"What would I say to someone thinking about their OE? Just go! There will never be the perfect time to go and no-one is ever completely ready. And that’s the point. The best growth happens when you are outside your comfort zone."
"I also never turned down a role someone asked me to do. It didn’t matter whether it was perceived as an upwards trajectory or downwards, I got on and did it to the best of my ability. I saw it as “sensible risk taking” and backed myself."
"Attributes are often much more critical than skills. Skills are something you can teach and learn, while attributes are guidelines and features that are more inherent."
"I’ve learnt to panic slowly. In many cases if you can buy yourself a little more time you will find a better solution. What’s more, your team appreciate a calm head."
"I don’t have a brand. I have values and they serve me at work and at home."
"Darwin got it right, “its not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It’s the one that is most adaptable to change.""
"Being smart is great but being decent matters more. Intelligence may open the door, but how you treat people will determine how long you stay."
"Build your reputation honestly and you’ll never need to look over your shoulder. Candour is also an attribute I’ve come to admire - use it well and will it save you a lot of time."

"What would I say to someone thinking about their OE? Just go! There will never be the perfect time to go and no-one is ever completely ready. And that’s the point. The best growth happens when you are outside your comfort zone."

"I also never turned down a role someone asked me to do. It didn’t matter whether it was perceived as an upwards trajectory or downwards, I got on and did it to the best of my ability. I saw it as “sensible risk taking” and backed myself."