065: From Mail Room to Boardroom: Karen Hogg's Journey

In this episode Karen Hogg shares her inspiring journey from starting in the insurance industry as a 16 years old, to becoming the Chief Operations Officer at Freedom Group, which includes Stella Insurance - Insurance Company that offers car insurance that is passionately pro-women.

Karen discusses the importance of self-awareness, the value of diverse roles within the insurance sector, and how being proactive and visible can significantly impact one's career.

Karen also emphasizes the importance of coaching, networking, and the ability to embrace one's true self in a professional environment.

In this conversation, Karen Hogg shares her insights on the importance of building a supportive network, navigating career challenges, and the evolving landscape for women in the workforce.

She emphasizes the significance of female connections and mentorship.

Karen also discusses innovative approaches to knowledge sharing within remote organizations and reflects on her unique experiences in the industry, highlighting the value of community and collaboration.

Takeaways

• It is possible to work your way up from mailroom to Boardroom.
• Advice and feedback should be filtered based on the source.
• Proactive involvement in projects enhances career opportunities and visibility, which is crucial for career advancement.
• Networking is essential for career growth and support.
• Embracing one's true self leads to greater confidence and success. Building relationships and trust is crucial for career success.
• High autonomy in the workplace fosters individual success.
• Female networks provide essential support and normalization of experiences.
• Creating social experiences strengthens professional networks.
• The talent pool for women is improving, but challenges remain.
• Innovative knowledge-sharing systems can bridge talent gaps.

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About the Host

• Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn and explore more insights: Sandra’s LinkedIn
• Discover the 100 Women In Insurance Collective dedicated to connecting women in insurance: www.100womenininsurance.com/collective.