We had the privilege of chatting with some of the remarkable women experts from Steer, Steer Economic Development, Amberside Advisors, and Fourth Economy this week.
From mobility to energy and technology to education each expert shared their unique journey, offering insights into their educational background, daily responsibilities, and the skills crucial for success in their respective fields.
As part of our International Women's Day 2024 celebrations, we're thrilled to share a first glimpse of their candid and uplifting stories, which we hope will inspire the next generation of women leaders. Stay tuned to hear more from these incredible women over the coming weeks!
Join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion across critical services and infrastructure. Together, let's continue our journey toward a future where every woman and girl are valued, heard, and empowered to reach her full potential.
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At A level my subjects were Physics, chemistry, Bio Maths and English. So I did geography, which lots of people in transport did at school and uni. In undergraduate school I studied environmental studies. I did a Bachelors in Civil Engineering at Newcastle University and then a Masters in Engineering Project Management at the University of Manchester. After finishing my geography degree, I went on to do a Masters in Transport Planning and Engineering. So I do know lots of people who always love transport. I didn't grow up wanting to be a transport planner, although when I look back at some of my university and school projects, quite a few of them did actually focus on transport. My path to economic development has been eclectic. It's been marked by roles across various fields. People change directions all the time, so you shouldn't feel restricted kind of by previous choices. And if you are interested in you're curious about something. I really do think people should just follow their noses and, you know, go with what you're interested in. A typical day. For me, atmosphere is really varied. I don't really have a typical day. I would say every day is quite different. There is no typical day or week skills, so skills required are important for my role I feel are around resilience. It's a bit of a cliche, but communication is massively important. You know, we're juggling lots of projects, so time management is really important, Organisation, problem solving, emotional intelligence. So why would I encourage women to get into the sector? The sector needs more women for fair representation of the society. That we have unique perspectives and lived experiences that we bring. Our representation enriches the sector with those viewpoints. And without the kind of representation, you'll then not going to be able to consider some of the impacts or the kind of potential issues that women will face, particularly on public transport. So for example, safety, it is a rewarding sector where I feel that you can have an actual impact with the purpose of potentially changing the lives of communities and the world around you to make it better.
