030: How to be an effective leader in insurance, make tough decisions, embrace empathy, and find your own work life balance with Tammy Richardson.

This episode is sponsored by Arthur Recruitment.

Summary

Tammy Richardson shares her amazing career journey and insights on how to become a successful business leader in insurance. She emphasizes the importance of gathering diverse skills and experiences, managing a business as if it were your own, and being open to new opportunities.

In this episode, apart from amazing career tips, Tammy shares her incredible personal story of moving to a new country (UK) with a young child and being a new single mother. She is a true role model for many who experience  ‘guilt’, with wanting to do it all and taking control of your career along the way.

Tammy also discusses the challenges of making tough business decisions and the role of empathy in leadership. She advises managers and companies to better understand their employees by engaging with them and creating opportunities for growth.

Tammy's top tip for building a successful career in insurance is to engage with industry groups and gain an external perspective.

Takeaways

• Gather diverse skills and experiences to become a well-rounded leader.
• Be open to new opportunities and willing to take on different roles.
• Make tough decisions with empathy, respect, and transparency.
• Engage with employees and create opportunities for growth and understanding.
• Think like a business leader and consider how you would run the business as if it were your own.
• Join industry groups to gain an external perspective and expand your network.

Sound Bites

• "Thinking about how you would run the business as if it were your own."
• "Hold your head high, be accountable, and adapt in tough situations."
• "Learning to say no and prioritize what is important to you."

About the sponsor

Are you ready to take your insurance career or business to the next level?

Meet Arthur, your trusted insurance search and recruitment partner. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Arthur specialises in connecting top talent with the biggest names in insurance. They can help you with your next career step or offer dynamic hiring solutions to help you achieve lasting success.

Discover how Arthur can take your career or business to the next level at arthur.co.uk or call 0203 5877 234.