Kate James

What are you doing now?

I am a HR Coordinator for Skipton Building Society. My role is very people-focused with lots of contact across the business.

Alongside this I run my own brand-new floral design business!

What advice would you give your 17-year-old self?

Trust your gut, don't pass on any opportunities (especially for a boyfriend!) and learning a language will get your far - it was very helpful on my year abroad teaching snowboarding!

What are you most proud of?

My snowboarding qualification and year spent teaching snowboarding abroad.