Adriènne Kelbie shares her story which starts with being curious! She developed her natural ability to understand people and the world around.
Growing up around Glasgow, Adriènne had a love for horses and through this learnt discipline and time keeping with one of her own to look after, giving her a good work ethic. Working incredibly hard, Adriènne has had a diverse career journey taking her from temping as a PA, to training roles, to Operations Director at the National Lotteries Charity Board before finally settling at the Office for Nuclear Regulation as their Chief Executive.
Adriènne has a passion for STEM which resulted in her being the first Patron for Women in Nuclear UK and an Ambassador for Powerful Women. Adriènne talks about her achievements from being young and explains why she's never looked for a job, only opportunities! For more information: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/adriennekelbie
Bring your whole self to work. Julianne Antrobus, Global Head of Nuclear, PA Consulting
Believe in yourself, believe that you have potential and believe that you can make a difference. Mike Tynan, Nuclear Expert and Advisor
I saw it as an opportunity to learn something new, it was a challenge but I got there in the end! Reuben Holmes, PhD Researcher, The University of Tokyo
Take the plunge, it will be okay! Have that courage. Jack Gritt, Founding Member and Former President, Women in Nuclear UK
The strength of a leader is having people in your team that are better, stronger and come together collectively. Clare Barlow, HR Director Board Member, National Nuclear Laboratory
Find the skills to connect with people. Relationships create opportunities! Andrew Sherry, Special Advisor, National Nuclear Laboratory
Contribute to a greater good! Nassia Tzelepi, Laboratory Fellow, National Nuclear Laboratory
If you really believe in something, stick to it! Professor Gerry Thomas, Director of the Chernobyl Tissue Bank and Professor of Molecular Pathology at Imperial College London
“Take every day as it comes.” Dr Sue Ion, Independent expert and advisor on nuclear power
"Take the opportunities that come your way and do not feel scared” Robert Alford, Senior Strategic and Economic Advisor, NIRO.
Keep an eye on the changing landscape. Suzy Hobbs Baker, co-founder of the Good Energy Collective
Say yes to new opportunities and keep every door open, because you never know which one you'll end up going through. Ismaeel Patel, NNL
Everyone within an organisation is responsible for the success of that organisation. Colin Bailey, President and Principal,
I can't advise or emphasise enough how important is it to pursue a career in something you enjoy as opposed to something you're good at. Annalise Beddard, Nuclear Skills Strategy Group
Enjoy the journey as you don't know where it's going to take you! Paul Howarth, CEO, NNL
Take time to reflect on what you have done and what you have gained from that. Sheila Rae, Internal Regulator for Nuclear Integrity, NNL
Never assume you know what someone's motives for doing something are! Mark Salisbury, Senior Technical Advisor, NIRO
Don't be afraid of opportunities! Stuart Crooks, Managing Director, Hinkley Point C
Just try different things. Your first job doesn't have to be your forever job! Susan Binnersley, Founding director of H2H
Make a decision and just go forward then drive it in the direction you want! Air Chief Marshall Sir Simon Bryant, a former Royal Air Force officer
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