Sam Pewsey - International Women's Day Feature

This IWD we're celebrating some of the female leaders, founders and entrepreneurs in our Chamber. In this feature we talked to Sam Pewsey from People Finding Consultancy. 

1. How did you get to where you are today?  

I got here through a combination of nearly 20 years working in recruitment for other people and a deep desire to do it differently. I wanted to be part of my clients’ teams as a true in house recruiter, which led me to build the People Finding model. Alongside that, losing my dad caused me to step back and reassess life, work and purpose. That perspective pulled me back to recruitment because helping people is what I love. It’s been built through hard work, reflection, feedback, adaptation, trusting my instincts and showing up every day.  

2. What would you tell your younger self?

You are not too sensitive, too emotional or too much. Those things are your strength. Stop trying to fit into boxes that were never designed for you and trust your gut earlier. Confidence doesn’t arrive fully formed, it’s built by doing the scary things anyway. You don’t need to have it all figured out to take the next step and you are allowed to change direction as you grow.

3. What advice would you give to the next generation of women in business?

Build businesses that work for your life, not at the expense of it. You don’t need to copy loud models of success to be taken seriously. Kindness, integrity and emotional intelligence are commercial strengths, not weaknesses. Find people who support you, ask for help sooner, listen to your own instincts and remember that rest is productive. Success looks different for everyone and you get to define what that means for you.

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You can find out more here about this year's International Women's Day agenda - Rights. Justice, Action. For ALL Women and Girls.