Sharde Hurd (née Williams)

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Supervisor (to Priory Graduate Solicitor Apprentice) at Priory

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sharde is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted as both a barrister and solicitor, currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel, Lead DPO, and Anti-Bribery Officer at Priory. Her career spans from being a trial advocate for childrens services to advising on trust and corporate matters in Jersey.

Outside of her legal duties, she is deeply invested in mentorship and community. She leads the Womens Network at Priory, supervises solicitor apprentices, and serves as a Parent Governor at a local primary school, reflecting her long-standing passion for education advocacy.

In 2018, she was distinguished as one of the ePrivateclient Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Data Protection
As the Lead Data Protection Officer for Priory, she is responsible for the organization's data privacy and compliance strategy.
Women's Leadership
Demonstrates a commitment to fostering female talent in the corporate world through her role as the Women's Network Lead at Priory.
Legal Education
Actively mentors the next generation of lawyers in her capacity as a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Supervisor.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2024
Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Supervisor (to Priory Graduate Solicitor Apprentice) at Priory
10-2023
Senior Legal Counsel at Priory
10-2021
Group DPO & Group Anti-Bribery Officer at Priory
8-2014 - 12-2021
Senior Legal Counsel at Moore Stephens Channel Islands
7-2013 - 7-2014
Social Care Solicitor at Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Education

2012 - 2012
Solicitors' Qualifying Exams (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test) from Central Law Training Institution
2007 - 2008
Barrister (English Bar Exams from University of Law (formerly College of Law, Birmingham)

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Insights For Selling To Sharde

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharde is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharde

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharde move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Sharde take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Sharde

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