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You don’t look like an Engineer

By: Laura Miranda & Sohan Roopra
  • Summary

  • Our podcast stems from our shared commitment to gender equality, aiming to amplify voices and experiences in STEM through compelling storytelling.


    Our podcast delves into the various challenges faced by minorities, actively raising awareness and offering recommendations and potential solutions for organisations and leaders to foster more inclusive workplace cultures.


    Each episode serves as a platform for professionals to share their journeys, providing valuable insights for navigating the corporate world authentically and effectively.


    The You Don't Look Like an Engineer Podcast is proudly supported by Design & Build Recruitment


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Episodes
  • Roberta Brosco: Let go of your self judgement - advice from a professional self development coach
    Jul 9 2024

    Laura and Sohan embark on a mindfulness journey led by former engineer-turned mindfulness coach Roberta Brosco. Roberta talks about her journey within construction, how she embarked on a journey to become a mindful leader to deal with workplace stresses. She then used these tools to create mindfulness coaching for women across the globe to help them elevate their careers, become present leaders and lead from the heart. A meditative experience, Roberta’s mentorship is sure to help upcoming and present leaders.


    Roberta is launching her Doors to Conscious Confidence Academy, which will open tomorrow 9th of July, link is: Academy Link ✨


    The You Don't Look Like an Engineer Podcast is proudly supported by Design & Build Recruitment


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    52 mins
  • Fiona McDonald: Pursuit, Passion and Promise leader of 2023
    May 27 2024

    Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing for diversity and inclusion - a passion that arises from her own personal experiences. Fiona's valuable lessons on understanding the incremental changes that lead to path breaking innovation are a great lesson for young professionals in the industry. The discussion talks about how getting recognition can impact careers, and many more topics that you simply don't want to miss. Yo can also check out her report "Innovation: an Emerging Leaders Perspective" link:

    https://roads.org.au/innovation-an-emerging-leaders-perspective/


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    50 mins
  • Josh Yates: Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO
    Apr 17 2024

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.


    Josh candidly shares the challenges he faced at the outset of his journey in the infrastructure sector. Despite lacking a technical engineering background, he reveals how he navigated these obstacles with determination and resilience and became a visionary executive in business strategy.


    Josh delves into the pivotal moment when he embarked on his entrepreneurial endeavor, founding his first advisory consultancy and assembling a talented team of ten individuals. Join us as we explore how Josh's background in sports influences his distinctive leadership style, offering valuable insights into his approach to team dynamics.


    The You Don't Look Like an Engineer Podcast is proudly supported by Design & Build Recruitment


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    49 mins

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