Katie is an experienced personal assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the executive search and selection industry which she first joined in 1996 working as a consultant for Robert Half International. Katie joined the Conker team as Executive Assistant in March 2019.
Katie enjoys supporting our clients, candidates and her colleagues, bringing a professional yet friendly approach to her work.
The consummate professional, the PICH is well-organised, caring, smart and impressive. Leadership may not feel natural to them but to their people and clients, they have everything.
Specific Strengths
The PICH cares deeply for their people and takes their responsibilities extremely seriously.
They are very precise in their planning and everything is meticulously organised.
Dedicated and good company, this leadership style is well sought after.
Communication Style
Confident, warm and engaging – communicating sounds natural but needs to be rehearsed.
It’s important to them not to be misinterpreted, so their language is always precise and intentional.
Although generally focused on maintaining a harmonious working environment, there will be times when their style will be more combative to achieve a particular outcome.
Management Style
They take complete ownership of tasks but inevitably take on too much themselves.
But leading from the front creates a strong bond with their teams and the PICH is incredibly loyal and supportive.
Their desire to please helps them to be good listeners, showing empathy and offering support to their teams.
Watch-outs
Your level of responsibility can take a toll on your own wellbeing if it isn’t watched.
You don’t respond well to people and companies with opposing values.
You might unconsciously ‘rob’ others of development opportunities by not empowering your teams effectively.
Coaching your team might be low on your list of priorities.
Areas for Development
Getting to know your ‘stress’ point is critical to your wellbeing as well as that of the team. Lead by example, do not take on too much, take breaks and encourage the team to look after their physical and mental wellbeing.
Achieving the right balance between being a fantastic leader, leading from the front and developing and coaching your team members is key. Although it can take time, coaching, mentoring, and developing the team around you is crucial to being an all-round fantastic leader and will help you to rely on them when the workload increases.
