Leadership in Aviation
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsStrong leadership builds good workplace culture; where minimal politics and confusion exist, turnover is low among good employees, engagement and productivity are high, and results are consistently good. Learn how to lead yourself, your team, and your initiatives well, with The Aviation Collective's Leadership in Aviation Podcast.
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6 Self Management Tools with Rene Banglesdorf
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBLeading from difficult places requires a more focused skill set than leading in calm waters. This is especially true if the odds were already stacked against you because of your age, experience level or the industry in which you work. Aviation company CEO, business coach, author and podcast host René Banglesdorf speaks from a place of vulnerability and hard-earned success in this motivational heart-to-heart. Hear more in this podcast about how you can get ahead, even in times of crisis, by...
Equipping the Next Generation with Tammy Reynolds
March 26, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBTammy Reynolds joined Ohio University in August 2012 after 25 years working in Fortune 500 companies. She began her career at Marathon Oil Company, and most recently worked for Whirlpool Corporation at the company’s world headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan where she led the human resources organization for the North American Operations organization. Hear more about Tammy as she discusses her experience in the male-dominated manufacturing industry and how she transitioned into her curren...
Dropping joy with Kelly West
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MBSkydiving is one of those applications of private aviation that spreads joy in split seconds, according to Kelly West, owner of Skydive Greene County, one of the oldest skydiving operations in the country. Following in her dad's footsteps, Kelly aims high and encourages others to do something daring. Find out if she was able to talk Rene into making the plunge in this episode of Defying the Status Quo.
Building Dreams with Geneva Murray
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBGeneva Murray grew up dreaming of helping other women. She made a career of academia and now runs the Women's Center at Ohio University, which provides programming and guidance for diversity and inclusion at the University and its students. Rene puts her on the spot about how women can best handle workplace biases and bullying--among other less loaded topics!
Diving In with Heather Lawrence-Benedict
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBNot only did she have a collegiate career in athletics, diving for Florida, but this week's guest has made a life-long career of sports. Heather Lawrence-Benedict is Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs and a Professor of Sports Administration in the Ohio University College of Business. Heather talks about the challenges of finding female mentors in the world of sports management--and what it's going to take to see more women coaching men's professional sports.
Building Courage with Steffany Kisling
November 29, 2019 20:12 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBSteffany Kisling founded SkyAngels in 2010 after building a loyal, sophisticated client base in the yachting and private aviation markets. She quickly turned from serving to leading change in each industry. Now Steffany is launching a new division within her company called BossAngels to support women who are determined and ready to create their best life through entrepreneurship. Learn about this...and her most impressionable moment being a corporate flight attendant to some of the world's ...
Moving Forward with Heidi Ganahl
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBEntrepreneur and author Heidi Ganahl joins Rene to talk about her journey through loss. She lost her husband when she was 27. Through all of this tragedy, she was able to pull herself through and start her own business, Camp Bow Wow, which she eventually franchised and sold. Today, she's passionate about helping young women find community and success at work with a proven formula she presents in her book (and coordinating app) SheFactor.
Flying with Family with Sarina Larson
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBSarina Larson talks about being a female pilot and a mom. She talks about the difficulties of having a family and being a pilot. Now, the industry is making more effort with maternity leave. She discusses how far the industry has come and how much further there is to go. She also tells one of her scariest flying stories. Her advice to women who are considering being a pilot is "You are perfectly capable of doing this."
Doing the Unexpected with Ashley Metcalf
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBAshley Metcalf sits down with Rene to discuss her journey through engineering. She talks about her experience leading men in the industry and the challenges she faced. She was able to maintain her role in leadership by being a great leader regardless of her gender.
Connecting to Your Audience with Liz Sara
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBLiz Sara, founder and CEO of Best Marketing LLC, has been working in tech for over 25 years, but she considers herself "one of the least technical people". But she's been able to succeed in her field by using her business skills to get ahead. Liz talks about how she invests her time into new ideas that have a clear plan for how they will help their consumer. Having a personal connection to your idea is more important than just having flashy ideas that don't help people.
Living Fearlessly with Kerri Wise
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBKerri Wise is the Vice President of Industry Relations and Education at TrueCar. Today, she sits down with Rene to talk about facing your fears and jumping into situations simply because you have to. Sometimes, when you have no other choice but success, your ambition kicks in and allows you to rise to do better than you knew you could.
