From using her anatomical veterinary knowledge as a professional sculptor, to flying military helicopters, to shaping her creative freedom as an artist, Hannah has a unique story to share.
This heartfelt conversation takes place with Hannah inside her studio, surrounded by her immense pieces of art, some not even been seen by the public yet.
We delve into topics like managing career transitions, understanding the role of creativity in personal fulfilment, and combating doubts and external pressures in the wake of success.
We unpack some challenging issues around gender differences, epigenetics and the role of narcissism in leadership. We also touch on our struggles with overworking, the impact of personal relationships on our work, and finding balance in hustle.
Hannah shares openly her experiences of managing mental health throughout a number of challenges in life, and speaks colourfully about raising awareness of just how much inner work can be needed, and how valuable it can be, especially for leaders, to know themselves first and foremost.
Some approximate time stamps:
03:09 Transitioned from military flying to art passion.
06:13 Passionate about flying, seeks fulfillment, not stagnant.
14:57 Transition from full-time captain to self-employed artist.
21:45 Acknowledging hard work, success, recovery, and balance.
27:22 Art enables but business requires unconventional creativity.
28:46 Planning art exhibition, considering costs and sponsors.
35:56 Finding freedom and bravery in the nervous system.
42:33 Method for retaining fluid, abstract style paintings.
50:03 Narcissism, difficulty recognizing traits in others.
51:26 Concern about personal image and charity success.
58:23 Stats show correlation between traits and jobs.
01:07:19 Honoring leadership traits and behaviors, research findings.
01:13:14 Supporting leaders and teams for mental health.
Since leaving the Regular Forces in 2018, Hannah has established herself in the international art world, with one-off paintings fetching up to £40,000. She is now an ambassador for Prince William’s African conservation charity, Tusk, and has raised over £309,000 for various charities including the UK Invictus Games Team, Born Free, the World Wildlife Fund and Tusk. Her work is in demand across the globe and now features in some of the most influential collections in France, Switzerland, Australia and Singapore.
For more see her website here.
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