KARREN'S LATEST NEWS
PA's Dream Boss February 2012
When it comes to your dream boss, who would you love to work for? Richard Branson no doubt would score highly, as I'm sure would any A-list celeb but it was Karren Brady who topped a poll of PA's office boss wishlist!
In the survey from Brother UK, Karren was voted for as the ultimate boss by 40 per cent of people working in office administration, beating off her male counterparts. Dragon's Den dweller Peter Jones, scrapped into second place with 34 per cent of the vote, followed by Simon Cowell who received a quarter of the votes.
The choice of the UK's top boss says a lot about what PAs need in a leader – Karren has a well-deserved reputation for being fair but firm which has obviously served her well in her career.
Mike Kelly, Head of Identification at Brother UK, commented: "Karen's tough but fair demeanour obviously appeals to office managers who would like a boss who's business like but also approachable."
"Most Inspirational and Admired Female Role Models" for Business Women in Britain. February 2012
LONDON: JK Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter fantasy series, has been voted the "most inspirational and admired female role model" for business women in Britain.
The 45-year-old author, who wrote the first Potter book as a struggling single mother in Edinburgh, was the firm favourite in a poll of 3,000 women in Britain, leading tabloid the 'Daily Express' reported.
Rowling is perhaps equally famous for her "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on benefits to multi-millionaire status within five years.
Her Potter series, the idea for which was conceived on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990, have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and reportedly sold more than 400 million copies.
As of March 2011, when its latest world billionaires list was published, 'Forbes' estimated Rowling's net worth to be US dollars one billion. The 2008 'Sunday Times' Rich List estimated her fortune at 560 million pounds, ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in Britain.
The Apprentice's Karren Brady, 42 -- Lord Alan Sugar's assistant in the TV show and vice-chairman of West Ham FC -- was the second most inspirational working woman in the survey while the late Dame Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, came third in the poll by Marie Claire magazine and business network Everywoman.
The list of 25 career-topping women included X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
But the poll also showed many think sexism is still rife in the workplace with women regularly suffering disadvantages in terms of pay and promotion.
Karren joins npower ‘dream team’ January 2012
Karren is part of an 11-strong ‘dream team’ of high-profile football experts working with energy giant npower as part of its ‘What’s Your Goal? 2012’ scheme.
‘What’s Your Goal?’ is a nationwide work experience scheme, involving all 72 clubs in the Football League, designed to inspire young people to explore the huge range of careers available in the national game. The clubs will be offering over 300 work experience placements to school children in Years 10 – 11 in their local areas. In addition, children in Years 7 – 11 can apply to spend time working alongside Karren and other ‘dream team members’ including Robbie Savage, the former Premier League midfielder and Wales international known to millions from his appearances on the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
“I’ve never played professional football but I’ve managed to create a successful career by working hard and taking my chances when they arose. The football industry is full of opportunities, as long as you work hard,” says Karren.
Karren attends National TV Awards January 2011
Karren was at the O2 Arena in London on 25 January for the 17th National Television Awards, hosted by Dermot O’Leary. Winner of numerous awards over the years, The Apprentice was nominated in the ‘Most Popular Reality Show’ category, but narrowly lost out to I’m A Celebrity. Other winners, all of whom were decided by public vote, included Downton Abbey, The X Factor, Outnumbered and Michael Macintyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
An Audience with .... Karren Brady December 2011
Wellbeing of Women is delighted to present the outstanding businesswoman Karren Brady as guest speaker at the private Burlington Room at Fortnum & Mason. For more detials please visit: www.wearethecity.com
Karren crowned "Most Inspirational Celebrity" October 2011
Karren has been crowned "Most Inspirational Celebrity" at the 2011 Inspiration Awards for Women, a charity event that raises awareness and funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
She received the award, which is decided by public vote, in a gala ceremony at London's Cadogan Hall on 7 October 2011. For more details, see www.inspirationawards.co.uk
The Apprentice scoops top TV award September 2011
The Apprentice won Best Reality Show at the prestigious TV Choice Awards 2011, presented at The Ritz Hotel in London on Tuesday 13 September.
This was the show’s fourth TV Choice Award, and followed a change of format in which the winner received a £250,000 investment in a business venture with Lord Sugar. It was also Karren’s first series as one of Lord Sugar’s two full-time advisors, alongside Nick Hewer.
Karren Brady to speak at World Travel Market August 2011
Karren Brady, one of Sir Alan Sugar's advisors on the reality TV show Apprentice, will be a guest speaker at this year's World Travel Market where she is likely to be one of the greatest attractions.
Inspirational Women July 2011
Woman and Home Magazine feature Karren as they celebrate inspirational women.
New series, new format bigger prize! May 2011
Whoever wins the new series of The Apprentice will walk away with a new, very different prize and an incredible opportunity to kick-start their own business.
Speaking your language May 2011
When times are good, it pays to get people motivated. When times are tough, you've GOT to get them motivated. That¹s something I can help you with.