The risks worth taking - with Fiona Blyth
04/09/2024Fiona Blyth shares her remarkable journey from serving with the British Army to her roles as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia and working with the United Nations. Fiona reveals how embracing risks and stepping into uncertainty have shaped her professional life and leadership approach.
Join Lindsay MacDuff as he explores Fiona’s extraordinary leadership journey, highlighting how facing challenges head-on can lead to profound personal and professional growth.
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Fiona Blyth shares her remarkable journey from serving with the British Army to her roles as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia and working with the United Nations. Fiona reveals how embracing risks and stepping into uncertainty have shaped her professional life and leadership approach.
Join Lindsay MacDuff as he explores Fiona’s extraordinary leadership journey, highlighting how facing challenges head-on can lead to profound personal and professional growth.
We’d love to hear your thoughts at [email protected]
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