Sahar Hashemi
Sahar is the co-founder of Coffee Republic and author of the UK's 2nd highest selling book on entrepreneurship ever: Anyone Can Do It. Sahar's story is an inspirational tale of how she stopped "thinking about it" and "did it". She is the speaker ambassador for the Prince's Trust, lecturer at the London Business School Entrepreneurship program and was named one of the "20 most powerful women in Britain under 35" by the Independent on Sunday.
Topics:
- Business Motivation /
- Consumer Trends /
- Entrepreneurship /
- Marketing
Sahar Hashemi is one of UK's most inspirational female entrepreneurs and a powerful speaker on innovation and entrepreneurial mindset in corporations sharing with the audience her captivating personal stories of building two famous brands; Coffee Republic, UK's first coffee bar chain, which she and her brother grew to 110 stores and £30m turnover and exited in 2001, and Skinny Candy, the guilt free confectionery brand which she sold to Glisten Plc in 2007.
She is a bestselling author - her book 'Anyone Can Do It- building Coffee Republic from our kitchen table' has been translated into 6 languages. Her second book 'Switched On' published in March 2010 is based on her experience with innovation and employee engagement in large corporations and sets out 8 habits for a 'switched on' mindset.
Formerly a lawyer, Sahar has been recognised for her achievements as an entrepreneur by Her Majesty the Queen and named as a 'Pioneer to the life of the nation'. She was also named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos. In a Shell Livewire survey of role models Sahar was among the top 5 along with James Dyson and Dame Anita Roddick. She has been on the cover of Director Magazine, Management Today, Observer Magazine, New Business Magazine, Business 550 and Voyager. She was also named one of 100 most influential women in Britain by Daily Mail and 35 top women in British business by Management Today.
An internationally recognized speaker, Sahar's captivating and uplifting speeches are unique as she converges her own enthralling 'story' with key themes of change management and employee engagement. By telling her very personal journey, she connects with the audience on an emotional level and brings to life the passion, determination and open mindedness needed to succeed. She makes a strong impact, igniting the audience with a 'can do' spirit and the tools and habits to 'make it happen'.
'sahar's passion for innovation energises the room. The equivalent of a double espresso....' London Innovation Forum
'your energising talk on the necessity of passion to drive business growth was inspiring for everyone' Infosys
'The audience had a real 'can do' spirit afterwards. I do hope you appreciate what an impact you make.' NHS
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