Series 2 'The Summer Series' Episode 1 - Michelle French

In this episode, Bev Williams interviews Michelle French, co-founder of CAMA Group, discussing her journey in business, the importance of sustainability, and her personal experiences with leadership and resilience. Michelle shares insights on reinventing her career, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned from failures. The conversation highlights the significance of intuition in decision-making, the dynamics of working with family, and the value of building relationships in business. In this engaging conversation, Michelle shares her insights on navigating career transition and the lessons learned from business failures. She discusses proactive strategies for business resilience, unexpected career paths, and the significance of mentoring women in the workplace. Michelle also reflects on her hopes for sustainability in the film and construction industries, the role of AI, and the importance of trusting one's instincts in challenging situations. The discussion concludes with an inspirational thought about courage and resilience.Takeaways:·      Confidence in decision-making grows with experience.·      Leadership should be a hearts and minds approach.·      Work-life balance is crucial for team well-being.·      Failure is a learning opportunity, not something to fear.·      Building relationships can turn initial rejections into future opportunities.·      Instinct and intuition play a vital role in business decisions.·      Research shows women are less likely to receive CPR.·      Sustainability must be a core focus in all industries.·      Trust your instincts in business and personal interactions.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Michelle and her career background04:16 Michelle’s approach to living without regrets05:47 Michelle’s current reinvention and career confidence07:30 Balancing intuition and logic in decision-making08:56 Working with her husband and work-life integration15:14 Facing and overcoming career challenges and setbacks24:23 The importance of persistence and relationship-building in business27:15 Michelle’s biggest career failure and lessons learned30:01 Adapting to industry disruptions37:17 Advice to younger self and importance of trusting instincts40:53 Michelle’s insights on sustainability and AI in media