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This interview is of Matthew Ashton on an individual basis and his career progression to date. All opinions, ideas and comments were current at the time of filming and do not necessarily reflect those of his current or former employer, respective parent companies or associates/colleagues.
In this video, Matthew Ashton, Director at Stanhope Insurance, talks about career development, what it’s like to be a part of a new business venture and the importance of having a good mentor.
See the complete list of topics we cover in the description below👇
00:30 – Introduction to Matthew and his role
01:13 – Being part of a founding team
04:41 – Being proactive and gaining perspective
07:52 – Resilience and work-life balance
09:00 – The power of persuasive communication
12:04 – 3 tips to enhance your career
16:15 – The importance of a good boss
20:30 – Embracing what you don’t understand
The thing about a good boss is that you don’t realise they’re a good boss often until you’re removed from them for a year or two and you look back on the situation.
Matthew Ashton, Director at Stanhope Insurance
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