Karren Brady: How To Win At Entrepreneurship & Love (at the same time!)
- Apr 10, 2022
- 1:17:17
- Full Episode
Karren Brady is a businesswoman, Vice Chairman of West Ham, a mainstay on BBC One’s The Apprentice for many years, and at the age of 23 became the youngest person to run a publicly traded company when she was put in charge of Birmingham City Football Club.
Topics: 0:00 Intro 01:21 Early years 10:15 How independence led me to success 12:58 What was the skill that made you stand out? 14:57 My first big deal 16:13 What was different about you? 20:58 Importance of being candid in business 25:11 Democracy within your business 27:29 Running West Ham United F.C 36:04 Do emotions compromise your decisions 39:17 Should clubs be more transparent? 42:52 Work and life balance 47:24 Sexism in football and the workplace 57:17 Your relationships 01:07:12 Is there a need to maintain desire? 01:08:31 Have you experienced anxiety? 01:09:24 Feminism & your milestones 01:14:02 What's your advice to young women 01:15:45 Our last guest's question
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Brief Summary
Karen Brady discusses her career, resilience, and the importance of equality in the workplace.
Key points
- Karen's Defiance. From a young age, Karen displayed a strong sense of defiance and independence.
- The Importance of Resilience. Karen discusses how her childhood experiences shaped her resilience and determination.
- Closing the Deal with David Sullivan. Karen reflects on her pivotal early career moment closing a deal with David Sullivan.
- Creating a Candid Culture. Fostering a candid environment in a company requires listening and valuing diverse opinions.
- Taking Over Birmingham City. At just 23, she took on the challenge of managing Birmingham City during financial hardship.
- The Importance of Kindness. Being kind and respectful in business is essential for fostering a positive culture.
Episode highlights
- Karen's DefianceFrom a young age, Karen displayed a strong sense of defiance and independence.“I always felt that I had something to say.”4:08Apr 10, 2022
- The Importance of ResilienceKaren discusses how her childhood experiences shaped her resilience and determination.“It taught me resilience, the ability to do things you don't want to do.”11:21Apr 10, 2022
- Closing the Deal with David SullivanKaren reflects on her pivotal early career moment closing a deal with David Sullivan.“I always looked on the bright side.”16:10Apr 10, 2022
- Creating a Candid CultureFostering a candid environment in a company requires listening and valuing diverse opinions.“The most important thing is your time; they want you to listen.”21:21Apr 10, 2022
- Taking Over Birmingham CityAt just 23, she took on the challenge of managing Birmingham City during financial hardship.“I said, 'This is a football club for sale; you buy it and I'll run it.'”28:08Apr 10, 2022
- The Importance of KindnessBeing kind and respectful in business is essential for fostering a positive culture.“You must never underestimate the power of kindness.”32:33Apr 10, 2022
- The Balancing Act of Work and FamilyNavigating the challenges of being a working mother while maintaining a career.“Working mother is the best title for me.”43:57Apr 10, 2022
- Breaking Barriers in FootballA personal story about overcoming sexism in a male-dominated industry.“I was determined that I would keep that door open.”49:30Apr 10, 2022
