We see it again and again, professionals at the top of their game are invariably clear about the importance of keeping things in perspective. Or, as our guest on this episode of Leaders With Ambition simply put it “Take your job seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously!”.
Erin Lawler, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Americas, at Hogan Lovells, explains to Host Nicky Acuna Ocana how she has found her way into exactly the right role in exactly the right environment. It wasn’t a mere coincidence. By playing to her strengths and embracing authenticity, Erin has evolved into a role model as well as a leading voice at one of the world’s premier law firms, cultivating and strengthening its workplace culture and global profile.
Erin takes us on her journey from the notion of becoming an Attorney (one she quickly cast aside) to finding within a legal context the perfect niche for her extroverted personality and aptitude for sales. All along the way, through a series of increasingly high-profile roles at a variety of firms, she has focused foremost on relationships. Whether as a mentor, leader or team member, Erin emphasizes the contributions everyone has to make and ways in which healthy, productive workplaces are built on a strong sense of community.
She reflects on the lessons of Covid, her approach to integrating (rather than balancing) work-life commitments and both highs and lows in a career she has loved. You’ll learn about the secret to longevity in the professional services sector and top tips for developing strong, resilient teams… while having fun! Finally, you will come away with a clear mandate: Have that next conversation. Take that unexpected opportunity – even if the timing is inopportune or it’s out of your comfort zone!
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By Ambition UKWe see it again and again, professionals at the top of their game are invariably clear about the importance of keeping things in perspective. Or, as our guest on this episode of Leaders With Ambition simply put it “Take your job seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously!”.
Erin Lawler, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Americas, at Hogan Lovells, explains to Host Nicky Acuna Ocana how she has found her way into exactly the right role in exactly the right environment. It wasn’t a mere coincidence. By playing to her strengths and embracing authenticity, Erin has evolved into a role model as well as a leading voice at one of the world’s premier law firms, cultivating and strengthening its workplace culture and global profile.
Erin takes us on her journey from the notion of becoming an Attorney (one she quickly cast aside) to finding within a legal context the perfect niche for her extroverted personality and aptitude for sales. All along the way, through a series of increasingly high-profile roles at a variety of firms, she has focused foremost on relationships. Whether as a mentor, leader or team member, Erin emphasizes the contributions everyone has to make and ways in which healthy, productive workplaces are built on a strong sense of community.
She reflects on the lessons of Covid, her approach to integrating (rather than balancing) work-life commitments and both highs and lows in a career she has loved. You’ll learn about the secret to longevity in the professional services sector and top tips for developing strong, resilient teams… while having fun! Finally, you will come away with a clear mandate: Have that next conversation. Take that unexpected opportunity – even if the timing is inopportune or it’s out of your comfort zone!
If you enjoyed this discussion, please click here to find previous episodes of Leaders with Ambition.
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