Q+A with account manager Lauren Clegg
We caught up with one of our new account managers Lauren who has recently relocated to Auckland. Lauren brings with her years of experience in the industry and loves to match our clients with the perfect candidate.
Q+A with Lauren
What do you love most about your job?
It is such a huge life event finding a new role – I remember all my jobs so vividly, the people I meet at each job and the life and leadership lessons those roles taught me so I love that I get to be a part of that journey for candidates! Equally, after hiring hundreds of people over the years I know how important hiring the right team is so I love taking on this responsibility for our clients.
How do you achieve that work/mum/life balance?
Three P’s: Planning, priorities and being present. I plan out the week super thoroughly so I can check all the important things are locked in. Priorities sometimes change moment to moment so I always take time to stop and ask “what is the priority right at this moment?” (housework always comes last and fun comes first). Lastly, being present in whatever I am doing – when I am working I am all in working and the same with all other parts of life.
You’ve recently become an Aucklander! Are there any spots to Eat/Drink you’re loving so far?
Before we had Sofia we slowly made our way through the Metro Top 50 – so I could list so many, but our faves are Baduzzi, Amano, Cassia and Cibo (none of which are very child friendly!) We are out in Long Bay now so we love to just have a casual wine and bite to eat at LBSC on a Sunday afternoon.
Favourite places to shop?
I have such a variety of brands in my wardrobe - COS, Storm, Country Road, Seed and Lululemon (#momlife)
Favourite thing about Auckland?
We live 5 minutes from Long Bay beach and I just love the lifestyle… we can walk the coast or the bush, swim, picnic in the sun but then also get dressed up and be in the middle of the CBD in 35 minutes for city life dinner.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I have my own online wellness business so I love reading, listening to anything on health in general! I just signed up for the Queenstown half marathon so outside of business, work and mom life at the moment my main hobby is running (and really hoping it will get easier soon).
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Um….. I have a LLB and BA in Political Science from UC
Who is your style icon?
Contentious I know but I am a Megan Markle fan (eeep!) I love her effortless hair and makeup - always. She is so classy and together - but also makes jeans and a white shirt look perfection.
What’s your goal for the final quarter of 2021?
To be really present and enjoy the journey, tick this half off and be intentional about creating memories with Sofia.
