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The Heald Approach – Leadership. Sustainability. Inclusion. Real Talk.Breaking Barriers in STEMIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Anne Okafor, a trailblazer in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for STEM education. Anne shares her incredible journey from overcoming math anxiety to becoming a key player in a traditionally male-dominated field. Through her story, we explore the importance of diversity, early educational engagement, and breaking down stigmas in STEM careers.
Anne’s Background and Career Journey:
Overcoming personal barriers in maths and her path to becoming a construction planner.
The pivotal moments and challenges that shaped her career.
Breaking Stereotypes in Construction:
Addressing mi...2024-06-1240 min
A Good ReadAnjana Vasan and Anne-Marie ImafidonBESSIE SMITH by Jackie Kay (Faber) chosen by Anjana Vasan
EDGE OF HERE by Kelechi Okafor (Trapeze) chosen by Anne-Marie Imafidon
THE WIDOW COUDERC by Georges Simenon (Penguin) chosen by Harriett GilbertStar of 'Black Mirror', 'We Are Lady Parts' and 'Wicked Little Letters' Anjana Vasan chooses Jackie Kay's affectionate and personal biography of Blues legend, Bessie Smith.Founder of Stemettes and author of 'She's In CTRL' Anne-Marie Imafidon picks Kelechi Okafor's science-fiction debut, which looks at the relationship between technology and society in the near-future.Presenter Harriett Gilbert opts for Georges Simenon's...2024-02-2027 min
STEM UntappedDr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE - CEO of STEMettesDr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is interviewed by our giveaway winner, Nicole, a 1st year university student studying economics and data science. In this episode they discuss the importance of role models, the lacking data and coded bias in society, the importance of creativity and exploration and much more. Resources mentioned: Kode with Klossie Algorithmic Justice League - Joy Buolamwini Edge of Here - Kelechi OkaforInvisible Women - Caroline Criado PerezHello World - Hannah Fry If you know a group of students who would like to interview f...2024-02-0525 min
STEMPositiveDisruptor - MIA conversation withSTEM's Positive Disruptor: MIA conversation with Anne Okafor, Construction Planner
This is another MIA Conversation with Anne Okafor, Construction Planner and STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, what an inspiring role model, Anne is definitely an everyday determinator whose passion for construction and STEM learning shines through in our conversation.
She explains how Maths can be learnt and taught at school by showing practical applications how it is used on an everyday basis in Industry and also in our everyday lives
Anne was also recently acknowledged as the best STEM Ambassador in her region, congratulation, truly deserved.
Please listen and enjoy and please subscribe to my channel and spread the...2023-05-0429 min
The Everyday Determinator PodcastCreating female leadership that the world needs with Nicole Harrop#027In this episode, I'm talking with Nichole Harrop. Nicole is a wife and mom of two daughters. She's a family focused individual and loves to spend time with her family and friends playing board games, or card games or taking road trips. She says she gets her best ideas when she's on the mountain snowboarding and that inspires her with new content.Nichole is a Women’s Leadership + Career Coach, helping women get promoted at work. She has led teams in the corporate world for over 10 years. The world needs more female leaders, and she is...2022-12-0156 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastThe Decision to Comeback with Richard Kaufman#026TW: Mentions Addiction, 9/11, Military, Injury and Medical discharge, Suicide, Depression, Covid, PandemicIn this episode, I'm talking with Richard Kaufman. He's a life coach, podcast host, producer and author based in North Arlington. He's a United States Army veteran with an incredible story of resilience and overcoming adversity. And he truly lives up to his name, the comeback coach. · Introducing Richard· Building Resilience · Social Connections and Network· Military Life – Round 1 · A chance from a stranger· Military Life – Round 2 · Deciding to change· Vocabulary Matters2022-11-2847 min
Maths AppealMaths Appeal Series 3 - Episode 4Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke invite you to join them in solving a maths problem about utility bills. They also meet the inspiring National Numeracy champion Anne Okafor, and Bobby wows us with another Maths Fact!In series 3, we're delighted to partner with Experian, an organisation on a mission to help the nation improve their financial health, and with National Numeracy, an independent charity that promotes the importance of numeracy and "everyday maths".Find Maths Appeal on Twitter and Instagram @mathsappeal.Find out more about National Numeracy here: https://www...2022-11-2121 min
The BiG PodcastEquality in Trade - Ep5 - Anne Okafor - Celebrating Women in TradeJoin us in the fifth instalment of our Equality in Trade podcast. In this episode, we speak to the super-inspiring Anne Okafor about her current work in construction planning in Glasgow, how she got into the industry and how she's inspiring people daily with her volunteering work! 2022-10-2745 min
I Trip Over Flat SurfacesEpisode 27 Season 3: On The Other Side Of Fear with AnneThis is our third episode in season 3, and we are discussion what life looks like on the other side of fear. My guest is Ann Okafor, who is determined to make a difference in guiding anyone is who is interested in construction or STEM disciplines.
