Diane Watson is an award-winning entrepreneur, leading financial advisor and best selling-author.

In this episode, Diane talks about her own path to success and how sheer determination and focus took her from humble beginnings to tremendous success in a male dominated environment.

Diane has been a practising financial planner since 1994 and grown a successful business whilst balancing family life. She understands first hand the challenges and pitfalls of being a successful female leader and also how it can feel to to show up and shine at work feeling financially secure.

With an unshakable belief in empowering women to achieve financial independence, Diane has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards a secure and prosperous future and opens up to Nicola about some of the main pitfalls to look out for.

Through her career, Diane has seen first hand far too many women abdicate responsibility for their finances to their partners. The realisation that many women were being severely impacted by their lack of knowledge or input into shaping their financial future was the catalyst to write her book, 'She Can Prosper' and to create a whole ecosystem of events and resources around it.

This episode is packed with value and insights and if you've been sleeping on your finances, you won't want to miss it. As Diane says, 'money is a cruel mistress' who needs constant attention. Learn how to take control of your finances and your future self will be forever grateful.

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00:00 Intro to Diane Watson

01:36 Starting out in finance

03:54 Career Path

05:39 Starting my own company in finance

09:40 Networking

10:40 Work life balance

13:33 Selling the business

15:51 Surround yourself with the right people

21:48 No longer the boss

26:10 The little things that add up with finance planning

30:08 Winning an award

30:40 Helping women with finances

38:30 Hopes for the future

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In this episode, Nicola is joined by Innovations and Growth Specialist Gillian Kavanagh. Gillian is an experienced entrepreneur who currently works for Innovate UK to help ambitious business owners who want to innovate and grow.

Gillian has a rich background when it comes to spotting talent in the business world and has helped the careers of some very well known entrepreneurs including Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Choo.

She is passionate about helping founders to flourish, protect and monetise their ideas and increase their revenues.

Gillian's work for Innovate UK enables her to support a wide range of businesses and entrepreneurs with access to funding, information and advice. In this interview, Gillian talks about her work helping business owners, how she believes these are THE most exciting times to be an entrepreneur and why you need to make sure you've taken some key actions to make sure you keep ownership of your ideas.

Disclaimer: All support information discussed in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

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In this inspiring episode of @SuccessMeansBusiness Sands delves into he remarkable journey of Carole Nash OBE, a trailblazer in the motorcycle insurance industry. Known for her innovative approach and commitment to customer service, Carole has transformed the way motorcycle insurance is perceived and delivered.

The conversation explores Carole's early life and how it shaped her career path, the initial challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her to establish her own insurance company.

Carole shares the story behind the founding of Carole Nash Insurance, detailing the strategies she employed to build a brand synonymous with trust and reliability in motorcycle insurance.

This episode highlights Carole's innovative contributions to motorcycle insurance including unique policy offerings and customer engagement strategies that set her apart from competitors.

As an OBE recipient, Carole's impact extends beyond business and she talks about her contributions to the community and the world of music and theatre. Her work as a philanthropist underlines her core belief that success is not just measured by financial success but also by having a positive influence on the world around you.

This episode reflects on key takeaways from Carole's journey that aspiring entrepreneurs can apply in their own ventures. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that determination, innovation and a customer-first mindset are essential ingredients for success in an industry.

Join Nicola and Carol for this engaging conversation filled with valuable insights from one of the most influential figures in motorcycle insurance.

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