Tanya LaBuick: Fuck What They Think

In this episode of The Powerhouse Project, host Lisa Laronde speaks with Tanya LaBuick, a certified project manager and business coach, about her journey in project management, sports, and entrepreneurship. Tanya shares her philosophy on overcoming outside opinions, the importance of trusting oneself, and the challenges women face in leadership roles. They discuss women's representation in business and the complexities of privilege and equality in the workplace. They also explore the complexities of privilege, oppression, and the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), reflecting on the importance of diverse perspectives in leadership. Tanya shares her insights on how women can recognize their worth and advocate for themselves in a male-dominated environment, especially in salary negotiations.

More About Tanya LaBuick:

Tanya hails from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; a small town located in the prairie region. She spent summers at the lake and travelling by train to the west coast, and winters in the snow – shovelling, tobogganing, skating and watching her mother play broomball. Her life has always been about diversity.

Tanya is the Principal Consultant and Owner of LaBuick & Co., a boutique firm that provides projects, companies, and people Olympic level expertise with a team of individuals who like to work hard, like their work, and like each other.

She has over 20 years’ experience in strategy development, project management, and program implementation. Tanya is a globally certified project manager, trained leadership facilitator, and certified business coach. Her career history is peppered with high-profile clients for large-scale MEGA events, including five Olympic & Paralympic Games, several Super Bowls, two FIFA Women’s World Cups, and a substantial list of national, regional and local projects. She is also a regular columnist for her local paper and writes a biweekly blog on life, leadership, and the Canadian way.

In 2018, Tanya became an equity partner in both CW2 Construction and Design Ltd., and Guardian Fencing Ltd where she fulfills the role of Chief Operating Officer. At heart, Tanya is a project manager. She understands people and systems and thrives in a fast-paced demanding environment. Tanya is trained in leadership, executive facilitation, change management, and negotiation. She has immense respect for sport, business, and people. Tanya believes in passion and performance, kindness, and loyalty. She also believes her pup Cash, cats Molii and Lenii, peanut butter M&M’s, and purple pens are the keys to happiness.

Find out more information about Tanya and her work:

https://labuick.co/

https://cw2construction.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/CW2Construction

https://guardianfencing.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/GuardianFENCE

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-labuick/

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Tanya LaBuick

(02:15) Overcoming Opinions: 'Fuck What They Think'

(05:02) Career Beginnings: From Project Management to Sports

(08:55) Starting a Business: The Journey of Lebuick and Co.