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Women in Leadership - Charlotte Tyler, Network Rail
Name: Charlotte Tyler
Role: Scheme Project Manager
Company: Network Rail
Please tell us a little bit about yourself: I have been working on the railway for 17 years and within track renewals.
Why did you decide to go into your chosen field?
It was accidental – I was covering sickness as a temp and I realised I was good at it and it went from there.
What qualifications and work experience did you need to reach your current position? I have had experience on the job. I do not have qualifications but experience.
What do you enjoy most about your job/role? I enjoy the challenges and the changes. I enjoy working towards the end product and the satisfaction from completing it.
Are there any obstacles you had to overcome in your career? Being a female in the rail industry is challenging and I feel I have to try harder to be accepted, especially when I first started.
Why do you think it is important to have strong female representation in your industry? To lead the way, I believe having strong female representation is beneficial to the company, not only other women within the company.
Walking together with strong women is empowering.
What advice would you give to those wanting to take a similar career path? Don't give up, believe in yourself and always walk alongside your female colleagues and empower each other.
