Sarah is Head of Life & Health Business Management, a team of 280 people across the EMEA regions at Swiss Re. A recent interview she did for The Actuary magazine was entitled "A woman on a mission" which caught my eye as she spoke openly and honestly about her experience of being a woman in a senior leadership role and how imposter syndrome had shown up in her career.  

Sarah wanted to be an airline pilot growing up and got her private pilots licence at 18 after having her first solo flight aged 16! She went to University to do a maths degree as part of her career plan, until she realised how much it was going to cost her to fulfil her dream. That's when she found herself on her current path as an actuary.  

We reflect on our experience going through a leadership development programme back in 2013 together and share what was going on for us behind the scenes. She speaks about the pressure she felt to continue being the expert as her remit expanded, and how she transitioned from being the doer to a leader, how she stays true to her feminine qualities, as well as what helps her grow and how she maintains some balance in her life.  I also love her advice to other ambitious women looking to advance their career but maybe concerned about what more that means they need to give of themselves - tune in for all the goodness. 

If you're looking for support to show up confidently and authentically in your career, check out my website for the various ways I might be able to help, and how to work with me, whether you're looking to invest in yourself or approach your employer to invest in you: www.emmaclaytonxo.com/services