In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Clare Beresford. Clare and I both love speaking on psychology and all things people and culture. As such, it was a joy to discuss what is good culture, learning more about the work that is happening in the 30% club for DEI especially seeking gender parity and encouraging minority groups to shine. We also discussed how to thrive in a professional setting, but also dispel that its ok, to just be ok, and enforce boundaries (whether you work in law or otherwise)! There is room for all professions to thrive and we must make it our mission to welcome all to take some responsibility. This will have a profound impact on morale and wellbeing, as well as aiding in productivity. We also discuss what does good leadership look like, what is the difference between mentorship and sponsorship as well as how you can find your champions.

By way of background, Clare is the Chief Executive Officer, having joined the business in 2015 when Laurence Simons was part of the Five Ten Group. She led the Management Buy-Out (MBO) from private equity in 2018. Her role is a combination of hiring the right talent across all functions and departments at LS, identifying new areas of opportunity for our business, and meeting with clients and candidates, old and new. She supports on certain senior in-house searches although her main focus is in the private practice partner search world. She has particular interest in diversity, equity and inclusion, and was invited to join the 30% Club back in 2015. She is also a Fellow of St. Georges Society of Leadership Fellows, based at Windsor Castle, and established by the late Duke of Edinburgh. She is a member of the advisory boards of Thompson Reuters TWLIL and fundraising board of Support Through Court (previously the Personal Support Unit).

If anyone feels inspired and would like to reach out to Clare or a member of her team to support with any recruitment conversations, please feel free to email her on: clare.beresford@laurencesimons.com