Show Notes
Feeling like the odd one out on site is more common than anyone admits, but it doesn’t have to stop you from leading.
Louise Azzopardi is a heavy vehicle mechanic turned coach and workshop facilitator. She started her trade at 15 and represented Australia at the 2017 WorldSkills competition, placing 4th in heavy vehicle maintenance. Now she helps women in trade back themselves.
In this conversation, we get into: • How to handle imposter syndrome • Practical ways to manage anxiety in the workplace • How to build the confidence to lead • What it takes to become a role model
Chapters: 0:00 Meet Louise Azzopardi 4:37 How to Practice Leadership as a Coach 6:00 Words Have Power as a Role Model 8:33 How to Deliver Constructive Feedback 10:46 Taking Responsibility in Your Relationships 12:09 How to Receive Feedback Well 13:57 Find Mentors and Community as a Woman in Trade 20:06 Pay Attention to How You Talk to Yourself 21:21 How to Have Difficult Conversations 23:10 Managing Anxiety as a Tradie or Apprentice 25:13 Practice Leadership by Giving Your Best Each Day 26:19 Wrap Up
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