D&O Your Thing: Sarah Abrams on Why the Things That Pull at You Matter

In this episode, I interview Sarah Abrams, Executive Vice President at RT ProExec and the new voice behind The D&O Diary. Sarah shares how she went from practicing law as a coverage attorney in Chicago to handling complex professional liability claims, moving into underwriting, and ultimately stepping into one of the most respected thought leadership platforms in the D&O space. Along the way, we talk about the career pivots that shaped her path, including how becoming a mother influenced her professional decisions and led her to seek new opportunities that aligned with both her ambitions and her life outside of work. We also explore the power of writing, storytelling, and thought leadership in an industry often known for its technical complexity. Sarah opens up about the honor and responsibility of co-authoring The D&O Diary, a publication she considered essential reading long before she became an author. We discuss overcoming self-doubt, handling criticism with grace, and why sharing ideas publicly can be both vulnerable and rewarding.