Sarah Collecott, Commercial Specialist, Procurement and Contract Management, at the UK Home Office, discusses the importance of maintaining wellbeing and authenticity in a high-profile, high-pressure workplace.

In this episode, Sarah and host Simon Lipscomb discuss:

  • The need for individuals to bring their true selves to work
  • The challenges Sarah faces in a constantly evolving government environment
  • The emotional aspects of working in this sector, and the importance of resilience and managing stress 
  • The complexities of decision-making, stakeholder management, and the diverse challenges encountered in procurement and commercial roles within government 
  • The importance of resilience when approaching polarising policy decisions that are often in the public eye

Listen to the podcast below: