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Building Doors with Lauren Karan

Lauren Karan
Leadership
Construction Industry
Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Construction
Australia
Ashley Hernandez
Standards
Engineering
Energy Transition
Culture
Diversity & Inclusion
Sustainability
Red Fox
Felicity Furey
NEACH
Insolvency
Male Allies / Nawic
Meditation
Turner & Townsend

Building Doors, hosted by Lauren Karan, is the podcast for ambitious professionals in construction, infrastructure, and engineering ready to accelerate their careers and lead with impact. Each episode explores how top industry leaders built their success and what it takes to stand out. Lauren shares practical strategies for career growth, networking, and influence, along with insights on leadershi... more

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Ben Cryan, founder of Praxis Engineering, Axesse, and Carbon Trace, for a powerful conversation about resilience, engineering, data, AI, and the future of project delivery in constru... more

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Cathryn Greville, CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), a lawyer, governance expert, and one of the industry's most passionate advocates for systemic cult... more

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Daryl Sadgrove, a leader who has worked across healthcare, telecommunications, e-commerce, logistics, education, and professional services before joining Struber, a business focused ... more

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Adam Woodley, a refrigeration and air conditioning veteran, former business leader, and passionate male ally. From tradie apprentice to building a business with 97 percent staff rete... more

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Recent Guests

Cathryn Greville
CEO of Nawic (National Association of Women in Construction)
Nawic
Episode: 95. Construction Has a People Problem: Why Inclusive Leadership Is the Industry’s Biggest Opportunity with Cathryn Greville
Daryl Sadgrove
CEO of Struber, infrastructure leader
Struber
Episode: 94. The Productivity Paradox: Why Infrastructure Is Stuck in 1990 and How AI Can Actually Help with Daryl Sadgrove
Adam Woodley
Business leader with experience in refrigeration and service-based growth
Episode: 93. Construction Has a Thinking Problem: Challenging the Assumptions That Hold the Industry Back with Adam Woodley
Cameron Bell
Civil engineer and project manager with experience on major infrastructure projects
Episode: 92. Standards Are Everything: Why Settling for "Good Enough" Kills Projects with Cameron Bell
Ashley Hernandez
Sustainability leader in infrastructure and transport
Former board member of Greenroads Foundation (and current roles in sustainability leadership)
Episode: 91. Sustainability Is Everyone's Problem: Engineering, Values, and Raising the Next Generation with Ashley Hernandez
Paul Rhoden
Consultant at Vulpra Contractors; host of Construction Matters podcast
Vulpra Contractors
Episode: 90. The Power of People: Leadership, Vulnerability, and Building a Better Construction Culture with Paul Rhoden
Alex Prenzel
Senior project leader with more than 20 years in property and construction
Independent consultant (formerly in construction leadership)
Episode: 89. Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: The Leadership Shift Every Construction Professional Needs to Hear with Alex Prenzel
James Gleeson
Civil engineer and co-founder of Marvel Engineers
Marvel Engineers
Episode: 88. How to Pivot and Thrive When Your Business Faces Market Shifts with James Gleeson
Ben Schnitzerling
Founder of Red Fox, engineer
Red Fox
Episode: 87. Courageous Engineering: Breaking the Fear Cycle and Reclaiming Pride in the Profession with Ben Schnitzerling

Host

Lauren Karan
Host and primary interviewer focusing on career growth, leadership, and industry trends in construction and infrastructure.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Value in every episode

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few months now and every episode has some useful takeaway for me. I love the variety of guests, experts across so many different fields, I’m always learning something new. And Lauren is a brilliant host! She always has great questions prepared and keeps each episode fresh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamthebrave
    Australia2 years ago
  • A wonderful listen

    Both Lauren and her guests always offer such valuable insights into their lived experience - a brilliant listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimmyK_K
    Australia2 years ago
  • Simply incredible

    Oh my, the real life stories are beyond inspirational! Lauren has one incredible story and a knack for finding others.

    It is beyond inspiring and I can not wait for more 🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justjeessin
    Australia4 years ago
  • Mama motivation

    This show has got me excited to return to work after having my second child. Love listening to the different stories and journeys of inspiring leaders. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellie Rodriquez
    Australia4 years ago
  • Finally

    Just what I needed. My new commute companion! Love Lauren’s style and guests. Rock on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueHalifax6
    Australia4 years ago

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Episodes are a reliable source of real-world leadership and career guidance for industry professionals.
Listeners appreciate the focus on humane leadership and culture in heavy-industry settings.
The show is a strong commute/listening companion that blends personal stories with actionable strategies.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and practical takeaways.
Guests and host are consistently described as insightful and inspiring.

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72. Why Every Future Leader Needs to Master “Two-Up” Thinking with Michael Furey
Q: How can listeners connect with you to learn more?
LinkedIn is the best channel to reach out and engage with the speaker and the program, with ongoing resources and opportunities to participate in future sessions.
72. Why Every Future Leader Needs to Master “Two-Up” Thinking with Michael Furey
Q: What practical steps can junior leaders take to start making an impact before their companies invest in them?
Invest in your own development, leverage free resources or affordable coaching, demonstrate initiative by taking on leadership tasks, and frame requests for growth in terms of how they help leaders achieve strategy and reduce risk.
72. Why Every Future Leader Needs to Master “Two-Up” Thinking with Michael Furey
Q: What are the biggest shifts you see in leadership within construction and infrastructure right now?
Leadership is moving away from command-and-control toward adaptive, people-centric approaches, with emphasis on courage, mentorship, and aligning leadership behavior with company values to sustain growth.
71. From Air Traffic Control to Construction: The Unlikely Career Leap Rewriting Industry Rules with Luke Crouch
Q: What have you learned about hiring for candidates transitioning from different fields?
He prioritizes attributes like drive, willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt over specialized background, and he often looks beyond tenure and traditional qualifications to assess how a candidate might contribute to the team's outcomes.
71. From Air Traffic Control to Construction: The Unlikely Career Leap Rewriting Industry Rules with Luke Crouch
Q: How did you approach the job search and land an entry-level role in construction?
He pursued proactive outreach, cold calling, and direct conversations with the director of the Queensland branch, emphasizing his transferable skills and willingness to start fresh, which helped him overcome skepticism about his lack of direct construction experience.

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The show centers on leadership, career growth, and practical strategies for professionals in construction, infrastructure, and engineering. Across episodes, listeners hear from senior engineers, project leaders, and industry change-makers who share lessons on high-performing teams, culture, sustainable delivery, and managing risk. Common threads include the human side of large projects, mentorship and sponsorship, and actionable tactics for advancing in technical fields while improving workplace culture. A notable strength is the mix of personal journeys, real-world case studies, and frameworks for leadership, collaboration, and value-driven delivery that can translate to both frontline crews and executive teams.

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Recent guests on Building Doors include:

1. Cathryn Greville
2. Daryl Sadgrove
3. Adam Woodley
4. Cameron Bell
5. Ashley Hernandez
6. Paul Rhoden
7. Alex Prenzel
8. James Gleeson

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