Inspiration breeds determination – Janette Martin, CEO of the year, at our Women in Business lunch
Janette Martin, the chief executive of Talos 360 was the special guest at TheBusinessDesk.com’s Women in Business lunch, sponsored by JMW.
She spoke about her own experiences in business, starting after university at software giant Sage in her native North East, she reflected on the lessons she’s learnt in her career, the people who inspired her and the experience of taking her current business through an investment process.
The sell-out audience at Cloud 23 at the Hilton Manchester enjoyed her account of how early experience at accountancy software giant Sage gave her the confidence to assume women could become a business leader – “it was normal” she said.
She spoke warmly of her friendship with Vin Murria, the founder of Advanced Computer Software where she was CEO until it was acquired in 2015, and where Janette worked as a managing director for five years, and from whom she learnt the value of nurturing people and being true to her values.
What also came across was her empathetic leadership style. “I’m passionate about people, customers and, most of all, driving a successful business to achieve growth and strong results,” she said.
The audience enjoyed her stories and strong messages.
“A thoroughly enjoyable event, with an interesting speaker and a chance to network with lots of like-minded people,” Kat Booth, Echo PR.
“Great to hear Janette’s values and her approach to culture. Getting that reassurance stamp of approval was spot on,” Rachel White, Studio White Marketing.
“So very articulate and the leadership capability shone through, her team independently confirmed it too,” Martine Catton.
“To be surrounded by like-minded women, with an inspirational guest speaker like Janette has given me the determination to develop my career by being authentically me,” Charlotte England, Fact3.
“Really insightful and inspirational with a great group of women and some lovely connections made,” Emma Trimble, Oyster PR.
