The GSC Executives Podcast

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Caitlin Tye and the GSC Executives Team

19 November 2024

37m 21s

Confidence through diverse experiences: Emma Kent

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In this episode of the GSC Executives podcast, host Caitlin Tye sits down with Emma Kent, Managing Director at VINCI Technology Centre, to explore leadership, diversity, and the evolving landscape of civil engineering. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Emma shares her insights on:

  • Overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of visibility in leadership.
  • Strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including VINCI's innovative approaches.
  • The critical role of diverse voices in decision-making, especially in addressing global challenges like climate change.

Emma also discusses her journey from civil engineering graduate to managing director, highlighting the importance of flexibility in career paths and the need for confident, purpose-driven leadership. This episode offers a blueprint for creating more inclusive, innovative, and effective teams in the construction industry and beyond.

This inspiring conversation challenges conventional thinking, and serves as a framework for more diverse and dynamic leadership within civil engineering.

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