“Your Role Has to Give You Energy” | The Career Moves Behind Sally Beavan’s Rise to COO at Santander
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Women Who Make It Happen, host Michelle Khan speaks with Sally Beavan, Chief Operating Officer at Santander UK, about leadership, conscious career choices, and building a path that works in real life.
Sally shares her squiggly career journey, the importance of doing work that energises you, and how mentors, coaches, and sponsors have shaped her leadership. The conversation also explores authenticity, adapting leadership styles, and why there is no single definition of success.
🔥 Why Watch?
If you are questioning your next move, rethinking what success looks like, or trying to build a career that works alongside real life, this episode will resonate.
Sally’s insights offer clarity without clichés and leadership lessons grounded in experience, not theory.
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In this episode of Women Who Make It Happen, host Michelle Khan speaks with Sally Beavan, Chief Operating Officer at Santander UK, about leadership, conscious career choices, and building a path that works in real life. Sally shares her squiggly career journey, the importance of doing work that energises you, and how mentors, coaches, and sponsors have shaped her leadership. The conversation also explores authenticity, adapting leadership styles, and why there is no single definition of success. 🔥 Why Watch? If you are questioning your next move, rethinking what success looks like, or trying to build a career that works alongside real life, this episode will resonate. Sally’s insights offer clarity without clichés and leadership lessons grounded in experience, not theory.