Ep. 33 - Peter Skinner - Head of Business Development & Marketing at Wedlake Bell - 'If you're going to make a mistake, make a good one. But don't make the same one!'
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Confident, not cocky. It’s a description that perfectly describes Host Nicky Acuna Ocana’s guest, Peter Skinner on this episode of Leaders with Ambition.
Having moved through the ranks of many of the UK’s most influential law firms, Peter has at every juncture taken the opportunity to stretch himself and bring others along as well. Currently Head of Business Development & Marketing at Wedlake Bell, he is sharing with us insights into his professional journey and lessons learned along the way (including those picked up through bumps in the road).
Peter gives a big shout-out to the mentor who shaped his understanding of what it means to effectively manage people, providing them the permission and safety to try new things. It is, he says, about creating a supportive workplace culture that honours authenticity, diversity and the freedom to fail.
Peter also welcomes his teams to challenge the boss and ask for his time when they need it. Having made amazing inroads as a Europe board member for the Legal Marketing Association, Peter tells us about his commitment to advancing education, networking and live events that reflect his passion for ongoing growth and development. For this BDM leader, each and every day offers an invitation – for him and those around him – to learn, evolve and engage. “Create the right environment and the people who work beside and with you will perform and deliver,” he says. “It makes a learning environment that people very much want to be in.”
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