#16 | How A CEO Went From Scraping His GCSEs To The Top & The Leadership Lessons That Built His Influence Along The Way.

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Previously titled “#16 | From Scraped GCSEs to CEO and the Leadership Lessons Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Hear.” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 3, 2026

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Send us a textIn this conversation, Paul Dawson reflects on his early career experiences, the challenges faced in management, and the importance of mentorship and continuous learning. He discusses overcoming prejudice, navigating stress, and the significance of organisational culture. KEY TAKEAWAYSDespite being average in GCSEs it didn't stop Paul from carving out an incredible careerApprenticeship led to an unexpected career path.No regrets about career decisions made.Importance of mentorship and learning from others.Facing prejudice in early management roles.Mental health challenges due to work stress.Embracing discomfort leads to growth.Connect with Caroline hereConnect with Paul hereAgena Group websiteCALL TO ACTIONIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform. Share it with anyone who might benefit from Paul's story and insights. Remember, even the smallest move can lead to big career changes.Ready to make your next bold move? Grab the free Bold Move Audit and join the insider crew. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

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