In a world that’s so demanding and fast-paced, it’s important that we slow down and connect with ourselves and each other. That’s the main lesson this week’s guest has learned (and is still learning) along her career path.
In this episode, I welcome Christi Powell, Co-Founder of Women Confidence Builders, WBE-certified Sales Representative for 84 Lumber, and co-host of the Women Talk Construction podcast. After working in male-dominated industries for 27 years, once she started working in in the construction industry and meeting more women in the field, Christi began reflecting and rediscovering herself as a woman.
Listen in to learn about Christi’s adventurous career path and how she’s not only finding success in her own career, but helping women grow and thrive in the construction field and other non-traditional careers.
“I had no idea what kind of energy I was using to keep anybody from knowing who I was, including myself.” - Christi Powell
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· How Christi rediscovered and learned more about herself through her faith and her career.
· Why it’s important to slow down in your career, especially when transitioning to a new role and/or industry.
· What it’s like to move from a male-dominated workplace to a workplace and role that’s more diverse and emotional.
· How therapy can enhance your career and your relationship with yourself.
· The #1 game-changing resource that helped Christi create healthy mindset shifts.
· How she’s working with the WBENC to create change in the world of business and making the trades/construction industry a better workplace for women.
· The inspiration behind Women Talk Construction, Christi’s new podcast about helping women grow in the construction field and other non-traditional careers.
· The key to working through any challenge: Your own personal advisory council!
· Christi’s Learning and Misstep: Learning how to slow down and say “no” in a demanding, fast-paced world.
Connect with Christi:
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-powell-99023b1b
Listen to the Women Talk Construction podcast: https://womentalkconstruction.com
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Women Confidence Builders: https://womentalkconstruction.com/wcb
Get the WBENC Certification: https://www.wbenc.org/certification
Skilled Trades Alliance: https://skilledtradesalliance.net
Seven Principles by Henry Nutt III: https://amzn.to/3tqlQl0
Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/braving-the-wilderness
Women Builders Council: https://wbcnyc.org
Associated Builders and Contractors: https://www.abc.org
For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey
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