Humans of Purpose 405 Nicole Donnison: Building Better Communities Through Purpose-Led Construction
My guest this week is Nicole Donnison - Social Procurement & Inclusion Manager at ICON Construction, a purpose‑led construction company building not only outstanding spaces but also stronger, more inclusive communities.
Nicole is deeply committed to redefining what leadership in construction looks like - where commercial success and social value go hand in hand, and where every project becomes an opportunity to create lasting impact.
In this conversation, we explore Nicole’s journey as a purpose‑driven leader, how she’s challenging industry norms, and the innovative ways ICON is integrating social procurement, inclusion, and sustainability into its core operations.
This episode, recorded live amidst the energy of Convene 2025, Social Traders’ annual conference - is part of our Short Takes on Purpose series, created in collaboration with Social Traders, where each fortnight we spotlight bold ideas and practical insights from leaders driving impact through business.
Listen in to hear how ICON Construction is paving the way for a more responsible and inclusive construction industry, and Nicole’s reflections on leadership, impact, and building a legacy that lasts well beyond the projects themselves.
🔗 Explore more from Nicole's work here:
https://icon.co/news/nicole-donnison-named-social-traders-national-game-changer-of-the-year/
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.