What does it really take to build a career that lasts in today’s fast-changing world? In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Abou-Alwan, author and illustrator of How To Navigate Your Career Like A Legend (Brown Dog Books, September 2025), for an honest conversation about navigating ambition, resilience, and reinvention. With over 25 years’ experience as a London-based lawyer working with top City and Wall Street firms, as well as global organisations like JPMorgan and BP, Natalie brings deep, real-world insight from high-pressure industries. Recognised as a Rising Star on the Legal500 GC Powerlist, she is also a respected voice in the international energy sector and a passionate advocate for empowering others in tech and business careers.

This episode explores how to create networks that genuinely support you, adapt as your career evolves, and thrive — especially as a woman navigating complex, sometimes challenging sectors.

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