{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"60. Balancing Career, Leadership & Advocacy in Construction with Emma McCaughey","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3212,"description":"In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Emma McCaughey, President of NAWIC Queensland and a highly accomplished civil engineer, to discuss leadership, advocacy, and diversity in the construction industry. Emma’s career, spanning over 15 years at CPB Contractors, highlights the power of mentorship, strategic decision-making, and fostering inclusive workplaces.\nWith a strong passion for increasing female participation in the industry, Emma shares invaluable insights into career growth, overcoming challenges, and reshaping the future of construction. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or considering a career pivot into construction, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n\nNavigating a Career in Construction:\nEmma’s journey from civil engineer to industry leader and NAWIC Queensland President.\nHow she founded CPB Contractors’ Gender Equality Action Plan Taskforce.\nThe importance of strategic career decisions and advocacy in construction.\nBuilding Inclusive Work Environments:\nWhy diversity and inclusion initiatives are critical for the future of construction.\nHow allyship and mentorship drive success for women in the industry.\nThe role of NAWIC in championing equitable opportunities and industry change.\nWork-Life Balance & Career Longevity:\nHow Emma balances leadership, career growth, and family life.\nTime management strategies for high-performing professionals in construction.\nThe impact of flexible working conditions and cultural shifts in the industry.\nLessons from the Field:\nEmma’s most challenging and rewarding projects across roads, aviation, and resources infrastructure.\nHow overcoming adversity and career pivots can strengthen leadership skills.\nThe importance of continued learning, professional networks, and industry collaboration.\n\nAbout Our Guest:\nEmma McCaughey is a highly respected civil engineer and construction industry leader. She is the current President of...","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}