Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser
Beyond Four Walls delves into the dynamic world of block management in the UK, navigating the complexities of the sector, unravelling key topics, and shedding light on vital issues affecting communities and property managers.
There will be conversations with experts, industry leaders, and passionate individuals talking about everything from insurance to inclusivity.
Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser
Women in Engineering & Construction | With Maddy Lawrence, Charlotte Howlings & Davinia Potterton from The DALA Group
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This week on Beyond Four Walls, I'm joined by three inspiring women from The DALA Group: Maddy Lawrence, Charlotte Howlings and Davinia Potterton.
Engineering and construction have traditionally been male-dominated industries, but the landscape is changing. More women are entering the sector, challenging perceptions and proving that there is no single route into a career in engineering.
In this episode, we go beyond job titles and technical roles to explore the people behind the professions. We discuss what first attracted Maddy, Charlotte and Davinia to the industry, the lessons they've learned along the way, and what continues to inspire them in their work.
Together, we talk about:
• What it's really like working in engineering and construction today
• The parts of the industry we should celebrate more often
• How attitudes towards women in the sector have evolved
• The importance of confidence, resilience and finding your voice
• What employers can do to better support future talent and diversity
• Why representation matters and how we encourage more young people, particularly girls, to consider careers in engineering
• The advice they would give to the next generation entering the profession
This conversation isn't just about being a woman in engineering. It's about opportunity, leadership, wellbeing and creating an industry where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Whether you work in property, construction, engineering or simply enjoy hearing the stories of people making a difference in their professions, this episode offers an honest and insightful look at an industry that is continuing to evolve.
Because behind every building, every project and every innovation are people and their stories.
And that's exactly what Beyond Four Walls is all about.
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Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at jodie@jodiefraser.com if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.
I’d also like to say a special thank you to my podcast producer, Shirley Ludford, at Swindon 105.5 – Swindon’s award-winning community radio station. It’s run by an incredible team of volunteers who are passionate about giving a voice to the local community. You can find out more about the station at www.swindon1055.co.uk
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