This is the 5th podcast in the series that Jeannette has put together to help everyone to stay on track despite the upheaval we are all experiencing. It is all about creating order from chaos. Jeannette walks her audience through an easy to implement 5 step process that anyone can use to ensure that they get everything done and do not end up feeling overwhelmed.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Most of us end up feeling that we are trying to keep too many plates spinning.
• When you feel overwhelmed it is all too easy to end up chasing your tail.
• Keep a log to find out where your time is going. In the podcast, Jeannette shares how to do this effectively.
• Use the Stop – Start – Continue approach to make sure you are prioritising the right things.
• Tidying up your workspace can be quite cathartic.
• Compartmentalise your day. 
• Aim to do the most important things when your energy levels are at the highest levels.
• Create the right environment, for example, turn off your phone and eliminate other distractions.
• Turn your new routine into a habit by sticking to it for 21 days, and really embed that habit after 30 days.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It can feel very chaotic and with that comes a sense of overwhelm, it can sometimes be quite stressful.’

‘Ruthlessly compartmentalise your day. ´

‘Match your highest energy with your most important tasks.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette speaks to Jacky Simmonds who is at the top of her game in the world of HR having been Group HR Director at the TUI Group with 77,000 people, Chief People Officer at Easyjet, Veon and now Experian.

Jacky shares how she realised that despite leaving school with no A-levels she was just as good as the highly qualified people she was interviewing. Prompting her to further her education and take on executive roles. Jacky shares her experience of blending highly diverse teams, changing company culture and combining parenthood with an executive role. As well as how to attract talent and nurture the people who work for you, so that you get the best out of them.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When you spot talent consider developing a special role for that person.
• Keep an eye out for people who win awards, get in touch, and interview them.
• Don´t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, get involved in stretch projects.
• Get a mentor and take advantage of coaching.
• Make yourself visible to senior management and take on projects that clearly add value.
• Jacky is by nature an introvert. In the podcast, she explains how she has managed to work around that.
• Don´t be afraid to make sideways moves to stretch yourself and learn more.
• Challenge yourself in your personal life too, e.g. run a marathon or something that will push you outside of your comfort zone.
• Never become aloof from your staff, bear in mind the pressures and challenges of their lives.
• Think about how you want to bring value to the business and focus on that.
• Sometimes you just have to really dig deep to get through difficult times in your career.
• You don't have to be aggressive to get on but having inner steel helps.
• Always surround yourself with really great people

BEST MOMENTS

‘I realised early on that without that comfort and confidence, of having an education, I might hold myself back’

‘If you can get coaching and mentoring, I would take it´

‘A good education gives you choices’

‘Don't be afraid to voice your opinion’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jacky Simmonds joined Experian in July 2020 as Chief People Officer. She is responsible for the Global HR Strategy across the Group including Board and executive remuneration, reward strategy, succession planning, talent management and organisational design. Jacky has deep experience across all aspects of HR, but with particular expertise in employee engagement, transformational change, employee relations and talent management.  Prior to joining Experian she was Chief People Officer for VEON, a global connectivity and digital services provider listed on Nasdaq and Euronext. She has also held the role of Chief HR Officer for easyJet plc and TUI Travel Group. She has a Masters degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern European Studies from the Nottingham Trent University.

Jacky is a non-executive director of Ferguson plc, where she chairs the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Nominations and Audit Committees.

CONTACT METHOD

linkedin.com/in/jacky-morrissey-simmonds-2980414

[email protected]

