A day in the life of… Mabel Klimt (managing partner at ELZABURU)

Today we get to know Mabel Klimt in more depth

It is the turn of Mabel Klimt, managing partner at EZALBURU and one of the women recognized in the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain in the category of Independent Professionals and Leaders, among more than 500 candidates and after the gathering of 75,000 votes from different participants. We share her answers in a new issue of “A day in the life of…”.

What is the first thing you do when you arrive at the office or start your work day?

Organize the day with the team, when the agenda allows me to do so. When it doesn’t, we jump straight into the ring with a meeting…

What role do Marketing and Communication play in your day-to-day business?

It is important. In today’s world it is no longer enough to strive for excellence in your business, you also have to be a good communicator.

What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you in the office?

When dealing with people, anything can happen! We were joking with members recently about the possibility of publishing a book of anecdotes. The most recent and unique relates to our move a few months ago. We had been in our previous offices for a very long time, and when we moved, we opened a safe that everyone thought was empty and contained papers from before the Civil War. Just like in a movie!

Your favorite place to get lost and disconnect?

The mountains of Madrid are my nearby paradise.

If you were a product, what would your slogan be?

“Never stop dreaming”.

What book would you recommend?

“When spiders weave together they can tie a lion,” by Daniel Coyle.

What is the biggest learning you have taken away from your current position and throughout your career?

As for the current position, that you can always manage to be a little bit more multitasking. As for my professional career, it has helped me to get to know people better and through them, myself.

What advice would you give to a young person starting out in his or her career?

I would advise you to put all your heart into the career you are undertaking. The work of a lawyer, contrary to what it may seem, is very vocational.

Which areas of your industry need the biggest boost over the next five years?

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