The Art of Leadership: From Paintbrushes to Power Tools

In this episode of the Confident You podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a compelling conversation with Jamie, a dynamic leader whose journey from a misunderstood art student to the president of a construction company is both inspiring and insightful. Jamie shared her experiences with the TEDx program, her career transitions, and her current mission to help small business leaders maximize their administrative and support teams. I'd love to share the key themes from our conversation, along with actionable advice for you to consider.Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. As a female leader in the construction industry, Jamie sees stereotypes and stigmas around supporting roles every day. She’s a TEDx Speaker and has been featured in Construction Business Owner, Construction Executive, ThriveGlobal, and other digital publications about breaking glass ceilings and leading in a male-dominated industry. Jamie has taken a deep dive into small business experiences, stories, statistics, and strategies to formulate a framework for managing administrative functions.Jamie is passionate about breaking down barriers and creating opportunities. It’s time to rethink administrative support. By clarifying the admin functions and redefining traditional roles, leaders can leverage the potential in their businesses to grow stronger. This is why she wrote her book, Buried in Business, Find Freedom by Unlocking the Power of Your Admin Team.Find Jamie on her website here:https://jamievanek.com/If you want Julie's best resources, visit our website here: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/quicklinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe