The Gift of Disruption with Kate Yoder
Description
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Kate Yoder dynamic Project Management Professional (PMP) known for delivering innovative results through creative engineering practices and a people-centric approach. She received her B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and her M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, Kate honed her analytical skills as a modeling & simulation engineer for several years. She then transitioned into project management, where she has a proven track record of coordinating project interdependencies, streamlining processes, and reducing processing time for her team.
In her current role at Trane Technologies, Kate combines her engineering expertise and project management skills to spearhead innovative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
When she's not at Trane Technologies, you can find Kate crocheting cute animals while snuggling with her two adorable cats, Pip and Figaro.
CONNECT WITH KATE
Watch Kate's Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PgGF9AhQbw
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin
Problems in a Spreadsheet Cartoon
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Life is nonlinear.”
“Even after I got the diagnosis, I had to relearn how to live. The things I could do before I couldn’t. Some of them I still can’t.”
“Push through, keep going attitude was not going to work anymore.”
“Really have to trust in yourself along the way.”
“Energy In = Energy Out”
Kate’s “Find Balance” Framework: BIOS (Define your boundaries, Identify Inputs and Outputs, Solve for Balance”
Quote from Real Self Care on Setting Boundaries. “Creating space to make the best choice for you. Communicating that choice clearly.”
Some topics we covered: Time Blocking, Meeting Inventory, Setting Flexible “Must Do” depending on your day.
Kate’s learnings on her career journey: Knowing when you are stagnant, Scan the environment, Be open to things that don’t see
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