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette explains, why improving yourself as a person is an important investment. Her very clever bank account analogy is sure to strike a chord with you, as well as help you to come up with a sustainable self-improvement plan that will work for you. Even if you only have 10 minutes or half an hour a day available to do so.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There are many ways to improve yourself as a person.
• Learning a new skill, educating yourself about a new subject, improving your mindset or explore an interest more– all improve who you are.
• Becoming healthier in mind and body is a particularly important form of self-improvement.
• Virtually everyone has too many demands on their time, money, and resources.
• Nobody can give continuously. You are not a bottomless pit. It is essential that you take the time to refuel yourself.
• Learning broadens the mind. Enabling you to see things differently and uncover solutions for problems you have not been able to solve before.
• Being exposed to new things is inspiring and energising, which helps with keeping your body and mind strong.
• Putting your own oxygen mask on first ensures that you are there to save others.
• You do not need to spend hours every day to make great improvements. Ten minutes can be enough.
• Affirmations work. Verbalising what you want to achieve speaks to your subconscious mind, which guides how you act.
• Use the SAVERS method to start your self-improvement journey and keep you going along that path.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Investing time, energy and resources in yourself is the best investment you will ever make.’

‘It makes absolute sense for you to invest in your personal development, it helps you grow as a person overall. ´

‘By actually verbalising what your dreams are, what you're hoping to achieve, you're speaking to your subconscious mind.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

The Miracle Morning Book

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette sits down with Miles Morgan, founder & CEO of Miles Morgan Travel, who is a true icon within the travel industry. Miles rose through the ranks of the travel industry to become MD of Travel House, Sales and Marketing Director of TUI and ultimately creating his own hugely successful business, Miles Morgan Travel. His business has won multiple awards and gained global attention when his marketing for his Titanic Memorial Cruise went viral, a funny and inspiring story that he tells in the podcast.

Miles shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his time as a market trader, where he learned sales methods that still work well today. Miles and Jeannette talk about why and how he walked away from a top executive board role to set up his own agency. They discuss how to motivate yourself when things go wrong, why personal branding matters, how to manage stress and successfully tackle many more of the issues that entrepreneurs face. They also review the impact CoVid is having on the travel industry and the way forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The way you present a product for sale can be just as important as what that product is.
• When you step outside of your comfort zone, you learn fast.
• When you climb the ladder, be careful not to end up too far removed from what you love doing.
• There will always be bumps in the road. Self-belief will help you to take those knocks and power through.
• As an entrepreneur, you´ve got to be prepared to put the hard work in. Doing what you love makes this far easier.
• You do not have to be hard-nosed to be successful in business. Being who you are is a far more effective approach.
• Miles views the people that work in his shop as being the firm´s “crown jewels”, he explains why in the podcast and how that affects the way he runs things.
• The constant drive of the people and their desire for the company to do better means the business grows naturally.
• Success breeds success.
• Be positive, it drives you forwards and helps you overcome all kinds of hurdles.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Dress it (a product that is not selling) in a different way and all of a sudden you can sell it.’

‘I always believed that the money would follow if I could get the job and prove I was worth it. ´

‘If you're in love with what you do, you'll always do a better job of it.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

ABOUT THE GUEST

Miles Morgan is a highly successful entrepreneur and businessman, a true icon of the travel industry, and the founder & CEO of Miles Morgan Travel. Miles started life as a trainee travel agent before climbing the corporate ladder to be Sales & Marketing Director for TUI UK before setting up his own business Miles Morgan Travel in 2006. Miles Morgan travel has 18 award winning travel agents across South West and South Wales, where customer service and quality are the heart and soul of the business. 

Miles Morgan Travel has won multiple industry accolades including the the sought after award of Best Travel Agent for South West and South Wales for the fourth year in a row.

CONTACT METHOD

www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk

https:instagram.com/milesmorgantravel_?igshid=rii2uszaad0e

linkedin.com/in/miles-morgan-47323042

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette shares several techniques you can use to become am an effective networker. She starts by explaining why it is an essential skill, especially in the current climate. Then takes you through 10 simple ways to become a better networker. As well as sharing several easy ways to break the ice, including ones that still work well even if you have not been in touch with someone for a while.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Often, the strong bonds and relationships you have are what makes the difference when it comes to how your career progresses.
• Networking sounds daunting – but the more you do the easier it is.
• In the current climate, networking is more important than ever before.
• Networking is not about taking a false approach i.e., only having conversations to see what you can get out of it.
• Periodically review who you have spoken to lately – this will highlight relationships that need a little work.
• Focus on those relationships that are critical to how your business operates.
• The fact that many of us are working at home means that it is now a lot easier to get in touch with people.
• Mix up the way you communicate and try out all forms of communication.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Your network is your net worth.’