What does it look like on the other side of fear? Well in this episode you will learn you will see and have more freedom on the other side of fear. Anne talks about her great fear of the dentist, and how she had to work through the fear for the good...2022-09-0144 min
Engineering Rebuilt#0013 Anne OkaforAnne Okafor joins us for a brilliant conversation!
Anne is a Project Planner. In this episode, Anne tells Yvonne and Tina about how she took a leap of faith to switch from hospitality into construction.
Anne's story into construction is interesting and inspiring. Since getting into construction Anne cannot imagine working any other industry and now spend her free time in STEM activities inspiring the next generation of construction professionals.
In Anne's free time, she also hosts her own Podcast 'The Everyday Determinator' where she interviews people from all backgrounds to share the...2022-08-2532 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastLife is Yours to write with Abi Yardimci#025 (TW: Postnatal Depression is discussed within this episode)Our guest today is Abigail Yardimci, an author, blogger artist and creative mindfulness coach based in Devon in the UK. She is a northern lass, originally from County Durham and also a mum of two boys. Her books the 'Life is yours' trilogy follows the adventures of her character Jess, who goes from heartbreak to heart awake. I've known Abi for maybe about 12 years, since working with her husband many years ago.We discussed:Becoming a parent Multicultural partnershipPostnatal depressionWriting the 'Life is...2022-08-1550 min
Architecture Talk:TankArch Talk: Tank #54: Overcoming sadness, weakness and disappointment in your architecture careerIn this episode 54 of Architecture Talk: Tank, host, Sara Kolata speaks with Anne Okafor, who graduated in 2019 with a First Class Honours Degree in Construction Management. She is currently an Applicant grade member of the CIOB, working towards achieving Chartered Status and she is currently studying an MSc in Quality Management.2022-08-0137 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastEngaging your Intuition with Emilah DeToro#024In this episode, I chat to Emilah Dawn DeToro. Emilah Dawn DeToro M.Ed., PCC is an Intuitive, Life Coach, Energy Healer, and Change Agent. She coaches, teaches, and empowers people to engage their intuition, put themselves at the center of their lives, and trust themselves when making life, relationship, and career decisions and transitions. Her clients make changes from the inside out which leads to more satisfying, joyful, and financially stable lives.In 2004 she was in a rollover car accident that cracked open her being allowing psychic, intuitive, and energy healing gifts...2022-08-0148 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastBuilding Career Foundations with Jess Reid#023Today I'm talking with Jess Reid. Jess is the owner of ASJ recruit, which is a recruitment firm hiring across the construction and the property industries. She's also a podcast host and her podcast is called building foundations. She is an experienced podcast host, but today is her first time as a guest.We talk about:Jess' Career BackgroundLearning RecruitmentA love for constructionA day in the lifeWhat makes a good matchA Skills Shortage?Post-pandemic considerationsSkills for the future Challenges a recruiter facesMoney motivationsJess' Podcast - Building FoundationsJess' self careTop Tips for starting y...2022-06-0651 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastListening Well...The missing skill in conversations for change? with Listen Well ScotlandEP #022 Today we're talking to Linda Harding, who is a volunteer and recently appointed chair of the board of trustees of Listen Well, Scotland. Listen Well, Scotland, is a charity, which provides quality listening training and courses to make a positive contribution to the mental well being of people in Scotland. Their mission is to develop listening people and a listening culture in Scotland and beyond. We talked about:Linda's backgroundWhat is listening and what it is not?Why is listening well important?Listen Well Scotland - The missionJust Listening...as a sk...2022-05-2337 