- Duration: 2 mins
- Publication date: 08 Mar 2024
- Part of series Young Woman Engineer YWE
Abstract
Join us on a journey of empowerment with Laura Hoang, a Consultant and Technical Subject Matter Expert in Human Factors Engineering, as she shares her story of overcoming shyness and anxiety to become a strong voice in her field. Discover how Laura designs and delivers solutions to enhance safety and sustainability in operations, while also mentoring engineers and championing diversity in the Aerospace industry.
Laura Hoang, a Chartered Engineer, has faced challenges throughout her journey, including battling anxiety and shyness. Despite these obstacles, Laura has emerged as a leader in her field, offering insights into human nature and error to mitigate risks and enhance safety measures. Her passion for people and the environment drives her commitment to making a difference.
In her own words, Laura reflects on her journey, from struggling with confidence as a shy child to overcoming her fear of public speaking. She shares her experience of missing an opportunity to ask a question to the CEO of BAE Systems due to shyness but turning it into a learning moment that propelled her forward.
Now, as a Systems Engineer with a focus on human factors engineering, Laura finds fascination in understanding human nature and errors, working to mitigate risks and improve outcomes. She emphasises the importance of listening and being heard, as it only takes one person to make a difference in someone's journey.
Join us in celebrating Laura Hoang's resilience and determination, and be inspired by her commitment to empowering others in the face of adversity. Subscribe now for more empowering stories and insights into engineering excellence! #Empowerment #HumanFactorsEngineering #LauraHoang #AerospaceEngineering #OvercomingAdversity
- Keywords:
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