How to Feel Valued at Work with Lauren Neal

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Lauren Neal is the Founder of and Chief Programme Creator at Valued at Work (UK) – a consultancy that creates workplace cultures where no one wants to leave, in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Since 2005, Lauren has worked as an engineer and project manager in the energy sector offshore, onshore, and onsite on multimillion-dollar projects across the globe. Chartered through both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Association of Project Management (APM), Lauren is a sought-after speaker, writer, and consultant championing career progression within STEM and inclusive workplace cultures beyond the boundaries of demographics.

Lauren’s book released in October 2023 – Valued at Work: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable, and Retain Women in STEM – became an Amazon #1 best-seller and is a finalist in the 2024 Business Book Awards.

Book synopsis:

Your gender stats are tumbling, women aren’t advancing, their feedback is poor, and too many are leaving. What’s going on? Women navigating a traditionally male-dominated technical sector too frequently feel invisible, frustrated, and undervalued in the workplace. Lauren Neal has been there, and she’s developed tried-and-tested approaches that male-dominated organizations can take to motivate and retain women. Because only a truly empowered, diverse workforce can drive the best business outcomes and innovations.

Inspired by real-life stories, Valued at Work gives you the tools to take control and drive real change without alienating any of the workforce!

Questions/topics of discussion:

1. How can leaders ensure that women in STEM feel valued at work?
2. Why high turnover is a real threat to the wider company culture
3. Acknowledging disrespect and identifying toxic cultures
4. How to confront bias at work?
5. How can we uplift aspiring women into C-suite roles?
6. Communicating with confidence - how do we put ourselves forward for promotions/development opportunities?

Social media:

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/laurenneal

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