Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast Jeannette Linfoot

Jeannette looks into the concept of moving from a good position to a great one, emphasising that good can often be the enemy of great. Drawing from the book "Good to Great" by Jim Collins, Jeannette shares eight key concepts that have been instrumental in her 30 years of business experience, and that have allowed her to make the move from good to great, and beyond to brilliance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Good is the enemy of great, as being in a comfortable position can hinder progress towards excellence.
Leadership requires humility, professional will, and a focus on driving sustained results while setting up successors.
Having the right people in the right roles, aligned with a shared purpose, is crucial for success.
Confronting the brutal facts of reality, both internally and externally, is essential for progress.
Achieving greatness involves a combination of passion, expertise, and financial drive, creating a sweet spot for success.

BEST MOMENTS

"Leadership in any business is essential... Have a good look at how are you leading."

"The path to success starts by confronting the brutal facts of your reality... Let's not kid ourselves."

"The sweet spot is when you have these three elements interconnect... That is really where you've got the sweet spot."

"Transformation does not happen overnight... It takes time to get the momentum going."

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Brave Bold Brilliant site can be found here: 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 25 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. 

CONTACT THE HOST

Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/

Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

In this very special episode, Jeannette is celebrating the milestone of having reached her 400th episode. Today, Jeannette is going to be looking back on some of the guests she has interviewed since the start of her journey, as they highlight what it truly means to be Brave, Bold and Brilliant. 

Jeannette is also excited to announce the launch of the Brave Bold Brilliant website, where you can access many more resources to aid you in unlocking your business’ potential. 

https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



We are often forced to find hope and inspiration from our darkest moments, but these act as rocket fuel to push us onward and upward.



Mental strength is a key component in overcoming challenges and pushing through pain and adversity.



Reflecting on setbacks and failures as opportunities to learn and grow, we should embrace humility and continuous improvement.



Be true to oneself and embrace challenges with a bold and brave attitude.



Encourage individuals to find their passion, pursue it with dedication, and stay focused on their goals, focussing upon the importance of purpose and drive in achieving success.



BEST MOMENTS

"I think that success is a very dangerous teacher, because the day we believe we got it all, that's really when, first of all, I think we stop enjoying, because part of working for me is also learning new things every day."

"I think it's good to be transparent about that and to say it is daunting, there are concerns. It can become extremely stressful as well if you don't manage it properly because it's something new, it's out of your comfort zone."

"We should treat mistakes or setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow."

"I genuinely think that, you know, every day you wake up, you have the opportunity to, you know, be a little bit better than you were yesterday. in every aspect you look at."

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mark Ormrod MBE - http://www.markormrod.com/

Leon Britton - https://www.instagram.com/official_leon_britton/

Matt Fiddes - http://www.mfinnercircle.com/

Dodge Woodall - http://dodgewoodall.com/

Rory Underwood - http://www.wingmanltd.com/

Lord John Bird - http://bigissue.com/opinion/john-bird

Gerald Ratner  - http://www.geraldratner.com/

Barbara Muckermann - http://www.silversea.com/

Duncan O'Rourke - https://linkedin.com/in/duncan-o-rourke/

Juliet Barratt - https://www.instagram.com/grenadefounder/

Johan Lundgren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lundgren-johan/

Clair Preston-Beer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clair-preston-beer-9a915626/

Aimee Connolly - https://www.sculptedbyaimee.com/

Martin Morgan - https://www.instagram.com/m_m3077/

Rob Moore - http://www.robmoore.com/

Oriele Frank - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oriele-frank-886b746b/

Miles Morgan - https://www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk/

Mark Wright - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wright-1658925a/

Maxine Laceby - https://www.instagram.com/maxinelaceby/

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 25 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 d

Jeannette talks about the importance of taking control of one's life by becoming the CEO of their own life. She discusses the need to have a compelling vision, break down goals into various aspects of life, prioritise well-being, and cultivate self-belief. The episode also touches on the significance of having a plan, taking consistent action, being tenacious, and being mindful of the people one surrounds themselves with.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Take control of your life by becoming the CEO of your own life.
Have a compelling vision for all aspects of your life, not just your career or business.
Prioritise self-care and well-being to be able to excel in all areas of your life.
Believe in yourself and use tools like visualization and affirmations to boost self-belief.
Surround yourself with supportive and positive individuals who align with your vision and goals.

BEST MOMENTS

"So becoming the CEO of your own life is about stepping into your greatness. It's really about taking control, taking ownership, And really thinking big, you know, have a compelling vision, create the life that you deserve and you really want."

"You all have greatness within you and being the CEO of your own life. You know, it means looking at that big picture."

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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 25 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. 

CONTACT THE HOST

Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/

Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

Jeannette is joined by Sue Kent, a TV presenter for BBC Gardeners World and an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society. Sue shares her journey of becoming a presenter during COVID and discusses her experiences with gardening, public speaking, and overcoming challenges related to her upper body disability caused by thalidomide.

Sue talks about the positive impact she has had on viewers, especially young mothers and individuals with disabilities, by being a role model and sharing her story

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Sue's purpose is to enjoy her life, reach her potential, and give as much as she can. She emphasises the importance of living life to the fullest and finding joy in what you do.
We can all demonstrate resilience and adaptability in various aspects of our lives, by overcoming challenges.
Sue's presence on Gardener's World has inspired and provided representation for individuals with disabilities, particularly young mothers and those facing similar challenges.
There is value to be found in preparation and practice in public speaking, ensuring that the message is clear, concise, and engaging. Sue recommends recording oneself, seeking feedback, and being open to learning and improving.
Sue applies Olympic training methods to focus her mind and make decisions based on whether they align with her goals and enhance her journey. This high-performance mindset guides her actions and choices in various aspects of her life.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think in the first couple of weeks, the first couple of episodes, I got letters from young mums with children with disabilities because there are similar disabilities to my arms that were not caused by a genetic."

