Kate Grussing CBE | CEO Hiring, AI Recruitment, Board Leadership & the Bank of England Search | Ep 48

🚨 She helped rewrite 300 years of British leadership history. 🏛️The woman behind some of the UK’s most influential CEO hires, board appointments, and executive searches helped shortlist the first-ever female candidate for Governor of the Bank of England—and played a key role in appointing Andrew Bailey.This week on @youareaforce_podcast, I’m honoured to welcome Kate Grussing CBE—Founder of Sapphire Partners and former executive at Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, and JPMorgan.🎙️ In Episode 48, we explore:🧠 Breaking a 300-Year TraditionThe story behind one of the most significant leadership appointments in British history—and what it takes to influence decisions at the highest levels.📈 Executive Search & Board AppointmentsWhy women now hold 43% of FTSE board seats, yet fewer than 10% of FTSE CEOs are women—and what still needs to change.🤖 AI, Hiring & Interview SuccessWill AI reduce hiring bias or reinforce it? Plus, expert advice on how to stand out, move from shortlist to offer, and avoid the mistakes that cost exceptional candidates executive roles.💡 Career Growth & LeadershipHow to build your own “Personal Board of Directors” to accelerate your career, strengthen your leadership, and reach the C-suite.Whether you’re preparing for your next interview, aspiring to the C-suite, seeking a board position, or looking to understand how top executives are selected, this conversation is packed with practical insights from one of the world’s leading executive search experts.🎧 Episode 48 is now LIVE on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.👇 Tag someone who’s building their leadership legacy.#YouAreAForce #KateGrussingCBE #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #CEO #BoardAppointments #BoardOfDirectors #CareerGrowth #InterviewTips #AIHiring #BankOfEngland #AndrewBailey #CSuite #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalBranding #Podcast #Careers #FutureOfWork #FTSE