Quota Hire or Qualified? Women Owning Their Power in Engineering

Quota Hire or Qualified? Women Owning Their Power in Engineering

In this Episode of You don't Look Like and Engineer, we delve into what it really means to build a career as a woman in the energy and engineering sectors. Carolina Mayol, a senior grid connections engineer, and Jasmine Wiklander, a senior energy and infrastructure recruitment consultant, share how childhood passions, cultural identity and career twists led them into renewables and people-focused work. Together, they unpack “quota hire” versus “qualified”, how unconscious bias shows up in hiring and promotion, and why women are often required to overperform just to be seen as equally capable. They explore confidence gaps, risk-taking, leadership styles that don’t fit the traditional “boys’ club”, and the power of using your voice without dimming your femininity or authenticity. This is a practical, honest conversation for women in STEM, leaders, and anyone serious about building truly inclusive teams.

Leadership starts with Understanding YOURSELF | Renowned leadership expert Dr Gretchen Gagel

What does it take to lead with vision in industries where innovation and resilience are non-negotiable? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel. Internationally recognised executive, author, and thought leader in leadership and infrastructure, to explore how she helps organisations navigate change, empower teams, and build sustainable futures. Gretchen shares candid insights from her career at the intersection of engineering, business, and leadership, along with the bold strategies that have made her a sought-after advisor across the globe. If you’re ready to rethink what strong, effective leadership looks like in today’s world, this conversation with Gretchen is not to be missed. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Nobody gets into engineering for the money: Engineer and Philanthropist Steve Adamthwaite

Join us on episode 45 as we chat with Steve, a water business leader at Arup, who shares his journey in engineering. Despite his impressive career, Steve shares that he has also had moments of feeling like he didn't belong in the industry and how he eventually found his place.   From his rural roots to advocating for diversity among First Nations people, improving sanitation for women, and many other impressive philanthropic projects, Steve's story is all about breaking barriers and using engineering to create a better world, one project at a time.   Steve's story inspires how to stand for something that makes space for everyone and improves the lives of those who need it - hear from someone who actually works hard to make a difference.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sascha Kurz: What It Takes to Build a Consultancy from the Ground Up

In this episode, we sit down with Sascha Kurz, Queensland's Engineer of the Year 2024. Her journey shares the road from an engineer to successful consultancy owner. Sascha she built her company IPS Consulting on the values of balancing technical expertise with strong leadership and soft skills, a shift she recommends the whole industry should think about. She shares how true innovation and success in companies comes from fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture. She gives tools on how to achieve not just gender, but cultural diversity, which has played a key role in shaping her business, with over 40% of her team being women and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She also dives into her experience as a woman, mother and entrepreneur navigating the engineering industry and what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up. With other great topics such as what leadership styles work, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to grow their career or start their own business. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Annalie Howling: Set yourself free from shame, recognise burnout and live life on your terms

Laura and Sohan sit down with Annalie Howling, a renowned coach and trauma specialist who has helped celebrities and high performing athletes overcome barriers like shame.   Annalie opens up about her journey through trauma, navigating a high pressure corporate world, and ultimately making the bold decision to leave such a toxic environment. She shares how she returned to herself - healing her mind and body and eventually leading her to pivot into the transformative work she does today as a performance coach.   In this episode, Annalie unpacks the concept of trauma, introduces the five unspoken trauma responses - two of which you might not have heard before - and discusses her new book, Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame, Reclaim Your Power.   This episode is a powerful invitation to break free from your own shackles with Annalie's insights as your guide. We hope you enjoy this coaching session as much as we did recording it! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.