Jan. 18, 2022
200 - From Sheep-Farming To Best Business Woman 2017 - Rachel Carrell, CEO of Koru Kids
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Rachel has always hustled to outgrow her surroundings. We learn how she entered competitions to break out of New Zealand and become a tech disruptor.
Rachel CarrellRachel Carrell is the CEO of KoruKids, building the world's best childcare service. She was the former CEO of DrThom, a healthcare company which she grew to 1.3 million paying users in 3 countries. She has a DPhil in Development from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and was elected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2014. She was named 'Best Business Woman in Technology' at the 2017 Best Business Women awards, and also won the 'Inspirational Mother' award at the 2017 Inspiration awards. TakeawaysBuilding trust as a foundation with your people will bring more positive consequences.Having an emotional check-in within your team will help you understand each other and boost productivity at work.Who: The A Method for Hiring (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Who-Geoff-Smart/dp/0345504194) by Geoff Smart and Randy Street - (book recommended when hiring)01:20 - Who is Rachel?02:00 - Childhood Competitions and Entrepreneurial Experience04:16 - Common Things About Founders05:14 - Other Business Experience06:24 - Management Consulting Experience07:28 - People Management Tip12:51 - Hiring People16:43 - Interview Sample Questions20:38 - Feedback Received by Rachel23:35 - How did Rachel start Koru Kids28:22 - The Koru Kids Team33:55 - Rachel's Childhood Memories36:01 - Kindest Thing Done for Rachel38:34 - Rachel's adviceCONNECT WITH RACHELKoru Kids (https://www.korukids.co.uk/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachcarrell)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rach.of.koru.kids)Twitter (https://twitter.com/rachcarrell)ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Sam Harris. I am a British entrepreneur, investor and explorer. From hitchhiking across Kazakstan to programming AI doctors I am always pushing myself in the spirit of curiosity and Growth. My background is in Biology and Psychology with a passion for improving the world and human behaviour. I have built and sold companies from an early age and love coming up with unique ways to make life more enjoyable and meaningful.Connect with Sam:LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamharris/)Twitter (https://twitter.com/samjamharris)Wiser than Yesterday (https://www.wiserpod.com)ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/growth-mindset-podcast)Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset)Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Rachel Carrell.
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