Business Without Bullsh-t Queenie Porter - "We're Manchester United's official sports hydration partner!"
EP 262 - Queenie is Managing Director of Wow Hydrate who recently became Manchester United's official sports hydration partner across their men's, women's and youth teams.
We hear about Queenie's career journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming Wow Hydrate's MD via Topshop and The Co-Op Group. We discuss the biggest challenges Queenie faces in her role and how her upbringing has helped her become a good leader. She also tells us why she thinks traditional interview techniques qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:34 Queenie's Business Challenges
01:28 Football and Gender Differences
03:30 Importance of Hydration in Sports
05:45 Tasting WOW Hydrate Products
06:25 Queenie's Transition to WOW Hydrate
12:48 Challenges in the Hydration Drinks Market
15:08 Influence of Celebrity Social Media
21:40 Career Mistakes and Learning Experiences
25:01 Influence of Family on Entrepreneurship
25:35 Gender Roles and Equality in the Workplace
26:05 Importance of Work Experience and Education
27:08 The Role of University in Career Development
29:08 The Impact of University on Work Etiquette
29:52 The Importance of Transparency in Business
30:59 Pitfalls of Being Liked in Leadership
32:04 Authenticity in Leadership
32:25 Challenges of Office Social Events
34:00 The Problem with Traditional Job Interviews
40:47 Role of Clothing in Confidence and Success
43:17 The Power of Endorsements and Branding
44:15 Conclusion and Farewell
Queenie's recommendations:
Alex: The Man Behind The Legend (book)
Beckham (documentary)
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