Ambition Theory: Women in Construction
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive. We're not going to shy away from the difficult conversations.
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Life after the Great Resignation with Dr. Giovanna Brasfield
February 21, 2024 21:05 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Giovanna Brasfield (Popularly known as Dr. G), the CEO and Principal Consultant at Brasfield Associates, discusses her journey in the construction industry, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. G is an award-winning diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) advocate and changemaker with over 18 years of experience in leadership consulting and DEI program development, training, education, and outreach for the construction industry and construction-related tr...
When You Take Action - Big Things Can Happen with Beth Tubbs
February 09, 2024 12:31 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Beth Tubbs, the Chief Fire Protection Engineer at ICC, shares her journey of growth, both personally and professionally, within the construction and engineering sectors. She delves into the significance of building codes for public safety and energy efficiency, her role in developing these codes, and how she finds purpose in her work. Beth also discusses the impact of attending an Ambition Theory workshop, which catalyzed her to take bold steps towards leadership within ...
Sponsorship In Action: Real-Life Success Stories with Kathryn Payne
December 14, 2023 21:18 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Kathryn Payne, a Project Executive with LeChase Construction, shares her inspiring journey in the construction sector. Kathryn fell in love with the field early on at Clemson University, and her passion for problem-solving and creating has driven her career. Sponsors have played a crucial role in Kathryn's growth, facilitating opportunities for her and others. She believes in investing in and empowering future leaders through sponsorship. During our conversation, Kathryn d...
Creating A Legacy For Women In Construction With Doreen Bartoldus
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBDoreen Bartoldus is the past national president of the National Association of Women in Construction and one of the 2023 Construction Power 100 for New York City. She is a certified construction manager recognized by the Construction Management Association of America with the Champion Coins of Excellence award. Doreen is a trailblazer in the construction industry, someone who holds the door open for those coming behind her and has used her influence to make the industry better for the women...
Breaking The Glass Ceiling in Manufacturing with Kristin Graybill
October 19, 2023 03:05 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBGetting more women into leadership roles is important for every industry but especially for manufacturing. The sector lags behind others in terms of representation, particularly in the C-Suite. What does it take to attract women to the industrial space? What can companies do to retain these women? What guidance do current women leaders have for the next generation to improve their chances for a successful career in manufacturing? Kristin Graybill shares the results of the Manufacturers Allia...
Sponsorship in Action with Rachael Ferrera
September 21, 2023 03:02 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSponsorship is one of the most powerful tools to advance women in the construction industry. Once you learn about this concept, it’s easy to want to implement it. But it isn’t always straightforward. There’s no sign-up sheet or 3-step plan; it’s a mutually beneficial relationship. Rachael Ferrera from Zachry Construction unpacks how sponsorship has shown up for her over her 15-year career - even though she couldn’t recognize it then. She shares how she’s intentionally leveraging these relati...
How Women Improve Project Outcomes with Dr. Tim Taylor
September 07, 2023 03:03 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBThere’s a labor shortage in the construction industry today, which has started a trend of companies wanting to attract more women. While the motivation may have started with getting more people in the door, the truth is that women bring a ton of value to the industry. Today, much of this value is untapped and isn’t leveraged. Dr. Tim Taylor from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) talks about the findings of their research report In her own words: improving pr...
Salary Is Not The Answer To Retaining The Best Talent
August 24, 2023 03:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIt's actually not all about the money. Well, salary might get women in the door. What they really want as they progress is a clear path to career advancement. This episode is an excerpt from Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Building Better Report. Highlights: What women want when they are looking for career opportunities Why women don’t advance at the same rate as the men they work with What you can do to retain women at your ...
From Mentorship to Sponsorship: How A Mindset Shift Created a More Inclusive Workplace
August 10, 2023 03:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBThe best way to start implementing sponsorship as a tool to advance women is to start by modeling sponsorship behaviors. Cultural transformation is really about behavior change, and all it takes is one person to start, and others will follow. This episode is an excerpt from Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Building Better Report. Highlights: The mindset shift from mentorship to sponsorship What sponsorship behavior looks like ...
Group Coaching Vs. One-On-One: How To Decide Which Style Is Right For You Or Your Team Members
July 26, 2023 03:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBInvesting in your women employees' leadership development is an excellent retention tool. But knowing what kind of training you should invest in can get overwhelming. Andrea Janzen reads a Forbes Coaches Council article in this episode to show you the difference between 1:1 and group coaching. Highlights: The difference between coaching and traditional leadership training The outcomes you can expect when you invest in coaching How to set up employees for success in a coaching pro...