‘I would always approach networking from the perspective of how can I help the other person? ´

‘Even if you're not confident posting on social media, that is a great way to observe.’

‘Vary the way you communicate.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette speaks to Laura Muse who runs Squared Property with her husband James. She shares how she tapped into the power of social media to raise £4m to quickly grow their property portfolio. Including, tips anyone can use to do the same without becoming overwhelmed by it all.

They also cover more personal topics. Including, how Laura learned to improve her mindset, something that helped her to overcome depression and step outside of her comfort zone to achieve more. They also discuss how to work alongside a spouse without it ruining your relationship.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Life is not all about money, but having it provides you with more options.
• Running a property business enables you to set your own schedule and make money in your sleep.
• It's so easy to become consumed by a corporate role and work so many hours that you don't have time to stop and think.
• Laura´s 'aha' moment was when her husband asked her why she was working so hard for someone else.
• When working with a partner, know where each person´s skills lie, decide who will do what and stick to those roles.
• Mindset and self-love are vital, it makes a huge difference to who you are and what you can achieve.
• On social media be 100% authentic, stick to your values and be honest about what you have to offer.
• Social media used right, can be a great way to raise private finance.
• Create social proof by sharing what happens to your projects from beginning to end.
• There is no need to be on every social platform or do anything fancy - just do the things that work for you.
• Social media is just as effective, if not more effective than attending networking events.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I went on this mindset journey and I feel I am a different person. I'm so glad I did it.’

‘Social proof is king in property.’

‘The biggest thing with social media is getting out of your own way.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

ABOUT THE GUEST

Laura Muse, Sheffield based Property Investor has taken Social Media by storm, Raising £4m of Investor Finance in the process. Her Company I Squared Property doubled its portfolio last year to 14 Properties as well as starting a lettings agency and built a successful deal packaging business.

Laura has recently started her next project funded by Investor Finance a New Build Project x3 detached affordable homes in Sheffield and continues to grow her business through the power of Social Media.

To say she has taken the Property game by the horns would be an understatement and she will be sharing how she has done this and how you can do it too.

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette continues with her 5-part series that is aimed at helping you to cope during these uncertain times. This is part 2, which is all about presenting the best version of yourself to the world. In particular, highlighting and showcasing your transferable skills on a well-written CV and LinkedIn profile. This is essential if you want to be able to take advantage of interesting opportunities and land the roles you really want.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There is no point waiting for a good role to come up to tweak your LinkedIn profile and CV, by the time you´ve done that the role will be gone.
• You need to be ready instead of just thinking about getting ready.
• Every single person has transferable skills.
• You have to believe in yourself and in the fact that you have the skills the world needs.
• Jeannette shares 4 simple steps you can take to identify what your transferable skills are.
• Softer skills like being a good communicator can be applied to any business or field.
• If you notice gaps, get started straight away with learning what you need to fill them.
• Keep updating your CV. That way you will not forget anything important and always be ready when opportunities arise.
• The first page of your CV needs to grab attention.
• Jeannette shares 10 tips to enable you to create the perfect CV. Including the ideal structure.
• Use metrics to effectively demonstrate the impact you had in each of the roles you have held.
• LinkedIn is a professional forum, so you can use much of what has been included in your CV to create your profile.
• When creating your LinkedIn profile use the right keywords, so that you will be found when potential employers and clients carry out searches.
• Be active and consistent on LinkedIn. Doing this greatly improves your reach on the platform.

BEST MOMENTS

'Don't get ready, be ready!'

'Put yourself in the way of opportunity'

‘Everyone has transferable skills'

‘Recommendations are powerful on LinkedIn’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette speaks with Cat Jones, an entrepreneur powerhouse, spanning travel, start-ups, media and more!