Innovating The Field with Cherie Mathews
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBCherie Mathews talks to Rene about her experience as a female inventor. Cherie started out walking into rooms and being the only woman there. She discusses the challenges she overcame in learning how to stand out as an inventing superstar! She also shares the story of her battle with cancer and how she was able to use her skills to make the process easier for patients.
The Best In Your Field with Pauline Annen
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBPauline Annen talks to Rene about her journey of becoming a pilot. She started flying before she was old enough to drive giving her a huge headstart in aviation. As she went on in her career, she learned that she would have to always be proving herself as a female. She gives great advice on how to maintain your ground when doubt you as a woman.
Maintaining Female Friendships with Mary Gunther
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBMary Gunther is a Chief Influence Office and is a graduate of the 2nd class of women in the United States Naval Academy. So Mary understands the importance of women in the field. In this episode, she sits down with Rene to talk about the importance of holding on to female friendships. Other women will have skills and knowledge that will help you get far ahead in the industry. She also talks about how your social circle begins to shrink with time so making sure those friendships are strong ca...
34: Maternity Leave in the Industy with Saskia de Jong
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 33.8 MBSaskia de Jong is the Sales Director at Avinode. She works in sales and aviation. Today she talks to Rene about female culture in the company as she gets ready to take her maternity leave.
33: Paving The Way with Terry Rinehart
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBTerry Rinehart talks about being one of the first women in aviation. With the support of her family, she was able to pave the way for women in the industry. She was one of the first women to work for a commercial airline and has since used her opportunity to help other women find their place in aviation.
32: Your Path Is Enough with Rebecca Mares
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBRebecca Mares (Aviation Lawyer) talks about learning how to embrace being on her own path. As a woman, she is constantly battling the desire to be successful in her career and as a mother and wife. It’s easy to compare your life to other’s and think that the grass is always greener. But you don’t get ahead by comparing yourself to other people.
31: Develop Your Skills with Cayla Craft
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBToday Cayla Craft (Mommy Millionaire) joins us to talk about how she coaches women who choose not to stay in male-dominated fields in becoming successful entrepreneurs. She believes people may think you're crazy for going off the traditional path, but in the long run, it is worth it! In order to succeed, you need to develop the skills in an environment that you love.
30: Growing Up Flying with Sheryl Barden
May 15, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 46.5 MBSheryl Barden (Vice Chair of NBAA's Advisory Council) talks about growing up with a mother in aviation. She had to make her own path and prove herself to be the successful, talented women she is. She talks about wanting to get more young women involved in the industry.
29: Female Role Models with Ruby Sayyed
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 35.9 MBRuby Sayyed is on the podcast today to talk about the women in her life who pushed her to be fearless. She was able to accomplish her goals and achieve more in her career.
28: Finding Your Own Answers with Jullie Alston
May 01, 2019 04:46 - 18 minutes - 27.5 MBToday Jullie Alston (Aero and Marine Tax Professionals) joins the podcast to talk about how mentorship and investing in employees has aided her journey in becoming a successful executive director.
27: Finding Your Ambition with Sarah Rovner
April 24, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBPilot Sarah Rovner sits down with René to talk about her experience becoming a female pilot. She went through intense training in her field and discovered her ambition and self-motivation.
26: Growing Up Flying with Jackie Carlon
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week Jackie Carlon (Piper Aircraft) talks about growing up in a family that was always flying. She discusses the importance of mentoring other women in the field to help create more role models in aviation.
25: Seizing The Opportunity with Sophia Ghezai
April 10, 2019 14:14 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week Sophia Ghezai (Director of Aviation Safety and Operations at Airlines for America) joins me today to tell her story of becoming the first female pilot for Ethiopian Airlines. She emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of big opportunities when they come along.
24: Fly Like a Girl with Katie Wiatt
March 27, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 49.5 MBKatie Wiatt (Indie Atlantic Films) joins me today to talk about her feature film directorial debut of the new documentary Fly Like a Girl that takes a look at women in aviation who changed history and created their own path in a field that was once predominately male.
23: Finding Your Wings with Jill Meyers
March 20, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBJill Meyers is an aerospace engineer with experience from very light jets to top secret defense projects. Jill talks about her experience working in a field that is predominately run by men, the struggles she has faced, and how young girls can achieve their dreams.
