Owning the title CEO| Renee Preston | The Unlikely Executive

About this episode

Renee Preston discusses her journey as a CEO in construction, focusing on women's representation and leadership in the industry.

What does a job title really mean — and how does it shape your leadership identity? CEO Renee Preston explores the weight of titles, the journey to the top, and what it really takes to own your role. 🔑 In this episode, you'll learn: • How job titles shape our identity and confidence as leaders • The real challenges of stepping into a CEO role • How to own your title authentically without imposter syndrome • Why leadership is about impact, not just labels 📌 About The Unlikely Executive: Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching. 🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk #CEOJourney #LeadershipIdentity #ImposterSyndrome #TheUnlikelyExecutive #ExecutiveCoaching

People in this episode

Host: Barbra Carlisle

Guest: Renee Preston

Topics covered

• leadership in construction
• mentoring
• support for women
• imposter syndrome
• representation
• industry culture

Keywords

• women in construction
• leadership
• mentoring
• imposter syndrome
• industry change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallaway Construction

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