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Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, is here to talk about how to become a leader on your own terms, from her experiences in her 25-year career at Avon.

If you’re a reluctant leader feeling like you don’t fit the mould, and need some inspiration, then you’ve got to watch this episode!

Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction07:54 - You Shouldn’t Behave Like Men to Advance in Your Career12:10 - Too Much Testosterone in the Workplace14:43 - Turning Your Biggest Barriers Into Your Biggest Multipliers24:34 - Getting Her First Big Promotion44:18 - Recognising Your Strengths and Accepting Your Weaknesses53:36 - Feedforward, Not Feedback56:44 - Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship With Your Partner01:12:45 - Why Angela Didn’t Want to be the CEO of Avon01:22:55 - Why She Decided to Leave Avon01:33:00 - Advice for Women Who Want to Become a CEO01:35:58 - Advice to Your Younger Self

Angela began her career at Avon 25 years ago, starting out as an Area Sales Manager in her native Romania, and eventually rising to CEO in 2020, despite her reluctance to assume the role. She has recently passed the mantle on, yet remains as an API Board Member and Senior Advisor appointed by N&Co in the Advisory Committee for the company.

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Angela Cretu:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cretu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_cretu/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avon_uk Website: https://avon.uk.com/

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