Executive to NED: Rethinking Leadership in Construction with Sophie Seddon

This month, we’re spotlighting incredible women shaping the future of our industry — and we’re kicking things off with Sophie Seddon.

Sophie is a senior construction executive, shareholder at Novus Property Solutions, Non-Executive Director, and Board Trustee at CITB. With over a decade of experience across marketing, HR, client engagement and leadership, she brings a rare, full-spectrum view of what truly drives performance in construction and property.

In this episode, we go beyond projects and pipelines — and into what really matters:

👉 Leadership from both executive and non-executive perspectives 👉 Why culture is the biggest driver of business performance 👉 The power of psychological safety in high-pressure environments 👉 Creating inclusive workplaces where people can thrive 👉 The future of construction, facilities management and ESG

One of the most powerful takeaways:

“When people feel safe, everything improves — decision-making, retention, innovation and wellbeing.”

Whether you’re in construction, facilities management, property, or working with high-value clients — this is a conversation about building better businesses, not just buildings.

🔷 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How Non-Executive roles change leadership thinking • Why psychological safety is a commercial advantage • How to build cultures that retain and attract talent • The role of inclusivity in long-term industry success • What gives real hope for the future of construction

🔷 WHO THIS IS FOR

This episode is for:

🏗 Construction professionals 🏢 Facilities management leaders 💼 Property developers & HNW client advisors 🌱 ESG & sustainability advocates 👷‍♀️ Women building careers in the industry

🔷 KEY MOMENT

“If I could change one thing — it would be genuine psychological safety, where people feel safe to speak openly about challenges and opportunities.”

🔷 SERIES TEASE

This is the first in a special series featuring women shaping our industry.

Coming up next: ✨ Faye Allen — Founder of Building Women ✨ Lucy Dixon — InstallerSHOW

🎧 Follow the podcast for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of construction, property and the built environment.