Biography
Coralee is on a mission to help make construction the industry of first choice as opposed to the industry of last resort. With more than 25 years in the industry, and successfully selling her trades business, Coralee is now a business consultant, speaker and trainer in construction. She shares her knowledge, experience and expertise with business owners in trades and construction to build their business for greater profitability, flexibility and freedom. Coralee also offers fractional COO services, helping construction companies from the inside. Using the concepts from her book “Hiring Secrets for Trades and Construction”, Coralee helps construction companies strengthen their leadership and build a company culture to reduce turnover and where people are loyal, engaged and contribute to a growing bottom line.
Passion
I am passionate about the construction industry and helping people thrive there. I believe the industry has a lot to offer and can provide a rewarding career under the right leaders. I want to help leaders build companies where people want to work.
I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
Everything is negotiable
Topics
Best Story
So many stories. Emotional, inspirational, funny, eye-opening, vulnerable and relatable. One of my best stories is when I took my first leap into becoming the leader I am today. The story involves me as a Gen X'er, employing millennials at the time, and not yet understanding or valuing the connection with my people.
Origin Story
After selling my trades business I took some time to figure out what I wanted to do next. After almost 2 years of some dark days, trying different things, a lot of contemplation, and a winding journey to discover who I was without my business, I realized I wanted to help other business owners in this industry to make their life easier than mine was, as a business owner. I wanted to share everything I learned so people out there could move forward and learn new lessons. I didn't want to be the guardian of knowledge that I knew could help others. If I could share those lessons and help just one person, then it would make it all worth it. And ThriveHQ was born.
Example talks
Unlocking Employee Potential: Intrapreneurship in Construction
The construction industry is changing and fostering an intrapreneurial mindset among employees is critical for staying competitive and innovative. Current market trends indicate a shift towards empowering employees to act as decision-makers and innovators within their organizations. This session will explore the concept of intrapreneurship and its growing importance in the construction industry, emphasizing how companies can leverage the entrepreneurial spirit of their team members to drive growth and innovation, while improving retention.
The objectives of this session are to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of intrapreneurship and its benefits, outline strategies for cultivating an intrapreneurial culture, and share practical tools and techniques to empower employees as decision-makers. Participants will learn how to identify and grow intrapreneurial talent, implement effective support systems, and create an environment that encourages creativity and proactive problem-solving. By attending this session, construction industry professionals will gain specific skills in fostering innovation, improving employee engagement, and ultimately enhancing their company’s competitive edge and profitability.