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Decoding the Growth Mindset with Business Maestro Emma Woods

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Jeannette sits down with seasoned growth leader and plural board director Emma Woods to unpack a 30-year career spent scaling iconic brands like Unilever, Pizza Express, and Wagamama.  Emma shares candid reflections on transitioning from a "hands-on" CEO to a strategic board advisor, the psychological drivers behind consumer behaviour, and the profound personal resilience she developed navigating corporate crises and personal grief. From the importance of "revelling in your greatness" to the strategic power of saying "no," this conversation offers a masterclass in authentic leadership and the evolving landscape of female representation in the boardroom. You’ll Learn: How to transition successfully from an executive leadership role to a non-executive director (NED) or chair position. The psychological principles of consumer behaviour and how they drive product innovation in the food and leisure sectors. Why the most effective leadership involves "lifting others as you climb" and fostering a culture of mentorship. The strategic importance of brand authenticity and why consumers today are quicker than ever to "sniff out" a lack of integrity. Practical techniques for building personal resilience, including daily gratitude rituals and seeking professional coaching. This episode is living proof that no matter where you’re starting from — or what life throws at you — it’s never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now 📩 Want extra support? Email ⁠[email protected]⁠ to book your free mentoring session with Jeannette. Let’s make your next move your bravest yet. KEY MOMENTS 04:54 The ego transition required  12:28 The challenge of inspiring a frontline team to adopt difficult but necessary innovations. 16:55 How grief therapy reshaped her perspective on being a "superwoman". 20:25 The power of "No" 28:10 The best piece of advice Emma ever received CONNECT WITH JEANNETTE: Jeannette’s linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot⁠ ⁠https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant⁠ VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970⁠ ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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