Cat started off in the world of physics which is an unusual starting point for business but Cat then spent the next 10 years involved in the full ‘life cycle’ of a start-up. After this point she moved to the Founders Factory, set up by Brent Hoberman, CEO & founder of Lastminute.com, where Cat was managing director of the Media and Travel Division. Now she is the CEO of Byway, a start-up business specialising in sustainable and slow travel.

Jeannette and Cat talk about start-ups, travel, sustainability and how you have to believe in something a little crazy to create something truly transformative. An insightful and inspired episode, not to be missed.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Cat has always had an interest in sustainability and responsibility of business and this has been a theme throughout her career.
• It was after creating a tour booking site whilst travelling that Cat discovered she didn’t want to do a graduate corporate role. She wanted to be involved in the more creative world of start-ups. This is how she joined a team of 8 at Unruly.
• Towards the end of last year, whilst at Founders Factory, Cat was looking deeper into sustainable travel and how we can change the way we approach travel to make it more ‘mindful’ and ‘connected’. Inadvertently she had created the concept of the business she has now founded and is running as CEO!
• Cat got some very raised eyebrows when she said she was starting a travel business in the midst of a pandemic. But she is confident in her knowledge that on the other side of this people will want to travel and they will want to travel the way she is creating through Byway!
• By creating this travel business in the current climate Byway isn’t having to ‘retrofit’ anything. The level of flexibility and the systems and processes have been built around having to deal with the pandemic.
• Byway is all about slow adventures that don’t fly. You go through amazing places and stop off and experience so much more. It’s a layered experience that gives you more time and connection with both places and people. Cat’s aim is to make this new way of travel mainstream. She wants Byway to pioneer this new sustainable and connected way of travelling.
• During the pandemic people have revaluated and repositioned themselves in all areas of their lives. People have almost been forced to ‘reconnect’ with what is around them.
• When making a big decision Cat spends time with her husband weighing out all of the risks and assessing what can be mitigated and what she is comfortable with. This is how she deals with any ‘naysayers’ or doubt, including her own.
• Cat and her partner spend time ‘designing their lives’. They even have a quarterly get away to talk and make conscious decisions about them and their family.

BEST MOMENTS

“I have a lot of energy that I like to put into stuff that I care about doing”

“What we’re offering is really authentic, a gorgeous and glorious way to travel”

“You’ve got to believe something that’s a bit crazy to do something that’s disruptive and different and transformative”

“Focus on the gem of an idea and then develop it out from there”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Byway Travel - Experience the world by travelling through it not over it

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

ABOUT THE GUEST

Cat Jones is the founder and CEO of Byway, the slow travel holiday platform that offers flight-free getaways by train, boat and bike. Before founding Byway, Cat was Managing Director for the Travel and Media sectors at Founders Factory, where she led investments in fourteen startups a year and coached founders across a portfolio of forty companies. Prior to Founders Factory she was Global SVP, Data and an executive team member at Unruly, a video ad tech company, where she created and ran the data products division. Cat has published research on the effectiveness of video for social good, and been featured in TIME and on the BBC. She holds a first class degree in Physics and a Masters with Distinction in Sustainable Development.

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 business 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 episode, Jeannette covers the extremely important subject of creating a positive mindset and having a clear purpose. This episode is especially helpful for the many people who are facing change in their life. A situation more people are currently in - because of the CoVid crisis. It is the first of a five-part series that Jeannette has put together with people in that situation in mind, but in reality, anyone can use the advice she shares in this podcast.

