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Vicky Fox (The Supreme Court) - Becoming a CEO, Working Flexibly & Making Brave Career Decisions
Vicky Fox (The Supreme Court) - Becoming a CEO, Working Flexibly & Making Brave Career Decisions
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Our guest today is Chief Executive of The Supreme Court, Vicky Fox.A mum of 3 boys (now young adults), Vicky has made some tough decisions for her career and family life. Including putting her career progression on hold and making the brave decision to leave a specialist career whilst her children were younger before reigniting her work ambitions with a new role later on in her career. Vicky is an incredible role model and her approach to life is honest and refreshing. Particularly when discussing prioritising her sons and how she will always take their calls during work meetings if they need her. The discussion includes:Making brave career decisionsWhy family will always come first Working part-time in a senior positionImposter syndrome and why everyone has itHow to become a CEOThe skills you need when going for the most senior positionsPeople pleasing and how to combat itBalancing the mental load and the power of structured conversationsPerfectionism and being kind to yourself We hope you enjoy this week's conversation.Connect with Vicky on LinkedIn here and find out more about the work of The Supreme Court.Follow Leaders Plus on Twitter @leaders_plus and find out more about our work, including details of our award-winning Fellowship Programme and our latest events.Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share with any friends, family, or colleagues who may benefit.Applications close 23rd March - take a bold step for your career and family today.The Leaders Plus Fellowship (cross-sector) is an award-winning Programme open to parents from all sectors who are progressing careers in leadership and management. Our Fellowship supports you to pursue ambitious roles whilst balancing home life, equipping you with the essential tools to thrive at work whilst still enjoying time with your family. Fellows get: access to a courageous community of peers who are also juggling work and parenthood expert guidance from your own dedicated career Mentor world-class training from industry thought leaders on developing your career support to deal with the practical challenges of being a working parent that arise day-to-day The Fellowship is open to all parents internationally who have children 0-11. Our Programme is inclusive and welcoming of all family set ups. We encourage applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in leadership positions and offer online/ blended course options and hardship fund places to help facilitate this.
Released:
Feb 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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