S2 E6: From Finance to Fine Wine: Becky Glover’s Approach to Leadership and Innovation

People in Insurance: Changing the Conversation

In this episode of 'People in Insurance,' host Sarah Myerscough sits down with Becky Glover from Yutree Insurance. Becky shares her unique journey from co-founding Elizabeth Rose Wines to becoming a Financial Director, navigating both the worlds of finance and entrepreneurship.

The conversation delves into her rapid career progression, balancing non-traditional educational paths, and the importance of leveraging social media and personal branding. Becky also offers insights on supporting women in the workplace and the significance of celebrating professional milestones with the same enthusiasm as personal life events.

Quote of the Episode

“You can have it all, but you can't do it all. And neither should we expect people to do it all.”

Key Takeaways

• "You can have it all, but you can't do it all." This powerful statement encapsulates Becky's philosophy on work-life balance, especially for women in the workplace. The importance of building robust support systems and delegating tasks both at work and in personal life.
• Becky's journey from leaving school at 17 without A-levels to becoming a Finance Director at 29 demonstrates that there are multiple routes to success. Becky advocates for apprenticeships, continuous learning, and proactively seeking opportunities.
• Technology and adaptability are crucial for business growth. Drawing from her experience in the tech sector, Becky highlights the importance of embracing technology, particularly in traditional industries like insurance. Becky highlights how technology and AI can improve efficiency, employee satisfaction, and overall business performance.

Key Quotes

“You can have all of that, but you won't do all of it yourself. So, start delegating some bits out, at work, if you get to a senior position, you're not expected to do that senior position at all. and do all of the roles underneath it. So why is it that in the home, we still expect ourselves to do the senior position and do everything underneath it that we used to have time for.”

“Always say to people, businesses are just a group of people hopefully doing the same thing in the same direction to grow that business and to make it more valuable. So, what are you as an individual bringing to the table? So, for young people, it should be amazing for them to go and get some work experience somewhere, doing something interesting for them.”

About the Guest

Becky Glover is the Finance Director at Yutree Insurance, and she is known for her rapid career progression and significant contributions to the finance sector. She left school at 17 to pursue a direct path into finance, completing her AAT and ACCA qualifications through an apprenticeship. By 29, she became a Finance Director, demonstrating her ambition and strategic learning. Becky advocates for diversity in finance, serving on various boards such as AAT and GENCFO, and actively promotes the use of technology in business operations​.

LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckygloverfmaatfcca/

Becky co-founded Elizabeth Rose Wines!!

Yutree Insurance is a specialist insurance broker and underwriting agency based in the UK. The company provides a range of insurance solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals. They specialise in offering insurance products for commercial enterprises, including liability insurance, property insurance, motor fleet insurance, and professional indemnity insurance.

Yutree also operates as an underwriting agency, designing and distributing insurance products on behalf of insurers. This dual role allows them to offer bespoke insurance solutions tailored to their client's needs.

About the Host

Sarah Myerscough is the Chief Ideas Officer at Macaii, formerly Boston Tullis. She hosts/co-hosts several podcasts and is known for her knack in connecting with people. Sarah excels in bringing out the best for video, podcast, and live events, helping clients showcase the human side of their business.

Sarah is passionate about the evolving dynamics of the insurance industry and enjoys conversing with innovators, trailblazers, and long-term advocates of change.

Website: www.macaii.co.uk