032: Top networking tips for saving time and maximising your connections with Gemma Lines
Summary
This episode is sponsored by Arthur Recruitment.
In this conversation, Sandra interviews Gemma Lines about her squiggly career journey moving from banking to insurance and from marketing to HR. Gemma's experience goes beyond her own, as she also wrote a master's dissertation on gender differences in networking and is a qualified executive coach.
In this episode, Gemma highlights the challenges faced by women in the insurance industry and provides plenty of useful tips on how to develop a successful career.
Gemma points out the importance of being happy in your career, the need for flexibility and support for women in the workplace, and the power of networking and building strong connections.
She also emphasises the need for organisations to address women's health issues and create inclusive policies and practices.
Takeaways
Be happy in your career and listen to what makes you happy and gives you energy.
Flexibility and support are crucial for women in the workplace, especially during difficult life stages.
Networking and building strong connections can open doors and create opportunities.
Organisations should address women's health issues and create inclusive policies and practices.
Navigate your career by identifying the behaviours and patterns you want to bring with you and leaving behind those that no longer serve you.
"The happier you are doing something, the more energy you have doing something."
About the sponsor
Are you ready to take your insurance career or business to the next level? Meet Arthur, your trusted insurance search and recruitment partner. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Arthur specialises in connecting top talent with the biggest names in insurance. They can help you with your next career step or offer dynamic hiring solutions to help you achieve lasting success.
Discover how Arthur can take your career or business to the next level at arthur.co.uk or call 0203 5877 234.
About the Host
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