CEO Corner: Season 3, Episode 6

“You Don’t Need to Know Everything to Lead”

In this episode of CEO Corner, Sarah McGrath sits down with Marguerite Brosnan, CEO of AXA Insurance Ireland, for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, career pivots, and building teams that outperform.

Marguerite shares how growing up in rural Ireland shaped her values, why she left teaching after 18 months, and the leadership lesson that changed her career forever: you don’t need all the answers to lead well.

Inside this episode:

Why authenticity is a leadership superpower
The difference between mentors and sponsors (and why it matters)
How to lead experts who know more than you
Why flexibility builds trust—not weakness
How staying close to frontline staff keeps leaders grounded
The real future of the insurance industry: prevention, not just protection

This episode is essential listening for leaders, managers, founders, and anyone building a meaningful career.

Listen on:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IuK…

Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/you-dont-need…

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CEO Corner, With Sarah McGrath

Each month, we deconstruct world-class industry leaders, asking them about their leadership style, the psychological drivers behind their success and how they became who they are today. This platform is for those who want to gain tips and insights from the best of the best and for those who enjoy hearing other success stories.

Sarah McGrath is a Partner and Co-Owner at 360 Search Recruitment Service in Ireland and the UK and a Co-Owner of Vy Nutrition.

Sarah helps ensure senior professionals get access to their employer of choice and obtain their desired objectives while building their careers. She works with some of the most prolific entrepreneurs within Financial Services.

Sarah holds a Degree in Business, a Four-Year Diploma in Nutrition and a Degree in Psychology. She is passionate about organisational psychology and corporate well-being, advising and speaking at many industry associations.

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