Navigating the Skies of Construction Communication: Insights from Aviation Expert Chris Wong

Speak In Flow

Welcome back, flow-seekers! In today's high-flying episode of Speak In Flow, your host Melinda Lee takes you on an adventure through the world of aviation construction with the incredible Chris Wong, founder and principal of Richmond Construction Consulting. Buckle up as they soar through tales of construction challenges, stakeholder juggling, and the art of relationship building at 30,000 feet!

In This Episode:

✈️ Flying High: Chris shares his fascinating journey into the aviation construction world, revealing his passion for building amidst the clouds and the unique experiences that have shaped his expertise.

🚧 Navigating the Runway: Get ready for a turbulence-free discussion on the complexities of aviation construction. Chris delves into the challenges of working in live airport environments, where precision and coordination are key amidst continuous operations.

🤝 Building Bridges: Discover the importance of effective communication and relationship building in the construction game. Chris lays down some serious wisdom on fostering cooperation among stakeholders and championing their interests.

🔊 Clear for Takeoff: Listen in as Chris shares his top-notch communication strategies tailored specifically for construction projects. From one-on-one pow-wows to proactive communication, he's got the insider tips to ensure your project lands smoothly.

About Chris Wong:

Aviation industry construction expert that specializes in client/stakeholder management and operations coordination. Experience with phased construction delivery, construction in operating environments, and tenant improvement projects. Effective communicator that develops relationships with personnel in all levels of an organizations and project teams.

Key aviation experience:

-Airport operations (landside and airside)

-Airline coordination (United, American, Alaska, Southwest, Delta, and SFOTEC*)

-Airport concessions (retail and food & beverage)

-Federal Agency coordination (FAA, TSA, & CBP)

-Security Screening Checkpoints

-Checked Baggage Inspection System and baggage handling

-Airport Facilities and Engineering coordination

-Signage and wayfinding

*SFOTEC is the airline consortium responsible for managing the operations of the International Terminal at SFO.

Website/social handles: www.richmondconstruction.co

Fun facts

- I'm a fourth generation Chinese American, my maternal great grandparents immigrated through Angel Island

- I like to cook and road bike around the Marin headlands

- I like spending time outdoors. My wife and I got married in Yosemite.

- I'm a new dad, my daughter was born earlier this year in February

About Melinda:

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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