Jessica Chesser and Madison Lanthois at the IWD luncheon
During International Women’s Week, one of BSE’s Hydraulic Engineers, Madison Lanthois from our Adelaide office was invited to be part of WIDAC’s International Women’s Day panel discussion on “Embrace Equity”.
‘Madi’ provided insight, experience and expertise to attendees, offering a unique position as someone in the earlier stages of her career. Madi discussed the highs and lows, and provided a woman’s experience growing within her role and influence in the property and construction industry.
The panel discussed topics surrounding some of the challenges of the female experience within the industry. There was conversation around enabling and encouraging more women to enter the industry and the actions that can be made at a schooling or tertiary level to push that progression, the panel discussed maternity and paternity leave and the ongoing advancements in that space, alongside observations surrounding career progression and growth.
Madi, deep in panel discussion
On her experience, Madi comments: “I had a wonderful time participating in the panel discussion and being given the opportunity to share my insight and experience. Thanks to the wonderful WIDAC team for inviting me to join them. I specifically enjoyed our discussion around how to entice more women into the industry and how to better support them through new opportunities and various stages of their personal and work lives.”
Accompanied by BSE's National Operations Manager, Jessica Chesser, they both thoroughly enjoyed the event and the opportunity for thought provoking discussion and connection with the local Adelaide industry.
