In quotes: Retail leaders share their best career advice

Melanie Eusebe

Chief executives, entrepreneurs and even a rugby world cup winner gathered at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference to share career stories and advice.

Co-op food chief executive Jo Whitfield, SilkFred founder Emma Watkinson and rugby union player Maggie Alphonsi were just some of the names dispensing advice and tackling issues including inclusivity, maternity leave, pay and imposter syndrome.

Here is some of the best career advice from throughout the day:

 

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