How To Motivate Your Employees With A Simple Question
July 13, 2023 03:01 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBTransactional leadership involves providing direction, giving praise, and offering critical feedback. On the other hand, transformational leadership involves sharing a vision and inspiring people to contribute to that vision. In the construction industry, you need to leverage both styles of leadership. Andrea Janzen reads a Forbes Coaches Council article in this episode to show you how to leverage your transformational leadership skills to motivate your team. Highlights: Why do employ...
How To Begin Implementing Sponsorship At Your Company
June 29, 2023 03:02 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBIn 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that validates this. In this episode, Andrea Janzen shares how you can start implementing spon...
Why Sponsorship (Not Mentorship) is the Answer
June 15, 2023 03:03 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBIn 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that shows that sponsorship happens half as often as mentorship for women in construction. In this episo...
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter With Liz Wiseman
June 01, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBLiz Wiseman is a New York Times bestselling author and executive advisor. Her books include Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, Rookie Smarts, and Impact Players. She is the Founder of the Wiseman Group and a leading global authority on leadership. Highlights What a multiplier is and how they make everyone smarter What a diminisher is and how to manage our accidental diminisher behaviors like being a rescuer or a big idea person What to do when your leadership style is different than e...
How Women Rise to Leadership in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry with Dr. Paul Hickey
May 18, 2023 03:04 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDr. Paul Hickey studies gender diversity in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction leadership. Paul studies women’s industry representation and identifies methods to improve diversity. Highlights: What Linked In tells us about the path to leadership for women. Women face greater obstacles than their male counterparts in career advancement. Women’s path requires extra rungs on the corporate ladder, more frequent job changes, and a greater accumulation of education and connection...
What Women Want: How to Build a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive with Tim Taylor
May 04, 2023 03:02 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAmbition Theory partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) on Building Better: Women In Construction Study. Many Women In Construction initiatives celebrate the contributions of women in the industry, which is important. This session aims to take things a step further–we’re focused on ways to take action and drive real change. Tim Taylor, the Director of Research for NCCER dives into the results of the study. Highlights Explore and examine the resu...
The Human Side Of Construction With Angelo Suntres
April 20, 2023 03:03 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAngelo Suntres is the author of the book The Human Side Of Construction. He has represented both contractors and owners and understands the struggles from both sides of the fence. Angelo believes that focusing on the human principles of connection, including effective communication and fostering healthy relationships, is a critical part of ensuring a successful future for the construction industry. Highlights: Why relationships matter in the construction industry and how to build them. ...
When Culture Is Your Strategy With Jerry Naranjo
April 06, 2023 06:05 - 39 minutes - 36 MBJerry Naranjo, the CEO of Naranjo Civil Constructors, is a passionate, engaging, innovative, and heart-centered business leader with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in the civil construction industry in Colorado, leading his firm to build some of the state’s most iconic and innovative river restoration projects. Jerry is a trusted advisor to employees, and clients alike, guiding them with insights on business matters, scaling, operations, organizational management, visiona...
When The Safety Vest Fits With Kat Von Kamrath and Laura Beneteau
March 23, 2023 03:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBKat Von Kamrath and Laura Beneteau have worked in the construction industry for about ten years. A couple of years ago, each of their company’s employee resource groups discussed how standard-issue safety vests don’t fit women’s bodies very well. Kat is in the US, and Laura is in Canada, and they both brought this issue up with senior management and got the go-ahead to order some new vests. It turned out that it wasn’t that straightforward. Highlights: The importance of having personal ...
How To Attract And Retain Gen Y & Z With Kathryn Hart
March 09, 2023 04:02 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBKathryn Hart guides others to pursue fulfilling and intentional career paths within the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As founder and host at Space to Build, she advises others on navigating their roles on and off-site, leads community discussions on the real questions women have in our industry, and shares honest dialogue with women in roles across the industry. Highlights: The value that younger millennials and Gen Z bring to the construction industry. How ...
Mothers In Construction With Tonia Rivers
February 23, 2023 04:03 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTonia Rivers is a military spouse and mother of three with seventeen years of experience in the construction industry. She is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Mothers in Construction, which is committed to elevating the voice of mothers in the industry. Tonia is also the owner and president of WLS Construction Consultants LLC, a construction consulting firm that provides mentorship and training to young professionals and small and disadvantaged business entities. Highligh...
