Sheffield Haworth Pivotal Career Moments

In this episode, Tim Sheffield, Chairman of Sheffield Haworth, speaks with Bruce Cooper - international lawyer-turned-leader and former Chief Executive Partner of Clayton Utz - about the pivotal moments that shaped a 30+ year career spanning Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and global markets.From an early decision to enter law as a path to opportunity, to a defining ethical stand that cost him his job abroad, Bruce reflects on how “sliding door” moments, sponsorship, and resilience can redirect a career in unexpected ways. Together, they explore leading through uncertainty during COVID, why culture is a law firm’s true battleground, and how mentoring (including peer and reverse mentoring) builds both capability and confidence.They also discuss the realities of high-performance environments - mental health, the value of distraction and balance, and what modern leaders need most: a clear personal and business strategy, a strong support network, and the discipline to listen before reacting.So, settle in and enjoy this thoughtful conversation on integrity under pressure, leadership through change, and the decisions that matter most when work, ambition, and life collide.

In our this episode of the series, Ollie Smith, a consultant in our Cleantech team, sits down with Olle Gelin, CEO and Co-founder of AirForestry. They explore how Olle’s upbringing on his 6th-generation family farm inspired the creation of a sustainable solution for the forestry sector—drone technology. So, sit back, relax, and dive into this captivating story of innovation and purpose. 

Sheffield Haworth is a global talent consultancy in people and transformational change, helping individuals and organisations reach their potential.  In this series of podcasts, we sit down with business leaders in the Insurance industry to dive deep into the fascinating world of insurance and gain valuable insights from those at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry.Welcome to part 2 of the Sheffield Haworth Insurance Talks podcast series with  Nick Roscoe, Managing Director in our Insurance practice, and Mark Lomas, Head of Culture at Lloyds. Coming up in this episode:Mark discussed how having the conversation around DE&I is more important than using the wrong terminology. the key principles of the Dive In festival as the leading DE&I event and how Dive In can evolve as the talent brand for the insurance industry.  

Sheffield Haworth is a global talent consultancy in people and transformational change, helping individuals and organisations reach their potential.  In this series of podcasts, we sit down with business leaders in the Insurance industry to dive deep into the fascinating world of insurance and gain valuable insights from those at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry.In the first part of this 2-part episode, Nick Roscoe, Managing Director in our Insurance practice, talks to Mark Lomas, Head of Culture at Lloyds. Mark discusses these key topics in this episode: The progress made in increasing diverse representation at Lloyds, and the work still needed to build an equitable workforce in the market in general Mitigating bias by implementing skills-based recruitment processes and harnessing data to make change Mark’s career path from a trained musician at the Julliard School to where he is now.  The importance of networks and forums to connect people across the industry. 

Welcome to the second episode from the Sheffield Haworth Insurance Talks podcast series. Sheffield Haworth is a global talent consultancy in people and transformational change, helping individuals and organisations to reach their potential.  In this series of podcasts, we sit down with business leaders in the Insurance industry to dive deep into the fascinating world of insurance and gain valuable insights from those at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry. In this episode, Nick Roscoe, Managing Director in our Insurance practice, talks with Mark Huxley about Mark’s passion for social inclusion and his work with Citi Gateway. 

Welcome to the first episode from the Sheffield Haworth Insurance Talks podcast series. Sheffield Haworth is a global talent consultancy in people and transformational change, helping individuals and organisations to reach their potential.  In this series of podcasts, we sit down with business leaders in the Insurance industry to dive deep into the fascinating world of insurance and gain valuable insights from those at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry:  In this episode, Nick Roscoe, Managing Director in our Insurance practice, talks with Mark Huxley about Mark’s long and illustrious career working in and around the industry since 1977 when he began working for the insurance brokers Andrew Weir, having dropped out of school at age 17. Nick and Mark discuss his passion for social inclusion and the charities he supports in this space, including City Gateway.