Jul 2025
It Was Never Just About Women: How Rethinking Leadership Changes Everything
Welcome to Rethinking Leadership in Construction. This is where we unpack what’s getting in the way of progress—and explore the ideas, people, and strategies that can actually move the industry forward. From workforce challenges to culture shifts, we’re here to spark the conversa ... Show More
37m 53s
Jul 2025
Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction Trailer
Welcome to Rethinking Leadership in Construction. This is where we unpack what’s getting in the way of progress—and explore the ideas, people, and strategies that can actually move the industry forward. From workforce challenges to culture shifts, we’re here to spark the conversa ... Show More
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Jul 2024
The exponential value of sponsorship with Sophie Noël-Pelletier and Brian Watkinson
In this conversation, we reverse-engineered the behaviors and steps required to start a sponsorship relationship. We also discussed what was in it for Sophie (the protege), what was in it for Brian (the sponsor), and what the value was to Kiewit, the company where they both work. ... Show More
36m 42s
Mar 2024
198: Empowering Women at Work with Deirdre McGinn
How can you find purpose beyond work?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I was joined by the inspiring Deirdre McGinn, the founder of Step Up Step In, an organisation dedicated to supporting women in building confidence and thriving at work. Deirdre's insights a ... Show More
46m 33s
Jan 2024
From Sandbox to Skyscrapers: Building a Successful Career in Construction from Youthful Ambitions with Dana AlAfaliq | Relationships & Sustainability Director | AlKifah Holding
The episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast features an interview with Dana AlAfaliq, a successful leader in the contracting and construction industry. Dana discusses her upbringing in Saudi Arabia, where she was raised by a loving and well-educated family who emphas ... Show More
24m 21s
Mar 2024
From Modest Beginnings to Partner: Growth Mindset, Networking, and Homeownership Strategies with Courtney Crowder
This week Kara sat down with Courtney Crowder, part owner and partner at Phoenix Lending Group, to chat about making career moves, building connections and buying your first home. Courtney shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in a rural area and how she navigated ... Show More
38m 27s
Jan 2022
826. How To Know If Your Business Idea Is A Good Idea With Stephanie Biegel, Founder of Key
Today, I’m sitting down with Stephanie Biegel, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of Key, a Fan Relationship Platform that gives control back to talent, to own their data and drive incremental revenue. Steph and I get real about entrepreneurial hardships, navigating different bus ... Show More
55m 46s
Jul 2022
Jess Lee - Designing Investment Products - [Invest Like the Best, EP.284]
My guest today is Jess Lee. Jess is a partner at Sequoia Capital as well as their Chief Product Officer. Before becoming an investor, Jess co-founded fashion app, Polyvore, and was an early product manager for Google Maps. Most recently, she founded All Raise, a non-profit that i ... Show More
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In this episode, Kathryn Payne, a Project Executive with LeChase Construction, shares her inspiring journey in the construction sector. Kathryn fell in love with the field early on at Clemson University, and her passion for problem-solving and creating has driven her career.
Sponsors have played a crucial role in Kathryn's growth, facilitating opportunities ... Show More
