Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction

In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that shows that sponsorship happens half as often as mentorship for women in construction. In this episode, Andrea Janzen reads the original article about where this idea came from. 
You can learn more about our quantitative research report by going to buildingbetterreport.com. 

Highlights:  

The difference between sponsorship and mentorship 

How men and women are mentored differently 

How to find sponsorship for yourself 

How to begin sponsoring others 

Links: 

Download the Building Better Report https://ambitiontheory.com/building-better-report/ 

Book a Call with us at https://www.ambitiontheory.com/bookacall 

Leadership Accelerator Program Details: https://ambitiontheory.com/lap 

Connect on LinkedIn: 

Ambition Theory https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambition-theory/ 

Andrea Janzen https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreajanzen/ 

Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode.

Show Notes

In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that shows that sponsorship happens half as often as mentorship for women in construction. In this episode, Andrea Janzen reads the original article about where this idea came from. 

You can learn more about our quantitative research report by going to buildingbetterreport.com. 


Highlights:  

  • The difference between sponsorship and mentorship 

  • How men and women are mentored differently 

  • How to find sponsorship for yourself 

  • How to begin sponsoring others 

Links: 

Connect on LinkedIn: 


Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode.

What is Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction?

The Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive. We're not going to shy away from the difficult conversations.