Your sun lounger career reboot

These women have started multimillion-pound businesses, climbed corporate ladders and broken glass ceilings. Soak up their wisdom from your sun lounger – then power up your working life

Steep yourself in wisdom from the women at the top of their game

THE QUALITY YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

“BE FEARLESS. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, because that’s how you learn. A ‘no’ just means you need to be more creative about getting a ‘yes’.” Bobbi Brown, beauty entrepreneur and author of Beauty From The Inside Out (Chronicle, £16.99)

“I would say HARD WORKING. You can only go so far on natural ability and talent; with no work ethic to back it up, success fizzles into a one-time event.” Melanie Eusebe, strategist and chair, Black British Business Awards

“When it comes to aceing an interview, plan and be ENTHUSIASTIC. Do your homework: there is nothing worse than interviewing someone who clearly knows nothing about the business – look at the website and read recent media coverage. And communicate your enthusiasm: even if you don’t have the ‘right’ answer for everything, being genuinely passionate makes a difference.” Belinda Earl, style director, Marks & Spencer

“Studying Sappho, Brontë and Dylan – while cultivating an interest in design – is what allowed Steve Jobs to dream of the ipod. Be a polymath and be EMPATHETIC. To help someone solve a problem, you must understand how they see it.” Christine Lagarde, managing director, International Monetary Fund

“Everyone needs RESILIENCE. Things don’t always go your way so staying grounded when facing a setback is really important. Remember what you have done well, learn from your experience, and move forward.” Carolyn Mccall, CEO, Easyjet