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Ep 79. Terry Williams- “If you’re willing to try a wide variety of things you will have a career that is very unexpected and incredibly meaningful.”
When it comes to embracing opportunities – even those that are a stretch – authenticity is Williams’ superpower, as our guest explains to Host Nicky Acuna Ocana on this episode of Leaders With Ambition.
His personal brand from the earliest days has been all about “yes” – an openness that moved him from Partner at a small law firm to a series of executive roles at the international insurer AIG and ultimately back to legal services, where today he serves as Global Head of Pricing, Legal Project Management, and Reporting at the powerhouse firm Hogan Lovells.
Terry’s sustained advancement maps directly to his commitment to keeping it real throughout the journey – even while acquiring totally new, often challenging, skill sets.Discover how this native of New England, with no ties to international law or business, built a powerful global network - and what sets his leadership style apart.
Says Terry: “If you have opportunities, take advantage of them. Take that next step up and your horizon line is a little further – a little higher – and you can see more things than you saw before.”As this dynamic executive traces his career path, you’ll uncover the key elements that propelled him from first-generation college graduate to respected mentor and global corporate success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Terry's Journey
02:08 Early Influences and Career Aspirations
06:23 Navigating Law School and Early Career
10:28 The Importance of Mentorship
12:23 Transitioning from Law Firm to Corporate
14:58 Embracing New Opportunities
18:51 Leadership and Team Dynamics
23:33 Feedback and Psychological Safety
30:03 The Role of Networking in Career Growth
35:32 Challenges in the Legal Industry
41:19 Reflections on Career Highlights and Wisdom
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By Ambition UKWhen it comes to embracing opportunities – even those that are a stretch – authenticity is Williams’ superpower, as our guest explains to Host Nicky Acuna Ocana on this episode of Leaders With Ambition.
His personal brand from the earliest days has been all about “yes” – an openness that moved him from Partner at a small law firm to a series of executive roles at the international insurer AIG and ultimately back to legal services, where today he serves as Global Head of Pricing, Legal Project Management, and Reporting at the powerhouse firm Hogan Lovells.
Terry’s sustained advancement maps directly to his commitment to keeping it real throughout the journey – even while acquiring totally new, often challenging, skill sets.Discover how this native of New England, with no ties to international law or business, built a powerful global network - and what sets his leadership style apart.
Says Terry: “If you have opportunities, take advantage of them. Take that next step up and your horizon line is a little further – a little higher – and you can see more things than you saw before.”As this dynamic executive traces his career path, you’ll uncover the key elements that propelled him from first-generation college graduate to respected mentor and global corporate success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Terry's Journey
02:08 Early Influences and Career Aspirations
06:23 Navigating Law School and Early Career
10:28 The Importance of Mentorship
12:23 Transitioning from Law Firm to Corporate
14:58 Embracing New Opportunities
18:51 Leadership and Team Dynamics
23:33 Feedback and Psychological Safety
30:03 The Role of Networking in Career Growth
35:32 Challenges in the Legal Industry
41:19 Reflections on Career Highlights and Wisdom
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