In this episode of Leaders of Impact, Christine Matthews shares her remarkable journey from the Royal Air Force to leading innovation in aerospace engineering. She discusses leadership, career transitions, mentoring, overcoming bias, and building a more inclusive future, while offering practical lessons for aspiring leaders across every industry.

Whether you're an engineer, manager, student, or someone looking to grow as a leader, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

00:13 – Introduction
01:05 – Christine's journey: Military to aerospace
05:02 – Transitioning from the military to corporate life
10:00 – Earning trust and leading without authority
17:01 – Leadership philosophy, mentoring & measuring impact
20:05 – Building the future of sustainable aviation
24:04 – Women in engineering and overcoming systemic challenges
29:03 – Confidence, imposter syndrome & the authority gap
34:00 – Tackling unconscious bias and creating inclusive workplaces
38:03 – Advice for aspiring leaders
40:10 – Closing thoughts

Christine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-e-matthews/

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