Summary
In this engaging conversation, Mike Dauphinee speaks with Lucy Leonelli, who shares her unique journey of exploring various British subcultures and her transition from a corporate career to writing. They discuss the importance of understanding one's strengths, the role of identity in professional life, and the impact of death awareness on living a fulfilling life. Lucy's experiences, including a near-fatal motorcycle accident, have shaped her perspective on life and death, leading her to explore the death industry in her next book. The conversation emphasizes the significance of authenticity, self-expression, and the power of storytelling in navigating life's transitions.
About Lucy (Input, Futuristic, Activator, Woo, Achiever)
Lucy began her career in London at the Executive Search firm, Wilton & Bain. After 13 adventure-filled years in search, Lucy moved in-house and enjoyed a two-year stint as an operator, building out an executive recruiting function from the ground up for the cloud communications company, Twilio. In 2022, Lucy was headhunted to join Insight Partners, a $90B AUM VC and PE firm based out of New York, to lead the Executive Talent Function. As well as running the team responsible for overseeing all C-level hiring across the 500+ portfolio companies, Lucy personally managed CEO and board searches, and broader people advisory across the portfolio.
Following a recent family move to the South of France, Lucy is now focused on advisory and writing, as well as the biggest challenge of her career to date: learning French!
To learn more about Lucy's work or connect with her directly,
visit her website: www.lucyfeltham.com
or find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/lucyrosefeltham
Takeaways
Lucy Leonelli's journey through various British subcultures highlights the importance of exploring diverse identities.
The concept of LARPing serves as a metaphor for the roles we play in our professional lives.
Understanding one's strengths, such as the activator trait, can help navigate career transitions.
Awareness of mortality can lead to a more fulfilling and present life.
Spotting potential in talent requires a mix of instinct and pattern recognition.
The fear of death often prevents people from pursuing their true passions.
Writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and expression.
Experiential learning is crucial in understanding complex topics like death.
The importance of community and support in navigating life changes.
Finding joy in small moments can lead to a more meaningful life.
Sound Bites
"This is my life now."
"Life is a series of larks."
"What a life I've had."
