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In our Member Stories, we hear from our members about the experiences that have shaped them, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they are driving impact in their industries and beyond.
Claire Sanders
Founder
The Legal Space
I am a seasoned in-house lawyer, having led the legal functions of some of the fastest growing consumer brands in the UK. I founded The Legal Space, a consultancy on a mission to simplify the legal landscape for start up and scale up businesses. The Legal Space brings over a decade's worth of experience leading the legal function for high growth.
Share an experience or challenge that has shaped you? At school I was singled out as being the boistorous, bossy, short tempered, argumentative one. I’ve learned that with a little bit of tweaking these can be my super-powers rather than weaknesses
Best piece of advice you have ever been given? “Stick In”! (My much missed Grandmother’s catch-phrase).
What advice would you give to your younger self or a woman just starting her career? Don’t try and fit in with masculine values, embrace your feminine values and be confident in the value they bring.
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How do you handle challenges and changes? What's in your toolkit? ~
Why is it important to support women in business and women-led business? Given that 50% of the population are women, I think it’s essential to have businesses which apply feminine values and women are often the best placed to do that.
60 Seconds with Claire Sanders
My inspiration is: My children, showing them the power and beauty of the world.
My greatest fear is: Not giving my children the space they need to discover the world
The most courageous thing I have ever done is: Leave full time employment to pursue my values.
I am most proud of: Leaving full time employment to pursue my values!
Guiltless pleasure: Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”.
Mantra I live by: “Dream with the intelligence of the Stars”.
Female role model: So many, Michelle Obama, Pink, Brene Brown.
Women-led brand I love: Tropic Skincare.
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