Jeannette shares her appearance on the incredible Beyond The Fail podcast, hosted by Jeremy Wood, in which she shares her journey from a young ambitious graduate to leading major companies like Emerging Markets at TUI and Travel Division of Saga PLC.
She discusses her biggest business failures, including a challenging business deal in Moscow surrounded by gun violence and the consequences of choosing the wrong location for her new business. Jeannette's story highlights the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and finding a balance between ambition and enjoying the journey
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Imposter syndrome is a common challenge that many leaders and entrepreneurs face. It’s vital to instil positive self-talk and surround oneself with supportive individuals.
While Jeannette achieved significant milestones in her career, she acknowledges that she could have taken more time to appreciate the experiences and environments she was in.
The lack of diversity in leadership positions, particularly in the corporate world, remains a significant issue. There is a need for more female role models and advocates for greater diversity and inclusion across all aspects of business.
Even experienced entrepreneurs face challenges and unexpected obstacles. It is important to adapt and adjust strategies when faced with adversity and to reassess goals and priorities when necessary.
BEST MOMENTS
"Failure is an essential part of the business journey, as well as being the key to success."
"I was the only one to go to university in my family... I knew that my life was not going to be just to stay in Manchester."
"I always knew I wanted to be the boss and running a big business... Why not be the boss? Why not me?"
"I used to suffer a hell of a lot with imposter syndrome... I've had to constantly work on my internal dialogue."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jeremy Wood is a public speaker, podcaster and co-founder of Kove Properties, an investment company that has helped their client’s acquire over £40 million in property. As well as being a Mentor at Progressive Property Jez has run a number of 6 figure businesses, and has 15 years experience in project management, fundraising, and marketing, working with the likes of Deloitte, Vodafone and Deutsche Bank. He is the host of the Beyond the Failure podcast, which
speaks to entrepreneurs and leaders to learn the secrets of failure and how your business can bounce back.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezwood/
https://linktr.ee/beyondthefail
https://www.instagram.com/jezwood/?hl=en
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
CONTACT THE HOST
Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/
YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q
LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot
Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/
Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com
Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot