Finding Your EPIC
Finding Your EPIC is a podcast dedicated to helping women unlock their potential and achieve a rewarding and impactful career. I invite you to learn from women at the top of their game as they share the career-defining light-bulb moments that helped them to find their epic.
With me, Jacqueline Frost, founder of Elevate Talent, each episode will invite you into the world of inspiring female leadership. We’ll explore the tips and strategies that helped senior-level women get to where they are today, learn from their unique wisdom and experience, and, over the weeks, build a collection of actionable advice you can benefit from – no matter where you are in your career.
So, are you ready to find your EPIC?
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Finding Your EPIC
Ep 15: EPIC Community with Heather Key
In this episode of the "Finding Your Epic" podcast Jacqueline Frost talks with Heather Key, Chief Legal Counsel at Serco and Chair of the Army Families Federation, discusses her 12-year journey of career development and community building. Heather highlights her transition from head of legal at her previous employer to achieving professional and personal goals, including non-executive roles and volunteer work. She emphasizes the importance of connecting diverse individuals to advance collective well-being across professional, church, and family spheres.
Heather also shares her experiences with Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, from establishing women's groups to contributing to inclusion hubs at Serco, underlining the significance of authenticity and collaboration. The conversation also covers the evolution of networking in a post-COVID-19 era, advocating for a curiosity-led approach to foster meaningful relationships and mutual growth. The concept of the "O-shaped lawyer" is introduced, promoting a holistic and empathetic approach to legal practice.
Heather Key leaves the audience with a quote by Helen Keller, "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much," encapsulating the essence of the conversation about the power of community and collective action in achieving greater impact.