In this episode of Recon, Bev Williams interviews Sarah Thorne, a project and program professional with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. The conversation delves into the themes of midlife reinvention, resilience, emotional awareness, and the challenges of a confidence crisis in one's career.
Sarah shares valuable insights on the importance of not fighting every battle, the need for reflection, emotional awareness in the workplace. As well as insights on gender bias and credit taking, learning from failures and trust, career transitions, reframing the perception of 'bossy' and the value of creativity in problem-solving. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries, learning from failures, and the hopes for a more inclusive future in the construction industry.
She believes that empowering your team and having their back creates an environment where everyone can flourish.
Sarah speaks about supporting and championing women in leadership and her continued involvement with Women Leaders UK which is a registered charity established to recognise outstanding women, promote and strengthen women’s leadership, and support gender equality and diversity. For more information follow this link https://womenleadersuk.org
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Recon and Guest Introduction
02:17 Finding Rewards in Reinvention
04:26 The Importance of Resilience
06:33 Leadership Beyond Titles
08:23 Navigating Confidence Crises
13:59 Building a Supportive Network
15:29 The Power of Self-Talk
17:57 Choosing Your Battles Wisely
20:55 Reframing Insults as Strengths
25:30 Eek of the Week: Women in the Workplace
26:08 Lessons from Failure: Trust and Professionalism
27:55 Unexpected Career Turns: From Art to Project Management
31:07 Creativity in Leadership: The Importance of Diverse Thinking
31:24 Empowering Women: Mentorship and Support in Careers
35:38 The Future of Construction: Inclusivity and Women's Representation
36:47 Setting Boundaries: The Importance of Saying No
