From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi Part 1

The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition! Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia.Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise.What started as a career in the trades evolved into using her experience to support other tradeswomen in overcoming self-doubt and feeling confident in everything they do.If you remember one thing from this conversation, remember this bit of wisdom: Every choice can be a good choice and every option can be a good option.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·       Louise’s unique journey into the trades.·       What it’s like to transition from high school to an apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics.·       Tips and advice for apprentices learning a new trade.·       How everything you accomplish (and don’t accomplish) is because of your mindset.·       Did earning potential influence your decision to enter the trades vs. college?·       Louise’s experience competing at the WorldSkills Competition.·       College vs. Trades: Which is the better option?·       Navigating imposter syndrome, sexual harassment, and sexism as a woman in the trades.·       What led Louise to become a life coach.Louise has two Learnings and Missteps: You’re still worthy despite your “mistakes” & Look before you do something.“Don’t waste your time pretending to know everything because that’s preventing you from learning everything.” – Louise AzzopardiThis episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachernTo connect, email her at [email protected] with Louise: Visit her website: http://louiseazzopardi.com Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-azzopardi-699072126  Read more on the Learnings and Missteps Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blogResources Mentioned: SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org WorldSkills Competition: https://worldskills.orgEngage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:   https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSEGet yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with journal prompts that help you focus on your most important relationships: https://www.depthbuilder.com/reflection-guide Check out my NEW book, Lean & Love – 5S Love Letters: A #NoBS Look Into How Your Relationships Create #RipplesOfImpact at https://www.depthbuilder.com/5s For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link:  http://depthbuilder.bio.link Get the time management system that will make you dangerously effective: https://www.depthbuilder.com/time-management-webinar-sign-up-pageSubscribe to the Monday Morning Hugs Newsletter for thought provoking topics to accelerate your growth: LinkedIn Newsletter  Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be