Like many in our industry, I ‘fell’ into headhunting. I connected well with my interviewers and decided to take a risk on a career I was unsure on. Almost a decade later, I am still so happy I took that risk! Kea has given me so many opportunities for professional and personal development. I consider it my responsibility to our business to pay that forward to those who also decide to join our ranks.
KEA
What do you enjoy about the role/the team etc?
AC
The team at Kea is fantastic; I am surrounded by smart and passionate people who challenge me and make me laugh every day. We are a true melting pot of personalities and backgrounds, unified by a motivation to deliver excellence. One of my favourite parts of my role is that I get to work across multiple parts of the business and see the team develop together.
KEA
Which of the Kea values speaks to you the most (and why)?
AC
Each of our values interplay so much in our day-to-day lives that it is hard to pick one. However when I look at my career at Kea as a whole, Positive Energy is the one that stands out the most. Headhunting is a career with many twists and turns and leading a team is no different. Having resilience, being grateful for feedback and acting on it, revelling in the wins (however small) and showing up for those around you is crucial in building a lasting career.
KEA
Any regrets?
AC
I have many mistakes, but no regrets! I have learnt so much from the errors and poor judgement calls I have made, arguably more than the successes. They say that rough seas make good sailors and I believe my imperfect track record has made me a better leader.
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Success for me means being able to reflect on my work with pride and helping others achieve the same.