Podcasts about rpq

In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Ashley Hernandez, a civil engineer turned sustainability consultant who has worked across Australia, the Middle East, and the United States. Now a key member of the boutique consultancy Losee Consulting, Ashley brings a rare blend of technical engineering knowledge, sustainability expertise, and mindfulness practice to her work.Ashley opens up about her unexpected journey into engineering, her time in Abu Dhabi chasing the mysterious “green kilometre,” and why she walked away from big consultancies to align her career with her values. She also shares how becoming a mother reshaped her perspective on work, leadership, and legacy. From the power of single-tasking to the importance of turning cameras on, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone navigating the human side of infrastructure.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Sustainability as Integration, Not Silos:Why sustainability isn't just “something the enviros do”How infrastructure rating systems (like Greenroads and ISC) create a common languageThe challenge of moving goalposts and why that's actually a sign of progressCareer Transitions and Values Alignment:Why Ashley left large consultancies to join a boutique firmHow saying “yes before thinking” led to a board role and a new career pathLetting your RPQ lapse and why that was the right decisionMotherhood, Activism, and Legacy:Why “motherhood in and of itself is activism”How raising the next generation is the most influential work we can doThe shift from selling your soul for a paycheck to building a life aligned with your valuesMindfulness for the Overwhelmed Professional:Why burnout builds from micro-stresses, not just major crisesPractical techniques: box breathing, single-tasking, and the “rubber ball vs. glass ball” analogyHow to transition between meetings (and why a minute of breath work matters more than being on time)Workplace Culture and Human Connection:Why cameras off on Teams calls creates anonymity and hostilityThe power of in-person kick-off meetings to build psychological safetyHow a manager who encouraged friendship created a high-performing teamGender Equity and Male Allyship:The sting of “working a short day today?” and why it still happens 20 years laterWhy bystanders have more power than targets to call out biasThe importance of male allies in creating psychologically safe workplacesKey Quotes from Ashley Hernandez:“Sustainability brings it all to the forefront. This is everyone's problem.”“We're here for a short time. What kind of life are we living if we're not true to our values?”“Motherhood in and of itself is activism.”“It's not that serious. We're saving PDFs, not lives.”“We design and build these massive pieces of infrastructure through teamwork and through people.”About Our Guest:Ashley Hernandez is a civil infrastructure professional with over a decade of experience across Australia, the Middle East, and the United States. She currently works at Losee Consulting, a boutique sustainability firm, where she helps clients integrate environmental and social outcomes into major infrastructure projects. Ashley is also a certified yoga teacher who leads weekly mindfulness sessions for her team, and a former board chair of the Greenroads Foundation.About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in sustainability and leadership.Connect with Ashley on LinkedInStay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.

We close out 2020 with podcast #20, Nav Brief #2 - State of the BM rating. There are so many things to pass to you that have happened over the past several months; bonuses, RPQ changes, SWE impacts, retention, U/W OOD competency requirements....it's all in this episode. I could've spent an hour on each of these topics but I've packed as much info into this one that I possibly could. Happy New Year and I hope you find this episode informative and useful! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Course Made Good podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency.  The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

John reveals how he managed to win an RPQ with an all-Wookiee list, plus we are knee-deep in droid parts as the Clone Wars celebration [...]

John reveals how he managed to win an RPQ with an all-Wookie list, plus we are knee deep in droid parts as the Clone Wars celebration continues. We talk first impressions from our games with the CIS and Republic.  

The countdown to The Clone Wars has begun, but first, the guys reveal their lists for the upcoming RPQ, plus we make our first ever [...]

The countdown to Clone Wars has begun, but first, the guys reveal their lists for the upcoming RPQ, plus we make our first ever political statement that's sure to lead to our banishment from the airwaves.                

Almost as cool as the Catalina Wine Mixer and with 4 times the Taun Tauns, come listen to Ryan, Tim, and Ben talk about Knoxville's RPQ, the battle reports, the state of the meta after point changes and more. 

Join us this week as we chat about Shawn's RPQ win with the Leia, triple vet, triple tauntaun list that we talked about last week. Also, we chat about Jyn's counter suppressive list tactics, some other big swingy combos that you can do with uplinked vets and shores, our logo contest, and Shawns work on the Imperial Terrain Kickstarter.

The Scoundrels talk Wookiees, Flyboys, more contrast paints, and David’s RPQ win. Notorious Scoundrels - Mike Barry(Dashz) and Kyle Dornbos(Orkimedes) from Never Tell Me the Odds join David Zelenka(Endless) from Yavinbase to talk about Star Wars: Legion competitive play and improving your game.

On the 40th episode of The Fifth Trooper Podcast, Rachael returns! We talk honestly about her experiences at Adepticon, Ladies of Legion and then Evan and Jay go over their RPQ experience.   Join us at thefifthtrooper.com!

The Scoundrels talk about Sabine, Chess Clocks, Slow Play, and talk with Jay - who won a RPQ before any of the Scoundrels did.

This week Ryan is all alone for a mini show to tide you over wile we get ready for a RPQ. we will have a full show next Wednesday after we get back.