14 Quotes by Marianne Lake

I think there are always phases in life when things get intense or difficult, whether it's the sheer volume of work or personal circumstances. And I've definitely had tough moments. The way I approach them is just to tell myself that this, too, will pass, and take it one day at a time.

Obviously it's true that as you go up the ranks, the number of women starts to decline. Whether that's because of 'self-deselection' or other barriers, I think that depends on the firm, the industry, and the person.

I will always need to compromise and make choices - you just have to work hard at making the right choice day by day.

I am better at my job for being a mother and vice versa.

I've never felt that being a woman was a competitive advantage or disadvantage.

To the extent that I can serve as a role model or mentor for other women in what might be traditionally viewed as a male-dominated field, I welcome that.

It's impossible to have zero defects.

I don't consider myself a massive self-promoter, and I don't feel I've ever had to behave in a way that didn't come natural to me in order to progress.

When push comes to shove, my children always come first, and I am lucky that I work in an environment that respects that.