Leann Hearne

Leila 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”

RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONED

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leann-hearne-a1930321/

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