Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker with Real. Construction. Experience? Someone who speaks your audience's language, has worn their boots, and knows how to deliver a message in a way that truly resonates, cultivates curiosity, and inspires change within an industry that tends to be comfortable with "the way we have always done it"? If that is the type of speaker you are looking for, we should talk!I have decades of industry experience in both the Field and the Office, on both the General Contractor and Developer sides of the industry, I am the speaker that your audience can relate to and learn from. After graduating with my Bachelor's in Construction Management, I put on my carpenter bags and spent 19 years in the field climbing ladder rungs that included Carpenter Apprentice, Carpenter Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent...most always as the only woman in the field, the trailer, or the conference room.In 2015, I decided it was time to learn the other side of the business and moved into the office. I started in Pre-Construction and climbed ladder rungs that included Project Executive, Operations Director, and Managing Director all the while realizing that the climb as a woman was actually getting harder instead of easier.Being a Woman in Construction has taught me what it’s like to love an industry that doesn’t always love you back. Diversity of Experience has provided me with an incredibly well-rounded understanding of how the Construction Industry works…and where we can improve. Combining those experiences with a message of change provides a level of relatability, education, and inspiration our industry is seeking.Want to learn more? Check out my keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com or message me to start a conversation about your next event.