The Grit Blueprint Podcast
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome In Male-Dominated Industries: Casey Ritter, James Hardie
December 29, 2024 Length: 47 min Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
On The Grit Blueprint Podcast, Stefanie Couch sits down with Casey Ritter of James Hardie to talk about overcoming imposter syndrome in male-dominated industries. After 7 years in the firearms industry, Casey fell into construction by chance and had to overcome everyone's perceived notion of what she knew.
About This Episode.
Stefanie sits down with Casey Ritter.
After 7 years in the firearms industry, Casey fell into construction by chance. She quickly felt right at home coming from a male dominated industry. Being the only female in the room wasn’t the hard part. Casey was young, hungry, and had absolutely no knowledge of anything construction related. She had to overcome everyone’s perceived notion of her knowledge in construction; which came with loads of imposter syndrome and doubt. It was through lots of late nights, dozens of courses, and some amazing mentors along the way that she has found herself almost 3 years into an industry that she doesn't think she will ever leave. Casey has developed a deep love for construction, but her passion truly stems from the relationships she has made and continue to foster in every market she takes on.
Key Takeaways.
- Coming from a male-dominated industry, Casey quickly felt at home, and being the only woman in the room was not the hard part.
- She started with no construction knowledge and had to overcome everyone's perceived notion of what she knew, which brought imposter syndrome and doubt.
- Lots of late nights, dozens of courses and amazing mentors got her almost 3 years into an industry she doesn't think she'll ever leave.
- Her passion comes from the relationships she has built and continues to foster in every market she takes on.
Questions and Answers.
How did Casey Ritter overcome imposter syndrome in construction?
Casey Ritter of James Hardie worked through imposter syndrome and doubt with lots of late nights, dozens of courses and some amazing mentors along the way.
How did Casey Ritter get into construction?
After 7 years in the firearms industry, Casey fell into construction by chance. She came in young, hungry and with no knowledge of anything construction related.
What challenges did Casey Ritter face when she started in construction?
Casey had to overcome everyone's perceived notion of her construction knowledge, which came with imposter syndrome and doubt. Being the only female in the room was not the hard part.
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