Careers Unwrapped

Deborah Meaden’s Fearless Approach to Entrepreneurship and Leading with Vision


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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by the one and only Deborah Meaden, Dragon’s Den star, investor and entrepreneur. 
Join them as they explore:
  • The significance of learning from diverse influences
  • Prioritizing clear leadership over micromanagement
  • The importance of maintaining focus on the overarching vision to drive success
  • Seeking guidance, but confidently owning decisions
  • Staying adaptable and responsive to market changes

And much more!
Best known as an investor on Dragons' Den and a successful businesswoman, Deborah founded a ceramics and glass company in Italy at age 19 which saw her supply products to large companies such as the likes of Harvey Nichols. She is sought to deliver erudite knowledge of business and retail management detailing what it takes to thrive. From managing the multimillion-pound holiday business Weststar Holidays to thriving textile industries, Deborah is the ideal speaker to bring understanding to the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.
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