When The Novelty of Being The Only Woman Wears Off - Susan Donnally on Advancing to Leadership and Owning Your Brand
A Talk by Susan Donnally, PE (East Region Condition Assessment Business Class Lead, HDR)
About this Talk
As Regional Technical Lead for Buried Infrastructure projects with a major environmental consulting firm, Susan Donnelly now works 100% remotely - but even when working in the office, she was often isolated as "the only woman in the room." She talks about what happens when the novelty of being "the only woman" wears off, when when rise to leadership and resentment by male colleagues begins. She also talks about the importance of creating a network, an of creating your own brand, taking charge of your own story, stepping up and putting yourself out there as a speaker and leader.