How To Build and Lead an Unconventional Team With Marius Tawembe
February 09, 2023 04:03 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBMarius Tawembe is a strategic, charismatic, and results-driven construction management professional with a proven ability to build strong, effective teams and inspire people to be better and make a difference. Highlights: Marius’s strategy for building and developing high-performing teams and the skills he looks for when hiring. How to leverage people's strengths beyond their technical abilities. Why emotional intelligence is the skill you need to develop if you want to rise to a leaders...
Juno Jones: Supporting Gender Equity By Making Shoes That Fit
January 26, 2023 09:33 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEmily Soloby, the founder of Juno Jones, has been on a mission to help women from the beginning of her career. In 2009, she and her husband Ryan took over a small truck and heavy equipment safety training firm, which she has helped grow into a national business. During her years there, she noticed the footwear problem—there wasn’t any! Determined to create safety boots that she’d actually want to wear, Emily assembled a powerhouse team of designers, consultants, and industry experts to bring...
Building A Safety Culture With Myrna Layton And Chelcea Driscol
January 12, 2023 04:05 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMyrna Layton and Chelcea Driscoll are both safety professionals who participated in Ambition Theory’s Leadership Accelerator Program. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between enforcing safety and building a safety culture. Highlights: Using influence over enforcement to promote a safety culture. Why networking and relationship building is important and how to get started. What can happen when you get out of your comfort zone. Focusing on transformational leadership abi...
Building A Safety Culture With Myrna Layton And Chelcea Driscoll
January 12, 2023 04:05 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMyrna Layton and Chelcea Driscoll are both safety professionals who participated in Ambition Theory’s Leadership Accelerator Program. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between enforcing safety and building a safety culture. Highlights: Using influence over enforcement to promote a safety culture. Why networking and relationship building is important and how to get started. What can happen when you get out of your comfort zone. Focusing on transformational leadership abi...
What It’s Like To Be ‘The Only’ With Kathryn Coulter
December 29, 2022 04:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBKathryn Coulter works as a control specialist on new installations and upgrades of automation equipment. She was the only woman in her department for many years, but that has recently changed. Highlights: The challenges Kathryn faced when pursuing an apprenticeship straight out of high school. How persevering and not giving up on her dream led to her eventually becoming an electrician and even better opportunities for career advancement Why relationships matter What it means to be a lea...
How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women With Brad Johnson And David Smith
December 15, 2022 04:04 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWhenever we speak to men who want to be better allies in the workplace, they’re often unsure about what they can do to help. David Smith and Brad Johnson are the co-authors of the books Athena Rising: How And Why Men Should Mentor Women and Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace. Highlights: The barriers women face on the path to leadership include the double bind and the prove-it-again bias. Why sponsorship is one of the best tools for allies and how to start ...
When Women Support Other Women
December 01, 2022 04:25 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBAlmost half of women in the construction industry have never had a woman role model or manager. They’ve never seen a real-life example of a woman in a leadership position in their company. Ambition Theory wants to change this. In our Leadership Foundations Program, we invite past participants to share how they’ve applied their learnings and the results that they’ve got for their companies. Simona Nicolescu, Jennifer Cross, and Cheryl Philibert joined us in June of 2022 to share their leaders...
Part 3: How To Make Your Company's Culture More Inclusive. Steps That Individuals And Companies Can Take To Accelerate The Path To Leadership For Women.
November 17, 2022 04:05 - 32 minutes - 30 MB"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women he worked with, he quickly realized their experience aligned with what he learned in the presentation. His company had invested heavily in recruiting and hiring women and developed a mentorship program and an employee resource group. However, women still weren't advancing at the same rate as m...
Part 2: Why Sponsorship (Not Mentorship) Is The Answer To Accelerating The Path To Leadership.
November 03, 2022 09:08 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women he worked with, he quickly realized their experience aligned with what he learned in the presentation. His company had invested heavily in recruiting and hiring women and developed a mentorship program and an employee resource group. However, women still weren't advancing at the same rate as m...
