Deborah Meaden’s Fearless Approach to Entrepreneurship and Leading with Vision
May 14, 2024
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by the one and only Deborah Meaden, Dragon’s Den star and Investor at Fox Brothers and Co Ltd. Together, they explore her dynamic career journey, managing 21 businesses with varied needs. Deborah emphasizes the importance of continuous learning from diverse influences and the value of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. She advocates for clear leadership over micromanagement, urging entrepreneurs to maintain focus on their vision while adapting to market changes.
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.
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