From the Bottom to the Top | Colin McEllin | The Unlikely Executive

From the Bottom to the Top | Colin McEllin | The Unlikely Executive

From The Unlikely Executive by Glee Coaching Ltd

March 20, 2026 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 6

About this episode

Colin McEllin shares his journey from starting at the bottom to becoming a successful business owner in the construction industry.

Colin McEllin started at the bottom and worked his way to the top of the construction industry. In this episode of The Unlikely Executive, he shares the leadership lessons, setbacks, and breakthroughs along the way. 🔑 In this episode, you'll learn: • How to rise through the ranks in construction and engineering • The leadership skills that matter most on the journey up • How to stay grounded and authentic as you gain seniority • What construction leaders wish they'd known earlier in their careers 📌 About The Unlikely Executive: Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching — leadership development for construction, housing, and engineering leaders. 🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk #ConstructionLeadership #CareerGrowth #LeadershipLessons #TheUnlikelyExecutive #ConstructionCareers

People in this episode

Host: Glee Coaching Ltd

Guest: Colin McEllin

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • management buyout
  • construction sector
  • career progression
  • training and education
  • workplace culture

Keywords

  • leadership
  • management
  • construction
  • career growth
  • training
  • education
  • workplace
  • success
  • dedication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clan Contracting, Smart Hire Tools

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