Part 1: How Men And Women Can Create Opportunities Together
October 20, 2022 03:03 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB"I didn't believe it." This is the feedback a male executive at a large construction company shared with us after attending an Ambition Theory workshop last March. But, after asking just a few women he worked with, he quickly realized their experience aligned with what he learned in the presentation. His company had invested heavily in recruiting and hiring women, and developed a mentorship program and an employee resource group, but women still weren't advancing at the same rate as men. ...
Organizational Culture In The Construction Industry With Alexis Clark
October 06, 2022 03:05 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAlexis Clark is the Anchor Business Unit Manager at Hilti North America and is extremely passionate about her work. We talked about the distinct culture at Hilti and what happens when you are a fit and when you aren’t. We also discussed what demonstrating courage in the workplace looks like and how it can lead to exponential growth for companies and your career. Highlights: - What onboarding for culture looks like at Hilti. - What it looks like to be courageous at work. - Finding a ...
When Women Run The Family Construction Business with Heather and Sarah Cruickshanks
September 22, 2022 03:05 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBHeather and Sarah Cruickshanks are a mother-daughter team who runs L.E. Cruickshanks Sheet Metal. They both started their careers in different industries and are now leaders in the construction industry in Atlantic Canada. Highlights - The benefits and challenges of running a family business. - How their company started as a backyard operation and grew to a multimillion-dollar operation by leveraging a transformational leadership approach. - How to transition into the construction i...
The Required Skills To Lead In The Construction Industry
September 08, 2022 03:05 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBMichael Riegel is the author of the book Build Like The Big Primes, a coach and trainer focused on leadership development in the construction industry. Highlights The skills required to lead in the construction industry today. Some of the differences between how men and women lead. The difference between coaching and training and how they deliver value to the industry. Links Free Report: Imposter Syndrome, If You’re a Woman in Construction, It’s Not All in Your Head http://ambitiontheo...
How To Retain Top Talent In The Construction Industry with Susan McCutchan and Nadia Fratantonio
August 25, 2022 03:05 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe priority for most construction companies today is retention. Susan McCutchan and Nadia Fratantonio from Pomerleau Construction talked about how the transformational approach to leadership is an extremely effective way to attract and retain top talent. It encourages people to be authentic at work, and it allows you to uncover talents on your team. It makes people want to work with you and stay at the company. Highlights: How to leverage people's unconventional talents to bring more val...
Get More Done In Less Time With Nava Ahadipour
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBNava Ahadipour took part in the first cohort of our Leadership Accelerator For Women In Construction. The most powerful insight for her was articulating what drives her ambition and building her day around that. Nava shares how this simple concept helped her to become more productive, improve relationships, and level up in her career. Highlights: How to work fewer hours and get more done. How leveraging other people's strengths and expertise can take you to a new leadership level. How to...
Why Women’s Leadership Initiatives Should Start At The Top With Brad Kohl
July 28, 2022 03:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBrad Kohl is the President and CEO of Lafarge Western Canada. Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group Holcim. Highlights: Lafarge's strategy to promote women internally to grow and excel within the company. The barriers that women face when entering the construction industry. How to shift your mindset to lead change in your company. Why we can't rely on the past to predict the future. Why Lafarge's women in leadership ...
Transformational leadership leads to growth in the construction industry
July 14, 2022 06:02 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBYears of experience and technical knowledge are highly valued in the construction industry, and today we share a different perspective. Phil Diochon and Jill Tremblay from Verge Technologies talk about how they learned about the industry and grew the company by relying on their transformational leadership skills. Highlights How you can learn about the industry quickly. They are leveraging communication to build morale and strengthen relationships with their clients. Having confidence in ...
How to work with your head up to create opportunities with Lynn Walsh and Melanie Pinto
June 30, 2022 06:04 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBLynn Walsh and Melanie Pinto work at PCL, Lynn as a Project Manager, and Melanie as an Estimator. They shared how they could level up their leadership by making small changes that lead to a big impact. Highlights: Why keeping your head up and connecting with people is critical if you want to rise to leadership and how to stop working with your head down. How delegating tasks to others can build trust and improve morale on your team. Why focusing on your behaviour instead of your technica...
Using your voice and overcoming imposter syndrome with Lisa Fougere and Laura Hynes
June 16, 2022 06:02 - 46 minutes - 43 MBLisa Fougere and Laura Hynes from Lindsay Construction took part in the first cohort of our leadership accelerator for women in construction. They shared what it was like to take this program, how they could implement what they learned, and its impact on their company. I want to say thank you so much to Lisa and Laura for getting out of their comfort zones and coming on the podcast. Highlights Overcoming imposter syndrome How to use your voice to bring value to your company Why delegati...
