Beyond Machines: The Human Side of Leadership with Ashley Belteky - Building Confidence - Ep 149

Beyond Machines: The Human Side of Leadership with Ashley Belteky - Building Confidence - Ep 149

From Building Confidence by Louise Azzopardi

May 5, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 150

About this episode

Ashley Belteky discusses her journey from mechanic to leader, emphasizing the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in leadership.

This week I interview Ashley Belteky, heavy vehicle mechanic and the founder of Blue Leader. She shares her journey from being a mechanic to a leader, sharing the steps she took along the way which included trying a few different jobs in the mechanical space! Key takeaways Leadership involves understanding and influencing people, not just technical skills. Soft skills and emotional intelligence are crucial for effective leadership. Leadership impact extends beyond individual contributions to team and organizational growth. You will never know everything Work experience is a powerful tool If you are a tradeswoman and would like some help and support, you can book a coaching consultation here If you are business wanting to give your employees more tools to succeed you can book a business chat here

People in this episode

Host: Louise Azzopardi

Guest: Ashley Belteky

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • emotional intelligence
  • soft skills
  • mechanical industry
  • tradeswomen support

Keywords

  • leadership
  • mechanic
  • soft skills
  • emotional intelligence
  • tradeswomen
  • coaching
  • career growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Leader

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