus on tasks that produce a large volume of output. But unfortunately, keeping your head down producing results, even if it is part of your job description, isn't actually going to get you ahead. I’m reading my latest Forbes article called How to get yourself noticed at work. So that you can build your influence and move your career forward. The Ambition Theory Community is our brand new monthly

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00:08:00

22. How to motivate your employees by asking one...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/12/31

Why are my employees not taking initiative right now? Why are they not stepping up to the plate? Why are they not motivated? On this episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast I talk about my Forbes article where we discuss motivation and how to unlock your employee's hidden potential. The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on Forbes.com. You can read the full article here:

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00:08:57

21. The secret of sponsorship, not mentorship

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/12/24

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. The article mentioned in this episode was originally published on forbes.com on September 9, 2019. You can read the full article here. Have you ever heard the saying ‘Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your

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01:03:07

20. Becoming a male ally in the workplace with...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/12/17

Have you ever wondered if the men in your workplace are interested in helping women advance their careers? In this episode Jeffery Tobias Halter and I 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. This interview offers some very practical tips on how to get men on board as diversity champions. You can find Jeffery on linked in here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyhalter/ You can visit

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00:37:37

19. The key to overcoming imposter syndrome with Mary...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/12/10

Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough or don't deserve what you have? In this episode, Mary Bicknell and I have a conversation about why imposter syndrome exists and what you can do to overcome it. The tools Mary shares will increase your confidence so that you can stop feeling like a fraud or an imposter. Visit Mary's website here: https://www.marybicknell.com/ Have you ever heard the saying ‘Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone’. Subscribe to our newsletter

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00:18:03

18. How to support other women

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/12/03

Why don't women always support other women? It’s unfortunate but true. In this episode I’m 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. Have you ever heard the saying ‘Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone’. Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE phone

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00:19:30

17. The answer to getting noticed at work.

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/11/26

Have you ever wondered the reason why women rise to leadership at a slower rate than men? The reason is their lack of social capital. In this episode I explain why putting your head down and working hard just isn't enough to get ahead. What you really need to do is to understand the value of relationships in moving things forward. We talk about what the evidence says about social capital and what you can do to start leveraging yours. Have you ever heard the saying ‘Everything you’ve ever wanted is

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00:29:10

16. How to have goals that increase your influence in...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/11/19

Do you ever wonder why some people get ahead in an organization or company and some don't? 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. Have you ever heard the saying ‘Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone’. Subscribe to our

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00:42:57

14. The key to making career decisions as a couple

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/11/05

Whose career takes priority in a dual income family? 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

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00:25:08

13. How to be successful professionally in uncertain...

Ambition Theory: Women in Construction ·

2020/10/29

"Mindset is everything." The truth is the world is a crazy place right now. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I've learned so far during the Covid-19 pandemic and how I'm applying it to my life and my business. This week we’re talking about how to think above the line and keeping positive so that you can use your creativity to find opportunities to move forward and take action, and what I'm doing to fuel my ambition personally and professionally so that I can stay motivated. Have you

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