‘Going For It’ – A conversation with Alicia Ioannou, a senior policy manager in the UK Civil Service, currently on career break

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About This Episode

In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Alicia Ioannou, a policy senior manager in the Home Office who is currently enjoying new adventures on a career break in Switzerland!

Together we delve into:

1) What it means to be confident and to go for it!

2) How to deal with stressful situations

3) The importance of being an explorer of new opportunities and skills

Alicia’s Three Top Tips

Remember to communicate, communicate, communicate – it is better to over communicate than under communicateBe inspired by others, by their stories and be inspiring in and for yourself with your own storyAlways give opportunities to the people in your team to explore, learn and grow

ABOUT ALICIA

Alicia has been a senior manager in the UK Civil Service for 19 years where she has designed and implemented policies for the UK Government on migration including aspects of the post Brexit immigration system; tackling illegal migration and managing the UK’s Presidency of the G7 on Interior Security matters. Recently Alicia “went for it”, and moved to Switzerland on a career break where she is thinking through what is next for her career. Alicia is also enjoying rediscovering some of her early passions – piano, tennis and hiking in the mountains.

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Leaders in Conversation gives you an intimate glimpse into the real lives of business leaders. This series of candid conversations delves into a deeper side of leadership. Each intimate conversation is hosted by Anni Townend, a leadership partner, executive coach and author who has worked with thousands of business leaders throughout her career and who skilfully connects with her guests to share these inspiring life and leadership stories with you to help build confidence and courage in your own leadership journey. Connect and collaborate with Anni at www.annitownend.com

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