Jeannette is interviewed by Lucy Ingram of the Riding High Movement, and shares her journey from starting out as a government economist to becoming her own boss. Jeannette discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship, including the shock of having to manage everything on her own and the need for structure and discipline.
The interview is a set of inspiring lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to make a bold career change and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Having a clear purpose and knowing why you do what you do is crucial for staying motivated and focused. It helps you navigate challenges and make decisions aligned with your values and goals.
Surrounding yourself with talented individuals who share your vision and values is key to success. Great teams are essential for achieving your goals and driving your business forward.
Always prioritise the needs and satisfaction of your customers. Stay connected to them, understand their wants and needs, and make decisions that align with providing the best possible experience for them.
Challenges and failures are opportunities for growth and learning. Embrace them as part of the journey and use them to improve and evolve. Don't be afraid to take risks and learn from your mistakes.
BEST MOMENTS
"You're only ever as good as the people around you. Smart leaders recognise they don't have to know everything, but they have to bring amazing people on the journey with them."
"The irony is that the freedom and choice you seek as an entrepreneur can be overwhelming. Going from having all the resources to just you, your phone, and your laptop can be scary."
"If it's not in my diary, it's just not going to happen. I have to be super disciplined with my time and schedule to manage three businesses and a podcast."
"We made a big decision to relocate and invest in property, but it didn't go as planned. Instead of sitting and moaning, we up-sticked again and moved to a new location."
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
The Riding High Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theridinghighmovement/?notif_id=1686237173827844¬if_t=group_r2j_approved&ref=notif
ABOUT THE GUEST
Lucy Ingram
Lucy Ingram is a proud Military Veteran, business owner and mindset enthusiast.
During a diverse 21 year career in the Royal Navy, Lucy has served all over the world including Iraq, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe, and has achieved a variety of accolades through many years of competitive military snowboarding at the highest level.
During her 10 years as a Physical Training Instructor she learned how fitness and wellbeing drives success and how dedication to a goal can lead to awesome results. Lucy later trained to become an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor and was privileged to work at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. It was in this role she learned the value of a growth mindset, both through educational development and being inspired daily by the strength of the patients she rehabilitated back from catastrophic injuries.
Lucy left the Royal Navy in 2022 to become a full-time property developer and business entrepreneur. Lucy’s experiences during her military career have enabled her to cultivate the techniques of building a bulletproof mindset including the power of resilience and personal growth; this has been pivotal in growing multiple businesses and a seven-figure portfolio. Having a competitive spirit and a drive to succeed has always come naturally to her; this something she tries to incorporate into her life and business.
Lucy is now on a mission to lift entrepreneurs, find their edge and realise their untapped potential. Through embracing the core values of RIDE, Lucy will demonstrate how others can achieve high performance in their business and personal lives. Her mantra - ‘enjoy the ride’ – encompasses both her business values and her lust for life, travel and adventures, which she hopes to inspire in her clients.
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