Join me as I sit down with a remarkable guest - the wife of talented photographer Ben, who captured our corporate photos. In this episode, she shares her journey as a senior leader at a global beauty brand, exploring the power of energy, risk-taking, and passion in building a successful business.

We dive into her personal values of empathy, kindness, listening, and teamwork, and how aligning people with a shared vision creates true motivation. She explains why understanding her team on a personal level is vital, and how her emotional awareness helps her foster inclusion while sometimes challenging her to overthink.

From learning leadership lessons from senior female role models to navigating a career across the UK and the US, she opens up about bold moves like relocating her family during early Covid for an incredible professional opportunity and the lessons learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities, embracing change, and trusting the process.

We also touch on her daily rituals, literary loves, guilty pleasures in trash TV, and her philosophy of gratitude and living fearlessly. Her insights remind us that life is made up of moments, and the key is to immerse ourselves fully, both personally and professionally.

Key Topics Covered: • Building a business rooted in people, not just the brand • Aligning teams with vision and individual roles • Emotional intelligence in leadership: benefits and challenges • Mentorship and learning from senior role models • Navigating career moves abroad and the family dynamic • Philosophy of taking risks and trusting fate • Daily rituals, relaxation, and self-awareness • Gratitude, connection, and leaving a meaningful legacy • Bucket list and experiences over destinations

Memorable Quotes: • "True motivation is about taking the time to get to know people as a whole." • "This is just a moment in time." • "No one is that focused on yourself so don't worry about what people think." • "Say thank you to those who have given meaning to your life."

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