Columbia Sportswear International Business Development Director, Esther Woollett’s Passion and Perseverance

Discover the riveting world of Leadership thanks to Columbia Sportswear International Business Development Director EMEA, Esther Woollett and her path through Passion and Perseverance. This new episode illuminates the powerful blend of tenacity, collaboration, and deep personal commitment in leadership. Follow Esther, a dynamic executive whose career trajectory includes influential roles at global brands like Apple, Disney, Swatch, Mamut, and Columbia Sportswear. Each episode dives into her profound ability to connect with people, her relentless work ethic, and her resilience through personal and professional challenges. From navigating the complexities of international business to managing grief after sudden career shifts, Esther shares her comprehensive insights and coping strategies. Subscribe for a deep dive into the lessons she's learned on maintaining drive and compassion in high-stakes environments, and learn how to harness these qualities in your own leadership journey. Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders. Join us every other Sunday for a new episode. Esther's Book Recommendations: 📌 The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer - https://amzn.to/44n146K (Amazon Affiliate) Follow Esther https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherwoollett/ Follow Columbia Sportswear https://www.linkedin.com/company/columbia-sportswear/ https://www.instagram.com/columbia1938/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCxKwjVULZxWFw1r6SZloXAw Follow Dan https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantrapp/ Follow Sports + Outdoor Mentors https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-and-outdoor-mentors/ Watch Sports + Outdoor Mentors YouTube: https://youtube.com/@S_OM1 #sportsandoutdoormentors 00:00 Podcast inspiration 01:18 Key moments & beginnings 05:40 Collaborate with people 07:05 Disney, Swatch & apple experiences 12:25 Attention to details 13:45 Outdoor background & Retail Head at Mamut 18:37 Workaholic and finding the balance 21:22 MBA speaker 23:45 Lessons outside the classrooms 26:18 From Retail to Business Development 30:13 Strong influencers 34:18 Tenacity & being curious 37:13 Recruitment 38:54 Diversity in Leadership 44:10 Best & worst experiences 48:51 How to cope with grief 51:44 Mistakes 56:50 Favorite piece of gear 59:04 Book recommendation 1:01:01 3 pieces of advice 1:03:20 Last message to the team