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastCommunication for Good Relationships with Lucy PriceEP021TW: mention of body dysmorphia and eating disorder.In this episode, I'm talking to Lucy Price, who is a certified yoga instructor, and an empowerment and relationship coach based in Michigan. Her purpose is helping people to feel confident in themselves and to heal heartbreak and relationship patterns or bad relationship patterns, and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. We discuss:Lucy's storyUnlearning from our teenage yearsContinuous ImprovementLoving every version of youA TLDR example of Embodiment techniques - Linklater, Suzuki & AlexanderCommunication through physicalityMindfulness - Journalling#100 Happy Days - Everyday PleasureSelf c...2022-05-1644 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastBlossoming into Success with Leticia FrancisEP 020TW: In this episode we discuss and mention Domestic Abuse, Violence, Detail of Injury, Emotional Abuse, Drug Use.In this episode we're talking to Leticia Francis, who is a life and business coach based in the UK. Her mission is to help women of colour coaches increase their impact and income by providing a life changing and transformational coaching programme. Leticia has an incredible story of overcoming adversity and this took her on the journey to building her business and enjoying the life that she has created every day. We D...2022-05-0233 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastConfidently Divorced with Gina ConoverEpisode 019 In this episode, I'm talking with Gina Conover, a North Carolina based coach, helping women to be confidently divorced with a 12 week coaching programme, which teaches the skills people need to confidently rebuild their lives after divorce.We talk about:Gina's JourneyThe grief of divorceDaily changesSociety and our belief'sSurviving to ThrivingRebuilding trustAdjustment to a new lifeDesigning life after divorceStepping into ConfidenceGina's coaching programmeConnect with Gina:Website: Gina Conover Coaching - Empower, Single Mom, Life CoachEVERYDAY DETERMINATOR PODCASTW...2022-04-2547 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastEncouragement for Positive Action with Kendra McGahaEP018In this episode, I'm talking to Kendra McGaha, an aggressive encourager and podcast host of I trip over flat surfaces podcast. Her show is about encouragement and a place where we can all stumble through life together, while learning and improving on our self development. We discuss:Acknowledging areas for self improvementTaking Positive ActionCelebrate the Positive, Not focus on the NegativeDeciding to take actionActions towards BIG dreamsSelf-care as Positive ActionIts not race day every dayLevels of EnergyHustle - a swindle?Leadership and Goals - not just for business?Transferable SkillsOpportunity in P...2022-04-1157 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastAutism Rocks - A chat with Sam Mitchell EP 017In this episode, I'm talking with Sam Mitchell, a teenager living with autism. Sam has had obstacles in the past, and he still has some daily struggles, but he's on a mission to celebrate everybody and to help to reduce the stigma that surrounds autism.He has a podcast, he is the host of a podcast, autism rocks and rolls, and is a motivational speaker with a TEDx talk, as well.We talk about:Sam's experience of Living with AutismLanguage used when addressing AutismSam's Advice to parentsSam's Podcast - Aut...2022-04-0419 minThe Everyday Determinator PodcastHow To Be Inclusive in the Workplace with Suswati BasuEpisode 016Suswati Basu is a multilingual disabled intelligence expert, journalist, mental health books show podcast host, and award-winning activist.Suswati has written for the Guardian, Huffington Post, and the F-Word blogs, and has worked for various media outlets such as the BBC, Channel 4 News, and ITV News.Winner of the Emma Humphries Memorial Prize in 2007, also shortlisted for the Guardian Mary Stott Prize in the same year, and longlisted for the Guardian International Development Journalism Award. She has worked in China, India, and the UK and currently writes on a freelance basis. 2022-03-2147 min