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 BWB00:34 Queenie's Business Challenges01:28 Football and Gender Differences03:30 Importance of Hydration in Sports05:45 Tasting WOW Hydrate Products06:25 Queenie's Transition to WOW Hydrate12:48 Challenges in the Hydration Drinks Market15:08 Influence of Celebrity Social Media21:40 Career Mistakes and Learning Experiences25:01 Influence of Family on Entrepreneurship25:35 Gender Roles and Equality in the Workplace26:05 Importance of Work Experience and Education27:08 The Role of University in Career Development29:08 The Impact of University on Work Etiquette29:52 The Importance of Transparency in Business30:59 Pitfalls of Being Liked in Leadership32:04 Authenticity in Leadership32:25 Challenges of Office Social Events34:00 The Problem with Traditional Job Interviews40:47 Role of Clothing in Confidence and Success43:17 The Power of Endorsements and Branding44:15 Conclusion and FarewellQueenie's recommendations:Alex: The Man Behind The Legend (book)Beckham (documentary)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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