Leadership Foundations for Women in Construction – Non-Member Rate

This interactive workshop is an introduction to transformational leadership specifically for female construction professionals. It focuses on the behavioral side of leadership, focusing on social and emotional intelligence, influence, and relationship building.

Join us for this two day event on February 24 and March 3 from 1-4PM, central time.

Please note this is the NON-MEMBER RATE. There is a REDUCED RATE for MWC MEMBERS AVAILABLE. Become a member today! It’s simple, free, and available to anyone working, attending school, or pursuing a career in Manitoba’s Construction industry. Find out more here. 

The curriculum includes:

FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION:

Understanding the difference between transactional and transformational leadership models and when to lean into each style.

CORE VALUES

Understand your internal motivations and how to inspire other people.

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

How to influence others and build relationships.

SPONSORSHIP VS. MENTORSHIP

How to create opportunities for yourself and others.

THE LEADERSHIP MINDSET:

How to manage self-doubt, imposter syndrome and how to think strategically.

Learning outcomes

– Have an understanding of your leadership strengths and how to apply them in your current role.

– Have a vision for your career and how it fits in with your company’s goals.

– Understand why the gender gap exists in the construction industry and why women cannot solve this issue alone.

– Understand the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and how to find a sponsor for yourself.

– Develop an action plan to build relationships inside and outside of your organization.

– Be equipped with strategic thinking tools that can be applied at any level of your organization.

– Have a strategy to increase your confidence and influence within your organization.

Who should attend

Professional women in construction and related industries at any level who are interested in progressing their careers. This includes project managers, project coordinators, estimators, superintendents, accounting professionals, HR professionals, etc.

Testimonials:

The workshop was so inspiring, it opened up participants’ eyes to opportunities to uplevel their current positions. People were still talking about it three months later. They came out of the session with a whole new perspective of where they could take their careers.  Stephanie Wallace, Director Membership Liaison and Development, Ottawa Construction Association

We are facing a war for talent. It used to be about getting people in the door; now, it’s about engaging that talent. This workshop helped to do that.  Lorin Robar, Regional Manager Pomerleau

I walked into my Construction Manager’s office and asked for a promotion, and explained why I felt that I deserved it. I was just told last week that it was approved.  Jaclyn Tomlinson, PCL Construction

The Atlantic District of Bird Construction sent three team members to the Gold Seal course hosted by the Construction Association of Nova Scotia. They came back saying it was one of the best Zoom workshops they’ve ever been to.  Neal lade, Vice President and District Manager, Bird Construction

Why companies should invest in female talent:

Investing in your female construction professionals:

– Addresses the war for talent by focusing on employee retention and engagement. Instead of looking externally for talent, prepare your existing staff to step into leadership.

– Build strong networks by providing your staff with the opportunity to make connections and represent your company.

– Makes a statement that your organization is taking action to support female leadership in the construction industry.

About Ambition Theory

Ambition Theory is a professional coaching and leadership development company focused on accelerating women in the construction industry into leadership positions. We help companies to:

– Fill leadership roles internally instead of having to search externally.

– Increase retention of female employees. By selecting employees and investing in them, you’re demonstrating that you have a plan and a long-term vision for them in the company.

– Reduce stress – Developing talent from within ensures that the leader is a cultural fit.

– Better connect with clients – having diverse leaders allows you to better connect with client teams who consist of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

– Win more jobs: Diversity and team makeup are becoming decision-making factors in many construction projects.

About Andrea Janzen

Andrea is a Certified Executive Coach with an MBA, the host of the Ambition Theory Podcast, a Forbes contributor and a top-rated speaker. She is passionate about coaching women in construction to develop themselves, set leadership goals and get results.  Since 2018, Andrea has coached and trained over 1,000 construction professionals.