Blend theory and gut instinct for powerful career moves with Alice Bretherton

Today I am delighted to be joined by Alice Bretherton, Chief People Officer at Burges Salmon. Many leaders I admire combine qualities that appear to be in tension. My guest this week, Alice Bretherton, brings her own powerful blend of theory and gut instinct. She describes her career in three phases, and she is now in her third as Chief People Officer at Burges Salmon. Her path sits within the corporate world yet does not follow a traditional ladder.In this conversation, we discuss:- How to navigate a non-linear career, and Alice shares her approach to contextualising ideas and connecting dots.- She shares the characteristics that help leaders reach the most senior roles, including learning agility and intuition.- Alice discusses the shifts that helped her build a career that feels meaningful and energising.This is a discussion about sense making and thegolden threads that shape a career. It’s for anyone thinking about the next phase of their career and wanting to shape a path that truly fits them. Let us dive in.