022: Navigating Career Break and Work-Life Harmony, whilst building a successful career with Sarah Sutton

Sarah Sutton, Chief Marketing Officer at Send, shares her career journey from the West End to the insurance industry. She discusses the importance of being true to oneself and the value of adaptability in one's career. Sarah also emphasises the need for a balance between work and personal life and the importance of celebrating small wins. She highlights the benefits of working in a startup environment and the opportunities for growth and impact. Sarah also discusses the challenges of perception and diversity in the insurance industry and the need for collective action to drive change. Takeaways Be true to yourself and embrace adaptability in your career. Find a balance between work and personal life and celebrate small wins. Consider opportunities in both large companies and startups, focusing on alignment with values and culture. Tap into diverse talent and create inclusive hiring practices. Challenge the perception of the insurance industry and highlight the commercial value of diversity. Embrace career transitions and the opportunities they bring. Focus on the benefits and experiences gained from being in the insurance industry. Thanks to Send (https://send.technology/) for sponsoring this this episode. Send is an award-winning insurance software company. Its flagship product is an AI-enabled Underwriting Workbench – a single platform from submission to bind and beyond. The platform helps commercial and speciality insurers worldwide drive greater efficiency, control and effectiveness. It has rich out-of-the-box functionality, workflow templates for over 40 lines of business, and proven deployments in multiple geographies.