MARYBETH MICELI. Finding Your Voice in a Male-Dominated Industry

Marybeth Miceli is a leader in the world of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)—a field keeping our bridges, buildings, and planes safe. In this episode, she shares how she found her voice in a male-dominated industry, why vocal confidence matters, and how she’s mentoring the next generation of women to speak up, take up space, and lead with power. “Don’t give up,” she says. “You have to keep getting back up.”———————————— In this episode, Jenni sits down with Marybeth Michelli, founder of Michelli Infrastructure Consulting and a leader in the world of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)—a field that uses technologies like ultrasound and X-ray to assess the safety of our bridges, pipelines, and aircraft.They dive into:What Non-Destructive Testing actually is—and why it mattersHow Marybeth learned to use her voice to command respect in male-dominated spacesThe vocal strategies that helped her avoid being talked overWhy pitch and pause can change how you're perceivedWhat it means to lead with authenticity (and without apology)The shift from “fitting in with the guys” to mentoring the next generation of womenHow voice, presence, and communication build credibility in technical fieldsLessons learned from theater, Taekwondo, and the boardroomWhether you're an executive, engineer, or someone navigating your own leadership voice, Marybeth’s insight is full of strength, warmth, and hard-earned wisdom.🎙️ Guest Bio:Marybeth Michelli is the founder of Michelli Infrastructure Consulting, principal and cofounder of the WNDT Marketing Network, and executive director of the Non-Destructive Testing Management Association. With over two decades in the field, she is a vocal advocate for women in engineering and is known for her honest, direct approach to leadership and communication.✨ Quote of the Episode:"Don’t give up. You’ll get pushed down, but you have to keep getting back up. Have the tenacity and the perseverance to push through."Mentions:Miceli Consulting :https://www.miceliconsulting.com/Nondestructive Testing Management Association:https://www.ndtma.org/