As the Executive Director at High Impact Professionals (HIP), I shape the strategic direction of the organisation and lead the Impact Accelerator Program. My experience as a strategy consultant specialising in negotiations has honed my skills in problem-solving and strategic planning, essential for leading HIP. My background in software engineering provided me with the ability to pivot quickly and adopt an agile mindset, which is crucial in adapting our approaches and operations efficiently. I originally started my career with a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge.
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Aw, thatâs fantastic to hear!
Free to get in touch when the time comesâalways happy to share some of our learnings!
Great to see this initiative! From our work at High Impact Professionals (HIP), weâve found that for experienced professionals, the barriers to translating initial EA knowledge into real career changes are often quite broad. These include feeling isolated in their impact-driven goals, lack of time and structure, uncertainty about relevant options, motivation and accountability challenges, and difficulty identifying concrete next steps.
To address this, our Impact Accelerator Program (IAP) helps professionals develop an impact plan and take meaningful steps towards high-impact career transitions. In 2024 alone, 30 participants successfully transitioned to impactful roles through the program.
This could be a valuable resource to add to your list for community members who are further along in their careers and looking for structured support in making a difference.
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Thank you for the fantastic work youâve done at GWWC, and best wishes to you, Luke! Iâm looking forward to seeing what youâll accomplish after your well-deserved leave and family time.
I also appreciate your kind words about High Impact Professionals. Iâm excited about our continued collaboration with Giving What We Can.
Thank you for your kind words, @Non-zero-sum James! I typically think about my donations in a rather abstract way, so doing the calculations and realising Iâve likely saved 9 lives was really special for me. Iâm glad the numbers resonate with you as well.
Thanks for writing this, Lauren. This resonates a lot and I donât think itâs limited to the animal welfare space.
At High Impact Professionals, we take a holistic approach to high-impact careers, encouraging experienced professionals to think about how they can use their skills, money, and network most effectively. Some of those paths sit within non-profits, but many donât.
Iâd love to see more examples of these kinds of career paths shared, as I believe it would make them much more tangible for others to explore.