In this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki interviews Lauren Burns, a former social services professional who transitioned into the nuclear industry with Framatome. Lauren shares her experience of adapting to a highly technical and regulated environment, the training and support she received, and how her background in social work helps her connect with and train new hires in nuclear safety. Tune in for an inspiring story of career change, learning, and leadership in the nuclear sector.   00:00 Introduction to Lauren Burns 01:06 Lauren’s Background and First Impressions 01:19 Training and Integration at Framatome 02:24 Overcoming Challenges and Learning the Ropes 07:13 Creating Effective Training Programs 10:37 Building Confidence and Communication Skills 15:23 Leadership and Human Elements 19:10 Transparency and Trust in Management 25:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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