Name and Surname?
Carol Lloyd
What kind of academic qualifications do you have?
Although I was unable to attend university, I made a life-long commitment to self-development and have pursued various forms of study through programmes such as Strategic Women in Leadership, Business Management, Project Management and Integrated Marketing Management which have contributed to my career.
How did the engineering industry find you?
To be honest, you could say I stumbled into it. Initially accepting apart time opportunity to do bookkeeping for a Steel Pipe fabricator, became a permanent position of Office Administration. I’ve always been a sponge to learn more, eventually the GM taught me costing, tendering and reading basic drawings. That was the start of my passion for Fluid Conveying Systems.
Tell us about your work history?
After working in Office Administration, I ventured into Sales at National Trading Company, now Macsteel, developing my career through to Management. In June 2021, joined Stewarts & Lloyds where my responsibility is to manage and grow the Fluid Conveying product business. Providing me further opportunities to learn new products and other conveyance systems.
What is your greatest strength?
Being results orientated, self-performance has been a driver both at home and at work.
What is your greatest weakness?
Self – Vulnerability, there have been opportunities which I’ve missed due to the fear of been judged or failing. I’m now proactively more aware.
What is your greatest accomplishment in life?
Knowing my purpose in life. This has granted me a clearer understanding of my values and principles that direct me through life.
What advice would you give younger women who want to succeed in the workplace?
My advice would be to build a solid support foundation in your environments. I’m so grateful as I have a vast support base, a wonderful family who supports me fully, unified management teams that have inspired me, friends who keep me focused, coaches, mentors and leaders that have provided me the opportunities to learn and grow either within myself or in my career.
Challenges you face within your industry?
Too often it is perceived that the Steel industry is difficult for woman, I believe, it is up to the woman to make their mark, show their passion and engage with confidence. Observing the supply chain and industry groups both locally and internationally, woman have become more visible and respected for their technical abilities.
How do you achieve work life balance?
It’s a matter of compromise, without a doubt the scales tips in one way or the other. You need to be flexible, patient and understanding. My strong support foundation has been essential in allowing my scales to return to balance more quickly after most storms.