Jeannette walks you through changes you can make in your day-to-day life, which will enable you to reset your thinking. To achieve the right mindset and provide yourself with a clear direction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You need to understand your why. What do you want, what is your purpose?
• Don’t feel guilty about focusing on yourself and what you want.
• If you are not in good shape you cannot help anyone else, so don´t be ashamed of investing in yourself.
• You have to take action - not just talk about developing yourself.
• Having a good mindset starts and ends with you believing in yourself.
• It´s not complicated, but nor is it second nature. You have to nurture the right mindset.
• Changing the language that you use can have a huge impact on how you think. In the podcast, Jeannette shares several important tips to help you with this part of the process.
• You have to believe that you can achieve your full potential.
• Jeannette takes you through her BELIEF system step-by-step. How to:
• Recognise your fears and learn how to be Brave enough to overcome them.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you´re not in great shape it´s very difficult to help others. It is not selfish to spend time on yourself.’

‘Mindset starts and ends with your believing in yourself.´

‘I genuinely believe that each and every single one of you has greatness within you. But you have to genuinely believe it as well.’

‘We certainly don't want to waste time on things that aren't adding to our purpose.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

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 METHOD

https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

YOUTUBE

LinkedIn

Facebook

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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 business 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 episode, Jeannette speaks to John Young who spent 31 years working for the BBC as a journalist and presenter. Today, he spends most of his time helping businesses to move quickly when they see opportunities and how to communicate clearly via any medium.

They discuss how CoVid has led to us spending far more time communicating online. In the podcast, John shares how anyone can become an effective presenter in this environment and others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The newsroom environment is fast paced so John had to learn to be agile and ready for anything. Skills he now shares.
• You have to be able to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Anyone can acquire the necessary skills to become a good presenter.
• A good presenter understands the story they are presenting and has everything properly prepared in advance.
• When running online workshops do your best to replicate what happens in a traditional workshop.
• If you are nervous about speaking publicly, being yourself is the best way to overcome this issue.
• There´s a time and place for in-depth conversations, but sometimes keeping it brief is a better approach.
• Use your audience´s language.
• Find out what people´s business needs are and address them.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Businesses have to be agile. You have to be quick…you have to communicate clearly under pressure.’

‘My take on presenting is you're just doing what anyone can do, which is just speak and communicate. ´

‘Being much more authentic and being your whole self means that you can engage on a much more real level with people.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

GUEST RESOURCES

John Young´s Website

John Young Media YouTube

John Young Media LinkedIn

About the Guest

For more than 31 years, John Young presented and reported the TV news on the BBC.  

He’s now distilled the energy and stories of career in a TV newsroom into a range of fascinating  keynotes and lively consultancy workshops, delivered online or in person — helping businesses  get to grips with the online world.  

They reveal in jaw-dropping detail how knife-edge TV News production can be. But John doesn’t  just bask in the audience’s fascination. He makes it relevant, with key business messages about  pivoting skills, crystal clear communication (down a lens as well as face to face), time  management, leadership, self-awareness and courage. There’s no theory — they’re all based on  his adventures on the front-line of daily news reporting and presenting at the world’s most  respected broadcaster.  

They’re a fascinating insight into how the media actually works. And in age of Zoom and Teams  Meetings, they also give a great insight into how to work most effectively whilst communicating  via a laptop. 

After all, as John often says, “we’re all broadcasters now.”  

John’s clients include EasyJet, American Express, Gatwick Airport, the international CEO network  Vistage, the English Rugby Football Union and several local authorities — he has also delivered  his workshops and talks as a Guest Speaker to passengers on board Cunard’s flagship, the  Queen Mary 2. He is a senior member of the Professional Speaking Association.  

John joined the BBC from Cambridge University as one of 12 news trainees in 1989. This  provided him with two years’ training in BBC editorial standards, before choosing his own path as  a news reporter and presenter in Southampton, Belfast, Truro, Newcastle, Bristol, Brighton and on  the BBC's News Channel.  

In 2009, John was selected for a year’s secondment as a Trainer of incoming journalists at the  BBC Academy. In 2013, he set up his consultancy business, John Young Media, running it  alongside his BBC work until he left the Corporation in October 2020. 

John uses income from his professional clients to subsidise employability skills workshops for  young people who are not in formal education or training.  

[email protected] www.johnyoungmedia.co.uk

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. 

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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 business 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