I How to Lead at Pace in Construction & Infrastructure | Roselyn Unegbu | The Unlikely Executive

About this episode

This episode features Roselyn Unegbu discussing effective leadership under pressure and the importance of removing blockers for team success.

How do you lead effectively when everything is moving fast? In this episode of The Unlikely Executive, Barbra Carlisle sits down with Roselyn Unegbu to explore what it takes to lead at pace in demanding industries like construction and infrastructure. 🔑 In this episode, you'll learn: • How to maintain leadership quality when timelines are tight • Strategies for making fast decisions without cutting corners • How to build and motivate teams under high-pressure deadlines • The leadership skills that set great construction leaders apart Roselyn shares her journey and practical insights for anyone leading complex projects where speed and quality must coexist. 📌 About The Unlikely Executive: A podcast for leaders who've taken non-traditional routes to the top — hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching, specialising in leadership development for construction, housing, and engineering sectors. 🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk 📧 Contact: barbra@gleecoaching.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barbra-carlisle-gleecoaching #LeadershipCoaching #ConstructionLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #TheUnlikelyExecutive #LeadershipDevelopment

People in this episode

Host: Glee Coaching Ltd

Guest: Roselyn Unegbu

Topics covered

• leadership
• high-performing teams
• servant leadership
• team culture
• collaboration
• career development
• pressure management

Keywords

• leadership
• accountability
• team dynamics
• collaboration
• pressure
• career growth
• servant leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thames Water, Projects in PRISM, PRISM for Girls

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