Constructive Behaviors

Yep that's it! A little insight into the relationship between my mom and I to celebrate Mother's Day. Enjoy!

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What is it like to be the FATHER of a DAUGHTER in male dominated industry? In this episode, we dive into the unique perspective of TJ Pinales. TJ is not only a long time Construction Professional, but he IS the father of a daughter in a male dominated industry...the armed forces, the ARMY to be exact.

TJ and I dive into challenges his daughter has faced in HER CAREER and how KNOWLEDGE of those has impacted him and his own perspectiv...

What can COMPANIES do to equalize the hiring process?

We talked about what WOMEN can do "JUMP THE BIAS" when it comes to the interview and hiring process... so now let's talk about what COMPANIES can do to EQUALIZE the process!

In part 2 of this interview, Nora Burns emphasizes the importance of focusing on fairness, consistency, and inclusivity in evaluating candidates. Nora shares key points to consider during interviews, such as f...

What can you do to increase your chances of landing the interview or the hire?

For both candidates and companies, creating a more equitable hiring process requires effort and commitment. In this interview with HR expert, Nora Burns, (aka The Undercover Candidate) we dive into the importance of women exuding confidence and competence, starting with something as simple as a fi...

How is leadership changing within the construction industry? How does leadership LOOK and SOUND different than it used to? And how will it continue to evolve? Michael Riegel, with AEC Business Strategies, talks about his personal journey in leadership and what he has learned about the importance of curiosity, empathy, and open dialogue to build strong, cohesive teams that unlock potential and take businesses to the next level.

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What does potential LOOK like?  Do you recognize your own?  Do you recognize it in others?

Danielle Dlugosh left Hobby Lobby to take her first job in construction as a Jobsite ADMIN.  TOday she is an AREA SUPERINTENDENT for Hensel Phelps.

Listen to what others saw in her, and what she sees in herself, that keeps moving her up the ladder.

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Are you providing INTERNS with a summer job?  or a CAREER PATH?  Do you view interns as just "part of doing business", or as "THE FARM TEAM" from which to pull your future star players?

Emily Brown, Vice President of Learning & Development talks about McCownGordon's INTERN PROGRAM and how it is providing them with an IMPRESSIVE retention rate and landing their company the full time employees that will become their FUT...

How do we get HIGH SCHOOL KIDS interested in the construction industry? How do we convince their PARENTS that construction is more than the industry stereotype they have in their heads?

Taylor Beeman walks us through her UNEXPECTED introduction to the industry in high school, her parents STRONG resistance to her pursuing a career in construction, and her SUCCESS in the industry thus far.

Taylor's story and advice will help all of u...

What does true leadership look like?  Would you like to BECOME a manager that successfully leads a diverse group of people?  Would you like to WORK FOR a leader like that?

The best boss I ever had in the industry agreed to be interviewed for this episode! Terry Dlugosh shares insights from his personal journey learning the type of manager he did and did not want to become.

The biggest challenge Terry experienced when lead...

I hosted THE WIC Week Audio Summit that was released MARCH 3, 2024! The line up of spekaers includes Women In Construction that are authors, speakers, consultants, and podcast hosts! It is FREE and is jampacked with experience and advice from these Construction Industry thought leaders who are actively working to increase the success of women in construction. If YOU want to upgrade your career or get into the industry and thrive, I...

FINALLY! A conversation with TWO female superintendents! Sami Wallace, a Sr. Superintendent for Clark Construction, and I talk NASCAR, dirty jobs, dressing for construction, jobsite gossip, the need for personal supporters, and how CONSTRUCTION is a PEOPLE BUSINESS... which is just one of the reasons women are made for this!

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To capitalize on my experience INSIDE the Construction Industry in order to MORE SUC...

Were you intimidated the first time you walked onto a commercial jobsite?  Maybe you are intimidated EACH time you walk onto a jobsite.  In this episode, I will tell you about MY first day...the anxiety, the embarrassment, AND the lessons learned.

To capitalize on my experience INSIDE the Construction Industry in order to MORE SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT & RETAIN women for your construction related organization, CONTACT ME at...

What is the WORD of 2023? According to Merriam-Webster, the word is "AUTHENTIC".

As warm and fuzzy as the word may sound, the reality is that Authenticity can be EXTREMELY DIFFICULT for women in any male dominated field, which is why I believe AUTHENTICITY should be a CHOICE.  A choice that each of us gets to make based on our own personal situations and that we should be able to do so WITHOUT JUDGEMENT.

This episode is a reco...

Do you SAY you value your clients?  Or do your actions PROVE that you value your clients?  Client Centered and Client Focused are words companies like to throw around, but rarely provide effective training.  Your first interaction and your last, and the manner in which you handle every difficult conversation in between, is what proves AT WHAT LEVEL you truly value your clients...and determines their willingness to RE...

How can you choose something if you don't know it exists?  It's one of the biggest challenges the construction industry is currently facing.  People may know it exists, but they don't know about all of the amazing and lucrative opportunities that exist inside of it.  Boyd Worsham, President of NCCER, and I talk about ways to connect people to construction, how HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IS an undergraduate degree, and givin...

Ever been promoted and then realized that you didn't get the authority that should have come with that promotion? Unfortunately, this is more common than you might think, particularly for women in construction. Misha Homara, CEO of Tricore Panels, and I discuss her experience with this and how she overcame it.  We also talk about SEO, HIGH SCHOOL interns, and finding a place where you FEEL YOU BELONG.

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What can the Consturction Industry learn from Sports Illustrated SWIMSUIT?  You are about to find out!  In this episode with Darcie Burroughs, a former Sr. Editor for SI Swimsuit, we talk about changing the perception of what a Woman In Construction looks like, and the effect that can have on our industry.  We also talk about her current roles as co-owner of Steel Pines (with which she has a MOBILE SAWMILL!), and Con...

Ever feel like you are drinking from a firehose?  Ever thought there might be a way in which to do it effectively? Cory Fisk, a veteran construction professional and the CREATOR of Construction Management Online, is going to give us the secret.  Cory and I also have an interesting discussion about Bluerooms (portable toilets) before we get into the purpose behind, the creation of, and the potential for students of her onl...

“Why are we still talking about women’s equality in construction? Things are much better than they used to be. Are women REALLY STILL facing hardships? Can’t we just focus on hiring and promoting the BEST candidates and set gender aside?”

These are questions I have heard from men in our industry. Sometimes they are well intentioned questions in which the person truly wants to know and understand the answers…and sometimes they are s...