Inspirational speaker, Jeannette Linfoot, is a high performing corporate CEO turned Entrepreneur with a £multi- million business portfolio across multiple sectors.

Focused on helping corporate clients, business owners and senior executives take their business and career to the next level, Jeannette leverages her 30+ years’ global professional experience to advise executive Boards and help individuals overcome challenges to growth and scale through business mentoring, masterminds, and board advisory. Recent clients include Accor Hotels, Virgin Atlantic, Manchester Airports Group, FTI, Nationwide Building Society, PWC, EY and private equity clients of 3i, Equistone and ECI, to name a few.

Background

Prior to her senior engagements with organisations such as Thomas Cook, First Choice, plus MD at TUI Emerging Markets and Saga, where she was CEO of the Travel Division, Jeannette graduated from university with a first-class BA Hons degree in Economics & Management Studies.  She started her career in UK Government as an Economist. Having held leadership positions since 1999, Jeannette boasts an impressive track record in building and optimising high performing teams.  It is here she has honed her own ‘Brave, Bold, Brilliant’ approach to business. Working with individuals and businesses to develop, shape and drive forward their strategy, Jeannette brings an impartial perspective, which, combined with practical action-based solutions, delivers tangible results.

Alongside her direct engagements, Jeannette is a champion for diversity, equity & inclusion. As such, she is an active Mentor for Balance the Board, where she has effectively supported and coached women to excel in their professional careers. In addition, Jeannette is an Ambassador for Everywoman in Travel, and a judge for TTG Media awards, which recognises and celebrates talent across the travel industry. Finally, Jeannette has been an active member of the Travel Advisory Board of the Founders Factory, bringing together corporate ‘big’ business with entrepreneurial start- ups.

Podcast

The ‘Brave, Bold, Brilliant’ brand has been inspired by Jeannette’s very own podcast, where she talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold, and Brilliant; while enabling listeners to understand how this has unleashed their full potential in business, their careers and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start- ups, Jeannette gains valuable insights from all guests.  She discusses how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, while always staying true to yourself.

Awards

Jeannette’s broader contribution has been formally recognised, where she was acknowledged by the Travel industry ‘Hall of Fame’ as ‘Businesswoman Of The Year’ and subsequently acknowledged as ‘One Of The Most Influential Women in Travel’ by the Association of Women Travel Executives.  Jeannette is an influential power in business, having helped thousands of people unlock their true potential.  Her podcast, ‘Brave, Bold, Brilliant,’ is now in the top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide, and is listened to within 119 different countries.

Inspirational speaker

Jeannette is in much demand in the UK and internationally to speak on a wide range of topics which include:

• Business Growth and Scalability. / Mindset and Business Success.
• Leadership and How to Cultivate a High-Performance Team. / Unleash Potential for Success.
• Why Businesses Fail. / Lessons Learnt in C-Suite.
• Buying and Selling Businesses. / Business Turnaround. / Internationalisation.
• Women in Business. / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. /Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.

Feedback

“[I am] blown away by her enthusiasm, energy & can-do attitude. A great mind and someone who always gives everything she turns her hand to 100% whether her advisory roles, her amazing podcast or her property investment business.” Garry Wilson, CEO EasyJet Holidays

“Jeannette is simply one of the most positive, passionate and inspiring people … as a speaker, Jeannette brings an energy to the room which is infectious. ” Holly Addison, Partner Global Head of Practice, Leathwaite

“[she] has had an impact on the success of my Commercial teams across the Middle East, Asia and Pacific region … Working with Jeannette has been a wonderful experience.” Kerry Healy, Chief Commercial Officer, Accor, PME MEA APAC

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