From a Mechanical Engineer to a Cultural Change Leader: Transforming Workplace Culture

Dr. Jocelyn Peltier‑Huntley, P.Eng., founder of Prairie Catalyst Consulting, joins ItsKayToBeKaren for a powerful conversation about reshaping engineering culture from the inside out. With a background in mining engineering, years of industry experience, and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Jocelyn shares how her career evolved from solving technical problems to tackling systemic ones. She opens up about the realities women face in male‑dominated fields, the gaps she saw that pushed her to start Prairie Catalyst, and the practical, evidence‑based strategies she uses to help organizations build safer, more inclusive workplaces. Grounded, insightful, and refreshingly honest, Jocelyn offers a roadmap for what engineering can look like when we lead with both competence and compassion.