1 year
Sarah's first year
Sarah Whitfield · Head of People · Northwind Labs
10 October 2026
Five colleagues, one year, a lot of quiet work that changed how we treat each other.
A year ago we had a spreadsheet and good intentions. Now we have a review cycle people actually finish, and three managers who say they finally know what's expected of them. Thank you for the patience it took.
From Elena Marsh
You sat with me for an hour before my first offer call and then let me run it alone. I still use the opening line you gave me.
From Aisha Khan
When my team was stretched in March, you were the one who noticed before I said anything. You came with a plan, not questions.
From Priya Moreau
The 1:1 template you made is pinned in every engineering channel. Nobody pinned it. People just kept sharing it.
From Lars Jensen
From the whole team
Congratulations! Glad you're here. — Emma Laurent
Well deserved. Here's to the next one. — Maya Levi
You remembered my mum's surgery date and asked how it went. Months later. That's who you are. — Sofia Omar
Here's to year two.