22: Changing The Dynamic with Leslie Sanchez
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBLeslie is a CBS News political contributor (the first Hispanic woman to sit on the desk for election night coverage!), producer, author, and all around a motivational woman. In addition, she is the Founder and Senior Partner of Impacto Group LLC, a leading data-driven product and market research consultancy specializing in Latino and women's markets. We chat a little about changing the dynamics of your platform, building upon your success, and more!
21: Competing on a Level Playing Field with Shea Holbrook
January 30, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 31 MBStrength, adrenaline, speed and risk-taking are all qualities that Shea Holbrook embodies. Shea Holbrook is an American professional racing driver, entrepreneur and spokeswoman. Currently, she is competing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series sanctioned by IMSA. A career in racecar driving demands respect, knowledge, and understanding. Shea is in an extremely unique position competing head to head with men in one of the only sports that is nonbias dependant on gender. Join us for Shea's pe...
20: Finding The Life You Love with Kendra Kincaid
January 23, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 23.6 MBToday's guest, Kendra Kincaid, is passionate about helping women find lives they love. Based in Canada, Kendra is the Founder and President of Elevate Aviation and an Air Traffic Controller. Elevate Aviation is a non-profit company, founded in 2015, of volunteers who's goal is to create a shift in the aviation industry that promotes gender balance by connecting women with a network of support.
19: Progressive Leadership with Sandra Walter
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 39.2 MBToday's guest is Sandra Walter, a thoughtful, articulate, innovative, results-oriented professional with 30 years of progressive leadership and management experience with a diverse array of nonprofit organizations including foundations. Sandra serves as Director of Development for Airlink, which provides rapid response disaster relief by moving humanitarian aid workers and supplies through the skies when and where they are needed. This is a humbling episode and I am so thrilled to shed light...
18: Reflecting On Women Empowerment In 2018
December 26, 2018 19:08 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThroughout the year I've learned a lot about ways to better empower women. In this episode, to wrap up the year, I'm flying solo to share my top 3 techniques I've learned that you can take with you into 2019 and start off on the right foot.
17: Globalization of Women's Empowerment with Laura Dixon
December 12, 2018 13:32 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBLaura Dixon is the Head of External Relations for San Antonio Spurs. She enjoys working with a visionary team to leverage the powerful platform of sports for development. As a co-founder of the original Global Games, Laura first experienced the power of sports diplomacy early in her career. In working with international administrators, coaches, and athletes she gained an invaluable perspective on globalization of the industry. Join us this week to hear about Laura's involvement in empowering...
16: Transforming the Workforce and Changing the Course of Your Life with Rebecca Contreras
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBI'm honored to bring Rebecca Contreras on the podcast today. Not only is she a great friend of mine, but she is the President & CEO of AvantGarde, LLC. She has dedicated her entire professional career to the people business. Rebecca brings more than 25 years of experience serving in various executive leadership roles driving large-scale human capital workforce transformation and organizational change initiatives. One of the things I love most about Rebecca is that she encourages everyone t...
15: Grit and Grace with Cheryle Jackson
November 28, 2018 19:43 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MBToday's guest, Cheryle Jackson, is a hero. Cheryle is the Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at global aerospace company, AAR; founder of women's leadership social enterprise Real Like Me; serves as CEO of civil rights organization Chicago Urban League; democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate; and an advocate for women and girls. With that long, impressive resume, she has put herself in this admirable position as an African American woman in her predominantly white, ma...
14: Company Qualities That Attract Female Employees with Sharon DeVivo
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBToday I'm interviewing Sharon DeVivo, President of Vaughn College, which specializes in aeronautics, aviation, and technology. Students of Vaughn College can go on to be anything from a pilot to an airport manager, powerplant technician, electrical engineer, and so much more. If cutting edge technology and being a disruptor interests you, this episode is for you. Not only is she an advocate for women defying the status quo, but as a college President, she is well versed in the opportunities ...
13: Making an Impact in Aviation with Dr. Peggy Chabrian
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 34.7 MBDr. Peggy Chabrian is president and founder of Women in Aviation International (WAI). WAI represents nearly 12,000 women and men from all segments of the aviation industry including general, corporate, commercial, and military. A longtime aviation enthusiast and professional aviation educator, Peggy is a 2,200-hour commercial/instrument multi-engine pilot and flight instructor who has been flying for over 30 years. Her leadership, expertise, and years of experience make her the perfect ...
