{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/62ffa600a66fa9001240f6b9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Liz Jackson MBE: The power of positivity and mastering resilience","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/1660920102280-c72181eca671bbb51e280838fd52f2b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You're 26. You've just founded your own company. You've just met the love of your life. And then you find out you're going blind.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Liz Jackson MBE is not your usual entrepreneur. Today is Co-Owner and Sales and Marketing Director and Co-Owner of global mergers and acquisitions company BCMS, but there is so much more to her story than that.</p><p><br></p><p>This is her story in her words and an episode of The Business Leader Podcast you will not want to miss.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here's what we discussed:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What has your journey been like from when you were at school to now? (01:01)</li><li>Did you have any role models growing up who inspired you? (03:56)</li><li>Can you explain how you went blind at the age of 26? (05:40)</li><li>How did you overcome that challenge and maintain the confidence of your teams when this happened? (09:03)</li><li>What is the most common mistake made by businesses during a merger or acquisition? (12:31)</li><li>What risks should business leaders avoid that could affect an exit? (19:17)</li><li>What are some of the unique challenges in acquiring a business overseas? (21:31)</li><li>Could you tell us about Diamonds and Colours? (22:47)</li><li>Is there something fundamentally unique and beneficial about being a female leader? (25:54)</li><li>What would you say is the most significant realisation you’ve had about being a leader? (29:48)</li><li>Why is it important for an entrepreneur to not treat their business like their baby? (35:23)</li><li>What advice do you have for female leaders or entrepreneurs that are looking to get into executive roles but may lack confidence? (38:43)</li><li>Answer the Internet: In a business merger, what happens to the executives in each of the companies? (41:55)</li><li>What makes a great business leader? (42:56)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYMiQAiikesqqT_uel9aEA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business Leader YouTube channel</a> for more interviews with some of the world’s leading business figures.</p>","author_name":"Business Leader"}