S03E09 | Women with Metal the Kirsty Davies-Chinnock Story

Host: Pete Comerford and Mike Bolton

Guest: Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, Managing Director at Professional Polishing

Episode Title: Women with Metal the Kirsty Davies-Chinnock Story

Release Date: August 6th, 2024

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, Managing Director at Professional Polishing, joins Pete and Mike to delve into her career in the metal industry. Kirsty shares her journey of starting and growing Women in Metal, how she became a personal brand before the trend of personal branding, and the power of making deliberate choices in her career. Kirsty provides insight into the latest sustainability trends, the importance of feminism and equality in the metal sector, and making decisions to boost your career.

Key Topics Covered:

Empowering Women in Metal:

• Kirsty's efforts in starting and growing Women in Metal, a platform to support and empower women in the industry.
• The impact of this initiative on the industry and the opportunities it has created for women.

Personal Branding and Career Choices:

• Kirsty's experience of becoming a brand before the trend of personal branding became popular.
• The power of making deliberate career choices and how they have shaped her journey.

Automation in the Metals Industry:

• The role of automation in improving efficiency and productivity.
• How automation can drive sustainable practices within the industry.

Being a Woman in the Metal Sector:

• Kirsty's experiences as a woman in the male-dominated metal industry.
• The importance of maintaining workplace banter and camaraderie despite gender differences.

Optimising Productivity:

• How Kirsty uses a block calendar to achieve full optimisation in her daily schedule.
• Tips for maximizing productivity and managing time effectively.

The Power of Social Media and Branding:

• The significance of social media in building a personal brand.
• Strategies for using social media to enhance professional presence and influence

Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainability:

• The challenges companies face in implementing sustainable practices and how to overcome them.
• Opportunities for growth and innovation through sustainable business models.

Future of Sustainability in the Metals Industry:

• Predictions for the future of sustainability in the industry.
• How companies can stay ahead of the curve by embracing sustainability.

Learn more about Professional Polishing here
Connect with Kirsty on LinkedIn or on her website 

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TW Metals - TW Metals is a stockholder and distributor of Nickel Alloy, Aluminium, Titanium and Stainless Steel products in a range of forms including Tube, Bar, Pipe, Extrusion as well as Sheets and Plates.

Comton Group - A recruitment agency powering employment in the Metal, Manufacturing, and Engineering sectors.

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