Magella's Success Story

Here at Goodman Masson, we promise that your career is a journey of progression and success. Our Not for Profit & Public Sector Senior Manager, Magella Burnett, is a perfect example of our commitment to our promise. Learn more about Magella's success story below:

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‍What is your job title?

‍Senior Manager - Not for Profit & Public Sector

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‍How long have you been working at Goodman Masson?

‍It will be six years in January!

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‍How many times have you been promoted since you joined?

‍Three times

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‍Why have you had such great progression?

‍My manager and director are enormously invested in me. I probably wouldn’t have come around to the idea of management myself for quite a while had they not identified that I had the skill set and empowered me to go for it when they did. I’ve also had huge support from L&D, and I have been ambitious about the speed at which I grow my team whilst pushing myself to bill to achieve promotions as quickly as possible.

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‍Tell us an interesting fact about your time at Goodman Masson?

‍My team make my job as fantastic and enjoyable as it is 😊

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‍What is the best thing you’ve learned during your career?

‍That at every stage of my career with Goodman Masson, no matter how senior, there will always be support – I’ve learned to always put my hand up to ask for help and advice. It’s not a weakness, it’s a strength to ask.

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‍What advice would you give your younger self?

‍Don’t hold back, and don’t be so cautious. I spent a lot of my earlier career with Goodman Masson, taking time with things like new markets or growing my team through fear of getting it wrong; if I could speak to my younger self and I’ve told me to just go for it, have the confidence in myself that I don’t need to be so cautious and run after my next promotion, which is exactly what I’m doing now!

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