The secret to exponential career growth in the construction industry with Jennifer Cross
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJennifer Cross shares what it’s like when you take 1:1 coaching with Ambition Theory. During her coaching program, Jennifer successfully transitioned into the commercial construction industry. For her the secret to exponential growth started by answering the question what drives your ambition and finding a company that aligns with her personal values. We talked about the future of work and how a new perspective on ‘going back to the office’ can change the way we view construction projects. ...
Accelerated Leadership In Construction: A Case Study With Nicole Tanel
May 18, 2022 17:26 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis episode lit my heart on fire! Nicole Tanel, a project manager took part in the first leadership accelerator cohort for women in construction. She shared what it was like to take this program, how she could implement what she learned, and the impact she has in her company, leading her direct reports and managing up. My favorite part of this interview was seeing the real-life case study of what happens when you lean into your transformational leadership skills. I want to say thank you s...
How To Engineer Your Success As A Mother With Kinia Romanowska
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBKinia Romanowska is the founder of Pros and Babes. As a strategic advisor to moms in competitive, corporate, high-stress, and STEM careers, Kinia helps people navigate the pressures of growing successful careers and families. Highlights: ● What matrescence is and how it impacts careers, especially in construction. ● How we can harness guilt to serve career decisions. ● What successful women decide before taking leave so that their careers do not stall. ● Why companies should look to int...
How to make decisions in a dual career family
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBoth parents are in leadership roles; they love their careers, have kids, and have a strong marriage. You’ve probably seen people like this and wonder how they do it all. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Vanessa and Pat Sweet, who have been redefining gender roles as professionals and parents since they started dating in university. This was recorded live as part of our 2021 International Women’s Day series called Rising to the Challenge: Taking on the social norms and stereotypes that i...
Building Trust in the Construction Industry
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBNatalie Doyle Oldfield is on a mission to help business owners and leaders grow their companies by building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Natalie works with leaders, project managers, technical professionals to build relationships that solve problems, build businesses, and earn higher revenues. Natalie’s book: The Power of Trust, How Companies Build, Manage, and Protect It helps leaders understand the fundamentals of building relational skills. In addition, Natalie i...
Women Have What The Construction Industry Needs
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJennifer Sproul is President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation(MCCEI). She sees women as the answer to the construction industry’s need for talent, and she is working to connect the industry with educational, governmental, and nonprofit agencies. Her vision is to create an abundant pipeline of diverse people eager to work in the construction industry. Highlights: ● How to know when to take the next right step ● What terror tells us ● How networking expands ...
Career Diversity Key to Winning War for Talent
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBLisa Laronde, president of Powell Contracting, didn’t start working in the construction industry or become president the same way peers have. Lisa teases out how to launch into higher positions while making the world a better place. Through personal experience, Lisa shows how transformational leadership created exponential growth in each company division soon after she took leadership. Highlights: How to choose between jobs and industries What to do when shifting from administration to op...
Career Diversity Key to Addressing Talent Shortage
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBLisa Laronde, president of Powell Contracting, didn’t start working in the construction industry or become president the same way peers have. Lisa teases out how to launch into higher positions while making the world a better place. Through personal experience, Lisa shows how transformational leadership created exponential growth in each company division soon after she took leadership. Highlights: How to choose between jobs and industries What to do when shifting from administration to op...
Construction is beautiful with Nadine Speirs
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBNadine Speirs is the owner of Metal Depot a supplier of metal roofing and wall panels as well as a full-service custom fabrication shop in Winnipeg Manitoba. The majority of the team is female and there is very little employee turnover at the company. Her competitors often give her referrals because Metal Depot’s products and services are just that good. In this episode Nadine shares: - How she unintentionally built an all-female team. - Why focusing on beautiful products allows her compan...
How to be your authentic self in the construction industry with Sandra Benson
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSandra Benson is Global Head of Industry Transformation at Procore Technologies and on the board of The National Institute of Building Sciences. She got here, by being her authentic self. In this episode Sandra shares: - How she made the decision to leave her role as the Worldwide Head of Engineering, Construction and Real Estate at Amazon Web Services. - Why she believes sponsorship is more powerful than mentorship. - How being her authentic self led to incredible opportunities to influe...