Women in Construction Michaela Wain
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Season 1 Ep.6 Women in Construction: Gaelle Blake
On this week’s episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke about A Recruitment Lens on a Diverse and Inclusive Construction Industry with Gaelle Blake. We spoke about her being a mother of three, not seeing ED&I as just female issues, wanting to sit/work along side men rather than take their place, more diversity, not being surprised about diversity in construction, the lack of talent within the industry and changing lives in construction.
Key Points:
A Recruitment Lens on a Diverse and Inclusive Construction Industry
Being a mother of three
ED&I
Working along side men
More diversity
Lack fo talent in the industry
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Season 1 Ep.5 Women in Construction: Dr. Anne Nortcliffe
On this week’s episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke to Dr Anne Nortcliffe, Founding Head of School of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, about the importance of Equality Diversity and Inclusion in education and the workplace, as well as how getting ED&I correct in one builds the foundation for getting it right in the other.
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Season 1 Ep.4 Women in Construction: Helen Chorley
On this week’s episode of the Women in Construction Podcastwe spoke to Helen Chorley, Co-Founder of Property Sisters, about the importance of your network. We discussed starting out in property, her banking background, the industries dominated by men, feeling intimidated and lonely and the importance of a supportive community.
Key Points:
Starting out in property
Helen's banking background
Industries dominated by men
Feeling intimidated and lonely
importance of a supportive community
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Season 1 Ep.3 Women in Construction: Ayo Abbas
On this week’s episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke to Ayo Abbas about campaigns to stop greenwashing, climate change, reducing carbon emissions, sustainability, saving on energy bills and the lack of change from our Government.
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Season 1 Ep.2 Women in Construction: Emma Porter
On this week's episode of the Women in Construction Podcast we spoke about WiC: Past, Present and the future. We touched on inclusive culture, the changes in the industry over the years, the importance of having more women at the top, being a parent in construction, having a competitive approach, being excited by diversity and the massive impact of having a good mentor/role model.
Key Points:
Inclusive culture
Changes in the industry
Having more women at the top
Being a parent in construction
Having a competitive approach
Being excited by diversity
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Season 1 Ep.1 Women in Construction: Nariman AlKaddour
Welcome to a brand new season of the Women In Construction podcast. We are kicking off with a fascinating insight into the life of Nariman AlKaddour, ambassador for displaced talent. Nariman discusses how refugees are massively misrepresented, the negative portrayal from the media, growing up in Syria, the stigma surrounding misplaced talent, her life since moving to the UK, and more.
Key Points:
>Displaced Talent with Nariman AlKaddour
>Recruiting refugees and ex-offenders
>How refugees have been miss represented
>73% of refugees speak English
>Negative media portrayal
>Growing up in Syria
>Stigma around Displaced talent
>Her life in the UK
> Not knowing what mental health is until being in the UK
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