What does it take to lead through change and build a culture that endures?

In this episode of SphereCast, Atlas CEO Jacque Hinman shares lessons from more than 35 years in the engineering and construction industry. She reflects on the values that guided her, relationships that shaped her path and the mindset that continues to drive her forward.

From guiding organizational growth to mentoring future leaders, Jacque offers a candid look at how she leads with clarity and purpose and why trust, simplicity and human connection still matter most. It’s a timely reflection on how leadership takes shape and how we can contribute to something greater than ourselves.

Legacy in Leadership: Shaping Culture, Embracing Change and Leading with Purpose

What does it look like to lead differently and why does it matter? 

In this episode, Kara Swanson, Vice President and Transportation Environmental Market Lead at Atlas, shares her experience as a neurodivergent leader in the transportation industry. Kara, who joined Atlas in 2024, explains how what once felt like a personal challenge has become a professional superpower.

She discusses the lessons, barriers and breakthroughs that have shaped her leadership and previews the insights she'll share as a panelist at the 2025 WTS International at the 2025 WTS International Conference session, Unleashing Superpowers: The Unique Strengths and Challenges of Neurodivergent Women in the Workplace.

Disclaimer: The views or opinions expressed in this presentation are the host and guest’s own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Atlas. Atlas makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

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Superpowers, Systems and Showing Up: A Conversation on Neurodivergent Strength

SphereCast, presented by Atlas, highlights the people and ideas driving progress in the infrastructure, environmental and AEC industry. Each episode highlights how leadership and innovation transform our built and natural environments — connecting people, places and possibilities.

In this preview episode, hear what's to come and why SphereCast is your front-row seat to conversations that matter.

Disclaimer: The views or opinions expressed in this presentation are the host and guest’s own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Atlas. Atlas makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Copyright Notice ©2025 Atlas and affiliates. All rights reserved. Copyright in the whole and every part of this presentation belongs to Atlas Technical Consultants LLC and its affiliates and may not be used, sold, distributed, transferred, copied, or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or form or in or on any media without the prior written consent of Atlas Technical Consultants LLC.

Welcome to SphereCast

Where Innovation Meets Insight

SphereCast is a podcast highlighting the people and ideas driving progress in the infrastructure, environmental and AEC industry. Presented by Atlas, each episode explores how bold thinking becomes real-world impact through honest conversation, practical insight and shared purpose. 

Through interviews, storytelling and panel discussions, we highlight the engineers, planners, environmental experts and advocates working behind the scenes and on the ground. We uncover how leadership and innovation connect people, places and possibilities. 

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SphereCast by Atlas — where innovation meets insight and the people behind the industry take center stage. 

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