101: How do you stand out without feeling like you are showing off? with Georgie Simister

Summary In this episode, Laura Witcher speaks with Georgie Simister about one of the biggest career challenges many professionals face: How do you stand out without feeling like you are showing off? Georgie shares her unexpected journey into insurance after being approached on LinkedIn. What began as a move to London quickly became a passion for an industry she never expected to love, proving that the best careers are not always carefully planned. Together, Laura and Georgie explore why visibility has become one of the most valuable career skills in today's workplace. They discuss how networking is not a personality trait but a skill that anyone can learn, and why stepping outside your comfort zone often leads to the biggest opportunities. Georgie also shares how creating content on LinkedIn, launching a podcast, and even posting on TikTok have helped challenge outdated perceptions of insurance while building her own personal brand. She explains why sharing what you learn is very different from showing off, and how small, consistent actions can help you become known for your expertise. The conversation also looks to the future of insurance, exploring how technology and AI will transform the way people work, while reinforcing one important message: relationships will always remain at the heart of the industry. This is a conversation about confidence, visibility, and creating opportunities by simply being willing to show up. Key Takeaways Visibility is about sharing value, not seeking attention. Networking is a skill that becomes easier with practice. Growth often starts with being willing to feel uncomfortable. Building genuine relationships creates opportunities you cannot predict. Personal branding starts by sharing what you learn, not pretending to be an expert. AI should enhance people's work, not replace human relationships. Technology will create new roles and new opportunities across insurance. There is room for everyone in insurance, and lifting others up strengthens the industry. About the Guest Connect with Georgie Simister on LinkedIn. About the Host Connect with Laura Witcher on LinkedIn. Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with 100 Women in Insurance and future podcast episodes. Join The Pink Book — a private LinkedIn community connecting women in insurance through mentoring, speaking opportunities, networking and career support.