Unlocking Brilliance: Jeannette Linfoot on Leading with Purpose and Authenticity

Aliya & Kelly sit down with Jeannette Linfoot, an ex-corporate CEO turned entrepreneur. Jeanette shares her journey from leading major companies like TUI and Saga to establishing her own training academy, Brave Bold Brilliant. KEY TAKEAWAYS Purpose-Driven Success: Discovering and aligning with your purpose is crucial for success. Taking time to reflect on personal values and goals can lead to a more fulfilling career path. Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Moving from a corporate role to entrepreneurship involves embracing risks and seeking financial freedom, flexibility, and the ability to design a life that aligns with personal passions. Importance of Team Dynamics: Building an effective team is essential for scaling a business. Leaders should focus on hiring the best talent, maintaining professional boundaries, and being prepared to have difficult conversations when necessary. Valuing Yourself and Your Offerings: Many women struggle with self-valuation and pricing their services. Continuous personal development, practice, and positive self-talk are vital for building confidence in negotiations and sales. Navigating Digital Noise: In a crowded digital landscape, it's important to maintain clarity and focus. Founders should prioritise their time and energy effectively, leveraging social media without letting it overwhelm their core business activities. BEST MOMENTS Jeanette: "You can only create a life by design if you're clear on your why and what's important to you." Jeanette: "If you do not build the best team around you, you are seriously restricting your ability to scale up." Kelly: "I think a lot of female founders have trouble valuing themselves and asking for that money." Jeanette: "Selling is serving. If you've got an amazing product or knowledge that's going to help someone else, then it can make a difference to people." Jeanette: "Every day is a school day. The more you step up, the more you grow your business, you're just going to have bigger numbers and bigger problems to deal with." JEANETTE LINFOOT INFORMATION https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/?hl=en HOST SOCIALS https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-who-lead-and-sell-consulting https://womenwholeadandsell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/womenwholeadandsell/ Kelly Quinn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/caremetrics/⁠ Aliya Musa ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-musa-ab209050/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/aliya.musa.5/⁠ This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