Caroline Hallett - Serial Entrepreneur and Serious Mentor

Summary  The conversation covers topics such as the power ofnetworking, the challenges of working in the hospitality industry, theimportance of managing multiple projects and demands on time, the value ofbeing open and vulnerable as a leader, and the role of the Kent Foundation insupporting young entrepreneurs. The Kent Foundation provides support andmentorship to young entrepreneurs in Kent. Mentors are experienced businessowners who volunteer their time to help guide and advise the youngentrepreneurs. The foundation currently has 92 mentors and 143 young peopleinvolved. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a change in what people want out oflife, with more individuals considering starting their own businesses. Successin running a business or being a leader requires stickability, adaptability,and a willingness to learn. Success is also about finding fulfilment inpersonal relationships and being true to oneself. Keywords networking, hospitality industry, time management,leadership, Kent Foundation, young entrepreneurs, Kent Foundation, support,mentorship, young entrepreneurs, mentors, COVID-19, starting a business,success, stickability, adaptability, learning, personal relationships Takeaways Networking events are a great way to learn and connect withothers.Working in the hospitality industry requires attention todetail and the ability to manage customer expectations.Managing multiple projects and demands on time is a valuableskill set for entrepreneurs.Being open and vulnerable as a leader can lead to strongerconnections and better outcomes.The Kent Foundation provides support and mentorship foryoung entrepreneurs in Kent. The Kent Foundation provides support andmentorship to young entrepreneurs in Kent, with 92 mentors and 143 young peoplecurrently involved.The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a change in what peoplewant out of life, with more individuals considering starting their ownbusinesses.Success in running a business or being a leader requiresstickability, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.Success is also about finding fulfilment in personalrelationships and being true to oneself. Sound Bites "The power of networking is this that Caroline isanother person that we had the pleasure to meet on a networking event.""When you're delivering in real-time, you can't mess itup. Or if you do, you've got to put it right straight away.""I think that for me is the bit I enjoy the most isconnecting people up.""I want people who have set up their own businesses whoor have run very successful organizations who know what it takes and know someof the challenges and some of the trials and tribulations.""I think an element, if I'm looking at elements ofsuccess for running your own business or being a leader, a bit of stickability,being able to stick at something just long enough, just long enough that itdoesn't make you boring or resentful or fed up, that you can just say, okay,today I need to be unblocking toilets.""Success is ultimately getting what you need. So if youneed to be able to provide for your family and put a roof over your head andyou are providing for your family and there is a roof over their head andthey've all managed to go off to school and houses and create their own wealthand do their own things, then that is success." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background09:33 Time Management and Project Management16:16 The Kent Foundation and Supporting Young Entrepreneurs24:39 Personal Growth and Vulnerability34:46 Trusting Your Gut and Making Changes41:59 The Role of the Kemp Foundation48:12 Starting and Running Your Own Business50:31 Adapting to Different Roles and Responsibilities55:34 Challenges for Women in the Workplace57:33 The Importance of Compassion and Kindness01:05:39 Personal Growth and Finding Happinesshttps://kentfoundation.org/