"I was watching Strictly Come Dancing. I got something called Meniere's disease in 2017 and it took the hearing out on my left ear so I became partially deaf."

"I often use acronyms to try and help it stick with people's brains. Just keep it simple, stupid. That's the frame."

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970    

ABOUT THE GUEST

Sue Kent is an award-winning presenter for BBC Gardener’s World, an RHS Ambassador for disability and an RHS and Gardener’s World Live garden design medal winner.

Sue is a hugely engaging presenter with real star quality, she comes at gardening from an angle new to many of us but that is also completely relatable. She connects immediately with the audience through her infectious enthusiasm for the subject and her zest for life – and helps her audience to gain a greater understanding of how they can unlock their own abilities through design, plant choices while protecting environmental resources and wildlife.

Sue has many years of public speaking experience; writes for Gardeners World magazine and recently published her first book.

Sue Kent Garden Notes Released October 2023

Sue Kent LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sue-kent-54197511

Web site https://www.suekent.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suekentathome/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.kent.5667

Twitter: suekent@home

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SueKent

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 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 stra

Jeannette discusses the concept of "balcony time" for leaders, emphasising the importance of stepping back from day-to-day operations to gain a strategic perspective. Drawing an analogy between being on the dance floor and standing on the balcony, she discusses the need for leaders to balance involvement in daily tasks with strategic thinking.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Leaders need to proactively create balcony time to step back from day-to-day operations and gain a strategic perspective.
Technical vs. Adaptive Challenges: It's crucial for leaders to distinguish between technical challenges with known solutions and adaptive challenges that require more radical changes.
Leaders should understand where their team members, stakeholders, and customers are to effectively address challenges and opportunities.
Leaders need to interpret the underlying messages and emotions behind what is being communicated to make informed decisions.

BEST MOMENTS

"Being a leader is about making those difficult decisions, about seeing the bigger picture."

"You need to be constantly adjusting, on the dance floor dealing with day-to-day challenges, but also on the balcony observing from a macro perspective."

"You have to proactively create balcony time in your diary to have that deep thinking time, to have that observation, so that you're not always in the weeds."

"You need to be able to distinguish between a technical challenge and an adaptive challenge."

 

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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 25 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. 

CONTACT THE HOST

Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/

Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com

Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

Jeannette talks to the fabulous Juliet Barratt, the co-founder of the renowned brand Grenade, market leader in the nutrition and fitness industry.

Juliet shares her journey from a traditional background in education to becoming a successful entrepreneur who scaled and eventually sold her business for a remarkable 200 million pounds. Juliet reflects on her experiences, including the challenges and emotions surrounding the sale of her business, and discusses the importance of integrity, resilience, and decision-making in her entrepreneurial journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Juliet learned that she is resilient and stubborn, traits that helped her navigate challenges and make tough decisions in her entrepreneurial journey.
Despite struggling with maths academically, Juliet discovered that she excels in practical business maths, showcasing her ability to apply skills effectively in real-world scenarios.
We should place significance on building strong relationships with suppliers, staff, and customers, focussing on the value of integrity and genuine connections in business.
Through the process of selling the business and transitioning out of it, Juliet learned the importance of adapting to change and finding new opportunities to grow and contribute in different ways.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was absolutely broken the week before. And I think this is where, because we set it up for genuine reasons and it was all about the journey and we'd go back and do it all again, you know, tomorrow."

"I think that's where you have to have confidence in the team and like realise that this is for the growth of the brand and, as founders you'll always be busy, so there's always stuff that you can do."

“I can work with brands where I can add value"

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970    

ABOUT THE GUEST

At 49 years old, Grenade’s® Co- Founder and former Chief Marketing Officer, Juliet Barratt has had a fascinating career which has spanned education, charity and training, before succeeding in the world of marketing and sports nutrition, with the launch of market leading sports performance and active nutrition brand, Grenade®.

She decided to follow her passion for health and fitness and join her business partner Alan, to work in a sports nutrition distribution business. Juliet and Alan worked tirelessly importing and distributing a range of sports nutrition supplements on behalf of other people, until being inspired to create their own Sports Nutrition Brand. This was always the plan as from 2006,  Grenade® had been trademarked and the following years were spent working on packaging, positioning, tooling before launching Grenade® into the UK in February 2010.  Grenade® was intended to be a hobby after selling the distribution business but soon turned into an obsession.

Selling in over 80 countries in all major supermarkets and online,  Juliet has vast experience in global marketing as well as scaling growth.  Juliet also has experience of working for Equity backed companies having had investment into Grenade® from GrovePoint Capital in 2014 and Lion Capital in 2017.  Grenade® sold to Mondelez in early 2021 for £200 million. Juliet fully exited the business at this point.

Juliet still prioritises education and spends a lot of her spare time mentoring young entrepreneurs and assisting them with start-ups. She loves business and is hugely proud of Grenade’s® growth and position in the market.  Juliet talks at various events about Founding Grenade® and the entrepreneurial jou