Diverse & Inclusive Leaders

Leann HearneLeila is joined by Leann Hearne – Group CEO at First Ark.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Leann worked her way up from first being a PA to eventually becoming an MD in the manufacturing sector· Leann’s sudden career change, when she was inspired to move over to non-profit housing sector after having held several NED roles in this space· How Leann became not only the youngest person on the board when she made it to MD level, but also the only female· The work Leann has done to advance gender equality as a result, particularly around parental leave and agile working: “It’s more about equality than actually giving women a step up”· Leann’s passion for supporting mental health through organization wide networks and a health and well-being package· How the combination of a positive upbringing by her father and a very negative, sexist experience with a senior colleague inspired her to progress her career beyond secretary/PA level· The importance of authentic leadership: “Being you is okay”RESOU