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1. What inspired you to pursue a career in talent advisory with Barden?
I have known about Barden for a long time, even before joining, as I spoke with Ed and Johnny when I qualified as an accountant with KPMG in 2017. I was abroad then for 7 years, but I always kept an eye on Barden, and their people and approach really resonated with me.
2. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career so far, and how has it impacted your work?
Challenges can be overcome, no matter how big or small. Don’t worry too much about setbacks; just take the learnings forward.
3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone considering a career change?
Do it. Life is short, but careers can very be long.
4. Can you describe a project or accomplishment at Barden that you’re particularly proud of?
As an accountant who worked in Finance recruitment in London, I took on a project to grow an engineering desk with Barden in 2024. This has been a great success over the last 12 months, and we have massive plans to keep this momentum going.
5. What aspect of your work at Barden excites you the most?
Each day, I have the opportunity to work on different projects with different people. These experiences offer a lot of variety and challenge to the workday.
6. What’s a hobby/ interest you have that might surprise us?
Any physical activity, really, whether it be running, exercise, swimming, or golf. I have caught the Hyrox bug over the last 12 months too, like half the planet!
7. If you could master a new skill instantly, what would it be and why?
I would love to either learn an instrument or speak Spanish. Or both.
8. If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be and what would you do?
Michael Scott from Dunder Mifflin. Despite his “way with words”, he always seems to circumvent HR! Or I’d love to caddy for Shane Lowry on day 4 of the Masters. We wouldn’t win, but we’d have a great day.
9. What’s one thing you’d like to accomplish, personally or professionally, in the next year?
After a lot of battling in the market, I’m about to close out on a property in the coming weeks, so I am buzzing about that. Touch wood!
10. What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Be more open to saying yes to things and moving outside your comfort zone.