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Podcast Episode

176: Mentoring That Works: Lessons from Construction – Jana Clyde and Jo Farrell

December 2, 2025
1hr 2min 25sec
176: Mentoring That Works: Lessons from Construction – Jana Clyde and Jo Farrell

Show Notes

This episode explores NAWIC ACT’s award-winning mentoring programme for women in construction. Jo Farrell from Build Like a Girl and Jana Clyde from Wisdom Learning discuss addressing gender equity challenges through structured mentoring. They cover participant matching, workshops, psychological safety measures, and the importance of time in building trust. Jo shares her journey from apprentice to mentor, whilst Jana explains key design principles. The conversation examines retention challenges, programme evolution since 2017, and signs of cultural change in the industry.

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Michelle Ockers

An award-winning speaker, Michelle brings decades of learning and development experience as she interviews business leaders and learning professionals to uncover interesting stories, authentic conversations, and new insights.

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