Diamonds are made under pressure

We’re excited to share episode 4 of the Retail Therapy podcast, proudly brought to you by American Express. Join Paul Zahra in the AMEX Lounge to chat with Karen Bozic, the Group CEO of craveable brands. – which is made up of Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat. Karen joined craveable brands in December 2019 as Group CEO. As a highly experienced executive and Board member, Karen was able to lead and positively drive outcomes across ASX listed corporations and private companies having done so in some of Australia's most iconic retail brands including Caltex, Woolworths and Rebel Sport. In complex and transformational environments, Karen has a track record in developing and executing strategy, building and transforming businesses and developing, engaging and sustaining high performance teams.  Paul and Karen discuss: Smash repairers and chicken shops Morning routines in a leadership role Changing habits during lockdown Enjoying responsibility and loving a challenge Ongoing labour and location challenges Learnings from the first 12 months as a CEO Workplace productivity  Lessons from different disciplines Learn more about American Express. ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is Australia’s oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $360bn sector which employs one in ten Australians. Learn more: retail.org.au Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.