No One is You and that is your Superpower

Welcome to 'Reach Minds: Thoughts for Your Life Journey.' Today, we're diving deep into the power of quiet self-determination and conviction. Discover how a steadfast work ethic and living with purpose can empower you to achieve success, overcome life's bumps, and silence the voices that try to put you in a box.This journey perfectly encapsulates the backstory of my wonderful guest, Jenny Garratt OBE. I've had the pleasure of working with Jenny through Jenny Garratt Global, and I've been truly in awe of the success and impact she's created in her business. Her powerful motto in life says it all: "No one is you and that is your power."About Jenny GarrettJenny Garrett OBE is a highly acclaimed leadership and talent expert, and a prominent Black businesswoman based in the UK. With two decades of experience leading an award-winning, impactful global leadership, talent, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) consultancy, Jenny is at the forefront of coaching, leadership, and training.Recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours 2021 for services to Entrepreneurship and Women in Business, Jenny is also a Freeman of the Company of Entrepreneurs and was listed in Brummell Magazine's Top 30 City Innovators 2016. She holds the highest honorary award of 'Companion' from the Institute of Leadership and Management for her significant contributions to advancing the practice of leadership and management for public benefit.Jenny's expertise is further solidified by her two powerful books: "Equality vs Equity," which tackles critical issues of race in the workplace, and "Rocking Your Role," a guide for female breadwinners navigating life and work. She holds a master’s in management Learning & Leadership, a Post Graduate Certificate in Coaching, and a BA (Hons) in Business.Jenny's business is built on three essential pillars: Inclusive Leadership, providing the "why" and core principles of valuing every individual; Entrepreneurial Leadership, offering the "how" to innovate and adapt with diverse thinking; and Humanising AI Adoption, addressing the "where" and "what" for applying these principles to transformative technology, ensuring fairness and benefit for all.She is also the co-host of the "AI For Equity" podcast with her daughter, Leah Garrett. Her extensive client list includes prestigious organisations such as MasterCard, National Gas, the NHS, and the National Union of Students (NUS). Jenny's work empowers individuals and organisations globally to unlock their full potential and drive equitable change.In this podcast, we pose the following questions from the past to the present Jenny, you came from a humble beginning, and how did that early environment shape your aspirations?I mentioned in the opening the qualities of  quiet self-determination and conviction how did this shape you?How have you experienced moments in your professional life where you perhaps felt you shouldn't be there, or doubted your place?What did it mean to you OBE for services to Entrepreneurship and Women in Business? What's a core philosophy that has remained constant in your life?Is there someone in your world that has particularly influenced/supported you? Success is fantastic, I am curious what maybe a cost associated with this for you? Focusing on today's world, what major changes are you observing, and how can Jenny Garratt Global be an enabler for people navigating these shifts?What continues to shape and keeps  you going with the work that you do? What tips or resources would you offer to others to tap into? Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Jenny Garrett Global Site https://jennygarrett.global/Diverse Executive Coach Directory https://diverseexecutivecoaches.co.ukRocking Ur Teens http://www.rockingurteens.comAI For Equity Podcast https://linktr.ee/coachjennygarrettRocking Your Role and Equality vs Equity Books https://jennygarrett.global/rocking-your-role-the-book/