Biz Extra
20 Questions: Gill Donnell MBE, Founder, Successful Women in Business Network
Gill Donnell MBE, Founder, Successful Women Awards.
Each week we shine the spotlight on a member of Dorset’s business community and ask him, or her, for answers to our part fun/part serious questionnaire. This time…
She gets angry at bad grammar and negative people, lists most things with mash and gravy as her favourite food and plans to appoint a female cabinet if she was Prime Minister for the day. Oh, and she doesn’t think much of most male politicians either…
Former police officer Gill Donnell MBE, the award-winning Founder of the Successful Women in Business Network and the Successful Women Awards, takes the 20 Questions’ hotseat.
Question: What is your favourite TV show?
Answer: Mindhunter from Netflix at the moment. It usually depends on the latest box set I am bingeing on.
Q: Who would you like to share a car with?
A: Lewis Hamilton and it’s his turn to drive my electric car!
Q: The best bit of my job is…?
A: All of it. I get to support the most amazing female entrepreneurs and professional women in growing their businesses.
Q: And the worst…?
A: Planning. I love the events we run and especially being on stage, but planning and admin – nah! (My virtual assistant just loves me!)
Q: Who was your childhood hero?
A: My Dad.
Q: What’s your favourite smell?
A: Vanilla or coffee first thing. Maybe even a vanilla latte.
Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?
A: The Jurassic coastline from Burton Bradstock to West Bay, with food and drink aplenty.
Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?
A: Be positive, enthusiastic and fun. No-one wants to employ/promote a negative person.
Q: What was your first record/CD?
A: ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles (now that really shows my age).
Q: What gets you angry?
A: Bad grammar and negative people.
Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?
A: Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings.
Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?
A: Positivity, enthusiasm and fun to be around.
Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?
A: Most things with mash and gravy.
Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?
A: Melon and custard!
Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?
A: The sun shines a lot.
Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?
A: Appoint a cabinet of women.
Q: What’s your biggest frustration?
A: Most male politicians.
Q: Where’s your favourite holiday location?
A: Portugal near a golf course.
Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
A: Living in Portugal near a golf course.
Q: What would you like to be remembered for?
A: Supporting women in the workplace.
