E008: Breaking Barriers and Building Careers with Mark McBride-Wright and Sally Walters

The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-Wright

This podcast features an in-depth conversation between Mark McBride-Wright and Sally Walters, a civil and structural engineer with over 22 years of experience in the water industry. They discuss Sally's journey into engineering, the importance of mentorship and community building, the challenges and opportunities in the water sector, the need to address diversity and inclusion issues, and Sally's role as a visiting professor at the University of Exeter. Key topics include the barriers to retaining women in engineering, the prevalence of harassment and discrimination, and the importance of treating these issues systematically like safety incidents. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the engineering profession and the steps needed to create a more equitable and supportive work environment.