Be Scared and Do It Anyway: Courage, Leadership, and Sales in Construction with Kate Selbie - EP # 248
Episode Description
In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie sits down with Kate Selbie, owner and Strategic Director of Stybek Roofing, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to lead, sell, and grow in a male-dominated industry.
Kate shares her journey from executive HR leadership into business ownership in construction, and how the skills she built in change management, talent strategy, and leadership now help her grow a roofing company with courage and intention.
Together, Maggie and Kate talk about courage before confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, hiring great people, building a strong team, and why sales is often simply learning how to communicate value in the right room.
This episode is a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, mindset, and what it looks like to show up fully, even when you feel scared.
If you are a business owner navigating growth, leadership, or a big transition, this episode will leave you thinking differently about courage and what becomes possible when you trust yourself enough to take the next step.
Connect with Kate on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kate-selbie-a10ab712
Follow Stybek Roofing:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stybekroof
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stybekroofing/
Stybek Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stybekroofing
Kate's Bio:
Kate Selbie is the Owner and Strategic Director of Stybek Roofing, a commercial roofing company serving clients across Ontario, Canada. After spending more than a decade in executive HR and leadership roles, she stepped into business ownership in the construction industry, where she now leads growth, sales, and strategy alongside her husband, Andrew.
Kate believes leadership is built through action, not perfection. She is passionate about developing people, building resilient teams, and working with individuals who are really going for it, those who are willing to take ownership, do the work, and grow.