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ReCon - REinventive CONtribution

Bev Williams
Construction Industry
Women In Construction
Construction
Leadership
Aecom
Mentoring
London, United Kingdom
Sustainability
MSTEP
Savills
Gallaway Construction
Woods Bagot
Diversity and Inclusion
Bidisha Sinha
London
Architecture
Unispace
Construction For Women
Four-Day Working Week
Willmott Dixon

ReCon, the podcast made to support women in their 30s to mid 40s in the Construction industry who are navigating significant challenges to maintain momentum on their career path.

ReCon short for Reinventive Contribution is the advanced stage of a woman’s career where women aged 46 & beyond often seek new opportunities for growth and may focus on contributing to their field,

Brene Brown calls it ... more

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Latest Episodes

Holly Giddings, the founder of Houx and Houx Knew, shares her journey of reinvention and success in the hospitality recruitment and coaching space. From the birth of Houx to overcoming career challenges, Holly's insights on leadership, accountability... more

In this episode, Bev Williams interviews Michelle French, co-founder of CAMA Group, discussing her journey in business, the importance of sustainability, and her personal experiences with leadership and resilience. Michelle shares insights on reinven... more

In this episode of Recon, host Bev Williams interviews Mike Burton, a prominent figure in the construction industry, discussing his extensive career, insights on gender disparity, leadership challenges, and the importance of mentorship. Mike shares h... more

In this episode of Recon, host Bev Williams speaks with Helen Collie, a partner at HKA and a chartered structural engineer. Helen shares her journey in the construction industry, discussing her transition into leadership, the importance of establishi... more

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Michelle French
Co‑founder of CAMA Group; works with Asset Store and Asset Flow; sustainability advocate
CAMA Group
Episode: Series 2 'The Summer Series' Episode 1 - Michelle French
Mike Burton
Engineer and sustainability expert; industry mentor and advocate for emerging talent
Scotch Partners / former ACOM, Faber-Montal, Oscar Faber
Episode: Episode 23 - Mike Burton 'The Token Male'
Helen Collie
Partner at HKA; chartered structural engineer; expert witness in disputes
HKA
Episode: Episode 22 - Helen Collie
Faye Allen
Managing Director for Quantum EMEA for Rimkus; Chartered Quantity Surveyor; author
Rimkus, Quantum EMEA
Episode: Episode 21 - Faye Allen
Racheal Cadey
Founder and executive director at Generation Edge
Generation Edge
Episode: Episode 20 - Racheal Cadey
Katrina Kostic-Samen
Vice chair and head of Savills Workplace Studio, North America
Savills
Episode: Episode 19 - Katrina Kostic Samen
Lisa Webb
Senior planning partner in the planning and development team, and a member of Newmark UK's operations board
Newmark UK
Episode: Episode 18 - Lisa Webb
Fiona Goddard
Head of MEP for UK and Ireland at Aecom
Aecom
Episode: Episode 17 - Fiona Goddard
Penny Vinten
Senior business development leader with decades at Overbury and Waites
Overbury (former core team member)
Episode: Episode 16 - Penny Vinten

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Bev Williams
Host of ReCon; longtime facilitator of interviews with industry leaders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • JBOBO775

    Insightful, authentic and helpful to hear such honesty. Really feels like a community to be part of!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBOJBO775
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Love this!

    A brilliant idea and so welcome…. As a woman in her 30’s navigating a career journey in Construction, I can’t wait to hear more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soph9x
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Relatable and empowering for women navigating mid-career shifts in a male-dominated industry.
High-quality guests and practical career guidance that translates to real-world leadership challenges.
Insightful and authentic; builds a sense of community for women in construction.

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Series 2 'The Summer Series' Episode 1 - Michelle French
Q: What's the biggest challenge that you faced in your career and how did you overcome it?
Her biggest challenges included a harsh start in a male‑dominated industry, navigating maternity leave pressures, and later managing family health crises; she learned to stand up for her gut instincts, maintain open communication, protect staff, and adapt by consolidating space, expanding into new markets, and retaining staff.
Series 2 'The Summer Series' Episode 1 - Michelle French
Q: Let's get to the premise of the pod then. Now you are in your re‑inventive stage of your career, what are you finding most rewarding?
Michelle emphasizes renewed self‑confidence, a balance between her and her husband's different leadership styles, and a sense of reinvention where they're applying decades of experience to new ventures, with a focus on intuition, team trust, and sustainable growth.
Episode 5 - Nicola Rutt
Q: What's the biggest challenge you've faced and how have you overcome it?
Balancing motherhood with work and leaving a beloved large practice to start their own business, which required pushing outside comfort zones and building resilience; over time, she learned to push herself while maintaining balance.
Episode 5 - Nicola Rutt
Q: Now that you're in the re-inventive stage of your career, what are you finding most rewarding?
Starting Studio Multi with her husband and building a flexible, balanced practice has been the most rewarding, with growth through a steep learning curve and forging a collaborative team.
Episode 7 - Lucy Wiltshire
Q: What are your hopes for the construction industry in the next five years?
Lucy hopes for more women in board and director roles, greater diversity of thought at the top, and recognition of the need for ongoing development and visibility to advance women across technical and leadership tracks.

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