Ep. 21 - Leading the Way with Amy Lezala: An Engineer's Transition to Leadership

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This episode of "Promoted" features Amy Lezala, (Chief Engineer, Rail Department of Transport & Planning Victoria) whose career journey is a real-world guide on how to move from being in the thick of engineering projects to leading them.

Amy's story is about making bold moves, from hands-on technical work to calling the shots as a leader in the engineering world.

Amy kicks things off by talking about how she built a career that spans different countries and cultures. She gets into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to jump from being a technical expert to a leader who needs to think about the bigger picture.

This includes navigating the complexities of dealing with multiple stakeholders and managing the challenges of working with old infrastructure, which often requires innovative solutions and a flexible approach.

We also dive into how Amy combines her engineering know-how with business smarts to tackle complex challenges and lead her teams to success. She shares her approach to figuring out what skills she needed to develop for senior leadership roles and how she went about getting that experience.

Amy also opens up about the realities of leadership, particularly how to guide a team effectively when you don't have all the answers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and being open to input from others.

Hear how Amy went from working directly on engineering projects to overseeing them as a Chief Engineer. Her journey is packed with practical tips for anyone looking to make a similar leap in their career.

Tune in to hear Amy's straightforward advice and learn how you can apply her lessons to your own path to leadership, including mastering the art of stakeholder management and leading confidently in the face of uncertainty.