Next up in our “Connect with” interview series is the woman with the most contagious enthusiasm in the world – Vicky! We had a little interview during a Zoom call and decided to share the transcript of that. So here we are – taking ourselves as seriously as we could manage!
What do you do?
I am an organisational development consultant with Connect Three which always sounds right fancy, but basically means that I help businesses get the best out of their people.
What does your day-to-day look like for Connect Three?
Day-to-day can look like anything! A lot of it is delivery of management and leadership development training, either online or in a classroom (which I love) but also, for instance, this morning I was doing a feedback session with a team about their short, medium and long-term strategies – so all sorts of things which keeps my days interesting.
How long have you been working with Connect Three?
Since the very beginning! So I’ve been here almost since day one.
And what has been your favourite moment in all that time working with Connect Three?
I think the nicest thing about being here since (almost!) day one, has been seeing the company grow and that we’ve needed to bring in people so that we can meet the demand for our services.
So I know that you are a big reader, so what are you reading at the moment?
I am currently reading three books! I’m just finishing The Power of Wow which is all about Zappos and their culture which is super interesting, I’m also reading Their Little Secret which is a Billingham book (I love a crime drama) and for something totally different I am reading The Idiot Brain which is all about how your brain works, and neuroscience and it’s quite entertaining as it’s a bit of a funny take on the subject which makes it more accessible. I do love to read…
Fab, you know I love your recommendations! OK, if you could have a cup of tea with any leader who would it be and why?
I’m rubbish at answering these questions because I think it sounds cheesy, but I’d love to sit down and have a blether with Barack Obama! I think that would be amazing, he has such a story to tell and I have so much respect for him, the way he behaved and conducted himself as a leader – especially when you compare him to others in similar positions…I’ll say no more.
If you could only give one piece of advice to the leaders and future leaders that are reading this, what would you tell them?
My basic rule for life, is to be a good human being…and I know again that it sounds super cheesy, but just be nice – there is no need to be anything else! Focus on doing right by other people and you won’t go far wrong.