Empowering Women in Construction to lead
ATTENTION: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION OR RELATED INDUSTRIES
Join Us For The Next
And Learn How to . . .
lead with confidence and clarity while building a sustainable career path in construction
The Challenges Women Face
Underrepresented
Women represent 11% of the industry. There are fewer examples of what women in leadership looks like. In addition, women aren’t always prepared to lead other women.
Career Path Clarity
Women want to see that there is a clear path toward advancing their careers and growing professionally.
Mentorship vs. Sponsorship
Women receive sponsorship only half as often as they receive mentorship. They often mistake one for the other and don’t advocate for themselves.
Focus Training
Most training does not take into consideration the barriers and challenges women face.
Schedules
Women are often the primary caregivers for their families and may lack flexibility in their schedules beyond the standard work-day hours.
Imposter Syndrome
Women will doubt their capabilities despite their achievements. Those attempting to enter the industry may feel intimidated or undereducated compared to their male counterparts.
We have an opportunity to shape the future of construction.
We can empower women to confidently fill essential roles and consistently develop top talent.
Empowered was created by leadership development experts with deep industry knowledge and experience.
It incorporates contributions, strategies, and insights from successful women leaders in construction and engineering.
Meet Your Guide
I’ve spent over 30 years equipping leaders to boost their self-awareness, connect to their passion, and align with their purpose. I’ve worked across industries with leaders around the country to help them unlock their potential to BE MORE and maximize their influence.
I’m Laura Scheidhauer, and I’m thrilled to be your guide on this transformative journey. There’s a natural connection between like-minded leaders who share the struggles of balancing entrepreneurship, family, and career growth. It’s reassuring to know you’re not alone in navigating those challenges.
Growth can occur anywhere, but I’ve experienced some of the most powerful moments of my life when I was growing alongside others on the journey. When I combined my strength with the strength of those climbing alongside me, magic happened. I found freedom in becoming vulnerable enough to let others speak into my challenges, encourage my strengths, and brainstorm ideas. In those moments, creativity flowed, breakthroughs happened, and transformation took place.
This is why I'm excited to offer the Empowerment program—to bring together a group of like-minded women who are ready to take their leadership to the next level. In this 10-month journey we'll focus on what matters most to women. I’ll walk with you as you elevate your voice, lead with confidence, and step fully into who you are as a woman in a male dominated industry—without trying to become someone you’re not.
Together, we’ll use proven, practical strategies to quiet self-doubt, strengthen your influence, and navigate the conversations that shape careers and open doors. This experience is about showing up with clarity, credibility, and conviction in an industry that needs your leadership, and leaving with a clear, sustainable path forward to advance your career with intention and authenticity.
About the Program
The Empowered Program is a transformational leadership journey designed specifically for women in construction.
Through interactive workshops, peer collaboration, and personal reflection, participants grow in confidence, clarity, and competence —developing practical strategies to overcome industry barriers and lead with authenticity.
The result? Women who communicate with confidence, navigate challenges with resilience, and design meaningful, sustainable career paths in construction.
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Equips women to step into leadership with confidence
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Helps overcome imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs
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Builds influence through authentic communication
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Strengthens skills in conflict, negotiation, and change
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Creates clear career paths with mentorship and sponsorship
“This community of women has influenced my growth and provided so much confidence in my abilities to lead an effective team. Through this program I have realized I am not alone. We all face issues as women in the construction industry, but it’s been empowering to see how we are breaking barriers and together we can make construction more effective and more efficient."
—Felicia McAninch, Empowered Participant
BE
Discover who you were designed to BE, leveraging the power of purpose to rise to next level success
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Take strategic action aligned with your values, creating peace and driving forward progress.
LEAD
Multiply your efficacy by empowering others, maximizing your impact, and building your dream!
What Will Happen in This Cohort?
What to Expect:
Leadership Workshops
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Build self-awareness, develop your leadership voice, strengthen conflict and negotiation skills, lead through change, and design your career path.
Core Group Calls
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Work with peers to process learning, share experiences, and gain feedback in a trusted space.
Peer Processing Lunches
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Connect with peers in more relational settings to go deeper and continue applying key insights and tools to practical, on-the-job situations.
Networking & Social Events
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Build lasting relationships across roles and organizations as you meet fellow leaders in the industry.
Online Platform & Resources (on GiANT OS)
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Access resources, exercise, and key materials throughout your journey, along with access to additional on-demand training.
I've got an empty seat waiting for you!
What is Women's Empowerment?
A 10-month leadership program alternating Workshops with Core Group Calls, blending applied learning, real-world tools, and networking opportunities. Participants grow in confidence, clarity, and competence—developing practical strategies to overcome industry barriers and lead with authenticity.
Who is it for?
Any woman committed to grow her ability to communicate with confidence, navigate challenges with resilience, and design meaningful, sustainable career paths in construction.
The Results:
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Equips women to step into leadership with confidence
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Helps overcome imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs
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Builds influence through authentic communication
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Strengthens skills in conflict, negotiation, and change
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Creates clear career paths with mentorship and sponsorship
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WORKSHOP #1: Self-Awareness
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Direct Your Leadership Mindset
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WORKSHOP #2: Imposter Syndrome
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Direct Your Leadership Mindset
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WORKSHOP #3: Discover Your Voice
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Discover Your Leadership Voice
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WORKSHOP #4: Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
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Develop Your Leadership Competence
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WORKSHOP #5: Change & Change Management
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Develop Your Leadership Competence
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WORKSHOP #6: Career Advancement
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Design Your Leadership Path
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The Journey
I'm Ready to Sign Up!
Empowered is a cohort-based leadership program delivered in partnership with professional construction associations. The program is designed to create meaningful peer connection, practical leadership development, and real-world application—within trusted professional communities.
Each cohort is hosted through an association partner, creating a shared learning experience tailored to the needs of women working in the construction industry. Rather than registering directly through our website, participants enroll through an association-hosted cohort. This approach allows associations to:
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Offer the program as a member benefit
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Set member and non-member pricing
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Manage enrollment within their existing community
When registration opens for a cohort, the hosting association will handle seat sales and participant communication directly. If you are a member of a professional construction association, you may be eligible to participate when your organization hosts a cohort.
If you’re interested in participating in a future cohort, you can:
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Request more information about the program
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Join our notification list to be contacted when registration opens through an association partner
Submitting this form does not obligate you to enroll and does not guarantee placement in a cohort. It simply allows us to share updates and direct you to the appropriate registration channel when opportunities become available.
For Associations
Professional associations interested in hosting an Empowered cohort are invited to contact us to discuss partnership options, cohort customization, and revenue-sharing models.