My guest this week is Sarah Burton who has been primarily working in the Tech industry for the past twenty years.
I found this conversation with Sarah a really interesting and insightful one as it became apparent as we spoke just how tactical she had been with her career. She explained how working in the public sector had given her a really solid foundation in ‘what good looks like’ but she left after a relatively short period to move into an SME. Sarah was conscious of the broader exposure she would get in that type of environment and how much it would benefit her development.
Sarah explains how she believes one of the most important skills to have in your locker is stakeholder management, and how effective communication builds trust and credibility. She also talks about what it’s like working in the Tech sector, so really useful for anyone who has been curious about that space for your HR career.
Sarah also shares what it’s like to step up and move into a strategic or leadership role, providing fantastic insights for anyone who has aspirations to climb the career ladder.
This is a superb conversation with plenty of lessons to be learned. I hope you enjoy listening.