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Hana Tanimura chats with Alice Weightman about role models and following her gut

Hana Tanimura, Senior Designer at Google Creative Lab and winner of the Women of Tomorrow Awards 2016, chats with Alice Weightman on the Inspiring Stories podcast. Hana shares her achievements, challenges, and advice for other women looking to succeed in the tech and creative industries today.

Hana’s top tip?

“It’s not enough to work hard. It’s not enough to be good at your job. It’s not enough to get better results than everybody else. Of course, you need to do really good work – that’s essential. But it’s also essential to think about your career. Take some of the time away from doing a great job and use it to think about what it is that you want, how you wish to progress in your career, where you want to be in six months’ time. We don’t spend enough time thinking about our career progression. Things change all the time. What I might want in six months’ time right now, might feel different in six months’ time. It’s really important to check in regularly and often. Otherwise, you can feel that you’re waking up from a dream five years later and not understand how you got there.”

Tune in for Hana’s inspiring story.

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  • Alice Weightman: CEO and Global Executive Search Professional

    Alice established Hanson Search in 2002 and has since become one of the leading search professionals for senior appointments in business-critical roles that drive revenue, manage reputation and risk. She has developed an extensive network of C-suite talent globally, with a particular focus on the MENA region, supporting businesses with both local UAE and international talent.

    A Fellow of the REC, member of the 30% Club, and Honorary Member of Global Women in PR, Alice actively champions gender diversity as a business imperative and promotes economic and social diversity within the industry. In 2015, she launched The Work Crowd, an online talent marketplace, and was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the FSB London Business Awards. Alice frequently speaks on talent-related issues and contributes to the Evening Standard in London. She is also the PRCA MENA Chair of the People and Culture Committee.

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