Episode 21: Cécile Cluitmans - Women, leadership and squiggly careers

In this impactful conversation, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander engage with Cécile Cluitmans, a senior executive leader in a male-dominated engineering industry. Cécile shares her journey from a civil engineering trainee to a leader, discussing the challenges of proving her credibility as a woman in a male-dominated environment. She emphasises the importance of visibility, authenticity, and the need for sponsorship in career advancement. The discussion also touches on cultural perspectives on female leadership, the dynamics of female relationships in the workplace, and the necessity of building alliances and seeking mentorship for sustainable progress in gender equality.