12: Diversity on an International Scale with Katherine Bennett
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBKatherine Bennett joins me from across the pond for today's episode! Katherine is Senior Vice President at Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In this episode, we discuss diversity at Airbus on an international scale, her charter for women defense, and much more!
11: Shifting Gears and Taking Control with Reynold Lewke
October 11, 2018 20:36 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday's guest helps women who have been out of the workforce come back in and start a new career. Reynold Lewke coaches women through their shift and gives them the keys to take control of their career. Reynold has assessed and counseled thousands of professionals across the US, Europe and Asia during his 25+ year executive search career. Join us for this week's episode!
10: Family-Owned Businesses with Ellie Frey Zagel
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episodes guest is a little different than the others. Ellie Frey Zagel is not part of a corporation, but is an executive coach for multi-generational family owned businesses. She is a third generation philanthropist connecting the next generation of family business, family philanthropy and family wealth to the resources they need to be the leader they want to be. We discuss the impact of women in family-owned businesses, leadership development, and much more!
9: Women As Vital Part of the Team with Nicole Kappos
September 26, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 28.7 MBToday's guest is a powerhouse. Nicole Kappos is a Director at the engine manufacturing company, Pratt & Whitney. In this episode, we discuss how to attract more women into the aviation field and how to keep them in the industry and make them feel like a vital part of the team.
8: Removing Bias with Cara McCarty
September 19, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 33 MBCara and I met at a networking event recently and I was immediately intrigued. Cara is the CPO and Co-Founder of Code Pilot, a company founded on the mission of removing the inherent and cognitive biased in the technical recruitment process. Code Pilot is a data science company that streamlines the hiring process for technical talent - saving everyone's time, money, and sanity. For almost a decade, Cara has been partnering with founders and leaders to support complex organizational and high-...
7: Becoming a Fierce Leader with Shaesta Waiz
September 12, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 41.2 MBToday's guest is trailblazer Shaesta Waiz: speaker, Dreams Soar founder, and the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. Born in Afghanistan, emigrating as a refugee to the United States as a young girl and became the first certified female civilian pilot from Afghanistan. This is not one you want to miss!
6: The First Woman to Fly the F-35 Fighter Jet: Christine Mau
September 05, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBI refer to today's guest as Wonder Woman and it's easy to see why. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Christine Mau was the first woman to fly the “invisible jet” the F-35. She first dreamed of being a fighter pilot her junior year of high school, before women were even allowed to fly fighter jets. In this episode, she walks us through her journey and gives her best tips and tools for you to use in your life and career.
5: Empowering Women Globally with Alina Nassar
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBAlina Nassar of the law firm Nassar Abogados in San José, Costa Rica, and President of the International Aviation Women's Association joins me today on the Defy the Status Quo podcast. Tune in to hear her story and how she uses her influence to defy the status quo on a global scale.
4: If You're Not Falling Down, You're Not Learning with Bobbi Wells
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 30.8 MBBobbi Wells, one of my favorite role models, is VP of Safety and Airworthiness for Air Operations at FedEx Express, meaning she ensures all of the company’s flights and operations around the world are running smoothly and safely every night. Today we discuss resiliency, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and deciding how large your world is going to be.
3: Crushing Mediocrity with Lisa Copeland
August 15, 2018 04:01 - 21 minutes - 31.3 MBI'm excited to bring you today's guest: advocate for women, sales strategist, co-author of our book, Crushing Mediocrity, and my good friend Lisa Copeland. She has broken glass ceilings and built success across multiple male-dominated industries. As a leader of Women in Automotive, her ideas spark disrupters every company can employ.
2: Hiring Passionate Employees with Per Marthinsson
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 48.2 MBToday's guest is Per Marthinsson, co-founder and EVP Americas at Avinode, the technology company that facilitates more than 85% of the private flights in the world. Hear from Per on how empowering the women within his company has led to substantial success.
1: Let’s Get Started!
August 14, 2018 21:47 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to my first episode! In this podcast we will dive into what ignites me to bring my A-game to work every day. Find out some of the companies doing the right things and what we can learn from them! I’ll tell you what empowered me, and how you can use these basic steps Defy the Status Quo and increase engagement and profitability in your life or business.