{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"77. Building Bridges and Busting Barriers: The Power of Female Leadership in Infrastructure with Sally Stannard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3097,"description":"In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Sally Stannard, the Director General of Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads. Sally’s journey from a farm in New South Wales to leading one of the most ambitious transport reform agendas in Australia is one of grit, curiosity, and transformation. In this powerful conversation, Sally reveals her insights into the importance of leadership, inclusivity, and how women are breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated infrastructure sector.\nFrom the challenges of starting in a country town to leading large-scale infrastructure projects, Sally shares her experiences of creating change in the transport industry. She discusses how crucial it is to understand both design and construction, the importance of leadership during high-stakes moments, and why she believes infrastructure is about people, not just concrete and contracts.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n\nFemale Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Building Support\nThe power of mentorship and inclusion in fostering female leaders\nBalancing career, family, and leadership responsibilities\nCreating an environment where women can thrive and lead\nTransforming Public Transport\nHow the 2032 Olympics is reshaping Queensland’s infrastructure\nBuilding sustainable, accessible transport systems for future generations\nThe role of public transport in connecting urban and regional communities\nCollaborative Contracting: Partnership Over Paperwork\nMoving beyond contract forms to foster true collaboration\nHow shared risks and rewards create stronger project outcomes\nThe importance of communication and transparency between sectors\nShaping People and Culture\nMentorship and its impact on long-term industry success\nBuilding a culture where talent is nurtured and valued\nCreating lasting change through inclusive leadership\nInfrastructure as Lifeline\nThe crucial role of infrastructure in remote and crisis-stricken areas\nRebuilding communities quickly...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}