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Columbia Sportswear International Business Development Director, Esther Woollett’s Passion and Perseverance
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Discover the riveting world of Leadership thanks to Columbia Sportswear International Business Development Director EMEA, Esther Woollett and her path through Passion and Perseverance.
This new episode illuminates the powerful blend of tenacity, collaboration, and deep personal commitment in leadership.
Follow Esther, a dynamic executive whose career trajectory includes influential roles at global brands like Apple, Disney, Swatch, Mamut, and Columbia Sportswear.
Each episode dives into her profound ability to connect with people, her relentless work ethic, and her resilience through personal and professional challenges.
From navigating the complexities of international business to managing grief after sudden career shifts, Esther shares her comprehensive insights and coping strategies.
Subscribe for a deep dive into the lessons she's learned on maintaining drive and compassion in high-stakes environments, and learn how to harness these qualities in your own leadership journey.
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
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Esther's Book Recommendations:
📌 The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer - https://amzn.to/44n146K (Amazon Affiliate)
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00:00 Podcast inspiration
01:18 Key moments & beginnings
05:40 Collaborate with people
07:05 Disney, Swatch & apple experiences
12:25 Attention to details
13:45 Outdoor background & Retail Head at Mamut
18:37 Workaholic and finding the balance
21:22 MBA speaker 23:45 Lessons outside the classrooms
26:18 From Retail to Business Development
30:13 Strong influencers
34:18 Tenacity & being curious
37:13 Recruitment
38:54 Diversity in Leadership
44:10 Best & worst experiences
48:51 How to cope with grief
51:44 Mistakes
56:50 Favorite piece of gear
59:04 Book recommendation
1:01:01 3 pieces of advice
1:03:20 Last message to the team
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